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Learn Ansible: Automate cloud, security, and network infrastructure using Ansible 2.x
by Russ McKendrickRun Ansible playbooks to launch complex multi-tier applications hosted in public cloudsKey FeaturesBuild your learning curve using AnsibleAutomate cloud, network, and security infrastructures with easeGain hands-on exposure on AnsibleBook DescriptionAnsible has grown from a small, open source orchestration tool to a full-blown orchestration and configuration management tool owned by Red Hat. Its powerful core modules cover a wide range of infrastructures, including on-premises systems and public clouds, operating systems, devices, and services—meaning it can be used to manage pretty much your entire end-to-end environment. Trends and surveys say that Ansible is the first choice of tool among system administrators as it is so easy to use. This end-to-end, practical guide will take you on a learning curve from beginner to pro. You'll start by installing and configuring the Ansible to perform various automation tasks. Then, we'll dive deep into the various facets of infrastructure, such as cloud, compute and network infrastructure along with security. By the end of this book, you'll have an end-to-end understanding of Ansible and how you can apply it to your own environments.What you will learnWrite your own playbooks to configure servers running CentOS, Ubuntu, and WindowsIdentify repeatable tasks and write playbooks to automate themDefine a highly available public cloud infrastructure in code, making it easy to distribute your infrastructure configurationDeploy and configure Ansible Tower and Ansible AWXLearn to use community contributed rolesUse Ansible in your day-to-day role and projectsWho this book is forLearn Ansible is perfect for system administrators and developers who want to take their current workflows and transform them into repeatable playbooks using Ansible. No prior knowledge of Ansible is required.
Learn Apache Mesos: A beginner’s guide to scalable cluster management and deployment
by Manuj AggarwalScale applications with high availability and optimized resource management across data centersKey FeaturesCreate clusters and perform scheduling, logging, and resource administration with MesosExplore practical examples of managing complex clusters at scale with real-world dataWrite native Mesos frameworks with PythonBook DescriptionApache Mesos is an open source cluster manager that provides efficient resource isolation and sharing across distributed applications or frameworks. This book will help you build a strong foundation of Mesos' capabilities along with practical examples to support the concepts explained throughout the book.Learn Apache Mesos dives straight into how Mesos works. You will be introduced to the distributed system and its challenges and then learn how you can use Mesos and its framework to solve data problems. You will also gain a full understanding of Mesos' internal mechanisms and get equipped to use Mesos and develop applications. Furthermore, this book lets you explore all the steps required to create highly available clusters and build your own Mesos frameworks. You will also cover application deployment and monitoring.By the end of this book, you will have learned how to use Mesos to make full use of machines and how to simplify data center maintenance.What you will learnDeploy and monitor a Mesos clusterSet up servers on AWS to deploy Mesos componentsExplore Mesos resource scheduling and the allocation moduleDeploy Docker-based services and applications using Mesos MarathonConfigure and use SSL to protect crucial endpoints of your Mesos clusterDebug and troubleshoot services and workloads on a Mesos clusterWho this book is forThis book is for DevOps and data engineers and administrators who work with large data clusters. You’ll also find this book useful if you have experience working with virtualization, databases, and platforms such as Hadoop and Spark. Some experience in database administration and design will help you get the most out of this book.
Learn Arduino Prototyping in 10 days
by Kallol Bosu ChoudhuriThe ultimate power-packed crash course in building Arduino-based projects in just 10 days! About This Book • A carefully designed 10-day crash course, covering major project/device types, with 20+ unique hands-on examples • Get easy-to-understand explanations of basic electronics fundamentals and commonly used C sketch functions • This step-by-step guide with 90+ diagrams and 50+ important tips will help you become completely self-reliant and confident Who This Book Is For This book is a beginner's crash course for professionals, hobbyists, and students who are tech savvy, have a basic level of C programming knowledge, and basic familiarity with electronics, be it for embedded systems or the Internet of Things. What You Will Learn • Write Arduino sketches and understand the fundamentals of building prototype circuits using basic electronic components, such as resistors, transistors, and diodes • Build simple, compound, and standalone devices with auxiliary storage (SD card), a DC battery, and AC power supplies • Deal with basic sensors and interface sensor modules by using sensor datasheets • Discover the fundamental techniques of prototyping with actuators • Build remote-controlled devices with infrared (IR), radio frequency (RF), and telephony with GSM • Learn IoT edge device prototyping (using ESP8266) and IoT cloud configuration In Detail This book is a quick, 10-day crash course that will help you become well acquainted with the Arduino platform. The primary focus is to empower you to use the Arduino platform by applying basic fundamental principles. You will be able to apply these principles to build almost any type of physical device. The projects you will work through in this book are self-contained micro-controller projects, interfacing with single peripheral devices (such as sensors), building compound devices (multiple devices in a single setup), prototyping standalone devices (powered from independent power sources), working with actuators (such as DC motors), interfacing with an AC-powered device, wireless devices (with Infrared, Radio Frequency and GSM techniques), and finally implementing the Internet of Things (using the ESP8266 series Wi-Fi chip with an IoT cloud platform). The first half of the book focuses on fundamental techniques and building basic types of device, and the final few chapters will show you how to prototype wireless devices. By the end of this book, you will have become acquainted with the fundamental principles in a pragmatic and scientific manner. You will also be confident enough to take up new device prototyping challenges. Style and approach This step-by- step guide will serve as a quick, 10-day crash course to help you become well acquainted with the Arduino platform.
Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics: 3D Modeling, 2D Graphics, and Assembly Design
by T. KishoreGet started with the basics of part modeling, assembly modeling, presentations, and drawings in this step-by-step tutorial on Autodesk Inventor fundamentals. Next, this book teaches you some intermediate-level topics such as additional part modeling tools, sheet metal modeling, top-down assembly features, assembly joints, and dimension and annotations. Engaging explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions make this tutorial book complete. Once you have read Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics you will be able to use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, finite element analysis, mold design, and other purposes, just like a design professional. You will gain all the basic information and essential skills you need to work in Autodesk Inventor immediately. What You'll Learn Carry out virtual 3D modeling for your next 3D printing projects Design molds for 3D printing and other projects Generate 2D drawings Who This Book Is For Novice users of Autodesk Inventor.
Learn Azure Administration: Solve your cloud administration issues relating to networking, storage, and identity management speedily and efficiently
by Kamil MrzyglodEnhance your Azure administration and Azure DevOps skills and get up and running with networking, security, automation, and effective cost managementKey FeaturesExplore a variety of administration patterns used for different cloud architecturesDiscover best practices for administering various IT systems hosted in AzureAdminister, automate, and manage your Azure cloud environment effectivelyBook DescriptionMicrosoft Azure is one of the upcoming cloud platforms that provide cost-effective solutions and services to help businesses overcome complex infrastructure-related challenges. This book will help you scale your cloud administration skills with Microsoft Azure.Learn Azure Administration starts with an introduction to the management of Azure subscriptions, and then takes you through Azure resource management. Next, you'll configure and manage virtual networks and find out how to integrate them with a set of Azure services. You'll then handle the identity and security for users with the help of Azure Active Directory, and manage access from a single place using policies and defined roles. As you advance, you'll get to grips with receipts to manage a virtual machine. The next set of chapters will teach you how to solve advanced problems such as DDoS protection, load balancing, and networking for containers. You'll also learn how to set up file servers, along with managing and storing backups. Later, you'll review monitoring solutions and backup plans for a host of services. The last set of chapters will help you to integrate different services with Azure Event Grid, Azure Automation, and Azure Logic Apps, and teach you how to manage Azure DevOps.By the end of this Azure book, you'll be proficient enough to easily administer your Azure-based cloud environment.What you will learnExplore different Azure services and understand the correlation between themSecure and integrate different Azure componentsWork with a variety of identity and access management (IAM) modelsFind out how to set up monitoring and logging solutionsBuild a complete skill set of Azure administration activities with Azure DevOpsDiscover efficient scaling patterns for small and large workloadsWho this book is forThis book is for cloud administrators, system administrators, and IT professionals who want to scale up their skillset and enter the world of cloud computing. IT professionals and engineers who are already familiar with the basics of the Azure services and are looking for a step-by-step guide to solving the most common Azure problems will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of cloud concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, virtualization, networking, and common Azure services is required.
Learn Azure Sentinel: Integrate Azure security with artificial intelligence to build secure cloud systems
by Richard Diver Gary Bushey Jason S. RaderUnderstand how to set up, configure, and use Azure Sentinel to provide security incident and event management services for your environment Key Features Secure your network, infrastructure, data, and applications on Microsoft Azure effectively Integrate artificial intelligence, threat analysis, and automation for optimal security solutions Investigate possible security breaches and gather forensic evidence to prevent modern cyber threats Book Description Azure Sentinel is a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool developed by Microsoft to integrate cloud security and artificial intelligence (AI). Azure Sentinel not only helps clients identify security issues in their environment, but also uses automation to help resolve these issues. With this book, you'll implement Azure Sentinel and understand how it can help find security incidents in your environment with integrated artificial intelligence, threat analysis, and built-in and community-driven logic. This book starts with an introduction to Azure Sentinel and Log Analytics. You'll get to grips with data collection and management, before learning how to create effective Azure Sentinel queries to detect anomalous behaviors and patterns of activity. As you make progress, you'll understand how to develop solutions that automate the responses required to handle security incidents. Finally, you'll grasp the latest developments in security, discover techniques to enhance your cloud security architecture, and explore how you can contribute to the security community. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to implement Azure Sentinel to fit your needs and be able to protect your environment from cyber threats and other security issues. What you will learn Understand how to design and build a security operations center Discover the key components of a cloud security architecture Manage and investigate Azure Sentinel incidents Use playbooks to automate incident responses Understand how to set up Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Azure Sentinel Ingest data into Azure Sentinel from the cloud and on-premises devices Perform threat hunting in Azure Sentinel Who this book is for This book is for solution architects and system administrators who are responsible for implementing new solutions in their infrastructure. Security analysts who need to monitor and provide immediate security solutions or threat hunters looking to learn how to use Azure Sentinel to investigate possible security breaches and gather forensic evidence will also benefit from this book. Prior experience with cloud security, particularly Azure, is necessary.
