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Pro Spring Boot 3 with Kotlin: In-Depth Guide to Best Practices for Cloud-Native and Microservices Development
by Felipe Gutierrez Peter SpäthQuickly and productively build complex Kotlin-based Spring applications and microservices out of the box, with minimal concern over things such as configurations. This revised edition will show you how to fully leverage the Spring Boot 3 micro-framework and apply it to create enterprise-ready Kotlin-based cloud-native applications, microservices, and web applications that just work. The book covers what has been added to the new Spring Boot 3 release, including improved support for the Kotlin programming language, changes to Stream Editor UI, Maven Preemptive Authentication, building Docker images using cloud-native build packs, building layered jars for optimized Docker images, E2E traceability for configuration properties, many dependency upgrades, support for Spring Data, and much more. This book is your in-depth pragmatic guide for increasing your enterprise Kotlin and cloud application productivity while decreasing development time. It is a no-nonsense guide with case studies of increasing complexity throughout the book. The main author, a senior solutions architect and Principal Technical instructor at Pivotal, the company behind the Spring Framework, shares his experience, insights, and first-hand knowledge about how Spring Boot technology works, and best practices. This is an essential book for your Kotlin-based Spring learning and reference library. What You Will Learn Build cloud-native apps and microservices with the Spring Boot 3 framework Persist and access your data using and integrating with Spring Data Message with Kafka, RabbitMQ, and WebSockets Explore Spring Cloud projects Extend Spring Boot by creating your own Spring Boot Starter and @Enable feature Test and deploy Spring Boot with best practices Effectively use Kotlin as a programming language for Spring applications Who This Book Is For Experienced Spring, Java, and Kotlin developers seeking increased productivity gains and decreased complexity and development time in their applications and software services
Pro Spring Boot 3: An Authoritative Guide with Best Practices
by Felipe GutierrezThis book will teach you how to build complex Spring applications and microservices out of the box, with minimal concern over things like configurations. Pro Spring Boot 3 will show you how to fully leverage Spring Boot 3's robust features and how to apply them to create enterprise-ready applications, microservices, and web/cloud applications that just work. Special focus is given to what's been added in the new Spring Boot 3 release, including support for Java 17 and 19; changes to Spring Security; Spring Boot Actuator with Micrometer updates; GraalVM support; RSocket service interfaces; many dependency upgrades; more flexible support for Spring Data JDBC, the new AOT (Ahead-of-Time Transformation); and much more.This book is your authoritative, pragmatic guide for increasing your enterprise Java and cloud application productivity while decreasing development time. It's a no-nonsense reference packed with casestudies that increase in complexity over the course of the book. The author, a senior solutions architect and Principal Technical instructor with VMware, the company behind the Spring Framework, shares his experience, insights, and firsthand knowledge about how Spring Boot technology works and best practices for getting the most out of it.This is an essential book for your Spring learning and reference library.What You Will LearnBuild web/cloud, microservices, and enterprise applications with the Spring Boot 3 frameworkPersist data with JDBC, JPA, and NoSQL databasesMessage with JMS, RabbitMQ, WebSockets, and RSocketGain a review of Spring Cloud projectsExtend Spring Boot by creating your own Spring Boot Starter and @Enable featureTest and deploy with Spring Boot with best practicesUnderstand the new AOT (Ahead-Of-Time Transformations) and the GraalVM support to go nativeUse the latest version of Spring SecurityWho This Book Is ForExperienced Spring and Java developers seeking increased productivity gains and decreased complexity and development time in their applications and software services.
Pro Spring MVC with WebFlux: Web Development in Spring Framework 5 and Spring Boot 2
by Marten Deinum Iuliana CosminaExplore the designs of the Spring MVC and WebFlux frameworks, and apply similar designs and techniques to your own code. Along with detailed analysis of the code and functionality, this book includes numerous tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Spring MVC, WebFlux, and Java-based web application development in general using Spring. You’ll see how Spring MVC is a modern web application framework built upon the latest Spring Framework 5 and Spring Boot 2. Spring MVC is suitable for building reusable web controller modules that encapsulate rich page navigation rules.Pro Spring MVC with WebFlux takes great care in covering every inch of Spring MVC with WebFlux to give you the complete picture. Along with all the best-known features of these frameworks, you’ll discover some new hidden treasures. You’ll also learn how to correctly and safely extend the frameworks to create customized solutions. This book is for anyone who wishes to write robust, modern, and useful web applications with the Spring Framework. After reading and using this book, you'll become proficient with Spring MVC and be able to apply it to your own Java web applications and microservices. What You Will LearnUse Spring MVC with WebFlux to build Java-based web applicationsEmploy the various Spring MVC architecturesWork with controllers and routing functionsBuild microservices and web services using Spring MVC and RESTCreate reactive web applications using Spring WebFluxSecure Spring MVC and Spring WebFluxDeploy your Spring MVC application to the cloud Who This Book Is For Those with at least some prior experience with Java web application development. Some previous experience with Spring Boot or the Spring Framework is recommended.
