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Practical RDF: Solving Problems with the Resource Description Framework
by Shelley PowersThe Resource Description Framework (RDF) is a structure for describing and interchanging metadata on the Web--anything from library catalogs and worldwide directories to bioinformatics, Mozilla internal data structures, and knowledge bases for artificial intelligence projects. RDF provides a consistent framework and syntax for describing and querying data, making it possible to share website descriptions more easily. RDF's capabilities, however, have long been shrouded by its reputation for complexity and a difficult family of specifications. Practical RDF breaks through this reputation with immediate and solvable problems to help you understand, master, and implement RDF solutions.Practical RDF explains RDF from the ground up, providing real-world examples and descriptions of how the technology is being used in applications like Mozilla, FOAF, and Chandler, as well as infrastructure you can use to build your own applications. This book cuts to the heart of the W3C's often obscure specifications, giving you tools to apply RDF successfully in your own projects.The first part of the book focuses on the RDF specifications. After an introduction to RDF, the book covers the RDF specification documents themselves, including RDF Semantics and Concepts and Abstract Model specifications, RDF constructs, and the RDF Schema. The second section focuses on programming language support, and the tools and utilities that allow developers to review, edit, parse, store, and manipulate RDF/XML. Subsequent sections focus on RDF's data roots, programming and framework support, and practical implementation and use of RDF and RDF/XML.If you want to know how to apply RDF to information processing, Practical RDF is for you. Whether your interests lie in large-scale information aggregation and analysis or in smaller-scale projects like weblog syndication, this book will provide you with a solid foundation for working with RDF.
Practical React Native: Build Two Full Projects and One Full Game using React Native
by Frank ZammettiDiscover how to use React Native in the real world, from scratch. This book shows you what React Native has to offer, where it came from, and where it’s going. You'll begin with a solid foundation of practical knowledge, and then build on it immediately by constructing three different apps. You'll learn how to use each feature of React Native by working on two full projects and one full game. These aren’t just simple React Native Hello World examples (although you’ll naturally start there!) but are apps that you can, if you so choose, install on your mobile devices and use for real. Throughout this book, you'll gain real-world familiarity with React Native as well as supporting components from Expo, NativeBase, React Navigation and the Redux and Lodash libraries. You'll also build server-side code for a mobile React Native app to talk to using the popular Node.js and Socket.io library, providing you a holistic view of things even beyond React Native. And, you'll see many helpful tips, tricks and gotchas to watch out for along the way!Practical React Native offers practical exercises that will give you a solid grasp of building apps with React Native, allowing you to springboard into creating more advanced apps on your own.Creating a game with React Native will allow you to see a whole other perspective on what React Native can do.What You'll Learn Master the basics of React NativeCreate a logically structured projectReview interface elements, such as widgets, controls, and extensionsBuild layoutsWork with Expo, an open source toolchain Who This book Is ForThe primary audience is mobile developers and anyone looking to build for multiple mobile platforms and trying to do so with a codebase that is largely the same across all. Readers will need a decent foundation, but not necessarily be experts in, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but I'll assume little beyond that.
Practical Real-time Data Processing and Analytics
by Shilpi Saxena Saurabh GuptaA practical guide to help you tackle different real-time data processing and analytics problems using the best tools for each scenario About This Book • Learn about the various challenges in real-time data processing and use the right tools to overcome them • This book covers popular tools and frameworks such as Spark, Flink, and Apache Storm to solve all your distributed processing problems • A practical guide filled with examples, tips, and tricks to help you perform efficient Big Data processing in real-time Who This Book Is For If you are a Java developer who would like to be equipped with all the tools required to devise an end-to-end practical solution on real-time data streaming, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of real-time processing would be helpful, and knowing the fundamentals of Maven, Shell, and Eclipse would be great. What You Will Learn • Get an introduction to the established real-time stack • Understand the key integration of all the components • Get a thorough understanding of the basic building blocks for real-time solution designing • Garnish the search and visualization aspects for your real-time solution • Get conceptually and practically acquainted with real-time analytics • Be well equipped to apply the knowledge and create your own solutions In Detail With the rise of Big Data, there is an increasing need to process large amounts of data continuously, with a shorter turnaround time. Real-time data processing involves continuous input, processing and output of data, with the condition that the time required for processing is as short as possible. This book covers the majority of the existing and evolving open source technology stack for real-time processing and analytics. You will get to know about all the real-time solution aspects, from the source to the presentation to persistence. Through this practical book, you'll be equipped with a clear understanding of how to solve challenges on your own. We'll cover topics such as how to set up components, basic executions, integrations, advanced use cases, alerts, and monitoring. You'll be exposed to the popular tools used in real-time processing today such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, and Storm. Finally, you will put your knowledge to practical use by implementing all of the techniques in the form of a practical, real-world use case. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of all the aspects of real-time data processing and analytics, and will know how to deploy the solutions in production environments in the best possible manner. Style and Approach In this practical guide to real-time analytics, each chapter begins with a basic high-level concept of the topic, followed by a practical, hands-on implementation of each concept, where you can see the working and execution of it. The book is written in a DIY style, with plenty of practical use cases, well-explained code examples, and relevant screenshots and diagrams.