Learn Azure Synapse Data Explorer: A guide to building real-time analytics solutions to unlock log and telemetry data
by Pericles (Peri) RochaA hands-on guide to working on use cases helping you ingest, analyze, and serve insightful data from IoT as well as telemetry data sources using Azure Synapse Data ExplorerFree PDF included with this bookKey FeaturesAugment advanced analytics projects with your IoT and application dataExpand your existing Azure Synapse environments with unstructured dataBuild industry-level projects on integration, experimentation, and dashboarding with Azure SynapseBook DescriptionLarge volumes of data are generated daily from applications, websites, IoT devices, and other free-text, semi-structured data sources. Azure Synapse Data Explorer helps you collect, store, and analyze such data, and work with other analytical engines, such as Apache Spark, to develop advanced data science projects and maximize the value you extract from data.This book offers a comprehensive view of Azure Synapse Data Explorer, exploring not only the core scenarios of Data Explorer but also how it integrates within Azure Synapse. From data ingestion to data visualization and advanced analytics, you'll learn to take an end-to-end approach to maximize the value of unstructured data and drive powerful insights using data science capabilities. With real-world usage scenarios, you'll discover how to identify key projects where Azure Synapse Data Explorer can help you achieve your business goals. Throughout the chapters, you'll also find out how to manage big data as part of a software as a service (SaaS) platform, as well as tune, secure, and serve data to end users.By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the big data life cycle and you'll be able to implement advanced analytical scenarios from raw telemetry and log data.What you will learnIntegrate Data Explorer pools with all other Azure Synapse servicesCreate Data Explorer pools with Azure Synapse Studio and Azure PortalIngest, analyze, and serve data to users using Azure Synapse pipelinesIntegrate Power BI and visualize data with Synapse StudioConfigure Azure Machine Learning integration in Azure SynapseManage cost and troubleshoot Data Explorer pools in Synapse AnalyticsSecure Synapse workspaces and grant access to Data Explorer poolsWho this book is forIf you are a data engineer, data analyst, or business analyst working with unstructured data and looking to learn how to maximize the value of such data, this book is for you. If you already have experience working with Azure Synapse and want to incorporate unstructured data into your data science project, you'll also find plenty of useful information in this book. To maximize your learning experience, familiarity with data and performing simple queries using SQL or KQL is recommended. Basic knowledge of Python will help you get more from the examples.
Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches
by Iain FouldsLearn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition, is a tutorial on writing, deploying, and running applications in Azure. In it, you&’ll work through 21 short lessons that give you real-world experience. Each lesson includes a hands-on lab so you can try out and lock in your new skills.Summary You can be incredibly productive with Azure without mastering every feature, function, and service. Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition gets you up and running quickly, teaching you the most important concepts and tasks in 21 practical bite-sized lessons. As you explore the examples, exercises, and labs, you'll pick up valuable skills immediately and take your first steps to Azure mastery! This fully revised new edition covers core changes to the Azure UI, new Azure features, Azure containers, and the upgraded Azure Kubernetes Service. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Microsoft Azure is vast and powerful, offering virtual servers, application templates, and prebuilt services for everything from data storage to AI. To navigate it all, you need a trustworthy guide. In this book, Microsoft engineer and Azure trainer Iain Foulds focuses on core skills for creating cloud-based applications. About the book Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition, is a tutorial on writing, deploying, and running applications in Azure. In it, you&’ll work through 21 short lessons that give you real-world experience. Each lesson includes a hands-on lab so you can try out and lock in your new skills. What's inside Understanding Azure beyond point-and-click Securing applications and data Automating your environment Azure services for machine learning, containers, and more About the reader This book is for readers who can write and deploy simple web or client/server applications. About the author Iain Foulds is an engineer and senior content developer with Microsoft. Table of Contents PART 1 - AZURE CORE SERVICES 1 Before you begin 2 Creating a virtual machine 3 Azure Web Apps 4 Introduction to Azure Storage 5 Azure Networking basics PART 2 - HIGH AVAILABILITY AND SCALE 6 Azure Resource Manager 7 High availability and redundancy 8 Load-balancing applications 9 Applications that scale 10 Global databases with Cosmos DB 11 Managing network traffic and routing 12 Monitoring and troubleshooting PART 3 - SECURE BY DEFAULT 13 Backup, recovery, and replication 14 Data encryption 15 Securing information with Azure Key Vault 16 Azure Security Center and updates PART 4 - THE COOL STUFF 17 Machine learning and artificial intelligence 18 Azure Automation 19 Azure containers 20 Azure and the Internet of Things 21 Serverless computing
Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain: Understanding blockchain and Bitcoin architecture to build decentralized applications
by Kirankalyan KulkarniGet up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchainKey FeaturesLearn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and Bitcoin Understand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle it Explore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business networkBook DescriptionBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. Blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is the perfect entry point to the world of decentralized databases.This book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the blockchain concept. You will learn about Bitcoin basics and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundation of blockchain and understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how they keep data secure. In the concluding chapters, you’ll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies.By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security.What you will learnUnderstand the concept of decentralization, its impact, its relationship with blockchain technology and its pros and consLearn blockchain and Bitcoin architectures and securityExplore Bitcoin and blockchain securityImplement blockchain technology and its features commerciallyUnderstand why consensus protocols are critical in blockchainGet a grip on the future of blockchainWho this book is forLearn Bitcoin and Blockchain is for anyone who wants to quickly understand and expand their knowledge of how blockchain and Bitcoin work and how they are applied commercially. No prior knowledge of blockchain and Bitcoin is required.
