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edX E-Learning Course Development
by Matthew A. GilbertIf you are an educator creating a course for edX or a corporate trainer using Open edX for large-scale learning and development initiatives, then edX E-Learning Course Development is the ideal book for you.
fastText Quick Start Guide: Get started with Facebook's library for text representation and classification
by Joydeep BhattacharjeePerform efficient fast text representation and classification with Facebook's fastText libraryKey FeaturesIntroduction to Facebook's fastText library for NLPPerform efficient word representations, sentence classification, vector representationBuild better, more scalable solutions for text representation and classificationBook DescriptionFacebook's fastText library handles text representation and classification, used for Natural Language Processing (NLP). Most organizations have to deal with enormous amounts of text data on a daily basis, and gaining efficient data insights requires powerful NLP tools such as fastText. This book is your ideal introduction to fastText. You will learn how to create fastText models from the command line, without the need for complicated code. You will explore the algorithms that fastText is built on and how to use them for word representation and text classification. Next, you will use fastText in conjunction with other popular libraries and frameworks such as Keras, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Finally, you will deploy fastText models to mobile devices. By the end of this book, you will have all the required knowledge to use fastText in your own applications at work or in projects.What you will learnCreate models using the default command line options in fastTextUnderstand the algorithms used in fastText to create word vectorsCombine command line text transformation capabilities and the fastText library to implement a training, validation, and prediction pipelineExplore word representation and sentence classification using fastTextUse Gensim and spaCy to load the vectors, transform, lemmatize, and perform other NLP tasks efficientlyDevelop a fastText NLP classifier using popular frameworks, such as Keras, Tensorflow, and PyTorchWho this book is forThis book is for data analysts, data scientists, and machine learning developers who want to perform efficient word representation and sentence classification using Facebook's fastText library. Basic knowledge of Python programming is required.
flex & bison: Text Processing Tools
by John LevineIf you need to parse or process text data in Linux or Unix, this useful book explains how to use flex and bison to solve your problems quickly. flex & bison is the long-awaited sequel to the classic O'Reilly book, lex & yacc. In the nearly two decades since the original book was published, the flex and bison utilities have proven to be more reliable and more powerful than the original Unix tools. flex & bison covers the same core functionality vital to Linux and Unix program development, along with several important new topics. You'll find revised tutorials for novices and references for advanced users, as well as an explanation of each utility's basic usage and simple, standalone applications you can create with them. With flex & bison, you'll discover the wide range of uses these flexible tools offer.Address syntax crunching that regular expressions tools can't handleBuild compilers and interpreters, and handle a wide range of text processing functionsInterpret code, configuration files, or any other structured formatLearn key programming techniques, including abstract syntax trees and symbol tablesImplement a full SQL grammar-with complete sample codeUse new features such as pure (reentrant) lexers and parsers, powerful GLR parsers, and interfaces to C++
gRPC Microservices in Go
by Hüseyin BabalBuild super fast and super secure microservices with the gRPC high-performance messaging protocol and powerful Go language.In gRPC Microservices in Go you&’ll learn: Designing and implementing resilient microservice architecture Testing microservices Deploying microservices to the cloud with modern orchestration tools Monitoring and overseeing microservices The powerful gRPC Remote Procedure Call framework delivers superior speed and security over protocols like REST. When paired with Golang&’s low-level efficiency and flexibility, gRPC and Go become a killer combination for latency-sensitive microservices applications. gRPC Microservices in Go shows you how to utilize these powerful tools to build production-grade microservices. You&’ll learn to develop microservice inter-service communication patterns that are powered by gRPC, design backward compatible APIs, and apply hexagonal architecture to microservices. About the technology Go is perfect for writing fast, reliable microservices code, but that&’s only half the story. You also need a communications framework like gRPC to connect your services and handle load balancing, tracing, health checking, and authentication. Together, Go and gRPC accelerate the development process and eliminate many of the challenges you face when building and deploying microservices. About the book gRPC Microservices in Go teaches you how to build production-ready microservices using Go and gRPC. In it, you&’ll learn to create efficient APIs in Go, use gRPC for network communication, and deploy on cloud and Kubernetes. Helpful examples, including a complete eCommerce web app, make it easy to grasp each concept. You&’ll also get an inside look at testing, deployment, and efficient DevOps practices for microservices. What's inside Designing and implementing resilient microservice architecture Testing microservices Cloud deploying microservices with orchestration tools Monitoring and overseeing microservices About the reader For software developers who know the basics of Go. About the author Hüseyin Babal has been using Go in production since 2017 to build and maintain SaaS platforms. Table of Contents PART 1 - GRPC AND MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE 1 Introduction to Go gRPC microservices 2 gRPC meets microservices PART 2 - DEVELOPING, TESTING, AND DEPLOYING A GRPC MICROSERVICE APPLICATION 3 Getting up and running with gRPC and Golang 4 Microservice project setup 5 Interservice communication 6 Resilient communication 7 Testing microservices 8 Deployment PART 3 - GRPC AND MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE 9 Observability
gRPC: Building Cloud Native Applications with Go and Java for Docker and Kubernetes
by Kasun Indrasiri Danesh KuruppuGet a comprehensive understanding of gRPC fundamentals through real-world examples. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how this high-performance interprocess communication protocol is capable of connecting polyglot services in microservices architecture, while providing a rich framework for defining service contracts and data types.Complete with hands-on examples written in Go, Java, Node, and Python, this book also covers the essential techniques and best practices to use gRPC in production systems. Authors Kasun Indrasiri and Danesh Kuruppu discuss the importance of gRPC in the context of microservices development.