Pro Spring Security: Securing Spring Framework 5 and Boot 2-based Java Applications
by Massimo Nardone Carlo ScarioniBuild and deploy secure Spring Framework and Spring Boot-based enterprise Java applications with the Spring Security Framework. This book explores a comprehensive set of functionalities to implement industry-standard authentication and authorization mechanisms for Java applications.Pro Spring Security, Second Edition has been updated to incorporate the changes in Spring Framework 5 and Spring Boot 2. It is an advanced tutorial and reference that guides you through the implementation of the security features for a Java web application by presenting consistent examples built from the ground up.This book also provides you with a broader look into Spring security by including up-to-date use cases such as building a security layer for RESTful web services and Grails applications.What You Will LearnExplore the scope of security and how to use the Spring Security FrameworkMaster Spring security architecture and design Secure the web tier in Spring Work with alternative authentication providersTake advantage of business objects and logic securityExtend Spring security with other frameworks and languagesSecure the service layerWho This Book Is ForExperienced Spring and Java developers with prior experience in building Spring Framework or Boot-based applications.
Pro Spring Security: Securing Spring Framework 6 and Boot 3-based Java Applications
by Massimo Nardone Carlo ScarioniBuild and deploy secure Spring Framework and Spring Boot-based enterprise Java applications with the Spring Security Framework. This book explores a comprehensive set of functionalities to implement industry-standard authentication and authorization mechanisms for Java applications.Pro Spring Security, Third Edition has been updated to incorporate the changes in Spring Framework 6 and Spring Boot 3. It is an advanced tutorial and reference that guides you through the implementation of the security features for a Java web application by presenting consistent examples built from the ground up.This book also provides you with a broader look into Spring security by including up-to-date use cases such as building a security layer for RESTful web services and JSON Web Token applications.What You Will LearnExplore the scope of security and how to use the Spring Security FrameworkMaster Spring security architecture and design Secure the web tier in Spring Work with alternative authentication providersTake advantage of business objects and logic securityExtend Spring security with other frameworks and languagesSecure the service layerSecure the application with JSON Web TokenWho This Book Is ForExperienced Spring and Java developers with prior experience in building Spring Framework or Boot-based applications
Pro T-SQL 2019: Toward Speed, Scalability, and Standardization for SQL Server Developers
by Elizabeth NobleDesign and write simple and efficient T-SQL code in SQL Server 2019 and beyond. Writing T-SQL that pulls back correct results can be challenging. This book provides the help you need in writing T-SQL that performs fast and is easy to maintain. You also will learn how to implement version control, testing, and deployment strategies. Hands-on examples show modern T-SQL practices and provide straightforward explanations. Attention is given to selecting the right data types and objects when designing T-SQL solutions. Author Elizabeth Noble teaches you how to improve your T-SQL performance through good design practices that benefit programmers and ultimately the users of the applications. You will know the common pitfalls of writing T-SQL and how to avoid those pitfalls going forward. What You Will LearnChoose correct data types and database objects when designing T-SQLWrite T-SQL that searches data efficiently and uses hardware effectivelyImplement source control and testing methods to streamline the deployment processDesign T-SQL that can be enhanced or modified with less effortPlan for long-term data management and storageWho This Book Is ForDatabase developers who want to improve the efficiency of their applications, and developers who want to solve complex query and data problems more easily by writing T-SQL that performs well, brings back correct results, and is easy for other developers to understand and maintain
Pro T-SQL 2022: Toward Speed, Scalability, and Standardization for SQL Server Developers
by Elizabeth NobleLearn how to write and design simple and efficient T-SQL code. This is a hands-on book that teaches you how to write better T-SQL with examples and straightforward explanations. New in this edition is coverage of Parameter Sensitive Plan (PSP) optimization, Azure Synapse Link for real-time analytics, integration with S3-compatible object storage, and SQL Ledger tables based on blockchain. You’ll learn to improve your T-SQL design in ways that provide faster performance, stronger security, and easier comprehension. The book identifies common anti-patterns in writing T-SQL and instructs you on how to change your code so you can be more confident in writing T-SQL code that is reliable and performs well.Pro T-SQL 2022 is focused on the problems that developers are faced with and must solve in delivering successful applications. The content begins from a foundation of writing T-SQL that is clear and understandable. The book then takes you through writing SQL that performs well, is easy to manage through coding standards and version control, can be maintained and modified as business requirements change over time, scales as your business grows, and takes advantage of the full range of security features built into the SQL Server and Azure SQL database engines. What You Will LearnChoose the correct data types and database objects when designing your T-SQLWrite T-SQL that accesses your data efficiently and uses hardware effectivelyImplement source control and testing methods to streamline your deployment process.Design T-SQL that is flexible and can be enhanced or modified with little effortPlan for long-term data management, including growth and purging of older dataEnhance database security through features such as encryption, data masking, row-level security, and the SQL Ledger blockchain table typeWho This Book Is ForDatabase developers who want to improve the efficiency of their applications with better T-SQL; developers who want to know more about T-SQL so they can be prepared to solve complex problems more easily; data professionals who want to write high-quality T-SQL that performs well, is flexible to changing needs, and is easy for others to understand
