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Pro Cryptography and Cryptanalysis with C++23: Creating and Programming Advanced Algorithms
by Marius Iulian Mihailescu Stefania Loredana NitaDevelop strong skills for writing cryptographic algorithms and security schemes/modules using C++23 and its new features. This book will teach you the right methods for writing advanced cryptographic algorithms, such as elliptic curve cryptography algorithms, lattice-based cryptography, searchable encryption, and homomorphic encryption. You'll also examine internal cryptographic mechanisms and discover common ways in which the algorithms can be implemented and used correctly in practice. The authors explain the mathematical basis of cryptographic algorithms in terms that a programmer can easily understand. They also show how “bad” cryptography can creep in during implementation and what “good” cryptography should look like by comparing advantages and disadvantages based on processing time, execution time, and reliability. What You Will Learn Discover what modern cryptographic algorithms and methods are used for Design and implement advanced cryptographic mechanisms See how C++23 and its new features are impact the implementation of cryptographic algorithms Practice the basics of public key cryptography, including ECDSA signatures and more See how most of the algorithms can be broken Who This Book Is For Professional programmers, developers, and software engineers who are developing cryptography algorithms and security schemes/modules in C++. Prior C++ programming and IDE experience and some basic experience of cryptography concepts (symmetric and asymmetric) highly recommended.
Build Mobile Apps with SwiftUI and Firebase: Learn SwiftUI and Firebase by Building Real-World Applications Communicating with a Backend
by Sullivan De CarliCreate a mobile app for Apple platforms using SwiftUI in conjunction with Google’s Firebase backend to post and retrieve data, authenticate users, and store data securely. You’ll use SwiftUI to create an engaging and aesthetically appealing user interface that meets the expectations of iOS users while leveraging the power of Google’s Firebase to securely and seamlessly work with your backend data.With an intro to Xcode and SwiftUI, followed by tutorials on how build an app with Firestore, Firebase Storage, and the Authenticate framework, you'll find everything you need to build a complete iOS application. You’ll begin with an introduction to Firebase and an overview of how to use Xcode and write code in SwiftUI. Then dive into two real-life projects where you'll build a note application and a social media application. With these projects, you'll see how to post, read, edit, and delete data using Firestore. You'll also upload large assets, such as pictures, to Firebase Storage, and we will also authenticate users with email and Sign in with Apple. On the backend, you'll learn how to structure our data, secure it, and also use third-party extensions to enhance the user experience.Build Mobile Apps with SwiftUI and Firebase offers the skills and knowledge necessary to develop apps that are both fun and functional for the user while also providing a robust backend that integrates with your app and stores data securely. Use SwiftUI and Firebase to build something your users will love!What You'll LearnAuthenticate users on your appSecure a remote database and manage data easilyEnhance user experience with extensionsWho This Book Is ForiOS developers who are beginning their journey with both SwiftUI, to build user interfaces, and the Google Firebase backend.
iOS Development at Scale: App Architecture and Design Patterns for Mobile Engineers
by Eric VennaroScale mobile applications to handle an enormous user base and development team. This book outlines the scaling challenges that mobile engineers face and some standard techniques and design patterns to deal with those issues. You already know the basics of iOS development, but how do you learn the key concepts and patterns to scale a mobile application? You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of the iOS platform often overlooked when using out-of-the-box iOS solutions. While standard iOS solutions might work at a small scale, the most prominent tech companies reinvent these for highly customized usage, making understanding the underlying concepts crucial. Understanding these concepts reduces ramp-up time and allows engineers to understand the "why" intuitively. Having mastered the fundamentals, you'll next focus on architecture and design principles to build, maintain, and release features within a large codebase and the soft skills to enact change in a larger organization. You’ll be empowered with a deeper understanding of iOS design patterns and the industry knowledge necessary to take their features from idea to production. You’ll also study the people skills to get things done in a large organization—a critical step to growing one's career.Upon completing iOS Development at Scale, you'll understand the solutions and tradeoffs you can leverage to build better applications and grow your career.What You'll LearnApply computer science and engineering fundamentals to the iOS platformImplement knowledge of iOS architecture and best practices at large-scale companiesIdentify current gaps in your product and gain alignment within the broader organizationSolve problems with knowledge of systems architecture and industry best practices to identify and address gaps in your codebaseWho This Book Is ForiOS software engineers and mobile engineer managers. Additionally, any software engineer, manager, or business stakeholder wanting to learn more about mobile development and the challenges that mobile engineers face.
