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REPEATABILITY RELIABILITY SCALABILITY THROUGH GITOPS: Continuous delivery and deployment codified
by Bryan FeulingLearn how to best use GitOps to automate manual tasks in the continuous delivery and deployment processKey FeaturesExplore the different GitOps schools of thought and understand which GitOps practices will work for you and your teamGet up and running with the fundamentals of GitOps implementationUnderstand how to effectively automate the deployment and delivery processBook DescriptionThe world of software delivery and deployment has come a long way in the last few decades. From waterfall methods to Agile practices, every company that develops its own software has to overcome various challenges in delivery and deployment to meet customer and market demands. This book will guide you through common industry practices for software delivery and deployment. Throughout the book, you'll follow the journey of a DevOps team that matures their software release process from quarterly deployments to continuous delivery using GitOps. With the help of hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, you'll build your knowledge of GitOps basics, different types of GitOps practices, and how to decide which GitOps practice is the best for your company. As you progress, you'll cover everything from building declarative language files to the pitfalls in performing continuous deployment with GitOps. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the fundamentals of delivery and deployment, the different schools of GitOps, and how to best leverage GitOps in your teams. What you will learnExplore a variety of common industry tools for GitOpsUnderstand continuous deployment, continuous delivery, and why they are importantGain a practical understanding of using GitOps as an engineering organizationBecome well-versed with using GitOps and Kubernetes togetherLeverage Git events for automated deploymentsImplement GitOps best practices and find out how to avoid GitOps pitfallsWho this book is forThis book is for engineering leaders and anyone working in software engineering, DevOps, SRE, build/release, or cloud automation teams. A basic understanding of the DevOps software development life cycle (SDLC) will help you to get the most out of this book.
Data Engineering with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse: Create scalable pipelines that ingest, curate, and aggregate complex data in a timely and secure way
by Manoj Kukreja Danil ZburivskyUnderstand the complexities of modern-day data engineering platforms and explore strategies to deal with them with the help of use case scenarios led by an industry expert in big dataKey FeaturesBecome well-versed with the core concepts of Apache Spark and Delta Lake for building data platformsLearn how to ingest, process, and analyze data that can be later used for training machine learning modelsUnderstand how to operationalize data models in production using curated dataBook DescriptionIn the world of ever-changing data and schemas, it is important to build data pipelines that can auto-adjust to changes. This book will help you build scalable data platforms that managers, data scientists, and data analysts can rely on.Starting with an introduction to data engineering, along with its key concepts and architectures, this book will show you how to use Microsoft Azure Cloud services effectively for data engineering. You'll cover data lake design patterns and the different stages through which the data needs to flow in a typical data lake. Once you've explored the main features of Delta Lake to build data lakes with fast performance and governance in mind, you'll advance to implementing the lambda architecture using Delta Lake. Packed with practical examples and code snippets, this book takes you through real-world examples based on production scenarios faced by the author in his 10 years of experience working with big data. Finally, you'll cover data lake deployment strategies that play an important role in provisioning the cloud resources and deploying the data pipelines in a repeatable and continuous way.By the end of this data engineering book, you'll know how to effectively deal with ever-changing data and create scalable data pipelines to streamline data science, ML, and artificial intelligence (AI) tasks.What you will learnDiscover the challenges you may face in the data engineering worldAdd ACID transactions to Apache Spark using Delta LakeUnderstand effective design strategies to build enterprise-grade data lakesExplore architectural and design patterns for building efficient data ingestion pipelinesOrchestrate a data pipeline for preprocessing data using Apache Spark and Delta Lake APIsAutomate deployment and monitoring of data pipelines in productionGet to grips with securing, monitoring, and managing data pipelines models efficientlyWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring data engineers and data analysts who are new to the world of data engineering and are looking for a practical guide to building scalable data platforms. If you already work with PySpark and want to use Delta Lake for data engineering, you'll find this book useful. Basic knowledge of Python, Spark, and SQL is expected.
Learn SOLIDWORKS 2022: Get up to speed with key concepts and tools to become an accomplished SOLIDWORKS Associate and Professional, 2nd Edition
by Tayseer AlmattarGet to grips with leading 3D engineering and product design application to design robust 3D models and achieve CSWA and CSWP certificationKey FeaturesGain comprehensive insights into the core aspects of 3D modeling's mechanical partsLearn how to generate assembly designs with both standard and advanced matesDiscover design practices for both 2D as well as 3D modeling and prepare to achieve CSWP and CSWA certificationBook DescriptionSOLIDWORKS is the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobile, and consumer product design. This book helps you to get up and running with SOLIDWORKS and understand each new concept and tool with the help of easy-to-follow exercises.You'll begin with the basics, exploring the software interface and finding out how to work with drawing files. The book then guides you through topics such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings to prepare you to take on any design project. You'll also work with practical exercises to get hands-on experience with creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book is supplemented by downloadable files that will help you to understand the concepts and exercises more easily. Finally, you'll also work on projects for 3D modeling objects inspired by everyday life.By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you'll have gained the skills you need to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS and be able to prepare effectively for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS and parametric modelingCreate professional 2D sketches as bases for 3D models using simple and advanced modeling techniquesUse SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to generate standard engineering drawingsEvaluate mass properties and materials for designing parts and assembliesJoin different parts together to form static and dynamic assembliesDiscover expert tips and tricks to generate different part and assembly configurations for your mechanical designsWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring engineers, designers, makers, draftsmen, and hobbyists looking to get started with SOLIDWORKS and explore the software. Individuals who are interested in becoming Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWAs) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals (CSWPs) will also find this book useful. No specific background is needed to follow the concepts in the book as it starts from the basics of SOLIDWORKS. However, basic theoretical knowledge of 3D modeling will be helpful to get the most out of this book.
