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Learning JavaScript Robotics
by Kassandra PerchDesign, build, and program your own remarkable robots with JavaScript and open source hardware About This Book * Learn how to leverage Johnny-Five's Read, Eval, Print Loop, and Event API to write robot code with JavaScript * Unlock a world of exciting possibilities by hooking your JavaScript-programmed robots up to the internet and using external data and APIs * Move your project code from the Arduino Uno to a multitude of other robotics platforms Who This Book Is For If you've worked with Arduino before or are new to electronics and would like to try writing sketches in JavaScript, then this book is for you! Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js will help you get the most out of this book. What You Will Learn * Familiarise yourself with Johnny-Five Read, Eval, and Print Loop (REPL) to modify and debug robotics code in real time * Build robots with basic output devices to create projects that light up, make noise, and more * Create projects with complex output devices, and employ the Johnny-Five API to simplify the use of components that require complex interfaces, such as I2C * Make use of sensors and input devices to allow your robotics projects to survey the world around them and accept input from users * Use the Sensor and Motor objects to make it much easier to move your robotics projects * Learn about the Animation API that will allow you to program complex movements using timing and key frames * Bring in other devices to your Johnny-Five projects, such as USB devices and remotes * Connect your Johnny-Five projects to external APIs and create your own Internet of Things! In Detail There has been a rapid rise in the use of JavaScript in recent times in a variety of applications, and JavaScript robotics has seen a rise in popularity too. Johnny-Five is a framework that gives NodeBots a consistent API and platform across several hardware systems. This book walks you through basic robotics projects including the physical hardware builds and the JavaScript code for them. You'll delve into the concepts of Johnny-Five and JS robotics. You'll learn about various components such as Digital GPIO pins, PWM output pins, Sensors, servos, and motors to be used with Johnny-Five along with some advanced components such as I2C, and SPI. You will learn to connect your Johnny-Five robots to internet services and other NodeBots to form networks. By the end of this book, you will have explored the benefits of the Johnny-Five framework and the many devices it unlocks. Style and approach This step-by-step guide to the Johnny-Five ecosystem is explained in a conversational style, packed with examples and tips. Each chapter also explores the Johnny-Five documentation to enable you to start exploring the API on your own.
Learning JavaScriptMVC
by Wojciech BednarskiLearning JavaScriptMVC is a practical guide to learn about developing web applications with JavaScriptMVC.This book is for anyone who is interested in developing small- and mid-size web applications with the JavaScriptMVC framework, which is based on the most popular JavaScript library - jQuery.Readers should be familiar with JavaScript, browser APIs, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS.
Learning Joomla! 1.5 Extension Development: Creating Modules, Components, and Plugins with PHP
by Joseph L. LeblancA practical tutorial, based around the development of coherent example throughout the book. Each chapter walks you through the steps to add a required feature to the extension. This book is suitable for PHP programmers who want to take their first step in customizing and extending the features of Joomla! through custom PHP development. It is not a reference guide for advanced Joomla! developers. You need only the basics of PHP programming; no experience of developing Joomla! extensions is assumed. You are expected to be familiar with the general operation of Joomla!
Learning Joomla! 3 Extension Development-Third Edition
by Tim PlummerA practical guide with step-by-step examples that build on each other so you can learn by doing and get hands-on knowledge about creating your plugins, modules, and components in Joomla."Learning Joomla! 3 Extension Development, Third Edition" is for developers who want to create their own Joomla extensions. It is assumed you will have some basic PHP, HTML, and CSS knowledge, but you don't need any prior Joomla programming experience. This book will also be useful to people who just want to make minor customizations to existing Joomla extensions and build on the work of others in the open source spirit.
Learning jqPlot
by Scott GottreuIf you are a developer with a good understanding of JavaScript and jQuery and have been burdened with the task of analyzing and presenting some data, this book will provide you with the start you need to create some very attractive data visualizations.
