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Innovation in Open and Distance Learning: Successful Development of Online and Web-based Learning
by Fred Lockwood Anne GooleyOpen and distance education is now widespread, not just in the open universities of the world, but in all education and training sectors, from traditional campus universities to corporate training centers.With contributions from some of the world's leading practitioners in the field, this book draws together contemporary experience in the application of technology to distributed learning. It will be a valuable guide to all those implementing web-based learning. It provides a thought provoking appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and offers a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline.
Advances in Production Management Systems. The Path to Intelligent, Collaborative and Sustainable Manufacturing: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017, Hamburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2017, Proceedings, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #513)
by Hermann Lödding Klaus-Dieter Thoben Dimitris Kiritsis Gregor Von Cieminski Ralph RiedelThe two-volume set IFIP AICT 513 and 514 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International IFIP WG 5. 7 Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2017, held in Hamburg, Germany, in September 2017. The 121 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 163 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: smart manufacturing system characterization; product and asset life cycle management in smart factories of industry 4. 0; cyber-physical (IIoT) technology deployments in smart manufacturing systems; multi-disciplinary collaboration in the development of smart product-service solutions; sustainable human integration in cyber-physical systems: the operator 4. 0; intelligent diagnostics and maintenance solutions; operations planning, scheduling and control; supply chain design; production management in food supply chains; factory planning; industrial and other services; operations management in engineer-to-order manufacturing; gamification of complex systems design development; lean and green manufacturing; and eco-efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Advances in Production Management Systems. The Path to Intelligent, Collaborative and Sustainable Manufacturing: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017, Hamburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2017, Proceedings, Part II (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #514)
by Hermann Lödding Klaus-Dieter Thoben Dimitris Kiritsis Gregor Von Cieminski Ralph RiedelThe two-volume set IFIP AICT 513 and 514 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International IFIP WG 5. 7 Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2017, held in Hamburg, Germany, in September 2017. The 121 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 163 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: smart manufacturing system characterization; product and asset life cycle management in smart factories of industry 4. 0; cyber-physical (IIoT) technology deployments in smart manufacturing systems; multi-disciplinary collaboration in the development of smart product-service solutions; sustainable human integration in cyber-physical systems: the operator 4. 0; intelligent diagnostics and maintenance solutions; operations planning, scheduling and control; supply chain design; production management in food supply chains; factory planning; industrial and other services; operations management in engineer-to-order manufacturing; gamification of complex systems design development; lean and green manufacturing; and eco-efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Erlang and Elixir for Imperative Programmers
by Wolfgang LoderLearn and understand Erlang and Elixir and develop a working knowledge of the concepts of functional programming that underpin them. This book takes the author's experience of taking on a project that required functional programming and real-time systems, breaks it down, and organizes it. You will get the necessary knowledge about differences to the languages you know, where to start, and where to go next. Have you been told by your customer or manager that they heard good things about Erlang, you should use it for the next project? Never had to deal with functional programming or real-time systems? In 2014, the author, Wolfgang Loder, developed a repository for digital assets that had to deliver those assets in binary form quickly and reliably, being able to deal with at least hundreds of requests per second. Since he could decide the architecture and software stack of the solution, he immediately thought of Erlang and its libraries and started to evaluate this option. It was not long after that he discovered Elixir, which sits on top of the Erlang virtual machine and has features more palatable for non-functional programmers, although it is a functional programming language itself. Erlang and Elixir for Imperative Programmers gives you a basis for deciding whether the effort is viable for your next project. This book is partly a tale of the author's own experience and partly a description of the bigger and more subtle differences between Erlang/Elixir and languages such as C++, Java, and C#. What You'll Learn Discover functional programming, Erlang, and Elixir Work on service design and service features Set up your environment: deployment, development, and production Implement the service including public interface, asset processing, and deployment Use the patterns and concepts found in Erlang including type creation concepts and code structuring. Who This Book Is For Experienced and savvy programmers, coders, and developers new to Erlang and Elixir.
Web Applications with Elm
by Wolfgang LoderLearn the basics of the Elm platform for web applications. This book covers the language as of version 0.18 and the most important libraries. After reading this book you will have an understanding what Elm can do for you. Also, you will be able to build on the example in the book to develop advanced web applications with Elm.What You'll Learn:Work with Elm and its development environmentLearn the language and libraries in examplesUse the Elm architecture to create applications with the Elm platformPut it all together with a sample application and explanation that covers the implementation detailsWho This Book Is For:Web developers new to Elm, with some experience in JavaScript recommended. This book is also for others curious about Elm and its potential beyond web development.
Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization: 20th International Conference, IPCO 2019, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, May 22-24, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11480)
by Andrea Lodi Viswanath NagarajanThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization, IPCO 2019, held in Ann Arbor, MI, USA, in May 2019. The 33 full versions of extended abstracts presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The conference is a forum for researchers and practitioners working on various aspects of integer programming and combinatorial optimization. The aim is to present recent developments in theory, computation, and applications in these areas.
Test-Driven Development in Swift: Compile Better Code with XCTest and TDD
by Gio LodiLeverage Swift to practice effective and efficient test-driven development (TDD) methodology. Software testing and TDD are evergreen programming concepts—yet Swift developers haven't widely adopted them. What's needed is a clear roadmap to learn and adopt TDD in the Swift world. Over the past years, Apple has invested in XCTest and Xcode's testing infrastructure, making testing a new top priority in their ecosystem. Open-source libraries such as Quick and Nimble have also reached maturity. The tools are there. This book will show you how to wield them. TDD has much more to offer than catching bugs. With this book, you’ll learn a philosophy for building software. TDD enables engineers to solve problems incrementally, writing only as much code as necessary. By decomposing big problems into small steps, you can move along at a fast pace, always making visible progress. Participate in the test-driven development journey by building a real iOS application and incorporating new concepts through each chapter. The book's concepts will emerge as you figure out ways to use tests to drive the solutions to the problems of each chapter. Through the TDD of a single application, you’ll be introduced to all the staples and advanced concepts of the craft, understand the trade offs each technique offers, and review an iterative process of software development. Test-Driven Development in Swift provides the path for a highly efficient way to make amazing apps.What You'll LearnWrite tests that are easy to maintainLook after an ever-growing test suiteBuild a testing vocabulary that can be applied outside the Swift worldSee how Swift programming enhances the TDD flow seen in dynamic languages Discover how compiler errors can provide the same helpful guidance as failing tests doWho This Book Is ForMid-level developers keen to write higher quality code and improve their workflows. Also, developers that have already been writing tests but feel they are not getting the most out of them.
Foundations of Software Science and Computation Structures
by Christof Löding Bart JacobsThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 19thInternational Conference on Foundations of Software Science and ComputationStructures, FOSSACS 2016, which took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, inApril 2016, held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory andPractice of Software, ETAPS 2016. The 31 full papers presented in this volume werecarefully reviewed and selected from 85 submissions. They were organized intopical sections named: types; recursion and fixed-points; verification andprogram analysis; automata, logic, games; probabilistic and timed systems;proof theory and lambda calculus; algorithms for infinite systems; and monads.
Let’s Build a Multiplayer Phaser Game: With TypeScript, Socket.IO, and Phaser
by Oscar LodriguezCreate a fully working multiplayer game from scratch using TypeScript, Socket.IO, and the community edition of Phaser.js. You will achieve amazing feats in the browser without having to install any software. This book teaches you how to use the Phaser game engine APIs to tap into physics, and how to utilize HUD information and fire lasers.Let’s Build a Multiplayer Phaser Game dives into the details to show you how to create a multiplayer game from beginning to end. Once you have finished this book, you will be well versed in creating not only a game, but also an application that you can extend with new functionality to enjoy with your friends.What You'll LearnDiscover the ins and outs of Socket.IO for real-time web communicationUse TypeScript to allow your project to be typed and self-documentingSee how gaming mechanics work to make a game entertainingGet a deeper understanding of how to structure your working directory and your codeScale what you have createdWho This Book Is ForDevelopers who want to know how to create and structure a complex online game
Version Control with Git
by Jon LoeligerVersion Control with Git takes you step-by-step through ways to track, merge, and manage software projects, using this highly flexible, open source version control system. Git permits virtually an infinite variety of methods for development and collaboration. Created by Linus Torvalds to manage development of the Linux kernel, it's become the principal tool for distributed version control. But Git's flexibility also means that some users don't understand how to use it to their best advantage. Version Control with Git offers tutorials on the most effective ways to use it, as well as friendly yet rigorous advice to help you navigate Git's many functions. With this book, you will: Learn how to use Git in several real-world development environments Gain insight into Git's common-use cases, initial tasks, and basic functions Understand how to use Git for both centralized and distributed version control Use Git to manage patches, diffs, merges, and conflicts Acquire advanced techniques such as rebasing, hooks, and ways to handle submodules (subprojects) Learn how to use Git with Subversion Git has earned the respect of developers around the world. Find out how you can benefit from this amazing tool with Version Control with Git.