Practical Graph Structures in SQL Server and Azure SQL: Enabling Deeper Insights Using Highly Connected Data
by Louis DavidsonUse the graph table features in Azure SQL that were introduced in SQL Server 2017 and further refined in SQL Server 2019. This book shows you how to create data structures to capture complex connections between items in your data. These connections will help you analyze and draw insights from connections in your data that go beyond classic relationships. The graph examples in the book are useful for analyzing social media relationships, complex product-to-customer relationships, and any other type of data analysis in which indirect connections that otherwise might be missed using conventional techniques can be mined for their insight and business value. Tree structures are covered, with emphasis on a structure commonly used by organizations to aggregate data at different levels of an organization. The book provides code examples of SQL Graph objects as well as an alternate tree implementation technique. Included is sample data (and data generators) for you to test for performance and choose the implementation approach that best suits your needs and that of your application.If your job involves analyzing or storage of data elements that are connected in a networked topology, then this is the book that will help you bring the power of SQL Server to bear on that data and take advantage of your existing knowledge. What You Will LearnUnderstand the graph model and the associated terms used in graph analysisStore highly connected data in SQL Server and Azure SQL alongside existing relational dataMake full use of the graph table feature that is refined and enhanced in SQL Server 2019Implement high performance tree structures that will make storing and querying tree data possibleReport on data associated with a tree structure to aggregate results at different levelsWho This Book Is For
Hands-On Augmented Reality Development with Meta Spark Studio: A Beginner’s Guide
by Jaleh AfsharBuild augmented reality effects using Spark AR focusing on practical, project-based learning. With access to this technology being available in nearly every smartphone, the world of AR is expanding every day. Now is a great time to tell your creative story through this new medium. We will begin by learning the fundamentals of augmented reality, become familiar with key terminology, and discover the use cases this technology is most effective for. Using that foundational knowledge, we will learn how to make selfie effects, create virtual objects in the real world, and build games that respond to facial expressions and physical inputs.On completing the book, you will learn to ship effects publicly, to market their effects, and to create effects which are inclusive to their audience and have real user value.You Will • Create a face-tracking and object-tracking project in Spark AR• Understand how to customize assets and parameters • Create demo videos and icons to represent their AR effects• Learn to package the effects for publishing officially to social media channelsWho Is This Book ForThis book is ideal for students, educators, creatives, small-business owners, or anyone else interested in creating immersive AR experiences for social networking platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. No coding or design experience is required.
Enhancing Adobe Acrobat Forms with JavaScript: Take Your Forms to the Next Level!
by Jennifer HarderTake your PDF forms to the next level! In this book, you’ll learn various ways to further improve your PDF forms using simple JavaScript coding. You’ll also discover how a few lines of code can speed up your workflow when working with multiple PDFs in Action Wizard. Enhancing Adobe Acrobat Forms with JavaScript covers up-to-date, real working examples that you can easily download and practice with and edit to suit your own projects. This book also shows workarounds and solutions to various form issues you might encounter. Feel empowered by it and improve your PDF documents! JavaScript has been a part of Adobe Acrobat for many versions. However, few people use its features and focus mainly on using basic form properties, never delving deeper into Acrobat’s full capabilities. While information on the web can be helpful, if you don’t know enough about how to use JavaScript in Acrobat you will be left with poor results. JavaScript can be difficult to learn, but it does not need to be scary. This book explains in simple steps for beginner to intermediate level so that you can take full advantage of Acrobat’s capabilities for your own projects. What You Will Learn • Learn simplified field notation and basic JavaScript for Acrobat • Work with buttons that can be used for navigation • Improve form navigation and printing of forms • Add various types of alerts and custom validations to improve client-entered-data • Learn the basics of how to prepare a form for e-signingWho Is This Book ForThis book is for anyone who needs to create forms for clients or websites. Students, lawyers, accountants, and human resources will be able to take their work to the next level by streamlining their workflow and utilizing advanced JavaScript features in Adobe Acrobat.