Learning jQuery 1.3
by Jonathan Chaffer Karl SwedbergThis book begins with a tutorial to jQuery, followed by an examination of common, real-world client-side problems, and solutions to each of them making it an invaluable resource for answers to all your jQuery questions. This book is for web designers who want to create interactive elements for their designs, and for developers who want to create the best user interface for their web applications. Basic JavaScript programming knowledge is required. You will need to know the basics of HTML and CSS, and should be comfortable with the syntax of JavaScript. No knowledge of jQuery is assumed, nor is experience with any other JavaScript libraries required.
Learning jQuery 3 - Fifth Edition
by Adam Boduch Jonathan Chaffer Karl SwedbergCreate efficient and smart web applications with jQuery 3.0 using this step-by-step practical tutorial About This Book • Create a fully featured and responsive client-side application using jQuery • Explore all the latest features of jQuery 3.0 and code examples updated to reflect modern JavaScript environments • Develop high performance interactive pages Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for client-side JavaScript developers. You do need to have any previous experience with jQuery, although basic JavaScript programming knowledge is necessary. What You Will Learn • Create custom interactive elements for your web designs • Find out how to create the best user interface for your web applications • Use selectors in a variety of ways to get anything you want from a page when you need it • Master events to bring your web pages to life • Add flair to your actions with a variety of different animation effects • Discover the latest features available in jQuery with the latest update of this incredibly popular title • Using jQuery npm Packages In Detail If you are a web developer and want to create web applications that look good, are efficient, have rich user interfaces, and integrate seamlessly with any backend using AJAX, then this book is the ideal match for you. We'll show you how you can integrate jQuery 3.0 into your web pages, avoid complex JavaScript code, create brilliant animation effects for your web applications, and create a flawless app. We start by configuring and customising the jQuery environment, and getting hands-on with DOM manipulation. Next, we'll explore event handling advanced animations, creating optimised user interfaces, and building useful third-party plugins. Also, we'll learn how to integrate jQuery with your favourite back-end framework. Moving on, we'll learn how the ECMAScript 6 features affect your web development process with jQuery. we'll discover how to use the newly introduced JavaScript promises and the new animation API in jQuery 3.0 in great detail, along with sample code and examples. By the end of the book, you will be able to successfully create a fully featured and efficient single page web application and leverage all the new features of jQuery 3.0 effectively. Style and approach Create efficient client-side apps that look great and run seamlessly across all devices with this step-by-step practical guide. There are illustrative examples for those who need extra help to get started with jQuery web development.
Learning jQuery Deferreds
by Nicholas H. Tollervey Terry JonesOrchestrating asynchronous function calls in JavaScript often leads to callback hell, but there is a reliable way to avoid this painful state of affairs. With this concise and simple guide, you'll learn how to use jQuery deferreds and promises, an elegant approach for managing asynchronous calls in both client and server applications. This book contains 18 examples that use deferreds to solve progressively challenging real-world programming problems, along with 75 stimulating puzzles (and their solutions) that will help you understand how and when to use deferreds. Experienced JavaScript programmers will learn new tricks in a fun way, and become immersed in the practice of event-based programming. Understand the logic behind creating deferreds and returning promises Get a structured explanation of jQuery's deferred API Delve into the dynamics of using deferreds Explore a broad collection of useful deferred recipes developed by the authors Gain hands-on experience by solving challenges that accompany each recipe Go deeper into deferreds: encounter novel abstractions and mind-bending use cases
Learning jQuery Fourth Edition
by Jonathan Chaffer Karl SwedbergStep through each of the core concepts of the jQuery library, building an overall picture of its capabilities. Once you have thoroughly covered the basics, the book returns to each concept to cover more advanced examples and techniques.This book is for web designers who want to create interactive elements for their designs, and for developers who want to create the best user interface for their web applications. Basic JavaScript programming and knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. No knowledge of jQuery is assumed, nor is experience with any other JavaScript libraries.
Learning jQuery, Third Edition
by Karl Swedberg Jonathan ChafferStep through each of the core concepts of the jQuery library, building an overall picture of its capabilities. Once you have thoroughly covered the basics, the book returns to each concept to cover more advanced examples and techniques. This book is for web designers who want to create interactive elements for their designs, and for developers who want to create the best user interface for their web applications. Basic JavaScript programming and knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. No knowledge of jQuery is assumed, nor is experience with any other JavaScript libraries.