Learn BlackBerry 10 App Development: A Cascades-Driven Approach
by Anwar LudinLearn how to leverage the BlackBerry 10 Cascades framework to create rich native applications. Learn BlackBerry 10 App Development gives you a solid foundation for creating BlackBerry 10 apps efficiently. Along the way, you will learn how to use QML and JavaScript for designing your app's UI, and C++/Qt for the application logic. No prior knowledge of C++ is assumed and the book covers the fundamental aspects of the language for writing BlackBerry 10 apps. Also a particular emphasis is put on how to create a visually enticing user experience with the Cascades framework, which is based on Qt and QML. Starting with the native SDK configuration and an overview of the Momentics IDE, the book is fast-paced and you will rapidly learn many of the best practices and techniques required for developing beautiful BlackBerry 10 apps. Learn BlackBerry 10 App Development is written for developers wishing to learn how to write apps for the new BlackBerry 10 OS and those interested in porting existing iOS and Android apps to BlackBerry 10 as native applications. What you'll learn * How to design and create native BB10 applications using the declarative expressiveness of QML * How to master the Cascades framework and the core BB10 UI components * How to use C++ and Qt efficiently with Cascades * How to utilize the BlackBerry Momentics IDE to launch and debug your applications * How to apply the fundamental aspects and best practices of BB10 application design * How to use HTTP networking in order to leverage remote services * How to integrate your application with BlackBerry 10 core apps such as the Contacts and Calendar apps * How to send email and short text messages from your app * How to use your device's camera and sensors such as the accelerometer and gyroscope Who this book is for BlackBerry developers wishing to write native BB10 applications, game developers. iOS and Android developers wishing to port their apps to BB 10. Table of Contents Getting Started QML & JavaScript C++, Qt and Cascades Controls Application Structure ListView and DataModel HTTP Networking Personal Information Management APIs Sensors Invocation Framework Device File System
Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way: Create attractive and realistic animations with Mantaflow, rigid and soft bodies, and Dynamic Paint
by Stephen PearsonAn in-depth guide to using the power of Mantaflow, rigid body, soft body, cloth simulations, and Dynamic Paint in Blender 3.3 to create campfires, waterfalls, explosions, flags, and much moreKey FeaturesUnderstand Mantaflow to create fire and smoke simulationsLearn to design satisfying animations using soft bodies and the cloth simulationConstruct realistic physics animations with rigid bodiesBook DescriptionBlender is a free, open source 3D software that allows you to create stunning visual graphics, animation, VFX, and much more!This book is an in-depth guide to creating realistic and eye-catching simulations, understanding the various settings and options around their creation, and learning how to troubleshoot solutions to your own Blender problems. In addition, this book can also be used to simulate the behavior of certain physics effects, such as fire, fluid, soft bodies, and rigid bodies.You'll learn how to use Mantaflow, an open source framework within Blender software, to create fire, smoke, and fluid simulations. As you progress, you'll understand how to easily produce satisfying rigid and soft body simulations, along with cloth simulations. Finally, you'll use Dynamic Paint, Blender's modifier, and the physics system to create eye-catching animations.By the end of this Blender book, you'll have created a number of animations on your own, such as a campfire, waterfalls, and explosions. You'll also have gained a deeper understanding of all the simulation options in Blender, which you can use to create portfolio-ready animations.What you will learnDiscover what Mantaflow is and how to use it effectivelyUnderstand domains, flows, and effectors, and why they are importantCreate realistic fire, smoke, and fluid simulationsProduce satisfying soft and rigid body simulations with easeUse the cloth simulation to bring animated fabric to lifeExplore canvas and brush objects in Dynamic Paint to create eye-catching animationsWho this book is forIf you're a VFX artist, 3D artist, game designer, or any Blender user who wants to learn about Mantaflow and physics simulations, then this book is for you. You're expected to have basic knowledge of the Blender interface and how to use it.
Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way: Create attractive and realistic animations with Mantaflow, rigid and soft bodies, and Dynamic Paint
by Stephen PearsonAn in-depth guide to using the power of Mantaflow, rigid body, soft body, cloth simulations, and Dynamic Paint in Blender 3.3 to create campfires, waterfalls, explosions, flags, and much moreKey FeaturesUnderstand Mantaflow to create fire and smoke simulationsLearn to design satisfying animations using soft bodies and the cloth simulationConstruct realistic physics animations with rigid bodiesBook DescriptionBlender is a free, open source 3D software that allows you to create stunning visual graphics, animation, VFX, and much more! This book is an in-depth guide to creating realistic and eye-catching simulations, understanding the various settings and options around their creation, and learning how to troubleshoot solutions to your own Blender problems. In addition, this book can also be used to simulate the behavior of certain physics effects, such as fire, fluid, soft bodies, and rigid bodies. You’ll learn how to use Mantaflow, an open source framework within Blender software, to create fire, smoke, and fluid simulations. As you progress, you’ll understand how to easily produce satisfying rigid and soft body simulations, along with cloth simulations. Finally, you’ll use Dynamic Paint, Blender’s modifier, and the physics system to create eye-catching animations. By the end of this Blender book, you’ll have created a number of animations on your own, such as a campfire, waterfalls, and explosions. You’ll also have gained a deeper understanding of all the simulation options in Blender, which you can use to create portfolio-ready animations.What you will learnDiscover what Mantaflow is and how to use it effectivelyUnderstand domains, flows, and effectors, and why they are importantCreate realistic fire, smoke, and fluid simulationsProduce satisfying soft and rigid body simulations with easeUse the cloth simulation to bring animated fabric to lifeExplore canvas and brush objects in Dynamic Paint to create eye-catching animationsWho this book is forIf you’re a VFX artist, 3D artist, game designer, or any Blender user who wants to learn about Mantaflow and physics simulations, then this book is for you. You’re expected to have basic knowledge of the Blender interface and how to use it.