Practical Recommender Systems
by Kim FalkSummaryOnline recommender systems help users find movies, jobs, restaurants-even romance! There's an art in combining statistics, demographics, and query terms to achieve results that will delight them. Learn to build a recommender system the right way: it can make or break your application!Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyRecommender systems are everywhere, helping you find everything from movies to jobs, restaurants to hospitals, even romance. Using behavioral and demographic data, these systems make predictions about what users will be most interested in at a particular time, resulting in high-quality, ordered, personalized suggestions. Recommender systems are practically a necessity for keeping your site content current, useful, and interesting to your visitors.About the BookPractical Recommender Systems explains how recommender systems work and shows how to create and apply them for your site. After covering the basics, you'll see how to collect user data and produce personalized recommendations. You'll learn how to use the most popular recommendation algorithms and see examples of them in action on sites like Amazon and Netflix. Finally, the book covers scaling problems and other issues you'll encounter as your site grows.What's insideHow to collect and understand user behaviorCollaborative and content-based filteringMachine learning algorithms Real-world examples in PythonAbout the ReaderReaders need intermediate programming and database skills.About the AuthorKim Falk is an experienced data scientist who works daily with machine learning and recommender systems.Table of ContentsPART 1 - GETTING READY FOR RECOMMENDER SYSTEMSWhat is a recommender? User behavior and how to collect it Monitoring the system Ratings and how to calculate themNon-personalized recommendationsThe user (and content) who came in from the coldPART 2 - RECOMMENDER ALGORITHMSFinding similarities among users and among contentCollaborative filtering in the neighborhoodEvaluating and testing your recommenderContent-based filteringFinding hidden genres with matrix factorizationTaking the best of all algorithms: implementing hybrid recommendersRanking and learning to rankFuture of recommender systems
Practical Reinforcement Learning
by Dr Engr. AkhtarMaster different reinforcement learning techniques and their practical implementation using OpenAI Gym, Python and Java About This Book • Take your machine learning skills to the next level with reinforcement learning techniques • Build automated decision-making capabilities in your systems • Cover Reinforcement Learning concepts, frameworks, algorithms, and more in detail Who This Book Is For Machine learning/AI practitioners, data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, and developers who are looking to expand their existing knowledge to build optimized machine learning models, will find this book very useful. What You Will Learn • Understand the basics of reinforcement learning methods, algorithms, and more, and the differences between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning • Master the Markov Decision Process math framework by building an OO-MDP Domain in Java • Learn dynamic programming principles and the implementation of Fibonacci computation in Java • Understand Python implementation of temporal difference learning • Develop Monte Carlo methods and various policies used to build a Monte Carlo simulator using Python • Understand Policy Gradient methods and policies applied in the reinforcement domain • Instill reinforcement methods in the autonomous platform using a moving car example • Apply reinforcement learning algorithms in games with REINFORCEjs In Detail Reinforcement learning (RL) is becoming a popular tool for constructing autonomous systems that can improve themselves with experience. We will break the RL framework into its core building blocks, and provide you with details of each element. This book aims to strengthen your machine learning skills by acquainting you with reinforcement learning algorithms and techniques. This book is divided into three parts. The first part defines Reinforcement Learning and describes its basics. It also covers the basics of Python and Java frameworks, which we are going to use later in the book. The second part discusses learning techniques with basic algorithms such as Temporal Difference, Monte Carlo, and Policy Gradient—all with practical examples. Lastly, in the third part we apply Reinforcement Learning with the most recent and widely used algorithms via practical applications. By the end of this book, you'll know the practical implementation of case studies and current research activities to help you advance further with Reinforcement Learning. Style and approach This hands-on book will further expand your machine learning skills by teaching you the different reinforcement learning algorithms and techniques using practical examples.
