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Learn Wireshark: Confidently navigate the Wireshark interface and solve real-world networking problems
by Lisa BockGrasp the basics of packet capture and analyze common protocols Key Features Troubleshoot basic to advanced network problems using packet analysis Analyze common protocols and identify latency issues with Wireshark Explore ways to examine captures to recognize unusual traffic and possible network attacks Book Description Wireshark is a popular and powerful packet analysis tool that helps network administrators investigate latency issues and identify potential attacks. Learn Wireshark provides a solid overview of basic protocol analysis and helps you to navigate the Wireshark interface, so you can confidently examine common protocols such as TCP, IP, and ICMP. The book starts by outlining the benefits of traffic analysis, takes you through the evolution of Wireshark, and then covers the phases of packet analysis. We'll review some of the command line tools and outline how to download and install Wireshark on either a PC or MAC. You'll gain a better understanding of what happens when you tap into the data stream, and learn how to personalize the Wireshark interface. This Wireshark book compares the display and capture filters and summarizes the OSI model and data encapsulation. You'll gain insights into the protocols that move data in the TCP/IP suite, and dissect the TCP handshake and teardown process. As you advance, you'll explore ways to troubleshoot network latency issues, and discover how to save and export files. Finally, you'll see how you can share captures with your colleagues using Cloudshark. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of how to monitor and secure your network with the most updated version of Wireshark. What you will learn Become familiar with the Wireshark interface Navigate commonly accessed menu options such as edit, view, and file Use display and capture filters to examine traffic Understand the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model Carry out deep packet analysis of the Internet suite: IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, and ICMP Explore ways to troubleshoot network latency issues Subset traffic, insert comments, save, export, and share packet captures Who this book is for This book is for network administrators, security analysts, students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about packet analysis using Wireshark. Basic knowledge of network fundamentals, devices, and protocols along with an understanding of different topologies will be beneficial.
Implementing Cloud Design Patterns for AWS: Solutions and design ideas for solving system design problems, 2nd Edition
by Sean Keery Clive Harber Marcus YoungCreate highly efficient design patterns for scalability, redundancy, and high availability in the AWS CloudKey FeaturesBuild highly robust systems using the cloud infrastructureMake web applications resilient against scheduled and accidental downtimeExplore and apply Amazon-provided services in unique ways to solve common design problemsBook DescriptionWhether you're just getting your feet wet in cloud infrastructure or already creating complex systems, this book will guide you through using the patterns to fit your system needs.Starting with patterns that cover basic processes such as source control and infrastructure-as-code, the book goes on to introduce cloud security practices. You'll then cover patterns of availability and scalability and get acquainted with the ephemeral nature of cloud environments. You'll also explore advanced DevOps patterns in operations and maintenance, before focusing on virtualization patterns such as containerization and serverless computing. In the final leg of your journey, this book will delve into data persistence and visualization patterns. You'll get to grips with architectures for processing static and dynamic data, as well as practices for managing streaming data.By the end of this book, you will be able to design applications that are tolerant of underlying hardware failures, resilient against an unexpected influx of data, and easy to manage and replicate.What you will learnImplement scaling policies on schedules, influxes in traffic, and deep health checksMake complete use of highly available and redundant storageDesign content delivery networks to improve user experienceOptimize databases through caching and shardingApply patterns to solve common problemsImplement repeatable processes for deploying systemsWho this book is forIf you’re an architect, solution provider, or DevOps community member looking to implement repeatable patterns for deploying and maintaining services in the Amazon cloud infrastructure, this book is for you.You’ll need prior experience of using AWS understand key concepts covered in the book, as it focuses on the patterns rather than the basics of using AWS.
Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide: Build dashboards and visualizations to make your data come to life
by Brian Knight Devin Knight Mitchell Pearson Manuel QuintanaBring your data to life with Power BIKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and its Business Intelligence capabilitiesBuild accurate analytical models, reports and dashboards Get faster and more intuitive insights from your data using Microsoft Power BIBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI is a cloud-based service that helps you easily visualize and share insights using your organization's data.This book will get you started with business intelligence using the Power BI toolset, covering essential concepts such as installation,designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to make your data come to lifeYou will learn how to get your data the way you want – connecting to data sources sources and how to clean your data with the Power BI Query Editor. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to make your data easier to work with.. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to navigate table relationships and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with.Visualizing your data is another key element of this book, and you will learn how to follow proper data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques.By the end of this book, you will understand how to administer your organization's Power BI environment so deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implementedWhat you will learnConnect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery optionsUse the Query Editor to apply data transformations and data cleansing processes, including learning how to write M and R scriptsDesign optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculationsLeverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reportsUse the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to implement Row Level Security on your modelAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring Business Intelligence professionals who want to get up and running with Microsoft Power BI. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, this book is for you.
Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Build customized business applications with the latest tools in Dynamics 365 Business Central, 6th Edition
by David Studebaker Mark Brummel Chris StudebakerExplore the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Visual Studio Code development environment with the help of useful examples and case studiesKey FeaturesTailor your applications to best suit the needs of your businessExplore the latest features of Business Central with examples curated by industry expertsIntegrate Business Central features in your applications with this comprehensive guideBook DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a full ERP business solution suite with a robust set of development tools to support customization and enhancement. These tools can be used to tailor Business Central's in-built applications to support complete management functions for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations.Using a case study approach, this book will introduce you to Dynamics 365 Business Central and Visual Studio Code development tools to help you become a productive Business Central developer. You'll also learn how to evaluate a product's development capabilities and manage Business Central-based development and implementation. You'll explore application structure, the construction of and uses for each object type, and how it all fits together to build apps that meet special business requirements.By the end of this book, you'll understand how to design and develop high-quality software using the Visual Studio Code development environment, the AL language paired with the improved editor, patterns, and features.What you will learnProgramming using the AL language in the Visual Studio Code development environmentExplore functional design and development using ALHow to build interactive pages and learn how to extract data for usersHow to use best practices to design and develop modifications for new functionality integrated with the standard Business Central softwareBecome familiar with deploying the broad range of components available in a Business Central systemCreate robust, viable systems to address specific business requirementsWho this book is forIf you want to learn about Dynamics 365 Business Central's powerful and extensive built-in development capabilities, this is the book for you. ERP consultants and managers of Business Central development will also find this book helpful. Although you aren't expected to have worked with Dynamics Business Central, basic understanding of programming and familiarity with business application software will help you understand the concepts covered in this book.
Hands-On Robotics Programming with C++: Leverage Raspberry Pi 3 and C++ libraries to build intelligent robotics applications
by Dinesh TavasalkarThis book is for developers, programmers and robotic enthusiasts interested in leveraging C++ to build exciting robotics applications. Some prior knowledge of C++ is necessary.
Echo Quick Start Guide: Build lightweight and high-performance web apps with Echo
by J. Ben HusonEcho is a leading framework for creating web applications with the Go language. This book will show you how to develop scalable real-world web apps, RESTful services, and backend systems with Echo. Key FeaturesThe easiest way to learn how to build web apps with EchoBuild a full working projectFor Go developers with only basic web development knowledge requiredBook DescriptionEcho is a leading framework for creating web applications with the Go language. This book will show you how to develop scalable real-world web apps, RESTful services, and backend systems with Echo. After a thorough understanding of the basics, you'll be introduced to all the concepts for a building real-world web system with Echo. You will start with the the Go HTTP standard library, and setting up your work environment. You will move on to Echo handlers, group routing, data binding, and middleware processing. After that, you will learn how to test your Go application and use templates. By the end of this book you will be able to build your very own high performance apps using Echo.A Quick Start Guide is a focussed, shorter title which provides a faster paced introduction to a technology. They are for people who don’t need all the detail at this point in their learning curve. The presentation has been streamlined to concentrate on the things you really need to know, rather than everything.What you will learnKey design considerations for high performance Echo applicationsHow Echo handles routingHow context is managed through the lifetime of the request and response pipelineDecrease complexity of your apps by developing middleware functionsInteract with the request through request data bindingsInteract with the response through response data renderings within the frameworkUse Echo's logging and error handling facilitiesRender Go templates within Echo to allow for server side rendering of contentWho this book is forYou will need to know the basics of the Go language, and the general concepts of web development.