Beginning Helidon: Building Cloud-Native Microservices and Applications
by Dmitry Kornilov Daniel Kec Dmitry AleksandrovLearn how to build cloud-native microservices with Helidon - an open-source Java framework from Oracle. This book will show you how to take full advantage of the cloud by optimizing applications with fast start times, low memory consumption, and a small disk footprint. The open-source Helidon framework provides all that, and more. It’s based on Java 17, giving you full access to new code features. This book reveals how Helidon also supports modern enterprise Java standards such as MicroProfile. Plus, you'll see how Helidon lets you use GraalVM to build lightning-fast native executables, and its unique reactive layer allows you to develop efficient low-level APIs.Each chapter in the book teaches a new Helidon concept through practical examples based on real-life use-cases. You’ll learn how to add observability and security to your microservices, how to work with databases, and call other services. You'll also look at all MicroProfile 5.0 platform specifications as well as some stand-alone specs such as Messaging and Long Running Actions. Best of all, everything covered in this book makes it a great study guide for the upcoming Oracle Helidon certification - the perfect way to prove your new skills to a prospective employer!What You'll LearnPackage microservices using JLink and GraalVMDeploy microservices to Kubernetes Review MicroProfile 5.0 specifications in detailUnderstand the basics of Helidon Reactive APIsWho This Book Is ForDevelopers and architects who want to start developing cloud-native applications; developers who already use different Java framework and want to learn about Helidon; those interested in developing portable applications using MicroProfile and Jakarta EE
Mobile App Development for Businesses: Create a Product Roadmap and Digitize Your Operations
by Maja DakićDigitize your business operations both internally and externally with a well-structured app design. Customers today turn to mobile when searching for their future vendor. This book is your step-by-step guide through the process of building mobile apps that will meet your company's needs as well as the needs of your staff. See exactly how applying certain basic principles work and make them serve your goals by troubleshooting common mobile app design, usability, and promotion issues. You'll start by listing the advantages of what makes a mobile app an ideal platform and resource for growing your market and revenue. As many companies burn money on failed mobile app projects, you'll review the best practices on how to outline your app ideas and create a mobile product roadmap. You'll then explore the process of starting mobile app development—from an initial idea to the final product. You’ll look at the setbacks in development that can cost you a successful outcome, and review proven practices and features that lead to success no matter what industry you operate in. You’ll also understand the dynamics of mobile app development, and the best ways to ensure that your mobile app serves your company’s goal for further growth. At the end, you’ll future proof your app and weigh the pros and cons of potentially outsourcing mobile development. Mobile App Development for Businesses puts theory into practical use for developing internal and external mobile apps. What You'll LearnLaunch and position your app in the marketDevelop apps for internal and external audiencesCollect and incorporate user feedbackSee why any great business today starts with a solid digital foundationWho This Book Is ForEntrepreneurs, business owners, directors, and executives wishing to grow their businesses and expand their reach in the market. Previous technological experience is helpful but not required.
Azure Arc Systems Management: Governance and Administration of Multi-cloud and Hybrid IT Estates
by Ramona MaxwellThis book is for enterprise and solution architects, systems integrators, and anyone managing enterprise-scale, multi-cloud or hybrid IT landscapes. The book examines usage of Azure Arc for governance and systems management with security as an overarching theme. It is not an implementation manual but provides high-level guidance on best practices and links to detailed guidance. It offers insight into the types of problems that Azure Arc can solve, and will help you determine whether it is the right choice for your organization.Modern enterprise computing is an astonishing luxury land filled with never-before-seen hosting options on commercial clouds as well as advancements in the areas of private cloud and edge computing. The challenge with this plethora of choices is to manage and coordinate large IT estates which may bridge multiple public clouds and private datacenters. Visibility of operations to achieve security, cost control, and efficiency is often difficult to achieve. Data management is another area which is particularly fraught with complexity and risk.Industry leaders have made serious investments in the design of control plane products to address these gaps with varying approaches and degrees of success. Azure Arc is designed to provide a consolidated view of assets such as databases and Kubernetes installations across major cloud providers, edge locations, and customer-owned datacenters. It facilitates deployment of new infrastructure, patching and