Practical Remote Pair Programming
by Adrian BolboacăThis book is for any developer who wants to understand the different practical aspects involved in remote pair programming and adopt them in their existing development teams. If you’re a team leader or technical manager, this book will serve as a manual for implementing remote pair programming covering the best resources for you to manage communication and collaboration using pair programming with your team members working remotely in distributed teams.
Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11
by Jason Zink Matt Pettineo Jack HoxleyDirect3D 11 offers such a wealth of capabilities that users can sometimes get lost in the details of specific APIs and their implementation. While there is a great deal of low-level information available about how each API function should be used, there is little documentation that shows how best to leverage these capabilities. Written by active me
Practical Responsive Typography
by Dario CalonaciGet your attractive type design up and running in the browser with real-world, responsive, and tailored tutorials About This Book * No coding experience necessary - get started with responsive typography today! * Find out how to customize your own typography designs to truly own your website's identity * From the basics to cutting-edge design, this book is the perfect guide Who This Book Is For This book is for web developers familiar with the basics of HTML5 and CSS3 who want to learn how to implement responsive typography. No coding experience is required, so dive in and get started! What You Will Learn * Customize and personalize fonts on a responsive website * Learn how to write CSS3 rules for viewports * Define media queries and write them using CSS3 and HTML5 * Implement SASS typography techniques to minimize the CSS output and manage the font variables * Get to grips with dropcaps and learn how to use them effectively on the web In Detail Typography is an essential part of any website's design. It can help you stand out from the crowd, communicate with clarity, and cultivate a distinctive identity. Practical Responsive Typography demonstrates how to use typography to greatest effect. With this book you won't underestimate it's importance - you'll be in complete control over this crucial component of web design. From scaling and optimizing screen spaces to using a range of different web fonts, you'll quickly get up to speed with the practical considerations behind successful typography. But more than the fundamentals, you'll also find out how to go further by customizing typography designs to suit your identity. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide full of real-world examples and tutorials. Each typography style and rule is clearly explained and placed in context.
Practical Reverse Engineering: Using X86, X64, Arm, Windows Kernel, And Reversing Tools
by Bruce Dang Alexandre Gazet Elias BachaalanyAnalyzing how hacks are done, so as to stop them in the future Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing hardware or software and understanding it, without having access to the source code or design documents. Hackers are able to reverse engineer systems and exploit what they find with scary results. Now the good guys can use the same tools to thwart these threats. Practical Reverse Engineering goes under the hood of reverse engineering for security analysts, security engineers, and system programmers, so they can learn how to use these same processes to stop hackers in their tracks. The book covers x86, x64, and ARM (the first book to cover all three); Windows kernel-mode code rootkits and drivers; virtual machine protection techniques; and much more. Best of all, it offers a systematic approach to the material, with plenty of hands-on exercises and real-world examples. Offers a systematic approach to understanding reverse engineering, with hands-on exercises and real-world examples Covers x86, x64, and advanced RISC machine (ARM) architectures as well as deobfuscation and virtual machine protection techniques Provides special coverage of Windows kernel-mode code (rootkits/drivers), a topic not often covered elsewhere, and explains how to analyze drivers step by step Demystifies topics that have a steep learning curve Includes a bonus chapter on reverse engineering tools Practical Reverse Engineering: Using x86, x64, ARM, Windows Kernel, and Reversing Tools provides crucial, up-to-date guidance for a broad range of IT professionals.