Cleaning Data for Effective Data Science: Doing the other 80% of the work with Python, R, and command-line tools
by David MertzA comprehensive guide for data scientists to master effective data cleaning tools and techniquesKey FeaturesMaster data cleaning techniques in a language-agnostic mannerLearn from intriguing hands-on examples from numerous domains, such as biology, weather data, demographics, physics, time series, and image processingWork with detailed, commented, well-tested code samples in Python and RBook DescriptionIt is something of a truism in data science, data analysis, or machine learning that most of the effort needed to achieve your actual purpose lies in cleaning your data. Written in David's signature friendly and humorous style, this book discusses in detail the essential steps performed in every production data science or data analysis pipeline and prepares you for data visualization and modeling results. The book dives into the practical application of tools and techniques needed for data ingestion, anomaly detection, value imputation, and feature engineering. It also offers long-form exercises at the end of each chapter to practice the skills acquired. You will begin by looking at data ingestion of data formats such as JSON, CSV, SQL RDBMSes, HDF5, NoSQL databases, files in image formats, and binary serialized data structures. Further, the book provides numerous example data sets and data files, which are available for download and independent exploration. Moving on from formats, you will impute missing values, detect unreliable data and statistical anomalies, and generate synthetic features that are necessary for successful data analysis and visualization goals. By the end of this book, you will have acquired a firm understanding of the data cleaning process necessary to perform real-world data science and machine learning tasks.What you will learnHow to think carefully about your data and ask the right questionsIdentify problem data pertaining to individual data pointsDetect problem data in the systematic “shape” of the dataRemediate data integrity and hygiene problemsPrepare data for analytic and machine learning tasksImpute values into missing or unreliable dataGenerate synthetic features that are more amenable to data science, data analysis, or visualization goals.Who this book is forThis book is designed to benefit software developers, data scientists, aspiring data scientists, and students who are interested in data analysis or scientific computing.Basic familiarity with statistics, general concepts in machine learning, knowledge of a programming language (Python or R), and some exposure to data science are helpful. A glossary, references, and friendly asides should help bring all readers up to speed.The text will also be helpful to intermediate and advanced data scientists who want to improve their rigor in data hygiene and wish for a refresher on data preparation issues.
Building Python Web APIs with FastAPI: A fast-paced guide to building high-performance, robust web APIs with very little boilerplate code
by Abdulazeez Abdulazeez AdeshinaDiscover FastAPI features and best practices for building and deploying high-quality web APIs from scratchKey FeaturesA practical guide to developing production-ready web APIs rapidly in PythonLearn how to put FastAPI into practice by implementing it in real-world scenariosExplore FastAPI, its syntax, and configurations for deploying applicationsBook DescriptionRESTful web services are commonly used to create APIs for web-based applications owing to their light weight and high scalability. This book will show you how FastAPI, a high-performance web framework for building RESTful APIs in Python, allows you to build robust web APIs that are simple and intuitive and makes it easy to build quickly with very little boilerplate code. This book will help you set up a FastAPI application in no time and show you how to use FastAPI to build a REST API that receives and responds to user requests. You'll go on to learn how to handle routing and authentication while working with databases in a FastAPI application. The book walks you through the four key areas: building and using routes for create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations; connecting the application to SQL and NoSQL databases; securing the application built; and deploying your application locally or to a cloud environment.By the end of this book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of the FastAPI framework and be able to build and deploy robust REST APIs.What you will learnSet up a FastAPI application that is fully functional and secureUnderstand how to handle errors from requests and send proper responses in FastAPIIntegrate and connect your application to a SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) databasePerform CRUD operations using SQL and FastAPIManage concurrency in FastAPI applicationsImplement authentication in a FastAPI applicationDeploy a FastAPI application to any platformWho this book is forThis book is for Python developers who want to learn FastAPI in a pragmatic way to create robust web APIs with ease. If you are a Django or Flask developer looking to try something new that's faster, more efficient, and produces fewer bugs, this FastAPI Python book is for you. The book assumes intermediate-level knowledge of Python programming.
Data Analytics Made Easy: Use machine learning and data storytelling in your work without writing any code
by Andrea De Mauro Francesco Marzoni Andrew J. WalterMake informed decisions using data analytics, machine learning, and data visualizationsKey FeaturesTake raw data and transform it to add value to your organizationLearn the art of telling stories with your data to engage with your audienceApply machine learning algorithms to your data with a few clicks of a buttonBook DescriptionData analytics has become a necessity in modern business, and skills such as data visualization, machine learning, and digital storytelling are now essential in every field. If you want to make sense of your data and add value with informed decisions, this is the book for you. Data Analytics Made Easy is an accessible guide to help you start analyzing data and quickly apply these skills to your work. It focuses on how to generate insights from your data at the click of a few buttons, using the popular tools KNIME and Microsoft Power BI. The book introduces the concepts of data analytics and shows you how to get your data ready and apply machine learning algorithms. Implement a complete predictive analytics solution with KNIME and assess its level of accuracy. Create impressive visualizations with Microsoft Power BI and learn the greatest secret in successful analytics – how to tell a story with your data. You'll connect the dots on the various stages of the data-to-insights process and gain an overview of alternative tools, including Tableau and H20 Driverless AI. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to implement machine learning algorithms and sell the results to your customers without writing a line of code.What you will learnUnderstand the potential of data and its impact on any businessInfluence business decisions with effective data storytelling when delivering insightsUse KNIME to import, clean, transform, combine data feeds, and automate recurring workflowsLearn the basics of machine learning and AutoML to add value to your organizationBuild, test, and validate simple supervised and unsupervised machine learning models with KNIMEUse Power BI and Tableau to build professional-looking and business-centric visuals and dashboardsWho this book is forWhether you are working with data experts or want to find insights in your business' data, you'll find this book an effective way to add analytics to your skill stack.No previous math, statistics, or computer science knowledge is required.