Pro T-SQL Programmer's Guide
by Miguel Cebollero Jay Natarajan Michael ColesPro T-SQL Programmer's Guide is your guide to making the best use of the powerful, Transact-SQL programming language that is built into Microsoft SQL Server's database engine. This edition is updated to cover the new, in-memory features that are part of SQL Server 2014. Discussing new and existing features, the book takes you on an expert guided tour of Transact-SQL functionality. Fully functioning examples and downloadable source code bring technically accurate and engaging treatment of Transact-SQL into your own hands. Step-by-step explanations ensure clarity, and an advocacy of best-practices will steer you down the road to success. Transact-SQL is the language developers and DBAs use to interact with SQL Server. It's used for everything from querying data, to writing stored procedures, to managing the database. Support for in-memory stored procedures running queries against in-memory tables is new in the language and gets coverage in this edition. Also covered are must-know features such as window functions and data paging that help in writing fast-performing database queries. Developers and DBAs alike can benefit from the expressive power of T-SQL, and Pro T-SQL Programmer's Guide is your roadmap to success in applying this increasingly important database language to everyday business and technical tasks. Covers the newly-introduced, in-memory database featuresShares the best practices used by experienced professionalsGoes deeply into the subject matter - an advanced book for the serious reader
Pro TBB: C++ Parallel Programming with Threading Building Blocks
by James Reinders Michael Voss Rafael AsenjoThis open access book is a modern guide for all C++ programmers to learn Threading Building Blocks (TBB). Written by TBB and parallel programming experts, this book reflects their collective decades of experience in developing and teaching parallel programming with TBB, offering their insights in an approachable manner. Throughout the book the authors present numerous examples and best practices to help you become an effective TBB programmer and leverage the power of parallel systems.Pro TBB starts with the basics, explaining parallel algorithms and C++'s built-in standard template library for parallelism. You'll learn the key concepts of managing memory, working with data structures and how to handle typical issues with synchronization. Later chapters apply these ideas to complex systems to explain performance tradeoffs, mapping common parallel patterns, controlling threads and overhead, and extending TBB to program heterogeneous systems or system-on-chips. What You'll LearnUse Threading Building Blocks to produce code that is portable, simple, scalable, and more understandableReview best practices for parallelizing computationally intensive tasks in your applicationsIntegrate TBB with other threading packagesCreate scalable, high performance data-parallel programsWork with generic programming to write efficient algorithmsWho This Book Is ForC++ programmers learning to run applications on multicore systems, as well as C or C++ programmers without much experience with templates. No previous experience with parallel programming or multicore processors is required.
Pro Tableau
by Seema Acharya Subhashini ChellappanLeverage the power of visualization in business intelligence and data science to make quicker and better decisions. Use statistics and data mining to make compelling and interactive dashboards. This book will help those familiar with Tableau software chart their journey to being a visualization expert. Pro Tableau demonstrates the power of visual analytics and teaches you how to: Connect to various data sources such as spreadsheets, text files, relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, etc. ), non-relational databases (NoSQL such as MongoDB, Cassandra), R data files, etc. Write your own custom SQL, etc. Perform statistical analysis in Tableau using R Use a multitude of charts (pie, bar, stacked bar, line, scatter plots, dual axis, histograms, heat maps, tree maps, highlight tables, box and whisker, etc. ) What you'll learn Connect to various data sources such as relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL), non-relational databases (NoSQL such as MongoDB, Cassandra), write your own custom SQL, join and blend data sources, etc. Leverage table calculations (moving average, year over year growth, LOD (Level of Detail), etc. Integrate Tableau with R Tell a compelling story with data by creating highly interactive dashboards Who this book is for All levels of IT professionals, from executives responsible for determining IT strategies to systems administrators, to data analysts, to decision makers responsible for driving strategic initiatives, etc. The book will help those familiar with Tableau software chart their journey to a visualization expert.