Mastering Identity and Access Management with Microsoft Azure: Empower users by managing and protecting identities and data, 2nd Edition
by Jochen NickelStart empowering users and protecting corporate data, while managing identities and access with Microsoft Azure in different environmentsKey FeaturesUnderstand how to identify and manage business drivers during transitionsExplore Microsoft Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) solutionOver 40 playbooks to support your learning process with practical guidelinesBook DescriptionMicrosoft Azure and its Identity and access management are at the heart of Microsoft's software as service products, including Office 365, Dynamics CRM, and Enterprise Mobility Management. It is crucial to master Microsoft Azure in order to be able to work with the Microsoft Cloud effectively.You’ll begin by identifying the benefits of Microsoft Azure in the field of identity and access management. Working through the functionality of identity and access management as a service, you will get a full overview of the Microsoft strategy. Understanding identity synchronization will help you to provide a well-managed identity. Project scenarios and examples will enable you to understand, troubleshoot, and develop on essential authentication protocols and publishing scenarios. Finally, you will acquire a thorough understanding of Microsoft Information protection technologies.What you will learnApply technical descriptions to your business needs and deploymentsManage cloud-only, simple, and complex hybrid environmentsApply correct and efficient monitoring and identity protection strategiesDesign and deploy custom Identity and access management solutionsBuild a complete identity and access management life cycleUnderstand authentication and application publishing mechanismsUse and understand the most crucial identity synchronization scenariosImplement a suitable information protection strategyWho this book is forThis book is a perfect companion for developers, cyber security specialists, system and security engineers, IT consultants/architects, and system administrators who are looking for perfectly up–to-date hybrid and cloud-only scenarios. You should have some understanding of security solutions, Active Directory, access privileges/rights, and authentication methods. Programming knowledge is not required but can be helpful for using PowerShell or working with APIs to customize your solutions.
Hands-On GUI Application Development in Go: Build Responsive, Cross-platform, Graphical Applications With The Go Programming Language
by Andrew WilliamsGo Developers who want to build beautiful GUI applications in Go
DevOps: Dive into the core DevOps strategies
by Sricharan VadapalliExplore the high-in demand core DevOps strategies with powerful DevOps tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and ChefKey Features●Get acquainted with methodologies and tools of the DevOps framework ●Perform continuous integration, delivery, deployment, and monitoring using DevOps tools●Explore popular tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, Gerrit, Nexus, Selenium, and so on●Embedded with assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this bookBook DescriptionDevOps is the most widely used software engineering culture and practice that aim sat software development and operation. Continuous integration is a cornerstone technique of DevOps that merges software code updates from developers into a shared central mainline.This book takes a practical approach and covers the tools and strategies of DevOps. It starts with familiarizing you with DevOps framework and then shows how toper form continuous delivery, integration, and deployment with DevOps. You will explore DevOps process maturity frameworks and progression models with checklist templates for each phase of DevOps. You will also be familiar with agile terminology, methodology, and the benefits accrued by an organization by adopting it. You will also get acquainted with popular tools such as Git, Jenkins ,Maven, Gerrit, Nexus, Selenium, and so on.You will learn configuration, automation, and the implementation of infrastructure automation (Infrastructure as Code) with tools such as Chef and Ansible.This book is ideal for engineers, architects, and developers, who wish to learn the core strategies of DevOps.What you will learn●Get familiar with life cycle models, maturity states, progression and best practices of DevOps frameworks●Learn to set up Jenkins and integrate it with Git●Know how to build jobs and perform testing with Jenkins●Implement infrastructure automation (Infrastructure as Code) with tools such as Chef and Ansible●Understand continuous monitoring process with tools such as Splunk and Nagios●Learn how Splunk improves the code qualityWho this book is forThis book is for engineers, architects, and developers, who wish to learn the core strategies of DevOps.