Architecting Solutions with SAP Business Technology Platform: An architectural guide to integrating, extending, and innovating enterprise solutions using SAP BTP
by Serdar Simsekler Eric DuA practical handbook packed with expert advice on architectural considerations for designing solutions using SAP BTP to drive digital innovationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatKey FeaturesGuide your customers with proven architectural strategies and considerations on SAP BTPTackle challenges in building process and data integration across complex and hybrid landscapesDiscover SAP BTP services, including visualizations, practical business scenarios, and moreBook DescriptionSAP BTP is the foundation of SAP's intelligent and sustainable enterprise vision for its customers. It's efficient, agile, and an enabler of innovation. It's technically robust, yet its superpower is its business centricity. If you're involved in building IT and business strategies, it's essential to familiarize yourself with SAP BTP to see the big picture for digitalization with SAP solutions. Similarly, if you have design responsibilities for enterprise solutions, learning SAP BTP is crucial to produce effective and complete architecture designs. This book teaches you about SAP BTP in five parts. First, you'll see how SAP BTP is positioned in the intelligent enterprise. In the second part, you'll learn the foundational elements of SAP BTP and find out how it operates. The next part covers integration architecture guidelines, integration strategy considerations, and integration styles with SAP's integration technologies. Later, you'll learn how to use application development capabilities to extend enterprise solutions for innovation and agility. This part also includes digital experience and process automation capabilities. The last part covers how SAP BTP can facilitate data-to-value use cases to produce actionable business insights. By the end of this SAP book, you'll be able to architect solutions using SAP BTP to deliver high business value.What you will learnExplore value propositions and business processes enabled by SAP's Intelligent and Sustainable EnterpriseUnderstand SAP BTP's foundational elements, such as commercial and account modelsDiscover services that can be part of solution designs to fulfill non-functional requirementsGet to grips with integration and extensibility services for building robust solutionsUnderstand what SAP BTP offers for digital experience and process automationExplore data-to-value services that can help manage data and build analytics use casesWho this book is forThis SAP guide is for technical architects, solutions architects, and enterprise architects working with SAP solutions to drive digital transformation and innovation with SAP BTP. Some IT background and an understanding of basic cloud concepts is assumed. Working knowledge of the SAP ecosystem will also be beneficial.
Work Smarter with Microsoft OneNote: An expert guide to setting up OneNote notebooks to become more organized, efficient, and productive
by Connie ClarkOrganize work and home life using notes from your phone or computer to supercharge your productivity with this OneNote manualKey FeaturesLearn how to store notes that include images, audio, videos, links, files, emails, and web clippingsUnleash the magic of tags to make notes stand out and become more searchableDiscover the power of shared notebooks with your team or family to ensure everyone is in the loopBook DescriptionDo you want to take your information and note organization to a new level? This book will show you how to use Microsoft's organizational app, OneNote, to store endless amounts of information in a productive and organized way, including solutions for creating your notes and then sharing them easily with your team or department.You'll be guided through everything you need to set up a notebook and customize it to suit you or your team. The book will show you how to navigate through OneNote and search for virtually anything, as well as save time with all the shortcuts. You'll discover that inserting information into your notebooks goes far beyond text, images, and videos, and also includes emails, links to documents, and clippings from the web. But it doesn't stop there. Integration with other Microsoft products is key for making your experience successful, and this book demonstrates how to use OneNote with Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. Beyond instructions and essential topics, this book also provides you with the motivation you need to make OneNote a habit as well as real-life examples of notebooks you can use.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use OneNote for everything and from every device. Even if you start a notebook on your laptop and continue it on your phone, you'll find working with the app seamless.What you will learnUnderstand how to create and organize notes in your notebooksDiscover how to turn handwritten notes into typed textExplore how to access your content from anywhere even if offlineUncover ways to collaborate with your team or family and stay in syncUnderstand how to insert your emails, documents, or articles from the webFind out how to integrate with other Microsoft products such as Outlook or TeamsWho this book is forIf you save notes on your phone, wear out more spiral notebooks than you can count, or if you're a Microsoft 365 user and need to keep track of information, then this book is for you. Beginner-level experience with OneNote is required to get the most out of this book.
Purple Team Strategies: Enhancing global security posture through uniting red and blue teams with adversary emulation
by David Routin Simon Thoores Samuel RossierLeverage cyber threat intelligence and the MITRE framework to enhance your prevention mechanisms, detection capabilities, and learn top adversarial simulation and emulation techniquesKey FeaturesApply real-world strategies to strengthen the capabilities of your organization's security systemLearn to not only defend your system but also think from an attacker's perspectiveEnsure the ultimate effectiveness of an organization's red and blue teams with practical tipsBook DescriptionWith small to large companies focusing on hardening their security systems, the term "purple team" has gained a lot of traction over the last couple of years. Purple teams represent a group of individuals responsible for securing an organization's environment using both red team and blue team testing and integration – if you're ready to join or advance their ranks, then this book is for you.Purple Team Strategies will get you up and running with the exact strategies and techniques used by purple teamers to implement and then maintain a robust environment. You'll start with planning and prioritizing adversary emulation, and explore concepts around building a purple team infrastructure as well as simulating and defending against the most trendy ATT&CK tactics. You'll also dive into performing assessments and continuous testing with breach and attack simulations.Once you've covered the fundamentals, you'll also learn tips and tricks to improve the overall maturity of your purple teaming capabilities along with measuring success with KPIs and reporting.With the help of real-world use cases and examples, by the end of this book, you'll be able to integrate the best of both sides: red team tactics and blue team security measures.What you will learnLearn and implement the generic purple teaming processUse cloud environments for assessment and automationIntegrate cyber threat intelligence as a processConfigure traps inside the network to detect attackersImprove red and blue team collaboration with existing and new toolsPerform assessments of your existing security controlsWho this book is forIf you're a cybersecurity analyst, SOC engineer, security leader or strategist, or simply interested in learning about cyber attack and defense strategies, then this book is for you. Purple team members and chief information security officers (CISOs) looking at securing their organizations from adversaries will also benefit from this book. You'll need some basic knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems along with a fair understanding of networking concepts before you can jump in, while ethical hacking and penetration testing know-how will help you get the most out of this book.