Practical Rust Projects: Build Serverless, AI, Machine Learning, Embedded, Game, and Web Applications
by Shing Lyu Andrew RzeznikGo beyond the basics and build complete applications using the Rust programming language, updated for Rust 2021 edition. The applications you'll build over the course of this book include a high-performance web client, an embedded computer (for a robot, for example), a game, a serverless web app, and an application that incorporates AI and machine learning. Each chapter is organized in the following format: what the kind of should application look like; requirements and user stories of our example program; an introduction to the Rust libraries used; the actual implementation of the example program, including common pitfalls and their solutions; and a brief comparison of libraries for building each application, if there is no clear preference. Practical Rust Projects, Second Edition will open your eyes to how Rust can be put to practical, real-world use. After reading this book, you will be able to use Rust to build a variety of your own projects. What You Will Learn Explore practical Rust programming language-based projects, examples and case studiesCreate a GUIBuild a high performance web Front-end using WebAssemblyDevelop REST APIs using RustGo serverless to develop a cloud application using the Amazon AWS Rust SDKCreate a game using Rust, along with AI and machine learning apps Who This Book Is For Those with basic Rust knowledge who want to learn more about how to apply Rust in real-world scenarios.
Practical Rust Projects: Building Game, Physical Computing, and Machine Learning Applications
by Shing LyuGo beyond the basics and build complete applications using the Rust programming language. The applications in this book include a high-performance web client, a microcontroller (for a robot, for example), a game, an app that runs on Android, and an application that incorporates AI and machine learning. Each chapter will be organized in the following format: what this kind of application looks like; requirements and user stories of our example program; an introduction to the Rust libraries used; the actual implementation of the example program, including common pitfalls and their solutions; and a brief comparison of libraries for building each application, if there is no clear winner. Practical Rust Projects will open your eyes to the world of practical applications of Rust. After reading the book, you will be able to apply your Rust knowledge to build your own projects. What You Will Learn Write Rust code that runs on microcontrollers Build a 2D game Create Rust-based mobile Android applications Use Rust to build AI and machine learning applications Who This Book Is For Someone with basic Rust knowledge, wishing to learn more about how to apply Rust in a real-world scenario.
Practical Rust Web Projects: Building Cloud and Web-Based Applications
by Shing LyuGo beyond the basics of Rust and build web and serverless cloud applications. The applications explained in this practical book include web sites, RESTful APIs, a real-time web chat application, and frontend application with WebAssembly. Each chapter is organized in the following format: what this kind of application looks like; requirements for the example program; an introduction to the Rust libraries used; step-by-step implementation of the example program, including common pitfalls and best practices; and a brief comparison of libraries and frameworks in the same domain.This book will open your eyes to the world of practical web applications of Rust. After reading the book, you will be able to apply your Rust knowledge to build your own web projects. What You Will LearnBuild dynamic websites with databasesBuild RESTful APIsWrite a WebSocket server that can power a real-time chat app in RustDiscover the benefits of serverless computing using Amazon Web Service's Rust supportCompile Rust to WebAssembly for high-performance frontend applicationsWho This Book Is For A reader with basic Rust knowledge, wishing to learn more about how to apply Rust in a real-world scenario. A developer who is evaluating the possibility to build their next project in Rust.
Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio
by David Clark Paul ClarkDiscover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction.Whether you&’re a hobbyist interested in exploring the airwaves, a student learning about wireless communications, or an engineer looking to prototype RF designs, Practical SDR will help you master the fundamentals of software-defined radio.You&’ll build virtual radio receivers on your computer, then extract audio from real AM and FM signals; learn how amplitude modulation works by building an AM radio; understand signal filtering by crafting clean FM reception; and grasp complex topics like IQ sampling. You&’ll use the intuitive GNU Radio Companion interface to create working radio systems piece by piece, then move on to building functional AM and FM receivers, and even design your own radio transmitter.Along the way, you&’ll learn how to:Manipulate radio frequencies from 1 MHz to 6 GHzUse filters and gain control to extract clear signals from noiseMaximize your SDR&’s performance by choosing the right antennas and RF hardwareProcess complex, real-time IQ data to demodulate actual radio signalsBuild a flexible, virtual radio testing environment on your computerThis isn&’t just another theory book. Practical SDR bridges the gap between basic tutorials and advanced applications, providing a solid foundation for diving into modern wireless systems like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular communications.Some projects require SDR hardware, such as a HackRF One, and a compatible antenna.