Learn Blockchain Programming with JavaScript: Build your very own Blockchain and decentralized network with JavaScript and Node.js
by Eric TraubLearn Blockchain Programming with JavaScript is for JavaScript developers who wish to learn about blockchain programming or build their own blockchain using JavaScript frameworks.
Learn Blockchain by Building One: A Concise Path to Understanding Cryptocurrencies
by Daniel van FlymenAs crytpocurrencies and their underlying data structure, blockchains, become further intertwined in our daily lives, a full understanding of them is essential to anyone who wants to keep up and remain informed of the future of finance. There is no better learning method than a hands-on one, and Learn Blockchain by Building One offers just that.Develop your own blockchain using Python with step-by-step instructions from author Daniel van Flyman, an expert in the field. You will come away with a confident working knowledge of popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and which foundations make them work. Through helpful exercises and real-world examples, you will understand the core concepts of peer-to-peer networking, Proof of Work, hashing, encryption, and digital signatures.Learn Blockchain by Building One gives you timely, real-world lessons in blockchain and cryptocurrencies that you will need as our modern society becomes increasingly digitally sophisticated. The lasting implications of such technology, such as the security of personal transactions and the role of government regulation, are not to be underestimated. Stay ahead of the curve and become a confident blockchain builder now!What You Will LearnDevelop a fully-fledged blockchain in PythonObtain a ground-up understanding of of Proof of WorkGrasp core cryptographic concepts, such as hashing, encryption, and digital signaturesUnderstand how gossip protocols and peer-to-peer networking works by implementing a TCP client-serverRealize the differences and trade-offs between popular blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at intermediate programmers in any area from finance to academia. Readers should be comfortable reading and writing basic Python.
Learn Bosque Programming: Boost your productivity and software reliability with Microsoft's new open-source programming language
by Sebastian Kaczmarek Joel IbacetaDiscover the benefits of regularized programming by implementing Bosque to build a variety of reliable appsKey FeaturesGet up and running with the Bosque programming language and use it to build better softwareStreamline your app development and improve productivity using Bosque programmingEliminate sources of complexity such as loops, recursion, and invariants to develop quality productsBook DescriptionBosque is a new high-level programming language inspired by the impact of structured programming in the 1970s. It adopts the TypeScript syntax and ML semantics and is designed for writing code that is easy to reason about for humans and machines. With this book, you'll understand how Bosque supports high productivity and cloud-first development by removing sources of accidental complexity and introducing novel features. This short book covers all the language features that you need to know to work with Bosque programming. You'll learn about basic data types, variables, functions, operators, statements, and expressions in Bosque and become familiar with advanced features such as typed strings, bulk algebraic data operations, namespace declarations, and concept and entity declarations. This Bosque book provides a complete language reference for learning to program with Bosque and understanding the regularized programming paradigm. You'll also explore real-world examples that will help you to reinforce the knowledge you've acquired. Additionally, you'll discover more advanced topics such as the Bosque project structure and contributing to the project. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to configure the Bosque environment and build better and reliable software with this exciting new open-source language.What you will learnFind out what the Bosque project isIdentify accidental complexity in code and how to overcome it with BosqueUnderstand the principles of the regularized programming paradigmInstall and configure the Bosque environmentGet hands-on experience using the Bosque language and its key featuresRecognize the advantages of explicit code intermediate representation designWho this book is forThis book is for experienced developers and early adopters who are interested in learning a new, mindset-changing programming language. You'll also find this book useful if you know TypeScript or JavaScript programming and want to understand the advantages of Bosque compared to other programming languages. Experience with any programming language and knowledge of various programming paradigms such as structured programming and functional programming are required to get started with this book.
Learn Business Analytics in Six Steps Using SAS and R
by Subhashini Sharma TripathiApply analytics to business problems using two very popular software tools, SAS and R. No matter your industry, this book will provide you with the knowledge and insights you and your business partners need to make better decisions faster. Learn Business Analytics in Six Steps Using SAS and R teaches you how to solve problems and execute projects through the "DCOVA and I" (Define, Collect, Organize, Visualize, Analyze, and Insights) process. You no longer need to choose between the two most popular software tools. This book puts the best of both worlds—SAS and R—at your fingertips to solve a myriad of problems, whether relating to data science, finance, web usage, product development, or any other business discipline.What You'll LearnUse the DCOVA and I process: Define, Collect, Organize, Visualize, Analyze and Insights. Harness both SAS and R, the star analytics technologies in the industry Use various tools to solve significant business challengesUnderstand how the tools relate to business analytics See seven case studies for hands-on practiceWho This Book Is ForThis book is for all IT professionals, especially data analysts, as well as anyone whoLikes to solve business problems and is good with logical thinking and numbers Wants to enter the analytics world and is looking for a structured book to reach that goalIs currently working on SAS , R, or any other analytics software and strives to use its full power
Learn C Programming: A beginner's guide to learning C programming the easy and disciplined way
by Jeff SzuhayGet started with writing simple programs in C while learning the skills that will help you work with practically any programming language Key Features Learn essential C concepts such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointers Get to grips with the core programming aspects that form the base of many modern programming languages Explore the expressiveness and versatility of the C language with the help of sample programs Book Description C is a powerful general-purpose programming language that is excellent for beginners to learn. This book will introduce you to computer programming and software development using C. If you're an experienced developer, this book will help you to become familiar with the C programming language. This C programming book takes you through basic programming concepts and shows you how to implement them in C. Throughout the book, you'll create and run programs that make use of one or more C concepts, such as program structure with functions, data types, and conditional statements. You'll also see how to use looping and iteration, arrays, pointers, and strings. As you make progress, you'll cover code documentation, testing and validation methods, basic input/output, and how to write complete programs in C. By the end of the book, you'll have developed basic programming skills in C, that you can apply to other programming languages and will develop a solid foundation for you to advance as a programmer. What you will learn Understand fundamental programming concepts and implement them in C Write working programs with an emphasis on code indentation and readability Break existing programs intentionally and learn how to debug code Adopt good coding practices and develop a clean coding style Explore general programming concepts that are applicable to more advanced projects Discover how you can use building blocks to make more complex and interesting programs Use C Standard Library functions and understand why doing this is desirable Who this book is for This book is written for two very diverse audiences. If you're an absolute beginner who only has basic familiarity with operating a computer, this book will help you learn the most fundamental concepts and practices you need to know to become a successful C programmer. If you're an experienced programmer, you'll find the full range of C syntax as well as common C idioms. You can skim through the explanations and focus primarily on the source code provided.