upgrades, monitoring, policy, and security controls for assets living on-premises or in competitor clouds as if they were native to Azure. While competitive products exist, at this writing none have the flexibility and reach of Arc to effectively manage very large hybrid estates.Readers will appreciate the author’s approach of walking through typical enterprise computing scenarios while listing industry- or scenario-specific challenges that are difficult to overcome, and then reinforcing understanding by restating the challenges while explaining how Azure Arc can be utilized to remediate them.What You Will LearnDiscover what Azure Arc is, the types of problems it is intended to solve, and how to map your requirements to its capabilitiesStreamline and secure large Arc-enabled Kubernetes deployments via modern GitOps practicesUse Azure Arc to consolidate management across a broad range of hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems through policy-driven governanceApply monitoring and automation to defend systems against security threats that are beyond the ability of manual administration to deflectUncover practical guidance that is written in a way that makes basic precepts approachable to non-technical stakeholders and then branches out into areas that will offer advanced readers new insights and consolidate a broad topic into a usable directionWho This BookIs ForEnterprise and solution architects, systems integrators, and anyone else looking to solve enterprise-scale administration problems across a multi-cloud or hybrid architecture
Visual Studio Code Distilled: Evolved Code Editing for Windows, macOS, and Linux
by Alessandro Del SoleUse Visual Studio Code to write and debug code quickly and efficiently on any platform, for any device, using any programming language, and on the operating system of your choice. Visual Studio Code is an open source and cross-platform development tool that focuses on code editing across a variety of development scenarios, including web, mobile, and cloud development. This third edition has been updated to match the latest releases of the environment. Additional updates relate to .NET 7 and explain how to consume AI services from code you write in Visual Studio Code. This new edition is also refreshed with the latest updates, such as enhanced merge editor, creating extensions, support for the Julia language, and much more.The book teaches you how to be immediately productive with Visual Studio Code, from the basics to some of the more complex topics. You will learn how to work on individual code files, complete projects, and come away with an understanding of advanced code-editing features that will help you focus on productivity, and source code collaboration with Git.What You Will Learn Get started with practical guidance on Visual Studio Code, including expansive guidance on writing apps with C# and PythonUnderstand how to edit individual files and how to work with folders by working on the latest workspace trust and multi-root workspacesDebug code on multiple platforms through real-world guidance, such as working under corporate networksPackage code into Docker containers and deploy these to AzureAcquire valuable tips, tricks, and suggestions from hard-earned, real-world experience to be more productiveWho This Book Is ForAll developers (including JavaScript, Java, NodeJS), not just those with a Microsoft background, who will benefit from learning and using VS code as a cross-platform and cross-language tool
Functional Programming in R 4: Advanced Statistical Programming for Data Science, Analysis, and Finance
by Thomas MailundMaster functions and discover how to write functional programs in R. In this book, updated for R 4, you'll learn to make your functions pure by avoiding side effects, write functions that manipulate other functions, and construct complex functions using simpler functions as building blocks.In Functional Programming in R 4, you’ll see how to replace loops, which can have side-effects, with recursive functions that can more easily avoid them. In addition, the book covers why you shouldn't use recursion when loops are more efficient and how you can get the best of both worlds.Functional programming is a style of programming, like object-oriented programming, but one that focuses on data transformations and calculations rather than objects and state. Where in object-oriented programming you model your programs by describing which states an object can be in and how methods will reveal or modify that state, in functional programming you model programs by describing how functions translate input data to output data. Functions themselves are considered to be data you can manipulate and much of the strength of functional programming comes from manipulating functions; that is, building more complex functions by combining simpler functions.What You'll LearnWrite functions in R 4, including infix operators and replacement functions Create higher order functionsPass functions to other functions and start using functions as data you can manipulateUse Filer, Map and Reduce functions to express the intent behind code clearly and safelyBuild new functions from existing functions without necessarily writing any new functions, using point-free programmingCreate functions that carry data along with themWho This Book Is ForThose with at least some experience with programming in R.