Practical SQL, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data
by Anthony DeBarrosAnalyze data like a pro, even if you&’re a beginner.Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros, a journalist and data analyst, focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open-source database PostgreSQL and its companion pgAdmin interface, and the concepts you learn will apply to most database management systems, including MySQL, Oracle, SQLite, and others.*You&’ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from real-world datasets such as US Census demographics, New York City taxi rides, and earthquakes from US Geological Survey. Each chapter includes exercises and examples that teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently.You&’ll learn how to: • Create databases and related tables using your own data • Aggregate, sort, and filter data to find patterns • Use functions for basic math and advanced statistical operations • Identify errors in data and clean them up • Analyze spatial data with a geographic information system (PostGIS) • Create advanced queries and automate tasksThis updated second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in SQL features, including additional advanced query techniques for wrangling data. This edition also has two new chapters: an expanded set of instructions on for setting up your system plus a chapter on using PostgreSQL with the popular JSON data interchange format. Learning SQL doesn&’t have to be dry and complicated. Practical SQL delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases.* Microsoft SQL Server employs a variant of the language called T-SQL, which is not covered by Practical SQL.
Practical SQL: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data
by Anthony DeBarrosPractical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. The book focuses on using SQL to find the story your data tells, with the popular open-source database PostgreSQL and the pgAdmin interface as its primary tools. You’ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from the U.S. Census and other federal and state government agencies. With exercises and real-world examples in each chapter, this book will teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently. You’ll learn how to: -Create databases and related tables using your own data -Define the right data types for your information -Aggregate, sort, and filter data to find patterns -Use basic math and advanced statistical functions -Identify errors in data and clean them up -Import and export data using delimited text files -Write queries for geographic information systems (GIS) -Create advanced queries and automate tasks Learning SQL doesn’t have to be dry and complicated. Practical SQL delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases. This book uses PostgreSQL, but the SQL syntax is applicable to many database applications, including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
Practical Salesforce Architecture: Understanding and Deploying the Salesforce Ecosystem for the Enterprise
by Paul McCollumOnce renowned as a customer relationship management tool, Salesforce has evolved into a cloud-first application and capability ecosystem. With dedicated components for tasks such as middleware, big data, reporting, ETL, data loading, and API orchestration, Salesforce has become more prevalent in modern architectures.This concise yet comprehensive guide provides an overview of Salesforce architecture for enterprise architects and Salesforce ecosystem architects. Author Paul McCollum, Salesforce Technical Architect at Accenture, provides a roadmap for integrating major elements of the Salesforce ecosystem with planned or existing enterprise architecture. You'll learn how to use these components to address the diverse needs of different organizations.Many companies today are adding or building multicloud capabilities and incorporating various elements from the Salesforce ecosystem. With this book, you'll learn:Strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas of Salesforce's enterprise architecture domain featuresHow Salesforce compares to other cloud providersMethods for using the Salesforce ecosystem effectively to address your organization's needsHow to integrate Salesforce with planned or existing enterprise architecturesWays to manage and forecast performance, complexity, and ease of operation across the Salesforce platform
Practical Salesforce Development Without Code: Building Declarative Solutions on the Salesforce Platform
by Philip WeinmeisterUse this hands-on guide to build powerful solutions on the Salesforce platform without using a single line of code. This revised and expanded second edition includes Process Builder, Flow Builder, Lightning App Builder, Lightning Bolt Solutions, and more.Practical Salesforce Development Without Code shows you how to unlock the power of the Salesforce platform to solve real business problems. Adhering to Salesforce's "clicks, not code" mantra, Salesforce expert Phil Weinmeister walks Salesforce newcomers and veterans through different business problems and identifies effective—and proven—approaches to solutions using the platform's declarative framework.By adopting this book as your guide, you will learn how to deliver business solutions within Salesforce by combining analysis, creativity, and logic with core elements such as validation rules, workflow rules, processes, flows, formula fields, and Lightning apps. In addition, Weinmeister dissects and explains the most useful functions and features for declarative developers and shows you how to use them. Best of all, Weinmeister uses real-life business scenarios and visuals. Applying the lessons learned from this how-to guide will ultimately save you time and ensure that your clients or internal customers are enabled, equipped, and empowered. What You'll Learn Build objects, fields, and relationships to establish a sensible data modelAutomate business processes by using Workflow, Process Builder, and FlowUtilize functions and develop formulas effectively for a variety of business needsDevelop approval processes to handle exception scenariosEmploy actions to easily create efficient and relevant user experiencesManage your environments and deploy your solutions Who This Book Is forBusiness analysts, Salesforce administrators, and Salesforce developers