Learn C Programming: A beginner's guide to learning the most powerful and general-purpose programming language with ease
by Jeff SzuhayGet started with writing simple programs in C while learning core programming conceptsKey FeaturesLearn essential C concepts such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointersGrasp the core programming aspects that form the base of many modern programming languagesWork with updated code samples and cover array declaration and initialization in detail in this new editionBook DescriptionThe foundation for many modern programming languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, and Go, C is widely used as a system programming language as well as for embedded systems and high-performance computing. With this book, you'll be able to get up to speed with C in no time. The book takes you through basic programming concepts and shows you how to implement them in the C programming language. Throughout the book, you’ll create and run programs that demonstrate essential C concepts, such as program structure with functions, control structures such as loops and conditional statements, and complex data structures. As you make progress, you’ll get to grips with in-code documentation, testing, and validation methods. This new edition expands upon the use of enumerations, arrays, and additional C features, and provides two working programs based on the code used in the book. What's more, this book uses the method of intentional failure, where you'll develop a working program and then purposely break it to see what happens, thereby learning how to recognize possible mistakes when they happen. By the end of this C programming book, you’ll have developed basic programming skills in C that can be easily applied to other programming languages and have gained a solid foundation for you to build on as a programmer.What you will learnImplement fundamental programming concepts through C programsUnderstand the importance of creating complex data types and the functions to manipulate themDevelop good coding practices and learn to write clean codeValidate your programs before developing them furtherUse the C Standard Library functions and understand why it is advantageousBuild and run a multi-file program with MakeGet an overview of how C has changed since its introduction and where it is goingWho this book is forIf you're an absolute beginner who has basic familiarity with operating a computer, this book will help you learn the most fundamental concepts and practices that you need to know to become a successful C programmer. If you're an experienced programmer, you'll find the full range of C syntax as well as common C idioms covered in the book useful.
Learn C Programming: A beginner's guide to learning the most powerful and general-purpose programming language with ease, 2nd Edition
by Jeff SzuhayGet started with writing simple programs in C while learning core programming conceptsKey FeaturesLearn essential C concepts such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointersGrasp the core programming aspects that form the base of many modern programming languagesWork with updated code samples and cover array declaration and initialization in detail in this new editionBook DescriptionThe foundation for many modern programming languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, and Go, C is widely used as a system programming language as well as for embedded systems and high-performance computing. With this book, you'll be able to get up to speed with C in no time.The book takes you through basic programming concepts and shows you how to implement them in the C programming language. Throughout the book, you'll create and run programs that demonstrate essential C concepts, such as program structure with functions, control structures such as loops and conditional statements, and complex data structures. As you make progress, you'll get to grips with in-code documentation, testing, and validation methods. This new edition expands upon the use of enumerations, arrays, and additional C features, and provides two working programs based on the code used in the book. What's more, this book uses the method of intentional failure, where you'll develop a working program and then purposely break it to see what happens, thereby learning how to recognize possible mistakes when they happen.By the end of this C programming book, you'll have developed basic programming skills in C that can be easily applied to other programming languages and have gained a solid foundation for you to build on as a programmer.What you will learnImplement fundamental programming concepts through C programsUnderstand the importance of creating complex data types and the functions to manipulate themDevelop good coding practices and learn to write clean codeValidate your programs before developing them furtherUse the C Standard Library functions and understand why it is advantageousBuild and run a multi-file program with MakeGet an overview of how C has changed since its introduction and where it is goingWho this book is forIf you're an absolute beginner who has basic familiarity with operating a computer, this book will help you learn the most fundamental concepts and practices that you need to know to become a successful C programmer. If you're an experienced programmer, you'll find the full range of C syntax as well as common C idioms covered in the book useful.