Mobile App Reverse Engineering: Get started with discovering, analyzing, and exploring the internals of Android and iOS apps
by Abhinav MishraDelve into the world of mobile application reverse engineering, learn the fundamentals of how mobile apps are created and their internals, and analyze application binaries to find security issuesKey FeaturesLearn the skills required to reverse engineer mobile applicationsUnderstand the internals of iOS and Android application binariesExplore modern reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Radare2, Hopper, and moreBook DescriptionMobile App Reverse Engineering is a practical guide focused on helping cybersecurity professionals scale up their mobile security skills. With the IT world's evolution in mobile operating systems, cybercriminals are increasingly focusing their efforts on mobile devices. This book enables you to keep up by discovering security issues through reverse engineering of mobile apps. This book starts with the basics of reverse engineering and teaches you how to set up an isolated virtual machine environment to perform reverse engineering. You'll then learn about modern tools such as Ghidra and Radare2 to perform reverse engineering on mobile apps as well as understand how Android and iOS apps are developed. Next, you'll explore different ways to reverse engineer some sample mobile apps developed for this book. As you advance, you'll learn how reverse engineering can help in penetration testing of Android and iOS apps with the help of case studies. The concluding chapters will show you how to automate the process of reverse engineering and analyzing binaries to find low-hanging security issues. By the end of this reverse engineering book, you'll have developed the skills you need to be able to reverse engineer Android and iOS apps and streamline the reverse engineering process with confidence.What you will learnUnderstand how to set up an environment to perform reverse engineeringDiscover how Android and iOS application packages are builtReverse engineer Android applications and understand their internalsReverse engineer iOS applications built using Objective C and Swift programmingUnderstand real-world case studies of reverse engineeringAutomate reverse engineering to discover low-hanging vulnerabilitiesUnderstand reverse engineering and how its defense techniques are used in mobile applicationsWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, security analysts, mobile application security enthusiasts, and penetration testers interested in understanding the internals of iOS and Android apps through reverse engineering. Basic knowledge of reverse engineering as well as an understanding of mobile operating systems like iOS and Android and how mobile applications work on them are required.
Game Development with Rust and WebAssembly: Learn how to run Rust on the web while building a game
by Eric SmithWrite an endless runner game for the web in Rust and test, deploy, and debug your 2D game using the WebAssembly toolchainKey FeaturesBuild and deploy an endless runner game for the web from scratch through this helpful guide with key images printed in colorLearn how to use Rust for web development with WebAssemblyExplore modern game development and programming techniques to build 2D games using RustBook DescriptionThe Rust programming language has held the most-loved technology ranking on Stack Overflow for 6 years running, while JavaScript has been the most-used programming language for 9 years straight as it runs on every web browser. Now, thanks to WebAssembly (or Wasm), you can use the language you love on the platform that's everywhere. This book is an easy-to-follow reference to help you develop your own games, teaching you all about game development and how to create an endless runner from scratch. You'll begin by drawing simple graphics in the browser window, and then learn how to move the main character across the screen. You'll also create a game loop, a renderer, and more, all written entirely in Rust. After getting simple shapes onto the screen, you'll scale the challenge by adding sprites, sounds, and user input. As you advance, you'll discover how to implement a procedurally generated world. Finally, you'll learn how to keep your Rust code clean and organized so you can continue to implement new features and deploy your app on the web. By the end of this Rust programming book, you'll build a 2D game in Rust, deploy it to the web, and be confident enough to start building your own games.What you will learnBuild and deploy a Rust application to the web using WebAssemblyUse wasm-bindgen and the Canvas API to draw real-time graphicsWrite a game loop and take keyboard input for dynamic actionExplore collision detection and create a dynamic character that can jump on and off platforms and fall down holesManage animations using state machinesGenerate levels procedurally for an endless runnerLoad and display sprites and sprite sheets for animationsTest, refactor, and keep your code clean and maintainableWho this book is forThis game development book is for developers interested in Rust who want to create and deploy 2D games to the web. Game developers looking to build a game on the web platform using WebAssembly without C++ programming or web developers who want to explore WebAssembly along with JavaScript web will also find this book useful. The book will also help Rust developers who want to move from the server side to the client side by familiarizing them with the WebAssembly toolchain. Basic knowledge of Rust programming is assumed.