Pro Team Foundation Service
by Jakob Ehn Joachim Rossberg Mathias Olausson Mattias SköldPro Team Foundation Service gives you a jump-start into Microsoft's cloud-based Application Lifecycle Management platform, taking you through the different stages of software development. Every project needs to plan, develop, test and release software and with agile practices often at a higher pace than ever before. Microsoft's Team Foundation Service is a cloud-based platform that gives you tools for agile planning and work tracking. It has a code repository that can be used not only from Visual Studio but from Java platforms and Mac OS X. The testing tools allow testers to start testing at the same time as developers start developing. The book also covers how to set up automated practices such as build, deploy and test workflows. This book: Takes you through the major stages in a software development project. Gives practical development guidance for the whole team. Enables you to quickly get started with modern development practices. With Microsoft Team Foundation Service comes a collaboration platform that gives you and your team the tools to better perform your tasks in a fully integrated way. What you'll learn What ALM is and what it can do for you. Leverage a cloud-based ALM platform for quick improvements in your development process. Improve your agile development process using integrated tools and practices. Develop automated build, deployment and testing processes. Integrate different development tools with one collaboration platform. Get started with ALM best-practices first time round. Who this book is for Pro Team Foundation Service is for any development team that wants to take their development practices to the next level. Microsoft Team Foundation Service is an excellent platform for managing the entire application development lifecycle and being a cloud-based offering it is very easy to get started. Pro Team Foundation Service is a great guide for anyone in a team who wants to get started with the service and wants to get expert guidance to do it right. Table of Contents Introduction to Application Lifecycle Management Introduction to Agile Planning, Development, and Testing Deciding on a Hosted Service Getting Started Working with the Initial Product Backlog Managing Team and Alerts Initial Sprint Planning Running the Sprint Kanban Engaging the Customer Choosing Source Control Options Working with Team Foundation Version Control in Visual Studio Working with Git in Visual Studio Working in Heterogeneous Environments Configuring Build Services Working with Builds Customizing Builds Continuous Deployment Agile Testing Test Management Lab Management
Pro Tools 101: For Pro Tools 12 Software
by Frank D. CookCongratulations on beginning work under Avid's official training program. This book represents the first step on a journey toward mastery of your Pro Tools system. The information, exercises, and projects you will find here apply to all Pro Tools 12 systems.
Pro Tools Fundamentals I: For Pro Tools 12.8 Software (Pro Tools 101)
by Frank D. CookBackground Information; Getting Started with Pro Tools; Pro Tools Basic Controls; Creating Your First Session; Making Your First Audio Recording; Importing and Working with Media; Making Your First MIDI Recording; Selecting and Navigating; Editing Your Media; Mixing and Creating a Bounce; Project 1: Music Session; Project 2: Post Session.
Pro Tools HD: Advanced Techniques and Workflows
by Edouard CamouAn easy-to-follow guide for using Pro Tools HD 11 effectively.This book is ideal for anyone who already uses ProTools and wants to learn more, or is new to Pro Tools HD and wants to use it effectively in their own audio workstations.