generatingfunctionology: Third Edition
by Herbert S. WilfGenerating functions, one of the most important tools in enumerative combinatorics, are a bridge between discrete mathematics and continuous analysis. Generating functions have numerous applications in mathematics, especially in - Combinatorics - Probability Theory - Statistics - Theory of Markov Chains - Number Theory One of the most important and relevant recent applications of combinatorics lies in the development of Internet search engines whose incredible capabilities dazzle even the mathematically trained user.
ggplot2
by Hadley WickhamThis new edition to the classic book by ggplot2 creator Hadley Wickham highlights compatibility with knitr and RStudio. ggplot2 is a data visualization package for R that helps users create data graphics, including those that are multi-layered, with ease. With ggplot2, it's easy to: produce handsome, publication-quality plots with automatic legends created from the plot specification superimpose multiple layers (points, lines, maps, tiles, box plots) from different data sources with automatically adjusted common scales add customizable smoothers that use powerful modeling capabilities of R, such as loess, linear models, generalized additive models, and robust regression save any ggplot2 plot (or part thereof) for later modification or reuse create custom themes that capture in-house or journal style requirements and that can easily be applied to multiple plots approach a graph from a visual perspective, thinking about how each component of the data is represented on the final plot This book will be useful to everyone who has struggled with displaying data in an informative and attractive way. Some basic knowledge of R is necessary (e. g. , importing data into R). ggplot2 is a mini-language specifically tailored for producing graphics, and you'll learn everything you need in the book. After reading this book you'll be able to produce graphics customized precisely for your problems, and you'll find it easy to get graphics out of your head and on to the screen or page.
ggplot2 Essentials
by Donato TeutonicoThis book is perfect for R programmers who are interested in learning to use ggplot2 for data visualization, from the basics up to using more advanced applications, such as faceting and grouping. Since this book will not cover the basics of R commands and objects, you should have a basic understanding of the R language.
gnuplot Cookbook
by Lee PhillipsWritten in Cookbook style, the reader will be taught the features of gnuplot through practical examples accompanied by rich illustrations and code. Every aspect has been considered to ensure ease of understanding of even complex features. Whether you are an old hand at gnuplot or new to it, this book is a convenient visual reference that covers the full range of gnuplot's capabilities, including its latest features. Some basic knowledge of plotting graphs is necessary.
grep Pocket Reference: A Quick Pocket Reference for a Utility Every Unix User Needs (Pocket Reference (O'Reilly))
by Agnieszka Klus John Bambenekgrep Pocket Reference is the first guide devoted to grep, the powerful Unix content-location utility. This handy book is ideal for system administrators, security professionals, developers, and others who want to learn more about grep and take new approaches with it -- for everything from mail filtering and system log management to malware analysis. With grep Pocket Reference, you will:Learn methods for filtering large files for specific contentAcquire information not included in the current grep documentationGet several tricks for using variants such as egrepKeep key information about grep right at your fingertipsFind the answers you need about grep quickly and easily. If you're familiar with this utility, grep Pocket Reference will help you refresh your basic knowledge, understand rare situations, and work more efficiently. If you're new to grep, this book is the best way to get started.