Learn C# Programming: A guide to building a solid foundation in C# language for writing efficient programs
by Dino Esposito Marius Bancila Ankit Sharma Raffaele RialdiGet started with C# and strengthen your knowledge of core programming concepts such as procedural, object-oriented, generic, functional, and asynchronous programming along with the latest features of C# 8 Key Features Learn the fundamentals of C# with the help of easy-to-follow examples and explanations Leverage the latest features of C# 8, including nullable reference types, pattern matching enhancements, and asynchronous streams Explore object-oriented programming, functional programming, and multithreading concepts Book Description The C# programming language is often developers' primary choice for creating a wide range of applications for desktop, cloud, and mobile. In nearly two decades of its existence, C# has evolved from a general-purpose, object-oriented language to a multi-paradigm language with impressive features. This book will take you through C# from the ground up in a step-by-step manner. You'll start with the building blocks of C#, which include basic data types, variables, strings, arrays, operators, control statements, and loops. Once comfortable with the basics, you'll then progress to learning object-oriented programming concepts such as classes and structures, objects, interfaces, and abstraction. Generics, functional programming, dynamic, and asynchronous programming are covered in detail. This book also takes you through regular expressions, reflection, memory management, pattern matching, exceptions, and many other advanced topics. As you advance, you'll explore the .NET Core 3 framework and learn how to use the dotnet command-line interface (CLI), consume NuGet packages, develop for Linux, and migrate apps built with .NET Framework. Finally, you'll understand how to run unit tests with the Microsoft unit testing frameworks available in Visual Studio. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the essentials of the C# language and be ready to start creating apps with it. What you will learn Get to grips with all the new features of C# 8 Discover how to use attributes and reflection to build extendable applications Utilize LINQ to uniformly query various sources of data Use files and streams and serialize data to JSON and XML Write asynchronous code with the async-await pattern Employ .NET Core tools to create, compile, and publish your applications Create unit tests with Visual Studio and the Microsoft unit testing frameworks Who this book is for If you have little experience in coding or C# and want to learn the essentials of C# programming to develop powerful programming techniques, this book is for you. It will also help aspiring programmers to write scripts or programs to accomplish specific tasks.
Learn C# in 7 days
by Gaurav AroraaLearn C# in 7 days with practical examples, build a foundation for C# programming, and boost your skills to an advanced level About This Book • Learn the basics of C# in 7 days • Works as a reference guide describing the major features of C# • Build easy and simple code through real-world example scenarios Who This Book Is For The book is for aspiring developers and absolute novices who want to get started with the world of programming. You do not need any knowledge of C# for this book. What You Will Learn • Understand and set up the .NET environment • Code in C# using the Visual Studio 2017 RC (preferable community edition) IDE • Define variables, syntax, control flows, statements, and arrays etc through examples • Understand the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming using C# • Get acquainted with attributes, collection, generics, and LINQ • Get your hands on class members such as Modifiers, Methods, Properties, Indexers, File I/O, Exception Handling, and Regex • Build a real-world application using C# 7 In Detail This book takes a unique approach to teach C# to absolute beginners. You'll learn the basics of the language in seven days. It takes a practical approach to explain the important concepts that build the foundation of the C# programming language. The book begins by teaching you the basic fundamentals using real-world practical examples and gets you acquainted with C# programming. We cover some important features and nuances of the language in a hands-on way, helping you grasp the concepts in a fluid manner. Later, you'll explore the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) through a real-world example. Then we dive into advanced-level concepts such as generics and collections, and you'll get acquainted with objects and LINQ. Towards the end, you'll build an application that covers all the concepts explained in the book. By the end of this book, you will have next-level skills and a good knowledge of the fundamentals of C#. Style and approach Fast paced guide to get you up-to-speed with the language. Every chapter is followed by an exercise that focuses on building something with the language. The codes of the exercises can be found on the Packt website
Learn C++ by Example: Covers versions 11 to 23 (Bookcamp Ser.)
by Frances BuontempoLearn the latest features of modern C++ by coding eight engaging projects.Don&’t let the multitude of C++ updates intimidate you! Learn C++ by Example takes you through the major language changes since C++ 11, with each new feature demonstrated with a fun project or minigame. It&’s perfect for beginners who know C++ basics, coders coming back to the language, or current C++ developers missing out on everything the language has to offer. Inside Learn C++ by Example you&’ll find important skills such as: Utilizing the new C++ features from C++ 11 to 23 Effectively testing your C++ code What happens &“under the hood&” of C++ code Picking efficient algorithms and data structures std::format, STL algorithms, ranges, and coroutines Learn C++ by Example rapidly gets up to speed with C++&’s updates and changes, and ensures you&’ll stay ahead as the language continues to change and grow. You&’ll learn about vectors and ranges by generating Pascal&’s triangle, create a racing game with new special member functions, build a slot machine with parameter packs, and more. Foreword by Matt Godbolt. About the technology C++ delivers the flexibility and performance you need for everything from low-level systems programming to secure financial applications and AAA game development. First introduced in 1985, the language is still evolving, with exciting changes in every new version. Whether you&’re just getting started or you&’re a veteran coder adding to your toolbox, the eight hands-on projects in this book will get you up to speed on modern C++ features and practices. About the book Learn C++ by Example is a fun and practical way to start writing modern C++ code. It guides you through entertaining challenges, emphasizing features and techniques made possible by C++ 17, 20, and 23. You&’ll learn about objects and arrays by creating a deck of playing cards, master the C++ random library for a number guess game, use the chrono library to create a countdown timer, and much more. Along the way you&’ll also pick up valuable tips for testing, project organization, and other productivity skills. What's inside New C++ features from C++ 11 to 23 Effectively test your C++ code What happens &“under the hood&” Efficient algorithms and data structures About the reader Requires beginner to intermediate C++ skills. About the author Frances Buontempo is an experienced C++ developer and the editor of ACCU&’s Overload magazine. The technical editor on this book was Timothy Jaap van Deurzen. Table of Contents 1 Hello again, C++! 2 Containers, iterators, and ranges 3 Input of strings and numbers 4 Time points, duration, and literals 5 Creating and using objects and arrays 6 Smart pointers and polymorphism 7 Associative containers and files 8 Unordered maps and coroutines 9 Parameter packs and std::visit