Pro Tools Production I for Pro Tools 10.0
by Avid DigidesignPro Tools 110, Official Courseware, Pro Tools Production I
Pro Unity Game Development with C#
by Alan ThornIn Pro Unity Game Development with C#, Alan Thorn, author of Learn Unity for 2D Game Development and experienced game developer, takes you through the complete C# workflow for developing a cross-platform first person shooter in Unity. C# is the most popular programming language for experienced Unity developers, helping them get the most out of what Unity offers. If you're already using C# with Unity and you want to take the next step in becoming an experienced, professional-level game developer, this is the book you need. Whether you are a student, an indie developer, or a season game dev professional, you'll find helpful C# examples of how to build intelligent enemies, create event systems and GUIs, develop save-game states, and lots more. You'll understand and apply powerful programming concepts such as singleton classes, component based design, resolution independence, delegates, and event driven programming. By the end of the book, you will have a complete first person shooter game up and running with Unity. Plus you'll be equipped with the know-how and techniques needed to deploy your own professional-grade C# games. If you already know a bit of C# and you want to improve your Unity skills, this is just the right book for you. What you'll learnHow to plan your game in terms of C# and classes How to import assets from Blender and Maya, including C# automation processes How to handle events and notifications using a C# event notification system How to create intelligent enemies and collectible weapons How to build a cross-platform controller as well as how to write platform-specific code How to develop a resolution-independent graphical user interfaceWho this book is for If you already know a bit of C# and you want to improve your Unity skills, this isjust the right book for you. Unity developers looking to improve their C# workflow and effectiveness, including game development students and professionals, indie developers, artists, designers, and those employed at game development studios. Table of Contents1. Outlining the Game Structurein Terms of C# 2. Optimizing Import Workflows and Import Settings 3: The Game Loop and Developiong a Custom Event-Handling System 4. Building a Cross-Platform Controller 5. Enemies, NPCs, and Artificial Intelligence 6. Custom Weapons: Targeting, Feedback, and More 7. Modifying Game Behavior with Power-ups and Collections 8. The Graphical User Interface and Resolution Independence 9. Persistent Data and Save Game States 10. Final Touches: Polishing and Play-testing"
Pro Vim
by Mark McdonnellPro Vim teaches you the real-world workflows, tips, and tricks of this powerful, terminal-based text editor. This book covers all the essentials, as well as lesser-known but equally powerful features that will ensure you become a top-level performant and professional user, able to jump between multiple sessions while manipulating and controlling with ease many different documents and programming files. With easy-to-digest chapters on all the areas you need to learn, this book is a key addition to your library that will enable you to become a fast, efficient user of Vim. Using this book, you will learn how to properly configure your terminal environment and work without even touching the mouse. You will become an expert in how Vim actually works: how buffers and sessions work, automation through Macros and shell scripting, real-world workflows, and how to work efficiently and fast with plugins and different themes. You will also learn practical, real-world tips on how to best utilize Vim alongside the terminal multiplexer tmux; helping you to manage files across multiple servers and terminal sessions. Avoid common pitfalls and work with best practice ways to efficiently edit and control your files and sessions from the terminal interface. Vim is an advanced power tool that is commonly recognized as being difficult to learn, even for experienced developers. This book shows you how to become an expert by focusing on not only the fundamentals of how Vim works, but also by distilling the author's own experiences learning Vim into an easy-to-understand and follow guide. It's time to bring your programming, editing, and workflow skills up to the professional level - use Pro Vim today. What you'll learn * Understand the fundamentals of how Vim works so you can better utilize its features. * Extend Vim using plugins; along with specific plugins that cover a wide range of technical requirements. * Automate Vim and tmux via the use of Macros and Scripting. * Learn how to make complex pattern based changes across multiple Vim buffers at once. * Pair program with remote users connecting to a single local tmux session. * Learn real-world workflows that integrate both Vim and tmux together. Who this book is for Pro Vim is for any developer who wishes (or has tried in the past and failed) to understand how to leverage the tools provided by Vim and tmux and integrate them into their professional working environment. Allowing them to take advantage of the power features these applications provide to become a better programmer. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Installation and Configuration 3. Fundamentals 4. Files 5. Commands 6. Registers 7. Folding 8. Visual Block Mode 9. Bulk Command Processing 10. Editing Workflow 11. Search and Replace 12. Buffer/Window/Tab Management 13. Automation 14. Lists 15. Marks 16. Sessions 17. Plugins 18. Diffing 19. Custom Commands and Bindings 20. Terminal integration 21. Working with code 22. Practical Tips and Tricks 23. Terminal Multiplexer 24. Fundamentals 25. Modifications 26. Copy and Paste 27. Scripting and Automation 28. Pane/Window Management 29. Pair Programming 30. Workflow Management
Pro Windows 8.1 Development with XAML and C#