Learning Julia
by Anshul Joshi Rahul LakhanpalLearn Julia language for data science and data analytics About This Book • Set up Julia's environment and start building simple programs • Explore the technical aspects of Julia and its potential when it comes to speed and data processing • Write efficient and high-quality code in Julia Who This Book Is For This book allows existing programmers, statisticians and data scientists to learn the Julia and take its advantage while building applications with complex numerical and scientific computations. Basic knowledge of mathematics is needed to understand the various methods that will be used or created in the book to exploit the capabilities for which Julia is made. What You Will Learn • Understand Julia's ecosystem and create simple programs • Master the type system and create your own types in Julia • Understand Julia's type system, annotations, and conversions • Define functions and understand meta-programming and multiple dispatch • Create graphics and data visualizations using Julia • Build programs capable of networking and parallel computation • Develop real-world applications and use connections for RDBMS and NoSQL • Learn to interact with other programming languages–C and Python—using Julia In Detail Julia is a highly appropriate language for scientific computing, but it comes with all the required capabilities of a general-purpose language. It allows us to achieve C/Fortran-like performance while maintaining the concise syntax of a scripting language such as Python. It is perfect for building high-performance and concurrent applications. From the basics of its syntax to learning built-in object types, this book covers it all. This book shows you how to write effective functions, reduce code redundancies, and improve code reuse. It will be helpful for new programmers who are starting out with Julia to explore its wide and ever-growing package ecosystem and also for experienced developers/statisticians/data scientists who want to add Julia to their skill-set. The book presents the fundamentals of programming in Julia and in-depth informative examples, using a step-by-step approach. You will be taken through concepts and examples such as doing simple mathematical operations, creating loops, metaprogramming, functions, collections, multiple dispatch, and so on. By the end of the book, you will be able to apply your skills in Julia to create and explore applications of any domain. Style and approach This book demonstrates the basics of Julia along with some data structures and testing tools that will give you enough material to get started with the language from an application standpoint.
Learning Jupyter
by Dan ToomeyLearn how to write code, mathematics, graphics, and output, all in a single document, as well as in a web browser using Project Jupyter About This Book * Learn to write, execute, and comment your live code and formulae all under one roof using this unique guide * This one-stop solution on Project Jupyter will teach you everything you need to know to perform scientific computation with ease * This easy-to-follow, highly practical guide lets you forget your worries in scientific application development by leveraging big data tools such as Apache Spark, Python, R etc Who This Book Is For This book caters to all developers, students, or educators who want to execute code, see output, and comment all in the same document, in the browser. Data science professionals will also find this book very useful to perform technical and scientific computing in a graphical, agile manner. What You Will Learn * Install and run the Jupyter Notebook system on your machine * Implement programming languages such as R, Python, Julia, and JavaScript with Jupyter Notebook * Use interactive widgets to manipulate and visualize data in real time * Start sharing your Notebook with colleagues * Invite your colleagues to work with you in the same Notebook * Organize your Notebook using Jupyter namespaces * Access big data in Jupyter In Detail Jupyter Notebook is a web-based environment that enables interactive computing in notebook documents. It allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and explanatory text. The Jupyter Notebook system is extensively used in domains such as data cleaning and transformation, numerical simulation, statistical modeling, machine learning, and much more. This book starts with a detailed overview of the Jupyter Notebook system and its installation in different environments. Next we'll help you will learn to integrate Jupyter system with different programming languages such as R, Python, JavaScript, and Julia and explore the various versions and packages that are compatible with the Notebook system. Moving ahead, you master interactive widgets, namespaces, and working with Jupyter in a multiuser mode. Towards the end, you will use Jupyter with a big data set and will apply all the functionalities learned throughout the book. Style and approach This comprehensive practical guide will teach you how to work with the Jupyter Notebook system. It demonstrates the integration of various programming languages with Jupyter Notebook through hands-on examples in every chapter.