Kontrola wersji z systemem Git. Narz?dzia i techniki programistów. Wydanie II
by Jon Loeliger Matthew McCulloughSystemy kontroli wersji przechodz? ci?g?? ewolucj?. Jeszcze niedawno popularny by? system CVS, który zosta? wyparty przez SVN. Ostatnie lata to inwazja rozproszonych systemów kontroli wersji z Gitem na czele. Git pozwala ka?demu programi?cie na posiadanie prywatnego repozytorium i korzystanie z jego dobrodziejstw bez wp?ywu na inne repozytoria. Jeste? ciekaw, jakie jeszcze zalety ma Git?Je?eli tak, trafi?e? na idealn? ksi??k?, dzi?ki której b?yskawicznie wkroczysz w ?wiat Gita. Na pocz?tek krok po kroku przejdziesz przez proces instalacji, a nast?pnie dostosujesz ?rodowisko do swoich potrzeb. W kolejnych rozdzia?ach poznasz dost?pne polecenia oraz nauczysz si? zarz?dza? plikami. Ponadto przekonasz si?, jak ?atwo mo?na stworzy? odga??zienia kodu oraz przegl?da? ró?nice pomi?dzy wersjami pliku. Git posiada zaawansowane narz?dzia do ??czenia kodu - b?dziesz móg? je dog??bnie pozna?. Na koniec przeczytasz o zaawansowanych mo?liwo?ciach systemu Git, takich jak wspó?praca z SVN. Ta ksi??ka jest doskona?ym podr?cznikiem dla ka?dego pocz?tkuj?cego u?ytkownika systemu Git, zaawansowani równie? znajd? tu sporo przydatnych informacji. Wykorzystaj potencja? Gita!Dzi?ki tej ksi??ce: odkryjesz rozproszone systemy kontroli wersji poznasz ich zalety zainstalujesz i skonfigurujesz system Git poznasz system kontroli wersji GitWykorzystaj potencja? systemu kontroli wersji Git!
Version Control with Git
by Jon Loeliger Prem Kumar PonuthoraiTrack, branch, merge, and manage code revisions with Git, the free and open source distributed version control system. Through a series of step-by-step tutorials, this practical guide quickly takes you from Git fundamentals to advanced techniques, and provides friendly yet rigorous advice for navigating Git's many functions. You'll learn how to work with everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.In this third edition, authors Prem Kumar Ponuthorai and Jon Loeliger break down Git concepts using a modular approach. You'll start with the basics and fundamental philosophy of Git, followed by intermediate commands to help you efficiently supplement your daily development workflow. Finally, you'll learn advanced Git commands and concepts to understand how Git works under the hood.Learn how to use Git for real-world development scenariosGain insight into Git's common use cases, initial tasks, and basic functionsUse the system for distributed version controlLearn how to manage merges, conflicts, patches, and diffsApply advanced techniques such as rebasing, hooks, and ways to handle submodules
Open Data Exposed (Information Technology and Law Series #30)
by Bastiaan Van Loenen Glenn Vancauwenberghe Joep CrompvoetsThe main objectives of this book are to expose key aspects that have a relevance when dealing with open data viewed from different perspectives and to provide appealing examples of how open data is implemented worldwide.The concept of open data as we know it today is the result of many different initiatives, both of a legislative and non-legislative nature, and promoted by a wide range of actors. Numerous regulatory antecedents to foster the concept of open data and embed it in national and international policy agendas have been undertaken on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as at a supranational level. The book highlights a number of the efforts made to promote open data in Europe, Asia and the United States. In addition to new insights, practical guidance and multiple disciplinary perspectives on open data, the book also addresses the transformation of current developments towards open data, which may be referred to as the democratisation of data. This book will support open data practitioners as well as open data scholars in their endeavours to promote open data implementation and research.Bastiaan van Loenen is associate professor and director of the Knowledge Centre Open Data at the Faculty of Architecture and The Built Environment of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, as is Glenn Vancauwenberghe, who is a post-doctoral researcher, and Joep Crompvoets is a professor at the Public Governance Institute of the KU Leuven in Belgium.