Game Development with Unity for .NET Developers: The ultimate guide to creating games with Unity and Microsoft Game Stack
by Jiadong Chen Ed PriceGet up and running with Unity with the help of expert guidance for addressing the performance issues encountered in Unity developmentKey FeaturesDiscover solutions to common problems faced by .NET developers while creating games in UnityExplore tips, tricks, best practices, and advanced Unity coding techniques for creating impressive gamesUnderstand how to program with C# code using Unity's built-in modules and add engaging effectsBook DescriptionUnderstand what makes Unity the world's most widely used real-time 3D development platform and explore its powerful features for creating 3D and 2D games, as well as the Unity game engine and the Microsoft Game Dev, including the Microsoft Azure Cloud and Microsoft Azure PlayFab services, to create games.You will start by getting acquainted with the Unity editor and the basic concepts of Unity script programming with C#. You'll then learn how to use C# code to work with Unity's built-in modules, such as UI, animation, physics, video, and audio, and understand how to develop a game with Unity and C#. As you progress through the chapters, you'll cover advanced topics such as the math involved in computer graphics and how to create a custom render pipeline in Unity with the new Scriptable Render Pipeline, all while optimizing performance in Unity. Along the way, you'll be introduced to Microsoft Game Dev, Azure services, and Azure PlayFab, and using the Unity3D PlayFab SDK to access the PlayFab API.By the end of this Unity book, you'll have become familiar with the Unity engine and be ready to develop your own games while also addressing the performance issues that you could encounter in the development process.What you will learnGet to grips with using the Unity EditorUse C# scripts to work with Unity's built-in modules such as UI, animation, physics, video, and audioCreate a custom render pipeline in Unity Engine with the latest Scriptable Render PipelineWrite high-performance multithreaded code with the latest DOTS in UnityDiscover the Azure PlayFab Client library for C# in UnityUnderstand how the asset management and serialization system within Unity really worksExplore some of the most commonly used profiler tools in Unity developmentWho this book is forThe book is for developers with intermediate .NET and C# programming experience who are interested in learning game development with Unity. Basic experience in C# programming is assumed.
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.
Network Science with Python: Explore the networks around us using network science, social network analysis, and machine learning
by David Knickerbocker Dennis Neer Dr. Ram Singh Shabbir H. Mala Leslie AndrewsDiscover the use of graph networks to develop a new approach to data science using theoretical and practical methods with this expert guide using Python, printed in colorKey FeaturesCreate networks using data points and informationLearn to visualize and analyze networks to better understand communitiesExplore the use of network data in both - supervised and unsupervised machine learning projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionNetwork analysis is often taught with tiny or toy data sets, leaving you with a limited scope of learning and practical usage. Network Science with Python helps you extract relevant data, draw conclusions and build networks using industry-standard – practical data sets. You'll begin by learning the basics of natural language processing, network science, and social network analysis, then move on to programmatically building and analyzing networks. You'll get a hands-on understanding of the data source, data extraction, interaction with it, and drawing insights from it. This is a hands-on book with theory grounding, specific technical, and mathematical details for future reference. As you progress, you'll learn to construct and clean networks, conduct network analysis, egocentric network analysis, community detection, and use network data with machine learning. You'll also explore network analysis concepts, from basics to an advanced level.By the end of the book, you'll be able to identify network data and use it to extract unconventional insights to comprehend the complex world around you.What you will learnExplore NLP, network science, and social network analysisApply the tech stack used for NLP, network science, and analysisExtract insights from NLP and network dataGenerate personalized NLP and network projectsAuthenticate and scrape tweets, connections, the web, and data streamsDiscover the use of network data in machine learning projectsWho this book is forNetwork Science with Python demonstrates how programming and social science can be combined to find new insights. Data scientists, NLP engineers, software engineers, social scientists, and data science students will find this book useful. An intermediate level of Python programming is a prerequisite. Readers from both – social science and programming backgrounds will find a new perspective and add a feather to their hat.
Mastering Adobe Animate 2021: Explore professional techniques and best practices to design vivid animations and interactive content
by Joseph Labrecque Ajay ShuklaStep into the world of animation and go beyond the fundamentals of Adobe Animate to bring experiences to life through expert-led contentKey FeaturesProduce rich motion graphics and interactive animations for multiple platforms and discover different ways to use AnimateExplore the key features and enhancements in the latest Adobe Animate releaseTake your Adobe Animate projects to the next level by delving into creative workflowsBook DescriptionAdobe Animate is platform-agnostic asset creation, motion design, animation, and interactivity software. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and hands-on walkthroughs, this book shows you how to use Adobe Animate to create immersive experiences by breaking through creative limitations across every medium. You will begin by getting up to speed with what you need to know about Adobe Animate quickly. Next, you will learn how to get started with Animate as a creative platform and explore the features introduced in the most recent version of the software. Moving on, you'll consume and produce media assets for multiple platforms through both the publish and export workflows. Following this, you'll delve into advanced rigging techniques and discover how to create more dynamic animation with advanced depth and movement techniques. You'll also find out how to build projects such as games, virtual reality experiences, and apps for various platforms. The book concludes with an examination of different methods used to extend the software for various needs. By the end of this book, you'll be able to produce a variety of media assets, motion design materials and animated artifacts, and interactive content pieces - all while targeting a variety of platforms including HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and mobile devices.What you will learnGain a solid understanding of Adobe Animate foundations and new featuresUnderstand the nuances associated with publishing and exporting rich media content for various platformsMake use of advanced layering and rigging techniques to create engaging motion contentCreate dynamic motion by using the camera and variable layer depth techniquesDevelop web-based games, virtual reality experiences, and multiplatform mobile applicationsExtend Animate with extensions, application-level scripting, and the creation of custom integrated tutorialsWho this book is forThis book is for web, graphic, and motion design professionals with basic experience in animation who want to take their existing skills to the next level. A clear understanding of basic animation concepts will help you to get the most out of this book and produce impressive results.
