Top Computer Programming Ebook Best Sellers

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Modern Tkinter for Busy Python Developers: Quickly Learn to Create Great Looking User Interfaces for Windows, Mac and Linux Using Python's Standard GUI Toolkit - Mark Roseman Cover Art

Modern Tkinter for Busy Python Developers: Quickly Learn to Create Great Looking User Interfaces for Windows, Mac and Linux Using Python's Standard GUI Toolkit

Modern Tkinter for Busy Python Developers: Quickly Learn to Create Great Looking User Interfaces for Windows, Mac and Linux Using Python's Standard GUI Toolkit by Mark Roseman

Third Edition: thoroughly revised and expanded! Over 20% new material. Updated for Python 3.9. Quickly learn the right way to build attractive and modern graphical user interfaces with Python and Tkinter. You know some Python. You want to create a user interface for your application. You don't want to waste time messing around with things you don't need. Enter Tkinter. It's built right into Python. Everything you need is included in the standard Python distributions. No extra downloads. Your Python and Tkinter scripts will work on Windows, Mac and Linux. Tkinter has a simple, clean, Pythonic API and takes care of much of the housekeeping needed in GUI programming. You can focus on what's unique in your application. One HUGE Problem Tkinter has been around for a very long time. There's a lot of documentation, much of it created years ago. Nearly everything you'd find in that documentation still works today. But it's all wrong. Tkinter has a reputation for ugly and outdated user interfaces that don't fit in with modern systems. And if you follow the old documentation, that's exactly what you'll get. Because Tkinter has taken a quantum leap forward since all that documentation was written. There are new and better ways to build your user interface. Your program needs to be written differently to take advantage of that. Modern Tkinter shows you the right way to do it. You'll learn all the modern best practices. You'll build your user interface the right way the first time, without having to learn anything extra or irrelevant. It starts at the beginning, shows you what you need to know, and covers all the essential elements of building your modern user interface. This includes: -   all the standard GUI widgets -   attractively laying out your user interface -   managing menus, windows, and standard dialogs -   organizing more complex user interfaces -   Tkinter's powerhouse widgets: canvas and text -   customizing the look of your user interface -   making it all work on Mac, Windows, and Linux You may have been using older documentation, or are trying to update a Tkinter program written years ago. If so, you'll find warnings of what to avoid using, and how to replace it with a modern solution. There's even a full case study of modernizing the user interface of a seriously out-of-date Tkinter application you may be familiar with. Who this book is for This book is for everyday Python programmers looking to quickly create desktop user interfaces. You may be new to Tkinter, or want to bring your knowledge up to date. You don't need to be an expert on OOP, MVC architecture, multithreading or any other advanced topics. In fact, you're not going to see any of those things in this book. This book uses Python 3.9, but everything you learn will apply (with small tweaks) to any Python 3.x version. It won't help you if you're using Python 2.x. Let veteran software developer Mark Roseman show you the right way to build user interfaces with Python and Tkinter. He's been using and Tk (the technology behind Tkinter) since its early days and has shipped dozens of open source tools and commercial applications based on it. He's also the author of the multi-lingual TkDocs website, the de facto reference for building modern Tk user interfaces. This book brings together Python-specific information from that site and supports its further development.

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SwiftUI for Masterminds 4th Edition

SwiftUI for Masterminds 4th Edition How to take advantage of Swift and SwiftUI to create insanely great apps for iPhones, iPads, and Macs by J.D. Gauchat

Learn how to create apps for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma with Swift 5.9 and the SwiftUI framework. SwiftUI for Masterminds is a complete course on creating professional applications for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. After reading this book, you will know how to program in Swift, how to design user interfaces, and how to combine traditional frameworks with SwiftUI's advanced features to create modern applications. In this book, we show you how to build insanely great apps from scratch. We explore basic and complex concepts; from computer programming and the Swift programming language to database storage, data sharing, and everything you need to know to develop applications for Apple devices. The information is backed up by practical examples that provide a step-by-step introduction to the latests technologies available for app development, making them accessible to everyone. SwiftUI for Masterminds is designed to prepare you for the future and was written for the genius in you, for Masterminds. Introduction to Swift 5.9 Swift Paradigm Swift Concurrency SwiftData Declarative User Interfaces SwiftUI Framework Multiplatform Applications Navigation Stacks Navigation Split Views Custom Layouts Scroll Views Lists and Grids Tables Maps Forms Graphics and Animations Charts Files Archiving Documents iCloud CloudKit Camera and Photos Video View Web View Gesture Recognizers Drag & Drop Notifications Internationalization and Localization UIKit in SwiftUI ...and more! iOS and Mac development with iOS 17, Xcode 15, Swift 5.9 and SwiftUI