haXe 2 Beginner's Guide
by Benjamin DasnoisThis book is part of the Packt Beginner's Guide series. Written in an engaging style, it offers step-by-step examples with screenshots at key steps and clear explanation of what is happening in each task.This book is written for both Beginners and Developers who want to learn this multi-platform programming language to build web applications from scratch.
hapi.js in Action
by Matt HarrisonSummaryHapi.js in Action teaches you how to build modern Node-driven applications using hapi.js. Packed with examples, this book takes you from your first simple server through the skills you'll need to build a complete application. Foreword by Eran Hammer.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyThe hapi.js web framework for Node.js is built around three radical ideas. Developer productivity: hapi's intuitive setup gets you up and running in no time. Maintainability: hapi's modular design allows for easy scaling and improvement. Flexibility: hapi has a lightweight core that you can expand and customize with plugins. Are you ready to get hapi?About the BookHapi.js in Action is an incredibly practical book that teaches you to build APIs, servers, and applications using Node.js and the hapi.js framework. You'll begin with an easy-to-follow mental model of a Node.js web application and see exactly where hapi fits into the picture. Then, you'll walk through building an API and composing it into a web application. Along the way, you'll explore key topics like validation, testing, authentication, and deployment. Throughout, you'll learn how to build rock-solid, secure, and fast applications.What's InsideBest practices for Node application designBuilding APIs with hapiMaintaining and scaling applicationsExtending hapi with pluginsAbout the ReaderThis book assumes you have strong JavaScript skills. Experience with Node.js is helpful but not required.About the AuthorMatt Harrison is a core contributor to hapi.js and an active member of the Node community.Table of ContentsPART 1 - FIRST STEPSIntroducing hapiBuilding an APIBuilding a websitePART 2 - EXPANDING YOUR TOOLBOXRoutes and handlers in-depthUnderstanding requests and responsesValidation with JoiBuilding modular applications with pluginsCache me if you canPART 3 - CREATING ROCK-SOLID APPSAuthentication and securityTesting with Lab, Code, and server.inject()Production and beyond
i-SAFE Internet Life Skills Activities
by IsafeEasy-to-use guide to help teens and young adults develop their Internet skills while keeping safe In today's world, such ordinary tasks as bill paying, shopping and applying for jobs are accomplished via the Internet. Developed by i-SAFE™, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Internet safety education, this important resource shows students in grades 9-12 (and their parents and teachers) the right way to accomplish everyday activities online, while maintaining personal safety and computer security. Shows teens how to safely use the Internet for social networking, buying and selling, applying for college , and more Clearly explains how to avoid dangerous, inappropriate, or unlawful online behavior From i-SAFE™ the organization dedicated to Internet safety education This must-have book is designed to empower youth and steer them towards safe and responsible Internet experiences.
i-SAFE Internet Safety Activities
by IsafeEasy-to-use guide that helps elementary and middle school students develop their Internet skills while keeping safe Most school-age children use the Internet every day. However, many posses na?ve attitudes about their online safety and can inadvertently engage in a range of high-risk behaviors. Developed by i-SAFETM, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Internet safety education, this important resource offers a series of fun lessons and teachers' guides to help students in grades K-8 learn how to stay safe online. Filled with activities, the book shows young children how to have fun online while keeping safeFrom i-SAFETM the organization dedicated to Internet safety educationTopics include basic Internet safety, protecting personal information, preventing cyberbullying, avoiding predators, netiquette, and much more This is a must-have book that teachers and parents can use to help kids become Internet-savvy.
iAd Production Beginner’s Guide
by Ben CollierThis beginner's guide focuses on getting you through all the major learning points in a smooth, logical order. You'll also see how to avoid some common pitfalls. This book is for brands, advertisers and developers who want to create compelling, emotive, iAd advertisements that generate revenue and increase brand awareness. You don't need previous experience of creating adverts or apps for iPhone and iPad, as you'll be taken through the entire process to make motion-rich, beautiful ads.