Practical Salesforce.com Development Without Code
by Philip WeinmeisterAre you facing a challenging Salesforce. com problem--say, relating to automation, configuration, formulation, or reporting--that you can't quite crack? Or maybe you are hoping to infuse some creativity into your solution design strategy to solve problems faster or make solutions more efficient? Practical Salesforce. com Development Without Code shows you how to unlock the power of the Force. com platform to solve real business problems--and all without writing a line of code. Adhering to Salesforce. com's 'clicks, not code' mantra, Salesforce. com expert Phil Weinmeister walks you through different business problems and identifies effective, creative--and proven--approaches to solutions using the platform's declarative framework. If you are a Salesforce. com administrator, analyst, consultant, or developer, you can attest to the insatiable appetite of users for new functionality. Your clients expect solutions--and now. By adopting Practical Salesforce. com Development Without Code as your guide, you will learn how to deliver business solutions within Salesforce. com by combining analysis, creativity, and logic with some of its core elements, including validation rules, workflow rules, and formula fields. In addition, Weinmeister dissects and explains the most useful functions and features for developers, and shows you how to use them. Among other things, you will learn how to: Build objects, fields, and relationships to establish a sensible data modelAutomate business processes by using workflow rules and flows (Visual Workflow)Utilize functions and develop formulas effectively for a variety of business needsDevelop intricate approval processes to handle exception scenariosEmploy publisher actions to drive additional functionality from the Chatter feedManage your data using Data LoaderBest of all, Weinmeister uses real-life business scenarios and visuals to keep you engaged and learning something new with every page you read. Practical Salesforce. com Development Without Code will help you absorb the principles behind dozens of creative and thoughtful ways to solve your business problems. Applying the lessons learned from this how-to guide will ultimately save you time and ensure that your clients or internal customers are well satisfied and productive
Practical Scala DSLs: Real-World Applications Using Domain Specific Languages
by Pierluigi RitiBuild domain specific languages (DSLs) using Java's most popular functional programming language: Scala. This book introduces the basics of Scala and DSLs using a series of practical examples. In Practical Scala DSLs, you'll learn to create pragmatic and complete code examples that explain the actual use of DSLs with Scala: a web API and microservices; a custom language; a mobile app; a Forex system; a game; and cloud applications. At the end of this unique book, you'll be able to describe the differences between external and internal DSLs; understand when and how to apply DSLs; create DSLs using Scala; and even create a DSL using another programming language. What You'll Learn Build DSLs in Scala Write a web API and microservices Create a custom language Apply DSLs to mobile apps development, a Forex trading system, game development, and more Discover the role of DSLs in cloud development Integrate DSLs as part of a DevOps program or structure Build internal and external DSLs Who This Book Is For Experienced Java coders with at least some prior experience with Scala. You may be new to DSLs.
Practical Security Automation and Testing: Tools and techniques for automated security scanning and testing in DevSecOps
by Tony Hsiang-Chih HsuYour one stop guide to automating infrastructure security using DevOps and DevSecOpsKey FeaturesSecure and automate techniques to protect web, mobile or cloud servicesAutomate secure code inspection in C++, Java, Python, and JavaScriptIntegrate security testing with automation frameworks like fuzz, BDD, Selenium and Robot FrameworkBook DescriptionSecurity automation is the automatic handling of software security assessments tasks. This book helps you to build your security automation framework to scan for vulnerabilities without human intervention.This book will teach you to adopt security automation techniques to continuously improve your entire software development and security testing. You will learn to use open source tools and techniques to integrate security testing tools directly into your CI/CD framework. With this book, you will see how to implement security inspection at every layer, such as secure code inspection, fuzz testing, Rest API, privacy, infrastructure security, and web UI testing. With the help of practical examples, this book will teach you to implement the combination of automation and Security in DevOps. You will learn about the integration of security testing results for an overall security status for projects.By the end of this book, you will be confident implementing automation security in all layers of your software development stages and will be able to build your own in-house security automation platform throughout your mobile and cloud releases.What you will learnAutomate secure code inspection with open source tools and effective secure code scanning suggestionsApply security testing tools and automation frameworks to identify security vulnerabilities in web, mobile and cloud servicesIntegrate security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, NMAP, SSLyze, SQLMap, and OpenSCAPImplement automation testing techniques with Selenium, JMeter, Robot Framework, Gauntlt, BDD, DDT, and Python unittestExecute security testing of a Rest API Implement web application security with open source tools and script templates for CI/CD integrationIntegrate various types of security testing tool results from a single project into one dashboardWho this book is forThe book is for software developers, architects, testers and QA engineers who are looking to leverage automated security testing techniques.