Learning Jupyter 5: Explore interactive computing using Python, Java, JavaScript, R, Julia, and JupyterLab, 2nd Edition
by Dan ToomeyCreate and share livecode, equations, visualizations, and explanatory text, in both a single document and a web browser with JupyterKey FeaturesLearn how to use Jupyter 5.x features such as cell tagging and attractive table stylesLeverage big data tools and datasets with different Python packagesExplore multiple-user Jupyter Notebook serversBook DescriptionThe Jupyter Notebook allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and explanatory text. The Jupyter Notebook system is extensively used in domains such as data cleaning and transformation, numerical simulation, statistical modeling, and machine learning. Learning Jupyter 5 will help you get to grips with interactive computing using real-world examples.The book starts with a detailed overview of the Jupyter Notebook system and its installation in different environments. Next, you will learn to integrate the Jupyter system with different programming languages such as R, Python, Java, JavaScript, and Julia, and explore various versions and packages that are compatible with the Notebook system. Moving ahead, you will master interactive widgets and namespaces and work with Jupyter in a multi-user mode.By the end of this book, you will have used Jupyter with a big dataset and be able to apply all the functionalities you’ve explored throughout the book. You will also have learned all about the Jupyter Notebook and be able to start performing data transformation, numerical simulation, and data visualization.What you will learnInstall and run the Jupyter Notebook system on your machineImplement programming languages such as R, Python, Julia, and JavaScript with the Jupyter NotebookUse interactive widgets to manipulate and visualize data in real timeStart sharing your Notebook with colleaguesInvite your colleagues to work with you on the same NotebookOrganize your Notebook using Jupyter namespacesAccess big data in Jupyter for dealing with large datasets using SparkWho this book is forLearning Jupyter 5 is for developers, data scientists, machine learning users, and anyone working on data analysis or data science projects across different teams. Data science professionals will also find this book useful for performing technical and scientific computing collaboratively.
Learning Kali Linux: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, and Ethical Hacking
by Ric MessierWith more than 600 security tools in its arsenal, the Kali Linux distribution can be overwhelming. Experienced and aspiring security professionals alike may find it challenging to select the most appropriate tool for conducting a given test. This practical book covers Kali’s expansive security capabilities and helps you identify the tools you need to conduct a wide range of security tests and penetration tests. You’ll also explore the vulnerabilities that make those tests necessary.Author Ric Messier takes you through the foundations of Kali Linux and explains methods for conducting tests on networks, web applications, wireless security, password vulnerability, and more. You’ll discover different techniques for extending Kali tools and creating your own toolset.Learn tools for stress testing network stacks and applicationsPerform network reconnaissance to determine what’s available to attackersExecute penetration tests using automated exploit tools such as MetasploitUse cracking tools to see if passwords meet complexity requirementsTest wireless capabilities by injecting frames and cracking passwordsAssess web application vulnerabilities with automated or proxy-based toolsCreate advanced attack techniques by extending Kali tools or developing your ownUse Kali Linux to generate reports once testing is complete
Learning Karaf Cellar
by Jean-Baptiste OnofreThis book is a tutorial written with a step-by-step approach to help you implement an optimum clustering solution in Apache Karaf Cellar quickly and efficiently. If you are new to Karaf and want to install and manage multiple Karaf instances by farming or clustering, then this book is for you. If you are a Java developer or a system administrator with basic knowledge of Karaf, you can use this book as a guide. Some background knowledge of OSGi and/or Karaf would be preferred but is not mandatory.
Learning Kendo UI Web Development
by John AdamsA practical tutorial with step-by-step example based approach.This book is for web developers who want to take advantage of cutting edge JavaScript and HTML 5 web site features, but who don't have the time or the knowledge to write all of that code by hand. The reader should be familiar with basic HTML 5 and JavaScript but does not need to be an expert.