Kafka Troubleshooting in Production: Stabilizing Kafka Clusters in the Cloud and On-premises
by Elad EldorThis book provides Kafka administrators, site reliability engineers, and DataOps and DevOps practitioners with a list of real production issues that can occur in Kafka clusters and how to solve them. The production issues covered are assembled into a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for those engineers who are responsible for the stability and performance of Kafka clusters in production, whether those clusters are deployed in the cloud or on-premises. This book teaches you how to detect and troubleshoot the issues, and eventually how to prevent them.Kafka stability is hard to achieve, especially in high throughput environments, and the purpose of this book is not only to make troubleshooting easier, but also to prevent production issues from occurring in the first place. The guidance in this book is drawn from the author's years of experience in helping clients and internal customers diagnose and resolve knotty production problems and stabilize their Kafka environments. The book is organized into recipe-style troubleshooting checklists that field engineers can easily follow when under pressure to fix an unstable cluster. This is the book you will want by your side when the stakes are high, and your job is on the line. What You Will LearnMonitor and resolve production issues in your Kafka clustersProvision Kafka clusters with the lowest costs and still handle the required loadsPerform root cause analyses of issues affecting your Kafka clustersKnow the ways in which your Kafka cluster can affect its consumers and producersPrevent or minimize data loss and delays in data streamingForestall production issues through an understanding of common failure pointsCreate checklists for troubleshooting your Kafka clusters when problems occurWho This Book Is ForSite reliability engineers tasked with maintaining stability of Kafka clusters, Kafka administrators who troubleshoot production issues around Kafka, DevOps and DataOps experts who are involved with provisioning Kafka (whether on-premises or in the cloud), developers of Kafka consumers and producers who wish to learn more about Kafka
Getting Started with SQL and Databases: Managing and Manipulating Data with SQL
by Mark SimonLearn the basics of writing SQL scripts. Using Standard SQL as the starting point, this book teaches writing SQL in various popular dialects, including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and SQLite.The book starts with a general introduction to writing SQL and covers the basic concepts. Author Mark Simon then covers database principles, and how database tables are designed. He teaches you how to filter data using the WHERE clause, and you will work with NULL, numbers, dates, and strings. You will also understand sorting results using the ORDER BY clause, sorting by calculated columns, and limiting the number of results. By the end of the book, you will know how to insert and update data, and summarize data with aggregate functions and groups. Three appendices cover differences between SQL dialects, working with tables, and a crash course in PDO.What You Will LearnFilter, sort, and calculate dataSummarize data with aggregate functionsModify data with insert, update, and delete statementsStudy design principles in developing a databaseWho This Book Is ForDevelopers and analysts working with SQL, as well as web developers who want a stronger understanding of working with databases
Introduction to Datafication: Implement Datafication Using AI and ML Algorithms
by Shivakumar R. GoniwadaThis book presents the process and framework you need to transform aspects of our world into data that can be collected, analyzed, and used to make decisions. You will understand the technologies used to gather and process data from many sources, and you will learn how to analyze data with AI and ML models.Datafication is becoming increasingly prevalent in many areas of our lives, from business to education and healthcare. It has the potential to improve decision-making by providing insights into patterns, trends, and correlation between seemingly unconnected pieces of data. This book explains the evolution, principles, and patterns of datafication used in our day-to-day activities. It covers how to collect data from a variety of sources, using technologies such as edge, streaming techniques, REST, and frameworks, as well as data cleansing and data lineage. A data analysis framework is provided to guide you in designing and developing AI and ML projects, including the details of sentiment and behavioral analytics.Introduction to Datafication teaches you how to engineer AI and ML projects by using various methodologies, covers the security mechanisms to be applied for datafication, and shows you how to govern the datafication process with a well-defined governance framework.What You Will LearnUnderstand the principles and patterns to be adopted for dataficationGain techniques for sourcing and mining data, and for sharing data with a data pipelineLeverage the AI and ML algorithms most suitable for dataficationUnderstand the data analysis framework used in every AI and ML projectMaster the details of sentiment and behavioral analytics through practical examplesUtilize development methodologies for datafication engineering and the related security and governance framework Who This Book Is ForStudents, data scientists, data analysts, and AI and ML engineers
Demystifying Digital Transformation: Non-Technical Toolsets for Business Professionals Thriving in the Digital Age
by Attul SehgalEquip yourself with tools to approach digital transformation within your organization successfully. Today, over 80% of digital transformation engagements fail to reach their objectives (as reported through a survey by Couchbase). The challenge to overcome is that the pace of change in digital has left business users falling behind. Geared towards non-technical professionals, this book seeks to get executives on track to lead this innovation wave.Data as the prime lever in this innovation wave has accelerated the pace of change from earlier innovation waves by 25 years. Companies are finding it hard to adapt as their internal processes do not allow such rapid changes. Companies are stuck with outdated tools to manage DX projects. This leads to outsourcing the responsibility for DX to IT teams and outside system developers and causing great problems. Toolsets from data visualization, simulated prototyping, video editing and Whiteboarding will be introduced and simplified to show you can use simplify them to deliver on your business goals. Case studies that feature the digital transformation journeys of companies like Hertz, BBC, Domino's Pizza and more will be explored. What You'll LearnDerive business outcomes and KPIs to successfully direct digital transformation InitiativesWork with new toolsets that business owners can use to effectively collaborate with data scientists, data analysts and data engineersRecognize valuable data and align data monetization with business goalsWho This Book is ForNon-technical business owners and professionals