Practical Security Properties on Commodity Computing Platforms: The uber eXtensible Micro-Hypervisor Framework (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Amit VasudevanThis SpringerBrief discusses the uber eXtensible Micro-hypervisor Framework (uberXMHF), a novel micro-hypervisor system security architecture and framework that can isolate security-sensitive applications from other untrustworthy applications on commodity platforms, enabling their safe co-existence. uberXMHF, in addition, facilitates runtime monitoring of the untrustworthy components, which is illustrated in this SpringerBrief. uberXMHF focuses on three goals which are keys to achieving practical security on commodity platforms: (a) commodity compatibility (e.g., runs unmodified Linux and Windows) and unfettered access to platform hardware; (b) low trusted computing base and complexity; and (c) efficient implementation.uberXMHF strives to be a comprehensible, practical and flexible platform for performing micro-hypervisor research and development. uberXMHF encapsulates common hypervisor core functionality in a framework that allows developers and users to build custom micro-hypervisor based (security-sensitive) applications (called "uberapps"). The authors describe several uberapps that employ uberXMHF and showcase the framework efficacy and versatility. These uberapps span a wide spectrum of security applications including application compartmentalization and sandboxing, attestation, approved code execution, key management, tracing, verifiable resource accounting, trusted-path and on-demand I/O isolation.The authors are encouraged by the end result - a clean, barebones, low trusted computing base micro-hypervisor framework for commodity platforms with desirable performance characteristics and an architecture amenable to manual audits and/or formal reasoning. Active, open-source development of uberXMHF continues.The primary audience for this SpringerBrief is system (security) researchers and developers of commodity system software. Practitioners working in system security deployment mechanisms within industry and defense, as well as advanced-level students studying computer science with an interest in security will also want to read this SpringerBrief.
Practical Security for Agile and DevOps
by Mark S. MerkowThis textbook was written from the perspective of someone who began his software security career in 2005, long before the industry began focusing on it. This is an excellent perspective for students who want to learn about securing application development. After having made all the rookie mistakes, the author realized that software security is a human factors issue rather than a technical or process issue alone. Throwing technology into an environment that expects people to deal with it but failing to prepare them technically and psychologically with the knowledge and skills needed is a certain recipe for bad results. Practical Security for Agile and DevOps is a collection of best practices and effective implementation recommendations that are proven to work. The text leaves the boring details of software security theory out of the discussion as much as possible to concentrate on practical applied software security that is useful to professionals. It is as much a book for students’ own benefit as it is for the benefit of their academic careers and organizations. Professionals who are skilled in secure and resilient software development and related tasks are in tremendous demand. This demand will increase exponentially for the foreseeable future. As students integrate the text’s best practices into their daily duties, their value increases to their companies, management, community, and industry. The textbook was written for the following readers: Students in higher education programs in business or engineering disciplines AppSec architects and program managers in information security organizations Enterprise architecture teams with a focus on application development Scrum Teams including: Scrum Masters Engineers/developers Analysts Architects Testers DevOps teams Product owners and their management Project managers Application security auditors Agile coaches and trainers Instructors and trainers in academia and private organizations
Practical Security: Simple Practices for Defending Your Systems
by Roman ZabickiMost security professionals don't have the words "security" or "hacker" in their job title. Instead, as a developer or admin you often have to fit in security alongside your official responsibilities - building and maintaining computer systems. Implement the basics of good security now, and you'll have a solid foundation if you bring in a dedicated security staff later. Identify the weaknesses in your system, and defend against the attacks most likely to compromise your organization, without needing to become a trained security professional. Computer security is a complex issue. But you don't have to be an expert in all the esoteric details to prevent many common attacks. Attackers are opportunistic and won't use a complex attack when a simple one will do. You can get a lot of benefit without too much complexity, by putting systems and processes in place that ensure you aren't making the obvious mistakes. Secure your systems better, with simple (though not always easy) practices. Plan to patch often to improve your security posture. Identify the most common software vulnerabilities, so you can avoid them when writing software. Discover cryptography - how it works, how easy it is to get wrong, and how to get it right. Configure your Windows computers securely. Defend your organization against phishing attacks with training and technical defenses. Make simple changes to harden your system against attackers. What You Need: You don't need any particular software to follow along with this book. Examples in the book describe security vulnerabilities and how to look for them. These examples will be more interesting if you have access to a code base you've worked on. Similarly, some examples describe network vulnerabilities and how to detect them. These will be more interesting with access to a network you support.