Python Object-Oriented Programming: Build robust and maintainable object-oriented Python applications and libraries, 4th Edition
by Steven F. Lott Dusty PhillipsA comprehensive guide to exploring modern Python through data structures, design patterns, and effective object-oriented techniquesKey FeaturesBuild an intuitive understanding of object-oriented design, from introductory to mature programsLearn the ins and outs of Python syntax, libraries, and best practicesExamine a machine-learning case study at the end of each chapterBook DescriptionPython Object-Oriented Programming, Fourth Edition dives deep into the various aspects of OOP, Python as an OOP language, common and advanced design patterns, and hands-on data manipulation and testing of more complex OOP systems. These concepts are consolidated by open-ended exercises, as well as a real-world case study at the end of every chapter, newly written for this edition. All example code is now compatible with Python 3.9+ syntax and has been updated with type hints for ease of learning. Steven and Dusty provide a friendly, comprehensive tour of important OOP concepts, such as inheritance, composition, and polymorphism, and explain how they work together with Python's classes and data structures to facilitate good design. UML class diagrams are generously used throughout the text for you to understand class relationships. Beyond the book's focus on OOP, it features an in-depth look at Python's exception handling and how functional programming intersects with OOP. Not one, but two very powerful automated testing systems, unittest and pytest, are introduced in this book. The final chapter provides a detailed discussion of Python's concurrent programming ecosystem. By the end of the book, you will have a thorough understanding of how to think about and apply object-oriented principles using Python syntax and be able to confidently create robust and reliable programs.What you will learnImplement objects in Python by creating classes and defining methodsExtend class functionality using inheritanceUse exceptions to handle unusual situations cleanlyUnderstand when to use object-oriented features, and more importantly, when not to use themDiscover several widely used design patterns and how they are implemented in PythonUncover the simplicity of unit and integration testing and understand why they are so importantLearn to statically type check your dynamic codeUnderstand concurrency with asyncio and how it speeds up programsWho this book is forIf you are new to object-oriented programming techniques, or if you have basic Python skills and wish to learn how and when to correctly apply OOP principles in Python, this is the book for you. Moreover, if you are an object-oriented programmer coming from other languages or seeking a leg up in the new world of Python, you will find this book a useful introduction to Python. Minimal previous experience with Python is necessary.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide: Build your cloud computing knowledge and build your skills as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)
by Rajesh DaswaniDevelop proficiency in AWS technologies and validate your skills by becoming an AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerKey FeaturesDevelop the skills to design highly available and fault-tolerant solutions in the cloudLearn how to adopt best-practice security measures in your cloud applicationsAchieve credibility through industry-recognized AWS Cloud Practitioner certificationBook DescriptionAmazon Web Services is the largest cloud computing service provider in the world. Its foundational certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01), is the first step to fast-tracking your career in cloud computing. This certification will add value even to those in non-IT roles, including professionals from sales, legal, and finance who may be working with cloud computing or AWS projects. If you are a seasoned IT professional, this certification will make it easier for you to prepare for more technical certifications to progress up the AWS ladder and improve your career prospects.The book is divided into four parts. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of cloud computing and the AWS global infrastructure. The second part examines key AWS technology services, including compute, network, storage, and database services. The third part covers AWS security, the shared responsibility model, and several security tools. In the final part, you'll study the fundamentals of cloud economics and AWS pricing models and billing practices.Complete with exercises that highlight best practices for designing solutions, detailed use cases for each of the AWS services, quizzes, and two complete practice tests, this CLF-C01 exam study guide will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.What you will learnCreate an AWS account to access AWS cloud services in a secure and isolated environmentUnderstand identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and multifactor authentication (MFA) protectionConfigure multifactor authentication for your IAM accountsConfigure AWS services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPCs, and Route53Explore various storage and database services such as S3, EBS, and Amazon RDSStudy the fundamentals of modern application design to shift from a monolithic to microservices architectureDesign highly available solutions with decoupling ingrained in your design architectureWho this book is forIf you're looking to advance your career and gain expertise in cloud computing, with particular focus on the AWS platform, this book is for you. This guide will help you ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, enabling you to embark on a rewarding career in cloud computing. No previous IT experience is essential to get started with this book, since it covers core IT fundamentals from the ground up.
Antivirus Bypass Techniques: Learn practical techniques and tactics to combat, bypass, and evade antivirus software
by Nir Yehoshua Uriel KosayevDevelop more secure and effective antivirus solutions by leveraging antivirus bypass techniquesKey FeaturesGain a clear understanding of the security landscape and research approaches to bypass antivirus softwareBecome well-versed with practical techniques to bypass antivirus solutionsDiscover best practices to develop robust antivirus solutionsBook DescriptionAntivirus software is built to detect, prevent, and remove malware from systems, but this does not guarantee the security of your antivirus solution as certain changes can trick the antivirus and pose a risk for users. This book will help you to gain a basic understanding of antivirus software and take you through a series of antivirus bypass techniques that will enable you to bypass antivirus solutions. The book starts by introducing you to the cybersecurity landscape, focusing on cyber threats, malware, and more. You will learn how to collect leads to research antivirus and explore the two common bypass approaches used by the authors. Once you've covered the essentials of antivirus research and bypassing, you'll get hands-on with bypassing antivirus software using obfuscation, encryption, packing, PowerShell, and more. Toward the end, the book covers security improvement recommendations, useful for both antivirus vendors as well as for developers to help strengthen the security and malware detection capabilities of antivirus software. By the end of this security book, you'll have a better understanding of antivirus software and be able to confidently bypass antivirus software.What you will learnExplore the security landscape and get to grips with the fundamentals of antivirus softwareDiscover how to gather AV bypass research leads using malware analysis toolsUnderstand the two commonly used antivirus bypass approachesFind out how to bypass static and dynamic antivirus enginesUnderstand and implement bypass techniques in real-world scenariosLeverage best practices and recommendations for implementing antivirus solutionsWho this book is forThis book is for security researchers, malware analysts, reverse engineers, pentesters, antivirus vendors looking to strengthen their detection capabilities, antivirus users and companies that want to test and evaluate their antivirus software, organizations that want to test and evaluate antivirus software before purchase or acquisition, and tech-savvy individuals who want to learn new topics.