Learning Kibana 5.0
by Bahaaldine AzarmiExploit the visualization capabilities of Kibana and build powerful interactive dashboards About This Book • Introduction to data-driven architecture and the Elastic stack • Build effective dashboards for data visualization and explore datasets with Elastic Graph • A comprehensive guide to learning scalable data visualization techniques in Kibana Who This Book Is For If you are a developer, data visualization engineer, or data scientist who wants to get the best of data visualization at scale then this book is perfect for you. A basic understanding of Elasticsearch and Logstash is required to make the best use of this book. What You Will Learn • How to create visualizations in Kibana • Ingest log data, structure an Elasticsearch cluster, and create visualization assets in Kibana • Embed Kibana visualization on web pages • Scaffold, develop, and deploy new Kibana & Timelion customizations • Build a metrics dashboard in Timelion based on time series data • Use the Graph plugin visualization feature and leverage a graph query • Create, implement, package, and deploy a new custom plugin • Use Prelert to solve anomaly detection challenges In Detail Kibana is an open source data visualization platform that allows you to interact with your data through stunning, powerful graphics. Its simple, browser-based interface enables you to quickly create and share dynamic dashboards that display changes to Elasticsearch queries in real time. In this book, you'll learn how to use the Elastic stack on top of a data architecture to visualize data in real time. All data architectures have different requirements and expectations when it comes to visualizing the data, whether it's logging analytics, metrics, business analytics, graph analytics, or scaling them as per your business requirements. This book will help you master Elastic visualization tools and adapt them to the requirements of your project. You will start by learning how to use the basic visualization features of Kibana 5. Then you will be shown how to implement a pure metric analytics architecture and visualize it using Timelion, a very recent and trendy feature of the Elastic stack. You will learn how to correlate data using the brand-new Graph visualization and build relationships between documents. Finally, you will be familiarized with the setup of a Kibana development environment so that you can build a custom Kibana plugin. By the end of this book you will have all the information needed to take your Elastic stack skills to a new level of data visualization. Style and approach This book takes a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to working with the visualization aspects of the Elastic stack. Every concept is presented in a very easy-to-follow manner that shows you both the logic and method of implementation. Real world cases are referenced to highlight how each of the key concepts can be put to practical use.
Learning Kibana 7: Build powerful Elastic dashboards with Kibana's data visualization capabilities, 2nd Edition
by Bahaaldine Azarmi Anurag SrivastavaA beginner's guide to analyzing and visualizing your Elasticsearch data using Kibana 7 and Timelion Key Features Gain a fundamental understanding of how Kibana operates within the Elastic Stack Explore your data with Elastic Graph and create rich dashboards in Kibana Learn scalable data visualization techniques in Kibana 7 Book Description Kibana is a window into the Elastic Stack, that enables the visual exploration and real-time analysis of your data in Elasticsearch. This book will help you understand the core concepts of the use of Kibana 7 for rich analytics and data visualization. If you're new to the tool or want to get to grips with the latest features introduced in Kibana 7, this book is the perfect beginner's guide. You'll learn how to set up and configure the Elastic Stack and understand where Kibana sits within the architecture. As you advance, you'll learn how to ingest data from different sources using Beats or Logstash into Elasticsearch, followed by exploring and visualizing data in Kibana. Whether working with time series data to create complex graphs using Timelion or embedding visualizations created in Kibana into your web applications, this book covers it all. It also covers topics that every Elastic developer needs to be aware of, such as installing and configuring Application Performance Monitoring (APM) servers and agents. Finally, you'll also learn how to create effective machine learning jobs in Kibana to find anomalies in your data. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of Kibana, and be able to create your own visual analytics solutions from scratch. What you will learn Explore the data-driven architecture of the Elastic Stack Install and set up Kibana 7 and other Elastic Stack components Use Beats and Logstash to get input from different data sources Create different visualizations using Kibana Build enterprise-grade Elastic dashboards from scratch Use Timelion to play with time series data Install and configure APM servers and APM agents Work with Dev Tools, Spaces, Graph, and other important tools Who this book is for If you're an aspiring Elastic developer or data analysts, this book is for you. You'll also find it useful if you want to get up to speed with the new features of Kibana 7 and perform data visualization on enterprise data. No prior knowledge of Kibana is expected, but some experience with Elasticsearch will be helpful.