Practical Serverless Applications with AWS: Harnessing the Power of Serverless Cloud Applications
by Apoorva Prakash Shaik Inthiyaz BashaThis comprehensive guide is your gateway to unlocking the potential of serverless computing on the AWS platform. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey, this book is your essential companion. Dive into the world of serverless architecture as we demystify AWS services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more. From design principles to deployment strategies, we'll equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective serverless applications. Practical Serverless Applications with AWS is tailored for anyone eager to grasp the fundamentals of AWS services for constructing serverless applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey or a student delving into the world of cloud computing, or a freelance developer seeking to expand your skill set, this resource is your gateway to mastering serverless application development on AWS. With a practical approach and real-world examples, this book caters to a diverse audience keen on harnessing the power of serverless computing. From fledgling enthusiasts to seasoned practitioners, this book is your indispensable tool for embarking on a transformative journey into serverless architecture with AWS. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to app development in the cloud! You Will Learn: The fundamentals of AWS empowering you to navigate the AWS environment with confidence. Both frontend and backend development services in the context of building serverless applications, enabling you to create robust and scalable solutions. Many AWS services and how to use them for building serverless applications, ensuring efficient and effective implementation. data engineering and DevOps best practices within the AWS ecosystem, providing a well-rounded skillset for holistic app development. how to build a complex serverless application, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a practical, hands-on way. Who It's for: web developers, cloud and data engineering who are looking to improve their cloud-native app development skills
Practical Serverless and Microservices with C#: Build resilient and secure microservices with the .NET stack and embrace serverless development in Azure
by Francesco Abbruzzese Gabriel BaptistaTake a realistic look at microservices and distributed systems with the .NET stack to understand the limitations of microservices development through a practical lensKey FeaturesWork through common scenarios encountered when developing distributed microservices applicationsUnderstand cost considerations, traffic limits, and time limits surrounding serverless environmentsTake full advantage of the synergy between Azure services (Container Apps, Functions, and Aspire) and .NET codePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook DescriptionFrom the authors of the Software Architecture with C# and .NET series comes this practical and grounded showcase of microservices using the .NET stack. Written for .NET developers entering the world of modern cloud and distributed applications, it shows you when microservices and serverless architectures are the right choice for building scalable enterprise solutions and when they’re not. You’ll gain a realistic understanding of their use cases and limitations. Rather than promoting microservices as a one-size-fits-all solution, it encourages thoughtful adoption based on real-world needs. Following a brief introduction and important setup, the book helps you prepare for practical application through examples such as a ride-sharing website. You’ll work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, and the new .NET Aspire with considerations for security, observability, and cost management. The book culminates in a complete event-driven application that brings together everything you've covered. By the end of the book, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of cloud and distributed .NET—viewed through the lens of two industry veterans.What you will learnSet up serverless environments in Azure for developing and debuggingDesign reliable communication and computation across microservicesExplore Azure Functions in depth and use triggers for IoT and background tasksUse Azure Container Apps to simplify the creation and management of containersApply best practices to secure a microservices applicationAccurately assess and calculate costs and usage limits in serverless solutionsWho this book is forThis book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to advance into modern cloud and distributed applications. It helps professionals evolve their knowledge of microservices and serverless architecture to get the best of both architectural models. Prior experience with C#/.NET and the Microsoft Stack (Entity Framework and ASP.NET Core) is required to get the most out of this book. If you’ve enjoyed the authors’ previous Software Architecture with C# and .NET series, this new book offers an in-depth exploration of select topics in those earlier works.