Redux Made Easy with Rematch: Reduce Redux boilerplate and apply best practices with Rematch
by Sergio MorenoDiscover the power of Rematch and its plugins by building a real-world application from scratchKey FeaturesGet to grips with the capabilities of Rematch quickly as you build applicationsLearn to use Rematch and its plugins to simplify everyday tasksTake total control of the application state and manage its scalability using RematchBook DescriptionRematch is Redux best practices without the boilerplate. This book is an easy-to-read guide for anyone who wants to get started with Redux, and for those who are already using it and want to improve their codebase.Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will take you from the simplest through to the most complex layers of Rematch. You'll learn how to migrate from Redux, and write plugins to set up a fully tested store by integrating it with vanilla JavaScript, React, and React Native. You'll then build a real-world application from scratch with the power of Rematch and its plugins. As you advance, you'll see how plugins extend Rematch functionalities, understanding how they work and help to create a maintainable project. Finally, you'll analyze the future of Rematch and how the frontend ecosystem is becoming easier to use and maintain with alternatives to Redux.By the end of this book, you'll be able to have total control of the application state and use Rematch to manage its scalability with simplicity.What you will learnUnderstand the principal concepts of Flux and ReduxFind out what the main problems are that Rematch solvesBecome familiar with the Rematch ecosystemDevelop an application using Rematch and React togetherWrite unit and integration tests to get 100% test coverage of your programs with RematchCreate a React Native app with Rematch and ExpoPersist data with redux-persist and RematchBuild a Rematch plugin from scratchWho this book is forThis book is for React and Redux users looking for better alternatives for Redux. Familiarity with JavaScript, React, and Redux will help you make the most of this book.
Salesforce CPQ Implementation Handbook: Configure Salesforce CPQ products to close more deals and generate higher revenue for your business
by Madhu RamanujanThis book is for business analysts, functional consultants, sales managers, Salesforce architects, and those looking to gain Salesforce CPQ certification. Working knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem is recommended to get the most out of this book.
Digital Marketing with Drupal: The ultimate guide to build and deploy a complete digital marketing platform on top of Drupal
by Jose Fernandes Dries BuytaertSupercharge your digital marketing services by building your knowledge to become a skilled digital marketer with the power of DrupalKey FeaturesApply proven marketing techniques using real-world examples of a Drupal development agency and an e-commerce storeDiscover a checklist of nearly 300 must-do activities to ensure that no task is overlookedIntegrate Drupal with other third-party marketing applications and systemsBook DescriptionDrupal is an open-source platform for building ambitious digital experiences. With this practical guide to digital marketing, developers working with Drupal will be able to put their knowledge to work and boost the performance of their online marketing campaigns. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, this book will take you through the most popular digital marketing techniques and how to apply them, including content marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, SEO, SEM, CRM, and marketing automation, and the latest developments in website personalization and AI marketing. Once you've learned the fundamentals of digital marketing, you'll see how to apply them to your Drupal website or online store. In addition, you'll discover how Drupal can help you better manage your tasks and automate some of them. The book will help you discover the free modules available, how to use them, and how to integrate Drupal with external marketing-related platforms and services. By the end of this Drupal digital marketing book, you'll be able to build and deploy a complete digital marketing platform on top of Drupal to reach a greater audience and achieve online success.What you will learnExplore the most successful digital marketing techniquesCreate your digital marketing plan with the help of Drupal's digital marketing checklistSet up, manage, and administer all the marketing components of a Drupal websiteDiscover how to increase the traffic to your Drupal websiteDevelop and implement an e-commerce marketing strategy for your Drupal Commerce storeManage your daily marketing activities using DrupalGet started with customizing your consumers' digital experienceFind out what's next for Drupal and digital marketingWho this book is forThis book is for Drupal site builders, digital marketers managing Drupal websites marketing and communication, digital or Drupal agency owners, marketing consultants, and anyone managing a Drupal website or e-commerce store. Basic knowledge of Drupal architecture and marketing concepts and related techniques is necessary.
Building CI/CD Systems Using Tekton: Develop flexible and powerful CI/CD pipelines using Tekton Pipelines and Triggers
by Joel LordAutomate the delivery of applications using Tekton Pipelines and Triggers to deploy new releases quickly and more efficientlyKey FeaturesLearn how to create powerful pipelines using CI/CD toolsUnderstand how to run, deploy and test applications directly in a cloud-native environmentExplore the new Tekton Pipelines 2021 featuresBook DescriptionTekton is a powerful yet flexible Kubernetes-native open source framework for creating continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems. It enables you to build, test, and deploy across multiple cloud providers or on-premise systems.Building CI/CD Systems Using Tekton covers everything you need to know to start building your pipeline and automating application delivery in a cloud-native environment. Using a hands-on approach, you will learn about the basic building blocks, such as tasks, pipelines, and workspaces, which you can use to compose your CI/CD pipelines. As you progress, you will understand how to use these Tekton objects in conjunction with Tekton Triggers to automate the delivery of your application in a Kubernetes cluster.By the end of this book, you will have learned how to compose Tekton Pipelines and use them with Tekton Triggers to build powerful CI/CD systems.What you will learnUnderstand the basic principles behind CI/CDExplore what tasks are and how they can be made reusable and flexibleFocus on how to use Tekton objects to compose a robust pipelineShare data across a pipeline using volumes and workspacesDiscover more advanced topics such as WhenExpressions and Secrets to build complex pipelinesUnderstand what Tekton Triggers are and how they can be used to automate CI/CD pipelinesBuild a full CI/CD pipeline that automatically deploys an application to a Kubernetes cluster when an update is done to a code repositoryWho this book is forThis continuous integration and continuous delivery book is for anyone who wants to learn about one of the most powerful Kubernetes-native CI/CD systems - Tekton. Software developers who want to leverage the Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) in Kubernetes and use Tekton to run pipeline tasks in order to build and own application delivery pipelines will also find this book particularly helpful. Beginner-level knowledge of software development concepts and Kubernetes is required to get the most out of this book.