by Jesse Liberty Jon Galloway Philip JapikseWindows 8. 1 apps are revolutionizing development on the Windows platform. Fast, fluid, tactile and chrome-free, they provide a brand-new look and feel for Windows users. These apps rely on Microsoft's Windows 8 modern UI to provide their rich and engaging user experiences for both desktop and tablet users. The new UI in turn relies upon the Windows Runtime (WinRT) to give its apps unparalleled flexibility and power. Understanding this stack of new technologies and how they tie in to the proven C# language and the XAML standard is the subject of this book. Experienced writers Jesse Liberty, Phil Japikse, and Jon Galloway explain how you can get the most from Windows 8. 1 by focusing on the features that you need for your project and bringing your existing C# coding knowledge to bear. They begin with a nuts-and-bolts examination of how the technologies fit together and show you everything you need to get up and running with the new platform. Once you have a good understanding on the basics, you progress to more advanced topics steadily increasing your understanding as a whole. This holistic knowledge is essential to truly master Windows 8. 1 development. Each topic is covered clearly and concisely and is packed with the details you need to code effectively. The most important features are given a no-nonsense, in-depth treatment and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of Windows 8. 1. What you'll learnWhat Metro and WinRT are capable of and why they are special Ways to use advanced features to create immersive and engaging Windows 8. 1 applications How to create applications that work seamlessly on tablets and desktops How to prepare and deploy your Windows 8. 1 applications Who this book is for This book is suitable for anyone wanting to get to grips with Windows 8. 1 development using the cross-platform standards of XAML and C#. Table of Contents1 Getting Started 2 Building Your First Windows 8 App 3 Themes, Panels, and Controls4 Binding5 Views6 Local Data7 Remote Data and Services8 Search and Share Contracts9 Notifications10 Application Life Cycle11 Making Money12 Publishing Your App"
Pro Windows Phone App Development
by Falafel SoftwareThe Windows Phone 8 platform provides a remarkable opportunity for Windows developers to create state-of-the-art mobile applications using their existing skills and a familiar toolset. Pro Windows Phone App Development, Third Edition, helps you unlock the potential of this platform and create dazzling, visually rich, and highly functional applications for the Windows Phone Store and bring you up to speed on the new features the Windows Phone 8 API provides. For developers new to the Windows Phone platform--whether with . NET, iOS, or Android experience--this book starts by introducing the requirements, specifications, and basics of Windows Phone development, and then leads you through the complete application development process, using an array of complementary technologies and Microsoft's modern-style app design. Along the way, you'll learn how to Use Microsoft technologies like XAML, . NET, Visual Studio 2012, and Expression Blend effectively to develop modern-style Windows Phone apps Take advantage of the device's sensors with the location service, accelerometer, and touch Make your apps location-aware using GPS data Develop rich media applications that harness the graphics capabilities of Windows Phone models Design and develop Windows Phone applications using the Model-View-ViewModel architecture Publish and sell your application through the Windows Phone Store Whether you're a Microsoft developer, an iOS or Android developer, or someone with prior Windows Phone experience, Pro Windows Phone App Development, Third Edition, is an ideal guide for mastering the Windows Phone 8 platform and compelling Windows Phone app development. What you'll learn How to use Microsoft technologies like XAML, . NET, Visual Studio 2012, and Expression Blend effectively to develop modern-style Windows Phone apps Techniques for taking advantage of the device's sensors with the location service, accelerometer, and touch How to make your apps location-aware using GPS data How to develop rich media applications that harness the graphics capabilities of Windows Phone models The way to design and develop Windows Phone applications using the Model-View-ViewModel architecture The process for publishing and selling your application through the Windows Phone Store Who this book is for If you're a Microsoft developer, this book is primarily for you--you're eager to learn how to use your existing skills to develop for the new Windows Phone platform. If you're an iOS or Android developer, this is an ideal guide for you to learn how to expand the market for your existing applications. This does assume some knowledge of C#, managed code in general, and a basic level of familiarity with Visual Studio. And if you're a proficient Windows Phone developer, get up to speed quickly with the new API endpoints and HTML5 browser support in the Tango update. Software developers proficient in other languages will also find this book helpful to get up to speed with developing Windows Phone applications. Table of Contents Introduction Getting Started WinRT and XAML Phone Controls Navigation Application Life Cycling Gestures Device Support Mapping Live Tiles & Notifications Data Sources Using Data in the Cloud Designing in Expression Blend Marketing Your Applications
Pro Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): Powerful Tools and Practices for Cross-Platform Development and Collaboration
by Hayden BarnesThis book covers everything a developer needs to know to hit the ground running and get the most out of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Since its release, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been growing in popularity, moving from curious early adopters to wide-scale interest, including enterprise development teams using WSL in production. This authoritative guide to WSL covers the gamut, introducing developers to WSL architecture, installation and configuration, the WSL command line, all the way to advanced use cases and performance tunings. Practical examples are sprinkled throughout to reinforce understanding. This book is designed to efficiently and effectively get developers comfortable using this highly useful platform for open-source development on Windows. WSL is uniquely suited to cloud and cross-platform development, and system administrator workflows on Windows. Windows developers will begin with the basics of installation and then be introduced to the vast library of open source tools that they can integrate into their own workflows, using their existing development tools, such as Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs. Readers will learn, hands on, about using WSL to develop cross-platform and cloud-native applications, work with