Predicting the Unknown: The History and Future of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
by Stylianos KampakisAs a society, we’re in a constant struggle to control uncertainty and predict the unknown. Quite often, we think of scientific fields and theories as being separate from each other. But a more careful investigation can uncover the common thread that ties many of those together. From ChatGPT, to Amazon’s Alexa, to Apple’s Siri, data science, and computer science have become part of our lives. In the meantime, the demand for data scientists has grown, as the field has been increasingly called the “sexiest profession.” This book attempts to specifically cover this gap in literature between data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). How was uncertainty approached historically, and how has it evolved since? What schools of thought exist in philosophy, mathematics, and engineering, and what role did they play in the development of data science? It uses the history of data science as a stepping stone to explain what the future might hold. Predicting the Unknown provides the framework that will help you understand where AI is headed, and how to best prepare for the world that’s coming in the next few years, both as a society and within a business. It is not technical and avoids equations or technical explanations, yet is written for the intellectually curious reader, and the technical expert interested in the historical details that can help contextualize how we got here. What You’ll LearnExplore the bigger picture of data science and see how to best anticipate future changes in that fieldUnderstand machine learning, AI, and data scienceExamine data science and AI through engaging historical and human-centric narratives Who is This Book ForBusiness leaders and technology enthusiasts who are trying to understand how to think about data science and AI
Accelerating Unity Through Automation: Power Up Your Unity Workflow by Offloading Intensive Tasks
by Simon JacksonBuilding games with Unity is hard enough without having to stand up and go and make a coffee each time you want to just build your project or find out days/weeks down the line that some change you made while building your dream has incurred a debt that means your project cannot be built for one of your target platforms without a lot of rework.Through automation, many of these hardships can be detected early and free up time and stress by monitoring your project as it is being created, identify risks and issues as you write the code, and free up your machine while lengthy build processes are running. The change might be hard, but once setup, it will give you peace of mind that everything you create will run, updates will be automatically managed, and your players are less likely to be drafting one-star reviews on your next publication.What You Will Learn• Build the automation of your dreams to accelerate your project• Get detailed examples for generating workflows tailored to your needs• Learn to save time and money by having a backend work for youWho Is This Book ForDevelopers having experience with Unity and interested in learning about (with no foreknowledge in) automation will greatly benefit from this book.
Designing Applications for Google Cloud Platform: Create and Deploy Applications Using Java
by Ashutosh ShashiLearn how to use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services to design, build, and deploy applications. This book includes best practices, practical examples, and code snippets written in Java, making it a key resource for developers seeking hands-on experience with GCP. You'll begin with an introduction to GCP services and a review of what Java offers while developing applications for GCP. Next, you'll be walked through how to set up Google App Engine, Google Storage Cloud, and Google Cloud SQL with use cases, as well as application development and deployment. As the book progresses, you'll be exposed to advanced GCP services, deploying and scaling applications on GCP services, and troubleshooting and optimization of Java applications on GCP. The book uses real-world examples to help you understand how GCP services can solve everyday problems. After completing this book, you will understand Google Cloud Platform and its services, and will have the knowledge needed to design, build, and deploy your own applications on GCP using Java. What You'll Learn Create a GCP project, configure authentication and authorization, and deploy a sample application.Use GCP services to solve common problems and apply them to real-world scenariosImplement GCP services such as Datastore, SQL, and SpannerLeverage GCP tools such as the SDK and Cloud Shell Who This Book Is For Software developers, Cloud architects, and managers looking to design and build applications for Google Cloud Platform. This book is for those with software development experience who are familiar with Java programming. It is also suitable for those new to GCP who have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
Introduction to Software Testing: A Practical Guide to Testing, Design, Automation, and Execution
by Panagiotis LeloudasGet started and hit the ground running in the world of software testing. This simple and practical guide teaches you the fundamentals of software testing, with no prior experience required. You will start by learning functional and non-functional software testing. Then you will gain an understanding of the primary responsibilities of a tester in the Software Development Life Cycle and how to plan and execute testing activities. You will also learn how testing applies to an agile environment, what challenges you might face in your day-to-day life as a tester, and how to overcome them. You will learn the most commonly used test design techniques, with ample examples and exercises to practice yourself. By the end of this book, you will understand the software testing ecosystem, from its types, techniques, and tools, to test planning, execution, and reporting. What You Will Learn Master the fundamentals of Software TestingGain an understanding of different software testing typesPlan and execute testing activitiesApply test design techniques to concrete examples Who This Book Is For Software testers, developers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in software testing.