An Introduction to Hacking and Crimeware
by Victoria LoewengartDefend your business, protect your livelihood, safeguard your future. Cybercrime is on the rise. Unchecked, it could destroy the entire global cyber infrastructure and wipe out many businesses. We need to defend ourselves against it, and we must fight back. Toolkits to create malware are now readily available to anyone wishing to defraud and do damage. For your business to survive and thrive, it is vital to stay informed about the threats and the risks, and arm yourself against them. Know your enemyAn Introduction to Hacking & Crimeware is a comprehensive guide to the most recent and the more serious threats. Knowing about these threats will help you understand how to ensure that your computer systems are protected and that your business is safe, enabling you to focus on your core activities. Fighting backIn this pocket guide, the author:defines exactly what crimeware is _ both intentional and unintentional _ and gives specific, up-to-date examples to help you identify the risks and protect your businessexplores the increasing use of COTS tools as hacking tools, exposing the enemy_s tactics gives practical suggestions as to how you can fight backprovides a valuable list of up-to-date, authoritative sources of information, so you can stay abreast of new developments and safeguard your business.
Learning Cascading
by Victoria Loewengart Michael CovertThis book is intended for software developers, system architects and analysts, big data project managers, and data scientists who wish to deploy big data solutions using the Cascading framework. You must have a basic understanding of the big data paradigm and should be familiar with Java development techniques.
Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2010 Developer's Handbook
by Klaus Löffelmann Sarika Calla PurohitYour expert guide to building modern applications with Visual Basic 2010 Take control of Visual Basic 2010--for everything from basic Windows® and web development to advanced multithreaded applications. Written by Visual Basic experts, this handbook provides an in-depth reference on language concepts and features, as well as scenario-based guidance for putting Visual Basic to work. It's ideal whether you're creating new applications with Visual Basic 2010 or upgrading projects built with an earlier version of the language. Discover how to: Use Visual Basic 2010 for Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation projects Build robust code using object-oriented programming techniques, such as classes and types Work with events and delegates--and add your own events to custom classes Program arrays, collections, and other data structures in the Microsoft .NET Framework Solve problems quickly and easily using My namespace in Visual Basic Dive into Microsoft LINQ, including LINQ to XML and LINQ to Entities Tackle threading, multitasking, and multiprocessor development and debugging
Kanzleimarketing online: Von der Idee bis zur Umsetzung erfolgreich im Netz (essentials)
by Pia LöfflerDieses essential widmet sich dem Projekt „Online-Kanzleimarketing“ – von der ersten Idee über die Entwicklung einer nachhaltigen Marketingstrategie bis hin zur Umsetzung einzelner Marketingmaßnahmen (z.B. Erstellung einer Kanzleiwebsite, Schaltung Google Ads, Einrichtung von Social-Media-Kanälen). Neben theoretischen Grundlagen geht es vor allem um alltagsnahe, gut umsetzbare praktische Tipps und Ratschläge: für Kanzleiinhaberinnen und -inhaber genauso wie für Marketingverantwortliche in Kanzleien.
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration
by Ross Loforte Ketan Patel Steven Wort Wayne Snyder Brian KnightSQL Server 2008 is how-to guide for experienced DBAs. Tutorial-based, this book will get you over the learning curve of how to configure and administer SQL Server 2008. Whether you're an administrator or developer using SQL Server, you can't avoid wearing a DBA hat at some point. The book is loaded with unique tips and workarounds for the most difficult SQL Server admin issues, including managing and monitoring SQL Server, automating administration, security, performance tuning, scaling and replications, clustering, and backup and recovery. A companion website is also available.
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Administration
by Ross Loforte Steven Wort Adam Jorgensen Bradley Ball Brian KnightLearn to take advantage of the opportunities offered by SQL Server 2014Microsoft's SQL Server 2014 update means big changes for database administrators, and you need to get up to speed quickly because your methods, workflow, and favorite techniques will be different from here on out. The update's enhanced support of large-scale enterprise databases and significant price advantage mean that SQL Server 2014 will become even more widely adopted across the industry. The update includes new backup and recovery tools, new AlwaysOn features, and enhanced cloud capabilities. In-memory OLTP, Buffer Pool Extensions for SSDs, and a new Cardinality Estimator can improve functionality and smooth out the workflow, but only if you understand their full capabilities. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is your comprehensive guide to working with the new environment. Authors Adam Jorgensen, Bradley Ball, Ross LoForte, Steven Wort, and Brian Knight are the dream team of the SQL Server community, and they put their expertise to work guiding you through the changes.Improve oversight with better management and monitoringProtect your work with enhanced security featuresUpgrade performance tuning, scaling, replication, and clusteringLearn new options for backup and recoveryProfessional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 includes a companion website with sample code and efficient automation utilities, plus a host of tips, tricks, and workarounds that will make your job as a DBA or database architect much easier. Stop getting frustrated with administrative issues and start taking control. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is your roadmap to mastering the update and creating solutions that work.