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Java Generics and Collections

Java Generics and Collections
Speed Up the Java Development Process
by Maurice Naftalin & Philip Wadler

This comprehensive guide shows you how to master the most importantchanges to Java since it was first released. Generics and the greatlyexpanded collection libraries have tremendously increased the power ofJava 5 and Java 6. But they have also confused many developers whohaven't known how to take advantage of these new features. Java Generics and Collections covers everything from the mostbasic uses of generics to the strangest corner cases. It teaches youeverything you need to know about the collections libraries, so you'llalways know which collection is appropriate for any given task, andhow to use it. Topics covered include: Fundamentals of generics: type parameters and generic methodsOther new features: boxing and unboxing, foreach loops, varargsSubtyping and wildcardsEvolution not revolution: generic libraries with legacy clients andgeneric clients with legacy librariesGenerics and reflectionDesign patterns for genericsSets, Queues, Lists, Maps, and their implementationsConcurrent programming and thread safety with collectionsPerformance implications of different collections Generics and the new collection libraries they inspired take Java to anew level. If you want to take your software development practice toa new level, this book is essential reading. Philip Wadler is Professor of Theoretical Computer Science at theUniversity of Edinburgh, where his research focuses on the design ofprogramming languages. He is a co-designer of GJ, work thatbecame the basis for generics in Sun's Java 5.0. Maurice Naftalin is Technical Director at Morningside Light Ltd., a software consultancy in the United Kingdom. He has most recently served as an architect and mentor at NSB Retail Systems plc, and as the leader of the client development team of a major UK government social service system. "A brilliant exposition of generics. By far the best book on thetopic, it provides a crystal clear tutorial that starts with thebasics and ends leaving the reader with a deep understanding of boththe use and design of generics." Gilad Bracha, Java Generics Lead, Sun Microsystems

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Core Java

Core Java Fundamentals, Volume 1 by Cay Horstmann

The #1 Java Guide for Serious Programmers: Fully Updated through Java 17 "This is the definitive reference and instructional work for Java and the Java ecosystem." ---Andrew Binstock, Java Magazine Core Java, Volume I: Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition, is the definitive guide to writing robust, maintainable code. Whatever version of Java you are using---up to and including Java 17---this book will help you achieve a deep and practical understanding of the language and APIs. With hundreds of realistic examples, Cay S. Horstmann reveals the most powerful and effective ways to get the job done. This book is written for readers with prior programming experience who are looking for in-depth coverage of the Java language and platform. You'll learn about all language features in detail, including the recent improvements in Java 17. The applied chapters and code examples cover the most up-to-date capabilities of the vast Java library. For 25 years, Core Java has prepared serious programmers for serious Java programming. This first of two volumes offers in-depth coverage of fundamental Java programming, including object-oriented programming, generics, collections, lambda expressions, concurrency, and functional programming. Classic material for Swing UI programming is included for those who need it. This edition's new content covers text blocks, switch enhancements, records, pattern matching for instanceof, sealed classes, and more. Master foundational techniques, idioms, and best practices for writing superior Java code Leverage the power of interfaces, lambda expressions, and inner classes Harden programs through effective exception handling and debugging Write safer, more reusable code with generic programming Improve performance and efficiency with Java's standard collections Explore simple programs with JShell and assemble complex programs with archives and modules Build cross-platform GUIs with the Swing toolkit Fully utilize multicore processors with Java's powerful concurrency model See Core Java, Volume II: Advanced Features, Twelfth Edition (ISBN:  978-0-13-787107-0), for expert coverage of Java 17 enterprise features, the module system, annotations, networking, security, and advanced UI programming. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Mastering Roblox Coding

Mastering Roblox Coding The unofficial guide to leveling up your Roblox scripting skills and building games using Luau programming by Mark Kiepe