containers, and deploy a local Kubernetes cluster on WSL. “Much of what WSL is, is what developers make of it” is expert Barnes’ guiding mantra, a theme that is reinforced throughout this valuable cross-platform learning journey. Developers will get excited about the many new opportunities at their fingertips and be astounded at what they can do and achieve with WSL. What You Will Learn Install and configure WSL, a unique and novel configuration processReceive an unbiased overview of WSL, its architecture, installation, the command line, practical use cases, and advanced configurationCreate a development workstation using WSLCompare and contrast the differences between WSL 1 and WSL 2Explore, in depth, some of the more popular workflows in WSL, including Docker containersConsider and plan key factors for a large scale enterprise deployment of WSL Who This Book Is ForDevelopers who need to know WSL and how to build a development stack, integrating it with their preferred code editor or IDE if they so choose; existing Windows and Linux system administrators who want to learn how to install, deploy, and manage WSL; power users who are comfortable in a command line, but may be new to Linux or WSL
Pro WordPress Theme Development
by Adam OnishiPro WordPress Theme Development is your comprehensive guide to creating advanced WordPress themes. Designed for for professional web designers and developers who are comfortable with PHP and WordPress, this book teaches you every aspect of professional theme development. You will learn how to build themes from scratch, how to monetize the themes you create, and how to capitalize on this by creating advanced themes for your clients or selling premium themes. This book builds on your current knowledge of PHP and web development to create a WordPress theme from scratch. It uses a real-world theme example that you can build, to demonstrate each feature in a practical way. It shows you how to take control of WordPress with custom posts types and taxonomies, and covers anatomy and hierarchy, use of the loop, hooks, short codes, plug-ins and much more. WordPress is one of the most successful open-source blogging and content management systems available, and theme development has become a major part of the WordPress ecosystem. Start working with WordPress themes like a pro today with Pro WordPress Theme Development. What you'll learn How to create a WordPress theme from scratch How to use the WordPress system to your advantage to create amazing advanced functionality How to earn money through selling your custom themes How to take control of WordPress as a content management system with custom posts types and taxonomies How you should secure your WordPress theme to give peace of mind to your user Who this book is for Pro WordPress Theme Development is for web designers and developers who want to start creating their own themes and get the most out of them. This book is for web professionals who are familiar with PHP and WordPress, and have used both before, but want to go from editing themes to creating their own custom themes. Pro WordPress Theme Development is perfect for developers who want to create themes from scratch with advanced features, capitalize on the large WordPress community, and monetize their new found skills. Table of Contents Getting Started Theme Anatomy and Template Hierarchy Content Options and The Loop Using Custom Post Types Creating Custom Taxonomies and Fields Customize with Hooks and Short Codes Theme Options Users, Roles, and Permissions Plugins - When The Time is Right Security and Performance Distributing Your WordPress Theme Extending your WordPress Theme Plugin Development WordPress Multisite
Pro WordPress: Mastering the Techniques for Building, Securing and Scaling Websites
by Sivaraj SelvarajPro WordPress is your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of the world's leading content management system. From novice bloggers to seasoned developers, this comprehensive resource offers a step-by-step journey through every aspect of WordPress customization, security and performance optimization. With clear explanations and practical examples, you'll learn how to set up your WordPress environment, choose the right themes and plugins, and customize your site with advanced techniques such as custom post types, widgets, shortcodes, and more. Dive deep into the world of WordPress security and discover how to safeguard your website against cyber threats with strategies like two-factor authentication, secure file permissions, and regular security audits. But that's not all – this book also equips you with the tools and knowledge to optimize your site for lightning-fast performance and high search engine rankings. Learn how to leverage caching mechanisms, minimize HTTP requests, and implement SEO strategies to boost your site's speed and visibility. Whether you're managing a single WordPress site or overseeing a multisite network, you'll find invaluable insights and best practices for scalability and high availability. Real-world case studies provide inspiration and guidance, showcasing successful WordPress implementations and effective strategies for growth. Whether you're a business owner, freelancer, or aspiring web developer, Pro WordPress empowers you to take control of your online presence and build websites that stand out in today's competitive digital landscape. Unlock the full potential of WordPress and elevate your web development skills with this essential resource. You Will Learn: The WordPress ecosystem in its entirety, including its history, core features, and community dynamics. Develop expertise in customizing WordPress themes and plugins using CSS, PHP, and advanced techniques like custom post types and widgets Implement robust security measures to protect your WordPress site from common vulnerabilities, such as brute force attacks and malicious code injections Optimize your website's performance through caching mechanisms, image optimization, and other techniques to enhance user experience and SEO rankings More advanced topics such as managing multisite networks, scalability and high availability to effectively scale your WordPress projects and handle high traffic volumes Who is it for: Web designers and developers to business owners looking to develop a webiste of their own as well as bloggers and hobbyists who are looking to design, launch and maintain a website whatever the project.