Salesforce Field Service: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating, Managing, and Automating Field Service
by Saiteja ChatratiSalesforce Field Service (formerly Field Service Lightning) connects customers, workforce, and products on a single platform to deliver exceptional on-site services. This book guides Field Service enthusiasts in creating, managing, and automating support with use cases and real-time examples.You will learn Salesforce Field Service which will help you better manage your customers, internal users, and field technicians. As you advance, you’ll learn the whole end-to-end life cycle of creating work orders, associating service appointments to work orders, scheduling and dispatching service appointments to field technicians, and completing the work orders.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to implement, test and deploy Salesforce Field Service for both Desktop and Mobile apps.What you’ll learn· Basics of Field Service· Field Service objects and data model· Field Service scheduling and optimization· Configuring Salesforce Field Service· Managing Salesforce Field Service capabilities· Configuring and using the Field Service Mobile App· Deploying and testing Salesforce Field Service· Salesforce Field Service KPIs and ReportingWho This Book Is forThis book is for Salesforce admins, developers, and consultants who are looking to learn and implement Salesforce Field Service. A basic understanding of Salesforce is assumed. Coding or programming experience is not required.
TypeScript Basics: Learn TypeScript from Scratch and Solidify Your Skills with Projects
by Nabendu BiswasJumpstart your working knowledge of Typescript with a quick, practical guide and start using this open source, object orientated language with confidence. This book highlights how Typescript works with JavaScript and its frameworks, giving it greater functionality, especially for larger enterprise projects. You'll start by reviewing some fundamentals such as how to run a TypeScript file and compile it to JavaScript as well as understand how it sits within the full ecosystem alongside React, Redux, Angular and Webpack. Using a practical project-led approach, you'll go through key concepts and aspects of Typescript such as compilers, arrays, classes and interfaces. Once you complete the fundamental basics, you'll move onto more complex topics like advanced types. You'll also learn about Decorators, which are a must-have feature in Angular. The book then presents a small To-do list project followed by a larger 'Drag and Drop' project. You'll see how to divide the drag and drop project into small manageable modules and learn to make the project more efficient with Webpack. Lastly, you'll create two more React projects, a party app with React and then one with React and Redux. Typescript Basics reveals how this JavaScript extension is currently the fastest growing language for web development with more and more developers and companies looking to utilize and adopt it within their current workflows and projects. What You'll LearnUnderstand the particulars of Typescript and how it feeds into the JS and Web development eco-systemImplement Typescript for enterprise projectsUse Typescript with practical projects and examplesSee how Typescript interacts with major frameworks like React and Angular Who This Book Is ForThose who want to learn about TypeScript and implement it in their Enterprise or hobby projects with React and Angular. Beginners will find it easy to learn the basic concepts and principles to get started and to progress onto more advanced projects and how to implement them.
The Cloud Leader’s Handbook: Strategically Innovate, Transform, and Scale Organizations
by Ron C. L'EsteveThis book is a comprehensive guide covering modern cloud strategies and leadership approaches for building and scaling organizations to maturity on their cloud adoption journey. The book starts by examining technical topics from the perspective of the cloud leader, who is responsible for cloud teams and accountable for cloud products and platforms within their organization. Through a series of practical insights and real-world examples, you will gain a deep understanding of the key considerations for leading a cloud-driven organization. These considerations include understanding the benefits of digital transformation, managing global tech teams, and delivering excellence through platform ownership. Towards the end of the book, you will explore the latest trends and best practices for strategically innovating and scaling your organization in the cloud. With the knowledge gained from this book, you will be able to harness the power of the cloud to drive business success and gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support and empower the adoption of modern cloud platforms and technologies for your clients and organization. The Cloud Leader's Handbook is a must-read for any Cloud Leader who wants to stay ahead of the curve and achieve success in the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing. What Will You LearnDevelop a strong foundation in the technical aspects of cloud leadershipUnderstand the benefits of digital transformation and how to lead a cloud-driven organization, including managing global tech teams.Discover the bleeding-edge cloud trends that are influencing organizational roadmapsTransition into the role of the modern Cloud Leader by gaining a deeper perspective around what it means to own, manage, administer, govern, and optimize the modern cloud platformLearn how to effectively envision, manage, and deploy modern cloud transformation projects through successful approaches around innovation, strategy, and excellence Who This Book Is ForExperienced IT professionals and business leaders looking to understand the power of the cloud.