Discover how to build enhanced feature-filled games using the power of Luau programming by getting hands-on with creating a complete end-to-end game using Roblox Studio Key Features Leverage the tips and tricks covered in this game development book for writing advanced Roblox scriptsExplore the capabilities of Roblox Luau to create complex games using user input, datastores, and user interfaces for all devicesEach subject contains an additional exercise for the reader to experiment Book Description Roblox is a game platform with over 47 million daily active users. Something unique to Roblox is that you're playing games made by other gamers! This means that you can make your own games, even if you have no experience. In addition, Roblox provides a free engine that allows you to create and publish a simple game in less than five minutes and get paid while at it. Most Roblox games require programming. This book starts with the basics of programming in Roblox Luau. Each chapter builds on the previous one, which eventually results in you mastering programming concepts in Lua. Next, the book teaches you complex technologies that you can implement in your game. Each concept is explained clearly and uses simple examples that show you how the technology is being used. This book contains additional exercises for you to experiment with the concepts you've learned. Using best practices, you will understand how to write and build complex systems such as databases, user input controls, and all device user interfaces. In addition, you will learn how to build an entire game from scratch. By the end of this book, you will be able to program complex systems in Roblox from the ground up by learning how to write code using Luau and create optimized code. What you will learn Understand and learn the basics of Roblox LuauDiscover how to write efficient and optimized Luau code to avoid bad smellsExplore how to optimize your game for PC, consoles, phones, and tabletsGet up to speed with how to build databases using LuauUnderstand client and server functionalities and learn how to securely establish communicationDiscover how to build an advanced Roblox game from scratch Who this book is for This book is for fairly experienced Roblox developers who have basic programming knowledge and want to take their skills to the next level with advanced concepts in a simple and effective way. Basic knowledge of Roblox, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Luau is recommended before getting started with this book. A short refresher is provided for those who have not used Roblox in a while.

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Core Java - Cay Horstmann Cover Art

Core Java

Core Java
Advanced Features, Volume 2
by Cay Horstmann

The Classic Guide to Advanced Java Programming: Fully Updated for Java 17 "This is the definitive reference and instructional work for Java and the Java ecosystem." --Andrew Binstock, Java Magazine Core Java is the leading no-nonsense tutorial and reference for experienced programmers who want to write robust Java code for real-world applications. Now, Core Java, Volume II: Advanced Features, Twelfth Edition, has been revised to cover the new features and enhancements in the Java 17 long-term support release. As always, all chapters have been completely updated, outdated material has been removed, and the new APIs are covered in detail. This volume focuses on the advanced topics that a programmer needs to know for professional software development and includes authoritative coverage of enterprise programming, networking, databases, security, modularization, internationalization, code processing, and native methods, as well as complete chapters on the Streams, XML, and Date and Time APIs. In addition, the chapter on Advanced Swing and Graphics covers techniques that are applicable to both client-side user interfaces and server-side generation of graphics and images. Cay S. Horstmann clearly explains sophisticated new features with depth and completeness and demonstrates how to use them to build professional-quality applications. Horstmann's thoroughly tested sample code reflects modern Java style and best practices. The examples are carefully crafted for easy understanding and maximum practical value, so you can rely on them to jump-start your own programs. Master advanced techniques, idioms, and best practices for writing reliable Java code Make the most of enhanced Java I/O APIs, object serialization, and regular expressions Efficiently connect to network services, implement servers and the new HTTP/2 client, and harvest web data Process code via the Scripting and Compiler APIs, and use annotations to generate code and files Deepen your understanding of the Java Platform Module System, including recent refinements Leverage the Java security model, user authentication, and the security librarys cryptographic functions Preview powerful new APIs for accessing "foreign" functions and memory See Core Java, Volume I: Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition, for expert coverage of Java programming fundamentals, including objects, generics, collections, lambda expressions, concurrency, and functional programming. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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RabbitMQ in Depth