Learn CUDA Programming: A beginner's guide to GPU programming and parallel computing with CUDA 10.x and C/C++
by Jaegeun Han Bharatkumar SharmaExplore different GPU programming methods using libraries and directives, such as OpenACC, with extension to languages such as C, C++, and Python Key Features Learn parallel programming principles and practices and performance analysis in GPU computing Get to grips with distributed multi GPU programming and other approaches to GPU programming Understand how GPU acceleration in deep learning models can improve their performance Book Description Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) is NVIDIA's GPU computing platform and application programming interface. It's designed to work with programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. With CUDA, you can leverage a GPU's parallel computing power for a range of high-performance computing applications in the fields of science, healthcare, and deep learning. Learn CUDA Programming will help you learn GPU parallel programming and understand its modern applications. In this book, you'll discover CUDA programming approaches for modern GPU architectures. You'll not only be guided through GPU features, tools, and APIs, you'll also learn how to analyze performance with sample parallel programming algorithms. This book will help you optimize the performance of your apps by giving insights into CUDA programming platforms with various libraries, compiler directives (OpenACC), and other languages. As you progress, you'll learn how additional computing power can be generated using multiple GPUs in a box or in multiple boxes. Finally, you'll explore how CUDA accelerates deep learning algorithms, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs). By the end of this CUDA book, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to integrate the power of GPU computing in your applications. What you will learn Understand general GPU operations and programming patterns in CUDA Uncover the difference between GPU programming and CPU programming Analyze GPU application performance and implement optimization strategies Explore GPU programming, profiling, and debugging tools Grasp parallel programming algorithms and how to implement them Scale GPU-accelerated applications with multi-GPU and multi-nodes Delve into GPU programming platforms with accelerated libraries, Python, and OpenACC Gain insights into deep learning accelerators in CNNs and RNNs using GPUs Who this book is for This beginner-level book is for programmers who want to delve into parallel computing, become part of the high-performance computing community and build modern applications. Basic C and C++ programming experience is assumed. For deep learning enthusiasts, this book covers Python InterOps, DL libraries, and practical examples on performance estimation.
Learn CentOS Linux Network Services
by Antonio VazquezLearn to set up the latest CentOS Linux network services including DNS, DHCP, SSH and VNC, Web, FTP, Mail, Firewall, and LDAP, enabling you to provide these services on your own network. CentOS continues to be a popular Linux distribution choice, and setting up your own services is a key skill for anyone maintaining a CentOS network. You will learn how to install CentOS, and manage basic administration. You'll then move onto understanding networking, and how to set up your required services. Each chapter is written in an easy-to-digest format and teaches you how set up, manage, and troubleshoot each service. You'll be running your own network in no time at all. What You Will Learn Install and set up the latest version of CentOS Configure and manage a wide range of network services Solve problems remotely and manage your network efficiently Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to set up and manage CentOS Linux network services. Some previous Linux experience is beneficial, but this book is designed to be used by beginners.
Learn Chart.js: Create interactive visualizations for the Web with Chart.js 2
by Helder da RochaDesign interactive graphics and visuals for your data-driven applications using the popular open-source Chart.js data visualization library.Key FeaturesHarness the power of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to create interactive visualizationsDisplay quantitative information efficiently in the form of attractive charts by using Chart.js A practical guide for creating data-driven applications using open-source JavaScript libraryBook DescriptionChart.js is a free, open-source data visualization library, maintained by an active community of developers in GitHub, where it rates as the second most popular data visualization library. If you want to quickly create responsive Web-based data visualizations for the Web, Chart.js is a great choice.This book guides the reader through dozens of practical examples, complete with code you can run and modify as you wish. It is a practical hands-on introduction to Chart.js. If you have basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript you can learn to create beautiful interactive Web Canvas-based visualizations for your data using Chart.js. This book will help you set up Chart.js in a Web page and show how to create each one of the eight Chart.js chart types. You will also learn how to configure most properties that override Chart’s default styles and behaviors. Practical applications of Chart.js are exemplified using real data files obtained from public data portals. You will learn how to load, parse, filter and select the data you wish to display from those files. You will also learn how to create visualizations that reveal patterns in the data. This book is based on Chart.js version 2.7.3 and ES2015 JavaScript.By the end of the book, you will be able to create beautiful, efficient and interactive data visualizations for the Web using Chart.js.What you will learnLearn how to create interactive and responsive data visualizations using Chart.jsLearn how to create Canvas-based graphics without Canvas programmingCreate composite charts and configure animated data updates and transitionsEfficiently display quantitative information using bar and line charts, scatterplots, and pie chartsLearn how to load, parse, and filter external files in JSON and CSV formatsUnderstand the benefits of using a data visualization frameworkWho this book is forThe ideal target audience of this book includes web developers and designers, data journalists, data scientists and artists who wish to create interactive data visualizations for the Web. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required. No Canvas knowledge is necessary.