Architects of Intelligence: The truth about AI from the people building it
by Martin FordFinancial Times Best Books of the Year 2018 TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should Read Book Description How will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances? Architects of Intelligence contains a series of in-depth, one-to-one interviews where New York Times bestselling author, Martin Ford, uncovers the truth behind these questions from some of the brightest minds in the Artificial Intelligence community. Martin has wide-ranging conversations with twenty-three of the world's foremost researchers and entrepreneurs working in AI and robotics: Demis Hassabis (DeepMind), Ray Kurzweil (Google), Geoffrey Hinton (Univ. of Toronto and Google), Rodney Brooks (Rethink Robotics), Yann LeCun (Facebook) , Fei-Fei Li (Stanford and Google), Yoshua Bengio (Univ. of Montreal), Andrew Ng (AI Fund), Daphne Koller (Stanford), Stuart Russell (UC Berkeley), Nick Bostrom (Univ. of Oxford), Barbara Grosz (Harvard), David Ferrucci (Elemental Cognition), James Manyika (McKinsey), Judea Pearl (UCLA), Josh Tenenbaum (MIT), Rana el Kaliouby (Affectiva), Daniela Rus (MIT), Jeff Dean (Google), Cynthia Breazeal (MIT), Oren Etzioni (Allen Institute for AI), Gary Marcus (NYU), and Bryan Johnson (Kernel). Martin Ford is a prominent futurist, and author of Financial Times Business Book of the Year, Rise of the Robots. He speaks at conferences and companies around the world on what AI and automation might mean for the future. Meet the minds behind the AI superpowers as they discuss the science, business and ethics of modern artificial intelligence. Read James Manyika's thoughts on AI analytics, Geoffrey Hinton's breakthroughs in AI programming and development, and Rana el Kaliouby's insights into AI marketing. This AI book collects the opinions of the luminaries of the AI business, such as Stuart Russell (coauthor of the leading AI textbook), Rodney Brooks (a leader in AI robotics), Demis Hassabis (chess prodigy and mind behind AlphaGo), and Yoshua Bengio (leader in deep learning) to complete your AI education and give you an AI advantage in 2019 and the future.
Hands-On Data Visualization with Bokeh: Interactive web plotting for Python using Bokeh
by Kevin JollyLearn how to create interactive and visually aesthetic plots using the Bokeh package in Python Key FeaturesA step by step approach to creating interactive plots with BokehGo from nstallation all the way to deploying your very own Bokeh applicationWork with a real time datasets to practice and create your very own plots and applicationsBook DescriptionAdding a layer of interactivity to your plots and converting these plots into applications hold immense value in the field of data science. The standard approach to adding interactivity would be to use paid software such as Tableau, but the Bokeh package in Python offers users a way to create both interactive and visually aesthetic plots for free. This book gets you up to speed with Bokeh - a popular Python library for interactive data visualization.The book starts out by helping you understand how Bokeh works internally and how you can set up and install the package in your local machine. You then use a real world data set which uses stock data from Kaggle to create interactive and visually stunning plots. You will also learn how to leverage Bokeh using some advanced concepts such as plotting with spatial and geo data. Finally you will use all the concepts that you have learned in the previous chapters to create your very own Bokeh application from scratch.By the end of the book you will be able to create your very own Bokeh application. You will have gone through a step by step process that starts with understanding what Bokeh actually is and ends with building your very own Bokeh application filled with interactive and visually aesthetic plots.What you will learnInstalling Bokeh and understanding its key conceptsCreating plots using glyphs, the fundamental building blocks of BokehCreating plots using different data structures like NumPy and PandasUsing layouts and widgets to visually enhance your plots and add a layer of interactivityBuilding and hosting applications on the Bokeh serverCreating advanced plots using spatial dataWho this book is forThis book is well suited for data scientists and data analysts who want to perform interactive data visualization on their web browsers using Bokeh. Some exposure to Python programming will be helpful, but prior experience with Bokeh is not required.