Pro XAML with C#
by Buddy James Lori LalondePro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is your guide to real-world development practices on Microsoft's XAML-based platforms, with examples in WPF, Windows 8. 1, and Windows Phone 8. 1. Learn how to properly plan and architect an application on one or more of these platforms for a robust, scalable solution. In Part I, authors Buddy James and Lori Lalonde introduce you to XAML and reveal proven techniques for developing successful line-of-business applications. You'll also find out about some of the conflicting needs and interests that you might encounter as an enterprise XAML developer. Part II begins to lay the groundwork to help you properly architect your application, providing you with a deeper understanding of domain-driven design and the Model-View-ViewModel design pattern. You will also learn about proper exception handling and logging techniques, and how to cover your code with unit tests to reduce bugs and validate your design. Part III explores implementation and deployment details for each of Microsoft's XAML UIs, along with advice on deploying and maintaining your application across different devices using version control repositories and continuous integration. Pro XAML with C# Application Development Strategies is for intermediate to experienced developers looking to improve their professional practice. Readers should have experience working with C# and at least one XAML-based technology (WPF, Silverlight, Windows Store, or Windows Phone). What you'll learn Analyze a business problem and develop a solution within the sometimes conflicting interests of a real business team Use domain driven design to get maximum business value from your development efforts Develop applications in Visual Studio making best use of its integrated design and development views Implement the popular MVVM design pattern to decouple your user interface from your core domain logic Cover your code with unit tests to reduce bugs and validate your design Deploy and maintain your application across different devices Who this book is for Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is for intermediate to experienced . NET developers. Readers should have experience working with C# and at least one XAML-based technology (WPF, Silverlight, Windows Store or Windows Phone). Table of Contents Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: What Is XAML? Chapter 2: Software Craftsmanship Part II: Laying The Groundwork Chapter 3: Domain-Driven Design Chapter 4: Design Patterns Chapter 5: Unit Testing Chapter 6: Advanced Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development Chapter 7: Exception Handling and Logging Part III: Completing the User Interface Layer Chapter 8: The WPF User Interface Chapter 9: The Windows Phone User Interface Chapter 10: The Windows User Interface Chapter 11: Deploying and Maintaining Your Application
Pro iOS Persistence
by Michael Privat Robert WarnerPro iOS Persistence explains how to build apps in Objective-C and Swift that persist and use data most effectively including the popular Core Data framework. Covering common and advanced persistence patterns, this book prepares any iOS developer to store and retrieve data accurately and efficiently. This book starts by giving you a solid grounding in Core Data, providing a foundation for the rest of the book. With this knowledge, you'll have all you need to master Core Data and power your data-driven applications. You'll see how to work with SQLite and how to create an efficient data model to represent your data. Once you've established your data model, you'll learn how to work with data objects and refine result sets to get the most out of the stored data. The advanced portions of the book begin by showing you how to tune your apps' performance and memory usage, to give you a truly professional edge. You'll see how to version and migrate your data as well, to ensure your data stays organized and efficient. Finally, the book covers managing table views with NSFetchedResultsController.
Pro iOS Security and Forensics: Enterprise Iphone And Ipad Safety
by Eric ButowExamine how to keep iOS devices safe in the physical world, including creating company policies for iPhones; assessing and defending against cyber vulnerabilities and attacks; working with preinstalled as well as third party tools; and strategies for keeping your data safe including backing up and screen locks.Managing and maintaining iPhones and iPads in a corporate or other business environment inherently requires strict attention to security concerns. Managers and IT professionals need to know how to create and communicate business policies for using iOS devices in the workplace, and implement security and forensics tools to manage and protect them.The iPhone and iPad are both widely used across businesses from Fortune 500 companies down to garage start-ups. All of these devices must have secure and monitorable ways to connect to the internet, store and transmit data without leaks, and even be managed in the event of a physical theft. Pro iOS Security and Forensics covers all these concerns as well as also offering tips for communicating with employees about the policies your business puts in place, why those policies are important, and how to follow them.What You'll LearnReview communicating policies and requirements for use of iPhones Keep your iPhone safe in the physical world Connect to the Internet securely Explore strategies for keeping your data safe including backing up and screen locksWho This Book Is ForManagers and IT professionals working in a business environment with iPhones and iPads.