RabbitMQ in Depth by Gavin M. Roy & James Titcumb

Summary RabbitMQ in Depth is a practical guide to building and maintaining message-based applications. This book provides detailed coverage of RabbitMQ with an emphasis on why it works the way it does. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology At the heart of most modern distributed applications is a queue that buffers, prioritizes, and routes message traffic. RabbitMQ is a high-performance message broker based on the Advanced Message Queueing Protocol. It?s battle tested, ultrafast, and powerful enough to handle anything you can throw at it. It requires a few simple setup steps, and you can instantly start using it to manage low-level service communication, application integration, and distributed system message routing. About the Book RabbitMQ in Depth is a practical guide to building and maintaining message-based applications. This book provides detailed coverage of RabbitMQ with an emphasis on why it works the way it does. You'll find examples and detailed explanations based in real-world systems ranging from simple networked services to complex distributed designs. You'll also find the insights you need to make core architectural choices and develop procedures for effective operational management. What's Inside • AMQP, the Advanced Message Queueing Protocol • Communicating via MQTT, Stomp, and HTTP • Valuable troubleshooting techniques • Database integration About the Reader Written for programmers with a basic understanding of messaging-oriented systems. About the Author Gavin M. Roy is an active, open source evangelist and advocate who has been working with internet and enterprise technologies since the mid-90s. Technical editor James Titcumb is a freelance developer, trainer, speaker, and active contributor to open source projects. Table of Contents PART 1 - RABBITMQ AND APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE • Foundational RabbitMQ • How to speak Rabbit: the AMQ Protocol • An in-depth tour of message properties • Performance trade-offs in publishing • Don't get messages; consume them • Message patterns via exchange routing PART 2 - MANAGING RABBITMQ IN THE DATA CENTER OR THE CLOUD • Scaling RabbitMQ with clusters • Cross-cluster message distribution PART 3 - INTEGRATIONS AND CUSTOMIZATION • Using alternative protocols • Database integrations

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Building Large Scale Web Apps

Building Large Scale Web Apps A React field guide by Addy Osmani, Hassan Djirdeh

"Building Large Scale Web Apps" is a toolkit for managing large-scale React applications. React as a library allows you to start building user interfaces quickly and easily. But how do things scale as an application grows? How do you ensure that your codebase remains manageable, your performance metrics stay on point, and your team continues to work cohesively as the project evolves? In this book, you'll uncover strategies that industry professionals use to build scalable, performant, and maintainable React applications, all without becoming overwhelmed by complexity.

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Programming - Bjarne Stroustrup Cover Art

Programming

Programming Principles and Practice Using C++ by Bjarne Stroustrup

An Introduction to Programming by the Inventor of C++ Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, Third Edition, will help anyone who is willing to work hard learn the fundamental principles of programming and develop the practical skills needed for programming in the real world. Previous editions have been used successfully by many thousands of students. This revised and updated edition Assumes that your aim is to eventually write programs that are good enough for others to use and maintain Focuses on fundamental concepts and techniques, rather than on obscure language-technical details Is an introduction to programming in general, including procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming, rather than just an introduction to a programming language Covers both contemporary high-level techniques and the lower-level techniques needed for efficient use of hardware Will give you a solid foundation for writing useful, correct, type-safe, maintainable, and efficient code Is primarily designed for people who have never programmed before, but even seasoned programmers have found previous editions useful as an introduction to more effective concepts and techniques Covers a wide range of essential concepts, design and programming techniques, language features, and libraries Uses contemporary C++ (C++20 and C++23) Covers the design and use of both built-in types and user-defi ned types, complete with input, output, computation, and simple graphics/GUI Offers an introduction to the C++ standard library containers and algorithms Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition
A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
by Eric Matthes

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date! Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time. You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You’ll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project. You’ll put your new knowledge into practice by creating a Space Invaders–inspired arcade game, building a set of data visualizations with Python’s handy libraries, and deploying a simple application online. As you work through the book, you’ll learn how to: Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and DjangoMake increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicksGenerate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasetsBuild apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own data, and deploy your apps online Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems New to this edition : This third edition is completely revised to reflect the latest in Python code. New and updated coverage includes VS Code for text editing, the pathlib module for file handling, pytest for testing your code, as well as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django. If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code! Covers Python 3.x