Internet of Things Programming Projects: Build modern IoT solutions with the Raspberry Pi 3 and Python
by Colin DowA practical project-based guide to help you build and control your IoT projectsKey FeaturesLeverage the full potential of IoT with the combination of Raspberry Pi 3 and PythonBuild complex Python-based applications with IoTWork on various IoT projects and understand the basics of electronicsBook DescriptionThe Internet of Things (IOT) has managed to attract the attention of researchers and tech enthusiasts, since it powerfully combines classical networks with instruments and devices.In Internet of Things Programming Projects, we unleash the power of Raspberry Pi and Python to create engaging projects. In the first part of the book, you’ll be introduced to the Raspberry Pi, learn how to set it up, and then jump right into Python programming. Then, you’ll dive into real-world computing by creating a“Hello World” app using flash LEDs.As you make your way through the chapters, you’ll go back to an age when analog needle meters ruled the world of data display. You’ll learn to retrieve weather data from a web service and display it on an analog needle meter, and build a home security system using the Raspberry Pi. The next project has a modern twist, where we employ the Raspberry Pi to send a signal to a web service that will send you a text when someone is at the door. In the final project, you take what you've learned from the previous two projects and create an IoT robot car that you can use to monitor what your pets are up to when you are away.By the end of this book, you will be well versed in almost every possible way to make your IoT projects stand out.What you will learnInstall and set up a Raspberry Pi for IoT developmentLearn how to use a servo motor as an analog needle meter to read dataBuild a home security dashboard using an infrared motion detectorCommunicate with a web service that sends you a message when the doorbell ringsReceive data and display it with an actuator connected to the Raspberry PiBuild an IoT robot car that is controlled through the internetWho this book is forInternet of Things Programming Projects is for Python developers and programmers who are interested in building their own IoT applications and IoT-based projects. It is also targeted at IoT programmers and developers who are looking to build exciting projects with Python.
Hands-On Dependency Injection in Go
by Corey ScottProgrammers with a few years experience in any language and a basic understanding of Go who wish to produce clean, loosely coupled code.
Hands-On System Programming with C++: Build Performant And Concurrent Unix And Linux Systems With C++17
by Dr Rian QuinnIf you are a developer who has intermediate knowledge of C++ but little to no knowledge of UNIX and Linux system programming and want to learn system programming with C++, this book is for you.
Learn Unity ML-Agents – Fundamentals of Unity Machine Learning: Incorporate new powerful ML algorithms such as Deep Reinforcement Learning for games
by Micheal LanhamTransform games into environments using machine learning and Deep learning with Tensorflow, Keras, and UnityKey FeaturesLearn how to apply core machine learning concepts to your games with UnityLearn the Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning and Q-Learning and apply them to your gamesLearn How to build multiple asynchronous agents and run them in a training scenarioBook DescriptionUnity Machine Learning agents allow researchers and developers to create games and simulations using the Unity Editor, which serves as an environment where intelligent agents can be trained with machine learning methods through a simple-to-use Python API.This book takes you from the basics of Reinforcement and Q Learning to building Deep Recurrent Q-Network agents that cooperate or compete in a multi-agent ecosystem. You will start with the basics of Reinforcement Learning and how to apply it to problems. Then you will learn how to build self-learning advanced neural networks with Python and Keras/TensorFlow. From there you move o n to more advanced training scenarios where you will learn further innovative ways to train your network with A3C, imitation, and curriculum learning models. By the end of the book, you will have learned how to build more complex environments by building a cooperative and competitive multi-agent ecosystem.What you will learnDevelop Reinforcement and Deep Reinforcement Learning for games.Understand complex and advanced concepts of reinforcement learning and neural networksExplore various training strategies for cooperative and competitive agent developmentAdapt the basic script components of Academy, Agent, and Brain to be used with Q Learning.Enhance the Q Learning model with improved training strategies such as Greedy-Epsilon explorationImplement a simple NN with Keras and use it as an external brain in UnityUnderstand how to add LTSM blocks to an existing DQNBuild multiple asynchronous agents and run them in a training scenarioWho this book is forThis book is intended for developers with an interest in using Machine learning algorithms to develop better games and simulations with Unity. The reader will be required to have a working knowledge of C# and a basic understanding of Python.