iBATIS in Action
by Clinton Begin Brandon R. Goodin Larry MeadorsiBATIS in Action teaches Java developers and architects how to use the iBATIS framework to map relational databases to object-oriented programs. Written by the creator of iBATIS, this practical book presents patterns and solutions that readers can apply immediately.iBATIS in Action shows Java developers how to tackle the problem of data persistence using the elegant iBATIS framework. iBATIS helps developers solve the problem of connecting- or mapping- relational databases to object-oriented code. An extensive running example presents reusable iBATIS patterns and common solutions. The sample application shows where iBATIS fits in a typical web application as well as how iBATIS integrates with other popular frameworks like Struts. iBATIS in Action focuses on solving existing problems without introducing new ones.In addition to showing what iBATIS does, iBATIS in Action also shows how iBATIS solves problems. Readers explore the driving design philosophy behind iBATIS as presented by iBATIS creator Clinton Begin. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
iBooks Author For Dummies
by Galen GrumanDesign and create your own e-book using the groundbreaking iBooks Author appWith Apple's iBooks Author app, you can create rich, interactive books for use on the iPad, and this new For Dummies handy portable guide shows you just how to do it. Whether you want to create textbooks, training materials, marketing reports, or awesome product manuals with dynamic content, this book takes you through the process. Plunge in, and you'll soon learn how to create an iPad e-book with all the bells and whistles, including video, interactive widgets, text, tables, figures, colors, cool fonts, and more.Helps educators, small publishers, trainers, authors, or entrepreneurs create their own e-books using the new iBooks Author software Covers the software as well as book-building basics, such as adding text, color, tables, and figures Shows you how to include dynamic content, like video, presentations, interactive widgets, charts, and web components Discusses publishing your iPad e-book to the iBookstore iBooks Author For Dummies is what you need to get your book off the ground and into the hands of readers in a hurry!
iBooks Author. Pubblicare Con iBooks Author sulla Piattaforma Apple di iBooks
by George Smolinski Mattia BarattoiBooks Author di George Smolinski Pronti per la prossima rivoluzione nel mondo degli eBooks? È già qui--iBooks. iBooks Author ha tutto il potenziale per rimpiazzare le pubblicazioni eBook di Amazon Kindle. Leggete questo libro per capire il perché e per imparare come entrare nel mondo iBooks ADESSO Pronti per la prossima rivoluzione nel mondo degli eBooks? È già qui--iBooks. iBooks Author ha tutto il potenziale per rimpiazzare le pubblicazioni eBook di Amazon Kindle. Leggete questo libro per capire il perché e per imparare come entrare nel mondo iBooks ADESSO Ricordate I bei vecchi tempi dell’editoria eBook? Scrivevate un gran libro e lo pubblicavate su Amazon Kindle con una copertina stupenda e la gente lo acquistava! Ci avevate messo il vostro valore e la gente aveva risposto comprando il vostro libro. Ma i tempi cambiano, ed in fretta. C’è un nuovo giocatore in campo, ed ha un potenziale incredibile. Questo giocatore è Apple con il suo iBooks Author e vuole rivoluzionare l’editoria eBook per sempre! In questo libro imparerete: 1. Perchè iBooks diverrà la piattaforma DOMINANTE per l’editoria eBook nei prossimi 2 anni 2. Come saltare a bordo di questa rivoluzione ADESSO e prima degli altri! 3. Suggerimenti passo-passo per progettare e formattare il vostro iBook 4. Come pubblicare il vostro eBook su iBooks Store utilizzando iBooks Author 5. Come iBooks può rivoluzionare non solo il modo in cui presentiamo il materiale ai lettori, ma anche il modo di insegnare, pensare ed imparare! iBooks author è LA più grande novità nell’editoria eBook e sta partendo ORA. Salta a bordo oggi e non rimanere indietro!
iBooks Author: Publicando con iBooks Author en Plataforma de iBooks de Apple
by George Smolinski Trans. Perla Allin Guzman VargasiBooks Author, el software innovador y aliado a la tecnología que les permite a los autores tener las herramientas necesarias para hacer posible la pubicación de sus trabajos. Y no solo eso, sino darle el valor agregado con funciones que solo Apple y su avanzado y moderno pensamiento de diseño puede propporcionar. Un libro que describe a detalle las caracteristicas que iBooks Author tiene para ofrecer, listandolas multiples ventajas de este sobre el mercado y su competencia. Todo lo que un autor con ganas de ser leído globalmente debe saber de la plataforma con mejor promesa tecnologica a la fecha.
iBooks and ePeriodicals on the iPad: The Mini Missing Manual
by J. D. BiersdorferThis Mini Missing Manual takes you down the virtual rows of Apple's iBookstore, to help you find, buy, and download books and subscribe to magazine and newspapers on your iPad. You'll learn now to navigate your books and periodicals and sync them back to iTunes to swap them on and off your iPad to free up storage space.In addition, you'll find out where to get free books in the iBookstore, and where you can shop for iPad-compatible books, both free and for-pay, outside of Apple's domain.Finally, you'll learn the fine art of eBook navigation, including how to change a book's font and font size, add bookmarks, highlight special passages, dynamically look up words in the dictionary, andsearch through your iBooks.This Mini Missing Manual is excerpted from the book iPad: The Missing Manual.