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C++ Crash Course

C++ Crash Course A Fast-Paced Introduction by Josh Lospinoso

A fast-paced, thorough introduction to modern C++ written for experienced programmers. After reading  C++ Crash Course , you'll be proficient in the core language concepts, the C++ Standard Library, and the Boost Libraries. C++ is one of the most widely used languages for real-world software. In the hands of a knowledgeable programmer, C++ can produce small, efficient, and readable code that any programmer would be proud of. Designed for intermediate to advanced programmers, C++ Crash Course cuts through the weeds to get you straight to the core of C++17, the most modern revision of the ISO standard. Part 1 covers the core of the C++ language, where you'll learn about everything from types and functions, to the object life cycle and expressions. Part 2 introduces you to the C++ Standard Library and Boost Libraries, where you'll learn about all of the high-quality, fully-featured facilities available to you. You'll cover special utility classes, data structures, and algorithms, and learn how to manipulate file systems and build high-performance programs that communicate over networks.  You'll learn all the major features of modern C++, including: Fundamental types, reference types, and user-defined typesThe object lifecycle including storage duration, memory management, exceptions, call stacks, and the RAII paradigm Compile-time polymorphism with templates and run-time polymorphism with virtual classesAdvanced expressions, statements, and functionsSmart pointers, data structures, dates and times, numerics, and probability/statistics facilitiesContainers, iterators, strings, and algorithmsStreams and files, concurrency, networking, and application development With well over 500 code samples and nearly 100 exercises, C++ Crash Course is sure to help you build a strong C++ foundation.

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Python Essentials 1: The Official OpenEDG Python Institute beginners course with practical exercises – learn the basics of Python in seven days and pass the PCEP certification exam - The OpenEDG Python Institute Cover Art

Python Essentials 1: The Official OpenEDG Python Institute beginners course with practical exercises – learn the basics of Python in seven days and pass the PCEP certification exam

Python Essentials 1: The Official OpenEDG Python Institute beginners course with practical exercises – learn the basics of Python in seven days and pass the PCEP certification exam Aligned with PCEP-30-0X by The OpenEDG Python Institute

Unleash Your Potential and Transform Your Life with Python Essentials 1 — Your Gateway to Career Success! Are you stuck in a job that drains your energy? Do you yearn to achieve your full potential, all while earning a better income? Are you overwhelmed by repetitive, tedious tasks that eat away at your free time and joy? Step into a transformative learning experience with Python Essentials 1 — a meticulously crafted course that empowers you to claim the life you've always wanted. This book doesn't just teach you Python; it opens the door to a thrilling career as a professional programmer, and an opportunity to become part of a global community of people just like you. Every moment you invest in learning equips you to tackle real-world challenges with Python, setting you on a fast-track to becoming an in-demand professional. Here's a taste of what you'll dive into: The magical world of computing, making the machine bend to your will The beauty and genius behind Python, created by Guido van Rossum — a language that has changed millions of lives Step-by-step setup guidance, so you can jump in without any hitches Empowering you to replace tedious tasks with simple Python scripts Mastering the heart and soul of Python—variables, operators, and professional best practices Crafting interactive programs that spark awe Creating complex solutions effortlessly with conditional logic Looping code to multiply productivity Real-world Python applications to show off in your portfolio The Python Essentials 1 book includes: Four Comprehensive Modules 23 In-Depth Chapters 30 Hands-on Lab Exercises with Thoughtful Hints and Sample Solutions 18 Quizzes to Validate Your Progress and Sharpen Your Skills Complete Preparatory Material for the Globally Trusted PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification exam So why just dream of a fulfilling, high-paying career? Seize this opportunity to be more, do more, and achieve more. Get Python Essentials 1 from the OpenEDG Python Institute and make your aspirations a reality — today!

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HTML, CSS, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies

HTML, CSS, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies by Paul McFedries