Mastering iOS 12 Programming: Build professional-grade iOS applications with Swift and Xcode 10, 3rd Edition
by Donny WalsBecome a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core MLKey FeaturesExplore the extensive world of iOS development through practical examplesGain detailed insights into core iOS programming concepts such as app extensions and performanceExtend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilitiesBook DescriptionThe iOS development environment has significantly matured, and with Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. However, the journey to mastering iOS development and the new features of iOS 12 is not straightforward. This book will help you make that transition smoothly and easily. With the help of Swift 4.2, you’ll not only learn how to program for iOS 12, but also how to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices. Mastering iOS 12 Programming will help you build real-world applications and reflect the real-world development flow. You will also find a mix of thorough background information and practical examples, teaching you how to start implementing your newly gained knowledge. By the end of this book, you will have got to grips with building iOS applications that harness advanced techniques and make best use of the latest and greatest features available in iOS 12.What you will learnBuild a professional iOS application using Xcode 10 and Swift 4.2Use AutoLayout to create complex layouts that look great on every deviceDelve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKit DynamicsEnhance your app by using instruments and building your own profiling toolsIntegrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensionsTrain and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create MLCreate engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2Who this book is forIf you’re a developer with some experience in iOS programming and want to enhance your skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift to build great applications, this book is for you.
TensorFlow Machine Learning Projects
by Ankit JainThis book is for data analysts, data scientists, machine learning professionals and developers, and deep learning enthusiasts with basic knowledge of TensorFlow. If you want to build end-to-end projects in machine learning domain this book is what you need! This book appeals for anyone who is looking to go beyond the basics of TensorFlow and want to know how it can be used in various domains.
Mastering Quantum Computing with IBM QX: Explore the world of quantum computing using the Quantum Composer and Qiskit
by Dr Christine MoranMastering Quantum Computing with IBM QX is for developers and data scientists who are interested in learning quantum computing. Basic understanding of Python language is assumed. Developers using the language need not have in-depth knowledge of quantum physics.
Ensemble Machine Learning Cookbook: Over 35 practical recipes to explore ensemble machine learning techniques using Python
by Dipayan Sarkar Vijayalakshmi NatarajanThis book is for data scientists, machine learning developers, and deep learning enthusiasts who want to deep dive into machine learning algorithms to build powerful ensemble models. Working knowledge of Python programming and basic statistics is expected.
Tokenomics: The Crypto Shift of Blockchains, ICOs, and Tokens
by Sean Au Thomas Power<p>Tokenomics is the economy of this new world. This is a no-holds-barred, in-depth exploration of the way in which we can participate in the blockchain economy. The reader will learn the basics of bitcoin, blockchains, and tokenomics; what the very first ICO was; and how over a period of 5 years, various projects managed to raise the enormous sums of money they did. The book then provides insights from ICO experts and looks at what the future holds. By comparing the past, current, and future of this technology, the book will inform anyone, whatever motivates their interest. <p>The crypto shift of blockchains, ICOs, and tokens is much more than just buying bitcoins, creating tokens, or raising millions in a minute in an ICO. It is a new paradigm shift from centralized to decentralized, from closed to open, and from opaqueness to transparency. ICOs and the creation of tokens during the craze of 2017 needed a lot of preparation, an understanding of cryptocurrencies and of emerging legal frameworks, but this has spurred a new movement to tokenize the world. <p>The author gives an unbiased, authoritative picture of the current playing field, exploring the token opportunities and provides a unique insight into the developing world of this tokenized economy. This book will nourish hungry minds wanting to grow their knowledge in this fascinating area.</p>
Mastering Swift 5: Deep dive into the latest edition of the Swift programming language, 5th Edition
by Jon HoffmanHarness the power of the latest edition with this in-depth and comprehensive guide to the Swift languageKey FeaturesFifth edition of this bestselling book, improved and updated to cover the latest version of the Swift 5 programming languageGet to grips with popular and modern design techniques to write easy-to-manage Swift codeLearn how to use core Swift features such as concurrency, generics, and copy-on-write in your codeBook DescriptionOver the years, the Mastering Swift book has established itself amongst developers as a popular choice as an in-depth and practical guide to the Swift programming language. The latest edition is fully updated and revised to cover the new version: Swift 5.Inside this book, you'll find the key features of Swift 5 easily explained with complete sets of examples. From the basics of the language to popular features such as concurrency, generics, and memory management, this definitive guide will help you develop your expertise and mastery of the Swift language.Mastering Swift 5, Fifth Edition will give you an in-depth knowledge of some of the most sophisticated elements in Swift development, including protocol extensions, error handling, and closures. It will guide you on how to use and apply them in your own projects.Later, you'll see how to leverage the power of protocol-oriented programming to write flexible and easier-to-manage code. You will also see how to add the copy-on-write feature to your custom value types and how to avoid memory management issues caused by strong reference cycles.What you will learnUnderstand core Swift components, including operators, collections, control flows, and functionsLearn how and when to use classes, structures, and enumerationsUnderstand how to use protocol-oriented design with extensions to write easier-to-manage codeUse design patterns with Swift, to solve commonly occurring design problemsImplement copy-on-write for you custom value types to improve performanceAdd concurrency to your applications using Grand Central Dispatch and Operation QueuesImplement generics to write flexible and reusable codeWho this book is forThis book is for developers who want to delve into the newest version of Swift. If you are a developer and learn best by looking at and working with code, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Apple's tools would be beneficial but not mandatory. All examples should work on the Linux platform as well.