Exploring the Power of ChatGPT: Applications, Techniques, and Implications
by Eric SarrionLearn how to use the large-scale natural language processing model developed by OpenAI: ChatGPT. This book explains how ChatGPT uses machine learning to autonomously generate text based on user input and explores the significant implications for human communication and interaction.Author Eric Sarrion examines various aspects of ChatGPT, including its internal workings, use in computer projects, and impact on employment and society. He also addresses long-term perspectives for ChatGPT, including possible future advancements, adoption challenges, and considerations for ethical and responsible use. The book starts with an introduction to ChatGPT covering its versions, application areas, how it works with neural networks, NLP, and its advantages and limitations. Next, you'll be introduced to applications and training development projects using ChatGPT, as well as best practices for it. You'll then explore the ethical implications of ChatGPT, such as potential biases and risks, regulations, and standards. This is followed by a discussion of future prospects for ChatGPT. The book concludes with practical use case examples, such as text content creation, software programming, and innovation and creativity.This essential book summarizes what may be one of the most significant developments in artificial intelligence in recent history and provides useful insights for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of technology.What You Will LearnUnderstand the basics of deep learning and text generation using language models such as ChatGPTPrepare data and train a language model to generate textUse ChatGPT for various applications such as marketing text generation or answering questionsUnderstand the use of ChatGPT through the OpenAI API and how to optimize model performanceWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers and professionals, researchers, students, and people interested in learning more about this field and the future of technology.
Python Data Analytics: With Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib
by Fabio NelliExplore the latest Python tools and techniques to help you tackle the world of data acquisition and analysis. You'll review scientific computing with NumPy, visualization with matplotlib, and machine learning with scikit-learn. This third edition is fully updated for the latest version of Python and its related libraries, and includes coverage of social media data analysis, image analysis with OpenCV, and deep learning libraries. Each chapter includes multiple examples demonstrating how to work with each library. At its heart lies the coverage of pandas, for high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and tools for data manipulationAuthor Fabio Nelli expertly demonstrates using Python for data processing, management, and information retrieval. Later chapters apply what you've learned to handwriting recognition and extending graphical capabilities with the JavaScript D3 library. Whether you are dealing with sales data, investment data, medical data, web page usage, or other data sets, Python Data Analytics, Third Edition is an invaluable reference with its examples of storing, accessing, and analyzing data.What You'll LearnUnderstand the core concepts of data analysis and the Python ecosystemGo in depth with pandas for reading, writing, and processing dataUse tools and techniques for data visualization and image analysisExamine popular deep learning libraries Keras, Theano,TensorFlow, and PyTorchWho This Book Is ForExperienced Python developers who need to learn about Pythonic tools for data analysis
SAP UI Frameworks for Enterprise Developers: A Practical Guide
by Marius Obert Volker BuzekDive into the world of SAP UIs and begin your journey to becoming a development expert. In this book, you will learn the latest cutting-edge web technologies and gain a comprehensive understanding of the user experience concept that undergirds the SAP Fiori design system. SAP UI Frameworks for Enterprise Developers is filled with hands-on tutorials that will guide you through every step of the development journey, from setting up your coding editor to building your first application using UI5, SAP Fiori Elements, UI5 Web Components, or Fundamental Library Styles. Authors Marius Obert and Volker Buzek understand that staying ahead in the rapidly evolving UI technology landscape can be challenging, so they’ve included insights into upcoming industry-wide trends and future innovations. This book will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to build intuitive applications with an eye-catching, SAP Fiori-conforming user interface. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your UI development skills to the next level!What You Will LearnGain an overview of the technologies that can be used to implement enterprise-ready SAP Fiori UIs ready to be deployed in the cloud as well as on-premisesDiscover resources for connecting with domain experts to stay on top your game and learn about innovations in the SAP ecosystemSurvey industry-wide technologies trends, like micro frontends and PWA, and relate these trends to both enterprise software and new projects led by SAPWho This Book Is For This book is intended for anyone interested in building intuitive enterprise user interfaces with modern web technologies in the greater SAP universe.