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administration
by Ross Loforte Steven Wort Adam Jorgensen Brian KnightAn essential how-to guide for experienced DBAs on the most significant product release since 2005!Microsoft SQL Server 2012 will have major changes throughout the SQL Server and will impact how DBAs administer the database. With this book, a team of well-known SQL Server experts introduces the many new features of the most recent version of SQL Server and deciphers how these changes will affect the methods that administrators have been using for years. Loaded with unique tips, tricks, and workarounds for handling the most difficult SQL Server admin issues, this how-to guide deciphers topics such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, scaling and replication, clustering, and security.Serves as a must-have how-to guide on the new features of the 2012 release of Microsoft SQL Server Walks you through ways to manage and monitor SQL Server and automate administration Guides you through SQL Azure for cloud computing, data replication, and data warehouse performance improvements Addresses client-connectivity enhancements, new features that ensure high availability of mission-critical applications, and tighter integration with Excel and SharePoint for data analysis and reporting Highlights major changes to the suite of SQL Server BI tools, including integration, reporting, and analysis services Includes real-world case examples and best practices from Microsoft insiders If you're a database administrator eager to get started with the newest version of SQL Server, then this book is essential reading.
Mind at Play: The Psychology of Video Games
by Geoffrey. R. Loftus Elizabeth F. LoftusExamines the psychological processes involved in playing video games, discusses behavior problems frequent players can develop, and compares video games to other fads of the past.
Advanced Microsoft Content Management Server Development
by Angus Logan Andrew ConnellThis book is written for developers who want to the skills to fully exploit the power of MCMS and SPS. The book presumes a working knowledge of MCMS, the .NET Framework and familiarity with the C# language. All the code examples are in C#.
Learn to Program with App Inventor: A Visual Introduction to Building Apps
by Lyra LoganLearn to build mobile apps for Android devices with MIT App Inventor, a visual drag-and-drop programming language like Scratch.You've swiped and tapped your way through countless apps, but have you ever created one? Now you can, thanks to Learn to Program with App Inventor. In less than an hour, you'll be able to build and run your first app!App Inventor is a free software for making Android apps. All you need is a PC with an Internet connection to build your app, and a mobile phone for testing. You'll use a simple drag-and-drop interface, which minimizes errors and avoids too much typing. A certified App Inventor Master Trainer, Logan breaks down each project into logical steps, lists the components you'll need, and then shows you how to create screen designs, control program flow with conditionals and loops, and store data in variables and lists. Once you've tested the app on your phone, you can test what you learned with challenges at the end of each chapter.You'll build cool apps like: * Hi, World!: Use your voice to send a text message * Practice Makes Perfect: Rehearse a speech or dance routine with this video recording app * Fruit Loot: Catch randomly failing fruit in this exciting game * Beat the Bus: Track a friend's journey using location services and maps * Virtual Shades: Take a selfie, then try on some virtual sunglassesJoin the 6 million people who have tried App Inventor, and make the journey from app user to app inventor.
PySide GUI Application Development
by Venkateshwaran LoganathanAn accessible and practical guide to developing GUI's for Python applications.This book is written for Python programmers who want to learn about GUI programming. It is also suitable for those who are new to Python but are familiar with object-oriented programming.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in Drug Discovery and Development
by William T. LogingComputational biology drives discovery through its use of high-throughput informatics approaches. This book provides a road map of the current drug development process and how computational biology approaches play a critical role across the entire drug discovery pipeline. Through the use of previously unpublished, real-life case studies the impact of a range of computational approaches are discussed at various phases of the pipeline. Additionally, a focus section provides innovative visualisation approaches, from both the drug discovery process as well as from other fields that utilise large datasets, recognising the increasing use of such technology. Serving the needs of early career and more experienced scientists, this up-to-date reference provides an essential introduction to the process and background of drug discovery, highlighting how computational researchers can contribute to that pipeline.