Hands-On Reactive Programming with Python: Event-driven development unraveled with RxPY
by Romain PicardA comprehensive guide to help you understand the principles of Reactive and asynchronous programming and its benefitsKey FeaturesExplore the advantages of Reactive programmingUse concurrency and parallelism in RxPY to build powerful reactive applicationsDeploy and scale your reactive applications using DockerBook DescriptionReactive programming is central to many concurrent systems, but it’s famous for its steep learning curve, which makes most developers feel like they're hitting a wall. With this book, you will get to grips with reactive programming by steadily exploring various conceptsThis hands-on guide gets you started with Reactive Programming (RP) in Python. You will learn abouta the principles and benefits of using RP, which can be leveraged to build powerful concurrent applications. As you progress through the chapters, you will be introduced to the paradigm of Functional and Reactive Programming (FaRP), observables and observers, and concurrency and parallelism. The book will then take you through the implementation of an audio transcoding server and introduce you to a library that helps in the writing of FaRP code. You will understand how to use third-party services and dynamically reconfigure an application.By the end of the book, you will also have learned how to deploy and scale your applications with Docker and Traefik and explore the significant potential behind the reactive streams concept, and you'll have got to grips with a comprehensive set of best practices.What you will learnStructure Python code for better readability, testing, and performanceExplore the world of event-based programmingGrasp the use of the most common operators in RxUnderstand reactive extensions beyond simple examplesMaster the art of writing reusable componentsDeploy an application on a cloud platform with Docker and TraefikWho this book is forIf you are a Python developer who wants to learn Reactive programming to build powerful concurrent and asynchronous applications, this book is for you. Basic understanding of the Python language is all you need to understand the concepts covered in this book.
Mastering Apache Cassandra 3.x: An expert guide to improving database scalability and availability without compromising performance, 3rd Edition
by Nishant Neeraj Aaron Ploetz Tejaswi MalepatiBuild, manage, and configure high-performing, reliable NoSQL database for your applications with CassandraKey FeaturesWrite programs more efficiently using Cassandra's features with the help of examplesConfigure Cassandra and fine-tune its parameters depending on your needsIntegrate Cassandra database with Apache Spark and build strong data analytics pipelineBook DescriptionWith ever-increasing rates of data creation, the demand for storing data fast and reliably becomes a need. Apache Cassandra is the perfect choice for building fault-tolerant and scalable databases. Mastering Apache Cassandra 3.x teaches you how to build and architect your clusters, configure and work with your nodes, and program in a high-throughput environment, helping you understand the power of Cassandra as per the new features.Once you’ve covered a brief recap of the basics, you’ll move on to deploying and monitoring a production setup and optimizing and integrating it with other software. You’ll work with the advanced features of CQL and the new storage engine in order to understand how they function on the server-side. You’ll explore the integration and interaction of Cassandra components, followed by discovering features such as token allocation algorithm, CQL3, vnodes, lightweight transactions, and data modelling in detail. Last but not least you will get to grips with Apache Spark.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to analyse big data, and build and manage high-performance databases for your application.What you will learnWrite programs more efficiently using Cassandra's features more efficientlyExploit the given infrastructure, improve performance, and tweak the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)Use CQL3 in your application in order to simplify working with CassandraConfigure Cassandra and fine-tune its parameters depending on your needsSet up a cluster and learn how to scale itMonitor a Cassandra cluster in different waysUse Apache Spark and other big data processing toolsWho this book is forMastering Apache Cassandra 3.x is for you if you are a big data administrator, database administrator, architect, or developer who wants to build a high-performing, scalable, and fault-tolerant database. Prior knowledge of core concepts of databases is required.