Learning Kotlin by building Android Applications: Explore the fundamentals of Kotlin by building real-world Android applications
by Eunice Adutwumwaa Obugyei Natarajan RamanLearn programming in Kotlin including data types, flow control, lambdas, object-oriented, and functional programming while building 3 Android AppsKey FeaturesExperience the gentle learning curve of Kotlin as you develop your own applicationsLearn how to integrate Kotlin into Android Studio 3 and use it in your projectsBuild real-world applications such as Googly Eyes and games using KotlinBook DescriptionToday Kotlin is an official programming language for Android development and is widely adopted. Kotlin is expressive, concise, and powerful. It also ensures seamless interoperability with existing Android languages like JAVA and C++, which means that it's even easier for developers to use. This book adopts a project-style approach, where we focus on teaching Android development by building three different Android Application: a Tic-Tac-Toe application, a location- based alarm and a To-Do list application.The book begins by giving you a strong grasp of the Kotlin language and its APIs as a preliminary to building stunning applications for Android. You'll learn to set up an environment and as you progress through the chapters and the building of the different applications, the difficulty level will steadily grow.The book also introduces you to the Android Studio IDE, which plays an integral role in Android Development. It covers Kotlin's basic programming concepts such as functions, lambdas, properties, object-oriented code, safety aspects and type parameterization, testing, and concurrency, and helps you write Kotlin code to production.Finally, you'll be taken through the process of releasing your app on the Google Play Store. You will also be introduced to other app distribution channels such as Amazon App Store.As a bonus chapter, you will also learn how to use the Google Faces API to detect faces and add fun functionalities.What you will learnLearn the basics of using the Android Studio IDE and a number of basic programming concepts in KotlinDiscover Android development by building Android apps with KotlinUncover some amazing features of Kotlin that give it the upper hand over JavaLearn about Kotlin interoperability with JavaIntegrate Crashlytics for crash reporting and beta testing.Use Google Location services and understand various APIs available for getting user location updatesUnderstand the principles of networking and communication. Learn about the usage of third-party libraries for loading of dataAutomate your build process with continuous integration tools Who this book is forIf you are completely new to Kotlin or the Android platform and need to publish Android applications for fun or for business purposes, but you have no clue where to start, then this book is for you. This book is also for advanced Android developers who want to learn to use Kotlin instead of/alongside Java for Android development, although having some programming experience would be helpful.
Learning Laravel 4 Application Development
by Hardik DangarThis book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, with each chapter contributing as a standalone project that will give you as a reader something to reflect on as you're learning.This book is aimed at amateur PHP developers with a desire to get a firm understanding of the Lavarel 4 framework. Basic knowledge of PHP will be helpful, however in-depth knowledge is not a must.
Learning Laravel's Eloquent
by Francesco MalatestaThis book is perfect for developers with some basic knowledge of PHP development, but are new to the Eloquent ORM. However, developers with previous Laravel and Eloquent experience will also benefit from the in-depth analysis of specific classes and methodologies in the book.
Learning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
by Gary GarberThis book is for the hobbyists, builders, and programmers who want to build and control their very own robots beyond the capabilities provided with the LEGO EV3 kit. You will need the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 kit for this book. The book is compatible with both the Home Edition and the Educational Edition of the kit. You should already have a rudimentary knowledge of general programming concepts and will need to have gone through the basic introductory material provided by the official LEGO EV3 tutorials.
Learning Less.js
by Alex LibbyIf you are a designer or developer who wants to quickly learn how to harness the power of Less.js to write more efficient CSS styles that can be applied to a website of any size, then this book is for you. This book will help you master both the basic functions and advanced features of Less.js. It would be helpful to have some familiarity of writing CSS styles, although no prior experience of using CSS preprocessors is required.
Learning Libgdx Game Development
by Andreas OehlkeA clear and practical guide to building games in libGDX.This book is great for Indie and existing game developers, as well as those who want to get started with game development using libGDX. Java game knowledge of game development basics is recommended.
Learning LibGDX Game Development - Second Edition
by Suryakumar Balakrishnan Nair Andreas OehlkeThis book is aimed at indie and existing game developers as well as those who want to get started with game development using LibGDX. Basic knowledge of Java programming and game development is required.