iBoy
by Kevin BrooksWhat can he do with his new powers -- and what are they doing to him? Before the attack, Tom Harvey was just an average teen. But a head-on collision with high technology has turned him into an actualized App. Fragments of a shattered iPhone are embedded in his brain. And they're having an extraordinary effect on his every thought. Because now Tom knows, sees, and can do more than any normal boy ever could. But with his new powers comes a choice: To avenge Lucy, the girl he loves, will he hunt down the vicious gangsters who hurt her? Will he take the law into his own electric hands and exterminate them from the South London housing projects where, by fear and violence, they rule? Not even his mental search engine can predict the shocking outcome of iBoy's actions. A WiFi, WTF thriller by YA master Kevin Brooks.
iClone 4.31 3D Animation Beginner's Guide
by M D MccallumThis book is a part of the Beginner's guide series, wherein you will quickly start doing tasks with precise instructions. Then the tasks will be followed by explanation and then a challenging task or a multiple choice question about the topic just covered. Do you have a story to tell or an idea to illustrate? This book is aimed at film makers, video producers/compositors, vxf artists or 3D artists/designers like you who have no previous experience with iClone. If you have that drive inside you to entertain people via the internet on sites like YouTube or Vimeo, create a superb presentation video, showcase a product or create a movie, or get a fast start on the iClone program, this Beginner's guide was written with you in mind.
iCloud Standard Guide
by Andri Yadi Fauzan AlfiAn easy-to-use guide, filled with tutorials that will teach you how to set up and use iCloud, and profit from all of its marvellous features.This book is for anyone with basic knowledge of computers and mobile operations. Prior knowledge of cloud computing or iCloud is not expected.
iCloud and iTunes Match In A Day For Dummies
by Barbara BoydGet in sync with iCloud & iTunes Match, with this 96-page e-book guideWant to keep your calendar, contacts, e-mail, and iWork documents up to date and in sync--no matter where you are or which iOS device you're using? Want access to your photos or music library everywhere? Apple's iCloud and iTunes Match services make it simple and automatic--and this In A Day For Dummies e-book will help you get up and running with iCloud and iTunes Match quickly.Covers the basics of setting up iCloud on your devices and syncing your e-mail, contacts, calendars, notes, to-do lists, reminders, and more Shows you how to subscribe to iTunes Match, scan and match your music library, and start streaming your favorite songs Walks you through using iCloud to retrieve a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad Includes access to "Beyond the Book" online bonus content to help you put your iCloud and iTunes Match skills into practiceDownload iCloud & iTunes Match In A Day For Dummies and get your head in the iCloud today!
iConnected
by Ben HarvellBring your Apple products together and enjoy an orchard of intelligent, unified technology!Whether at work or at home, syncing multiple Apple devices can help you achieve an organized, streamlined, harmonized life. With this unique resource, you discover how to get the most out of AirPlay and iCloud, Apple's streaming and cloud services. Featuring a four-color design and packed with helpful codes, tips, and tricks, this accessible book shows you how to write a document on an iMac at home and then continue editing it on an iPad while on the go without worrying about synching the devices to each other. Perhaps you're interested in watching a movie on an iPhone during the commute home and then stream that movie to an HDTV via an Apple TV once you're back on the couch. Those are just a sneak preview of the tutorials in this book that will show you how to take full advantage of the cross-family integration of Apple's products.Walks you through how to keep your documents, apps, e-mails, messages, and photos in sync across all of your iOS and Mac OS X devicesShows you how to DJ your own event with music streaming via AirPlay to multiple speakers across your home or venue and even allow guests to add songs to the playlist via the cloudExplains how you can give professional presentations direct from your Mac or iOS device on an HDTV or projector using AirPlay mirroringDetails ways to time shift your entertainment by accessing books, movies, music, TV shows, and games on all your devices, wherever you areGuides you through instructions for playing games on your iPhone or iPad while viewing them on your HDTVGet organized at work and at home with synced contacts, bookmarks, and e-mails on all of your devices via WiFi and cellular data with this book as your guide!