Hands-On Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow: Solve computer vision problems with modeling in TensorFlow and Python.
by Richard Burton Iffat Zafar Giounona Tzanidou Nimesh Patel Leonardo AraujoLearn how to apply TensorFlow to a wide range of deep learning and Machine Learning problems with this practical guide on training CNNs for image classification, image recognition, object detection and many computer vision challenges.Key FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of Convolutional Neural NetworksHarness Python and Tensorflow to train CNNsBuild scalable deep learning models that can process millions of itemsBook DescriptionConvolutional Neural Networks (CNN) are one of the most popular architectures used in computer vision apps. This book is an introduction to CNNs through solving real-world problems in deep learning while teaching you their implementation in popular Python library - TensorFlow. By the end of the book, you will be training CNNs in no time!We start with an overview of popular machine learning and deep learning models, and then get you set up with a TensorFlow development environment. This environment is the basis for implementing and training deep learning models in later chapters. Then, you will use Convolutional Neural Networks to work on problems such as image classification, object detection, and semantic segmentation.After that, you will use transfer learning to see how these models can solve other deep learning problems. You will also get a taste of implementing generative models such as autoencoders and generative adversarial networks.Later on, you will see useful tips on machine learning best practices and troubleshooting. Finally, you will learn how to apply your models on large datasets of millions of images. What you will learnTrain machine learning models with TensorFlowCreate systems that can evolve and scale during their life cycleUse CNNs in image recognition and classificationUse TensorFlow for building deep learning models Train popular deep learning modelsFine-tune a neural network to improve the quality of results with transfer learningBuild TensorFlow models that can scale to large datasets and systemsWho this book is forThis book is for Software Engineers, Data Scientists, or Machine Learning practitioners who want to use CNNs for solving real-world problems. Knowledge of basic machine learning concepts, linear algebra and Python will help.
Hands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery: Build and release quality software at scale with Jenkins, Travis CI, and CircleCI
by Jean-Marcel BelmontUnderstand various tools and practices for building a continuous integration and delivery pipeline effectivelyKey FeaturesGet up and running with the patterns of continuous integrationLearn Jenkins UI for developing plugins and build an effective Jenkins pipelineAutomate CI/CD with command-line tools and scriptsBook DescriptionHands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery starts with the fundamentals of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) and where it fits in the DevOps ecosystem. You will explore the importance of stakeholder collaboration as part of CI/CD.As you make your way through the chapters, you will get to grips with Jenkins UI, and learn to install Jenkins on different platforms, add plugins, and write freestyle scripts. Next, you will gain hands-on experience of developing plugins with Jenkins UI, building the Jenkins 2.0 pipeline, and performing Docker integration. In the concluding chapters, you will install Travis CI and Circle CI and carry out scripting, logging, and debugging, helping you to acquire a broad knowledge of CI/CD with Travis CI and CircleCI.By the end of this book, you will have a detailed understanding of best practices for CI/CD systems and be able to implement them with confidence.What you will learnInstall Jenkins on multiple operating systemsWork with Jenkins freestyle scripts, pipeline syntax, and methodologyExplore Travis CI build life cycle events and multiple build languagesMaster the Travis CI CLI (command-line interface) and automate tasks with the CLIUse CircleCI CLI jobs and work with pipelinesAutomate tasks using CircleCI CLI and learn to debug and troubleshootLearn open source tooling such as Git and GitHubInstall Docker and learn concepts in shell scriptingWho this book is forHands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery is for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and build and release engineers who want to understand the concept of CI and gain hands-on experience working with prominent tools in the CI ecosystem. Basic knowledge of software delivery is an added advantage.