Video Editing Made Easy with DaVinci Resolve 18: Create quick video content for your business, the web, or social media
by Lance Phillips Stefania MarangoniBoost your audience on social media by leveraging DaVinci Resolve 18 and share impressive micro-content with the guidance of a certified Blackmagic Design training partnerPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesEnhance your content with creative editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniquesLearn techniques to generate quick video content to engage and increase your audienceDiscover the latest features and hacks of DaVinci Resolve 18 to realize your creative ideasBook DescriptionMicro content dominates social media marketing, but subpar editing and low-quality videos can shrink your audience. Elevate your social media game with DaVinci Resolve - the world's most trusted name in color grading that has been used to grade Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials. Version 18 enables you to edit, compose VFX, mix sound, and deliver videos for different platforms, including social media and the web.You'll learn the basics of using DaVinci Resolve 18 to create video content, by first gaining an overview of creating a complete short video for social media distribution directly from within the “Cut” page. You'll discover advanced editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques to enhance your content and fix common video content issues that occur while using consumer cameras or mobile phones.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to use DaVinci Resolve to edit, fix, finish, and publish short-form video content directly to social media sites such as YouTube, Twitter, and Vimeo.What you will learnExplore how to edit, add effects, and post to social media using the new Cut pageDeliver video projects swiftly to a variety of social media formats using the Cut pageFix problems with videos, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audioEnhance the quality of your videos through color correction and other visual effects techniquesDiscover how to use the Neural Engine AI in the Studio Version of DaVinci Resolve to speed up your workAdd subtitles and dubbed audio to help your videos reach a wider audienceWho this book is forThis book is for beginner content makers looking for quick techniques to improve their skills and work. It's also useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve for its advanced features. The book acts as a practical training manual for social media marketers, influencers, short film makers, small business owners creating their own content, vloggers, and film/media studies students at schools, colleges, or universities.
Azure Stack Hub Demystified: Building hybrid cloud, IaaS, and PaaS solutions
by Richard YoungDeploy, configure, administer, and run Microsoft Azure Stack HubKey FeaturesUnderstand the topics required for the Microsoft Azure AZ-600 examConfigure and provide services from Microsoft Azure Stack HubImplement data center integration with Microsoft Azure Stack HubBook DescriptionAzure Stack Hub is the on-premise offering from Microsoft, which provides Azure Cloud services within a customer's own data center. It provides consistent processes between on-site and the cloud, allowing developers to test locally and deploy to the cloud in exactly the same manner. Azure Stack Hub Demystified provides complete coverage of deploying, configuring, administrating, and running Microsoft Azure Stack Hub efficiently. Firstly, you will learn how to deploy Azure Stack Hub within an organization. As you progress, you'll understand configuration and the different services provided by the platform. The book also focuses on the underlying architecture and connectivity options for the modern data center. Later, you will understand various approaches to DevOps and their implementation, and learn key topics for the AZ-600 exam. By the end of this Azure book, you will have a thorough understanding of Azure Stack Hub and the services that are provided by the platform, along with the confidence and information you need to be able to pass the AZ-600 exam.What you will learnUnderstand the architecture of Azure Stack HubGet up to speed with the management and administration of Azure Stack HubExplore how to administer virtual networking within your Azure StackBecome well versed in using the Azure Stack Hub support model and updating Azure Stack HubUnderstand how licensing and billing is done with Azure Stack HubDiscover the tools that can be used to implement security within Azure Stack HubFocus on how DevOps practices can be incorporated with Azure Stack HubWho this book is forIf you are an Azure Administrator and Azure Stack Hub Operator who provides or is looking to provide cloud services to end users or customers within their own data center, then this book is for you. This book will also be beneficial to those who are preparing for Exam AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub.
Git for Programmers: Master Git for effective implementation of version control for your programming projects
by Jesse Liberty Jon GallowayLearn to track, branch, merge, and manage code revisions for real-world development scenariosKey FeaturesMaster Git and understand the significance of version controlGet to grips with Git's typical workflows, advanced functions, and their implementationsUnderstand important Git commands to manage your repositoryBook DescriptionGit is the most popular version control system in the world. It allows developers to keep up with frequent code changes in a project, ensures there are no code conflicts between the developers, and reverts to an older version of code when required. Git for Programmers comprehensively equips you with actionable insights on advanced Git concepts in an engaging and straightforward way. This book will help you gain expertise on Git with many practical use cases as you progress through the chapters. The book begins with a quick history of Git and instructions on how to get it and install it, after which you'll dive into the creation and cloning of your repository. As you progress through the book, you'll explore Git places, branching, and GUIs. Once you understand the fundamentals, you'll learn how to handle merge conflicts, rebase, amend, interactive rebase, and use the log. You'll also explore important Git commands for managing your repository. Finally, the book concludes with coverage of bisect, blame, and several other problem handling techniques. By the end of this book, you'll be able to use Git with confidence; saving, sharing, and managing files as well as undoing mistakes and rewriting history.What you will learnCreate and clone repositoriesUnderstand the difference between local and remote repositoriesUse, manage, and merge branches back into the main branchUtilize tools to manage merge conflictsManage commits on your local machine through interactive rebasingUse the log to gain control over all the data in your repositoryUse bisect, blame, and other tools to undo Git mistakesWho this book is forIf you have basic understanding of Git and want to strengthen your command over advanced techniques and navigate different functions, this book is for you.