A thorough and helpful reference for aspiring website builders Looking to start an exciting new career in front-end web building and design? Or maybe you just want to develop a new skill and create websites for fun. Whatever your reasons, it’s never been easier to start learning how to build websites from scratch than with help from HTML, CSS, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies . This book has the essentials you need to wrap your head around the key ingredients of website design and creation. You’ll learn to build attractive, useful, and easy-to-navigate websites by combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into fun and practical creations. Using the 6 books compiled within this comprehensive collection, you’ll discover how to make static and dynamic websites, complete with intuitive layouts and cool animations. The book also includes: Incorporate the latest approaches to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including those involving new markup, page styles, interactivity, and more Step-by-step instructions for new site creators explaining the very basics of page layouts and animations Easy-to-follow advice for adjusting page color and background, adding widgets to a site, and getting rid of all the bugs that affect site performance Bonus 6th book available at https://www.wiley.com/en-us/HTML%2C+CSS%2C+%26amp%3B+JavaScript+All+in+One+For+Dummies-p-9781394164721.  Web development is a fun, interesting, and challenging skill that can lead to a lucrative career (if you’re so inclined). And with the right help, almost anyone can learn to create engaging websites from scratch. So, grab a copy of HTML, CSS, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies and you’ll be designing and building before you know it!

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iOS Shortcuts and Automations

iOS Shortcuts and Automations by Andrew D. Chapman

Welcome to iOS Shortcuts and Automations, the definitive guide to mastering one of the most powerful tools in your iOS arsenal. This book is your passport to a world where a tap or a voice command can open up a realm of efficiency and convenience you never knew existed. Inside these pages lies a practical journey that begins with the basics of understanding shortcuts and leads you through the rich landscape of automations that can be tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you're looking to streamline your workday, ramp up your home automation, or simply have fun with technology, this guide is the key to unlocking the full potential of your iOS device. You'll discover how to: Seamlessly integrate shortcuts into your daily routine. Create automations that respond intelligently to context. Control smart home devices with precision. Craft shortcuts that work in concert for complex tasks. Share your creations and learn from a community of users. iOS Shortcuts and Automations is more than just a manual; it’s a toolkit for transforming the way you interact with your devices. It's designed to grow with you as you become more adept, offering layers of complexity only when you're ready to tackle them. With clear instructions and a wealth of examples, this book is suitable for beginners and seasoned tech enthusiasts alike. Embrace the future of iOS with "iOS Shortcuts and Automations" and turn your device into a powerhouse of productivity and ingenuity. Your iOS experience is about to get a whole lot smarter.

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Head First Java

Head First Java by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates & Trisha Gee

What will you learn from this book? Head First Java is a complete learning experience in Java and object-oriented programming. With this book, you'll learn the Java language with a unique method that goes beyond how-to manuals and helps you become a great programmer. Through puzzles, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects, you'll quickly get up to speed on Java's fundamentals and advanced topics including lambdas, streams, generics, threading, networking, and the dreaded desktop GUI. If you have experience with another programming language, Head First Java will engage your brain with more modern approaches to coding--the sleeker, faster, and easier to read, write, and maintain Java of today. What's so special about this book? If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. With Head First Java , you'll learn Java through a multisensory experience that engages your mind, rather than by means of a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

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Practical Object-Oriented Design

Practical Object-Oriented Design An Agile Primer Using Ruby by Sandi Metz

The Complete Guide to Writing Maintainable, Manageable, Pleasing, and Powerful Object-Oriented Applications Object-oriented programming languages exist to help you create beautiful, straightforward applications that are easy to change and simple to extend. Unfortunately, the world is awash with object-oriented (OO) applications that are difficult to understand and expensive to change. Practical Object-Oriented Design, Second Edition, immerses you in an OO mindset and teaches you powerful, real-world, object-oriented design techniques with simple and practical examples. Sandi Metz demonstrates how to build new applications that can “survive success” and repair existing applications that have become impossible to change. Each technique is illustrated with extended examples in the easy-to-understand Ruby programming language, all downloadable from the companion website, poodr.com. Fully updated for Ruby 2.5, this guide shows how to Decide what belongs in a single class Avoid entangling objects that should be kept separate Define flexible interfaces among objects Reduce programming overhead costs with duck typing Successfully apply inheritance Build objects via composition Whatever your previous object-oriented experience, this concise guide will help you achieve the superior outcomes you’re looking for. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Regular Expression Pocket Reference

Regular Expression Pocket Reference by Tony Stubblebine

Regular expressions are such a powerful tool for manipulating text and data that anyone who uses a computer can benefit from them. Composed of a mixture of symbols and text, regular expressions can be an outlet for creativity, for brilliant programming, and for the elegant solution. While a command of regular expressions is an invaluable skill, all there is to know about them fills a very large volume, and you don't always have time to thumb through hundreds of pages each time a question arises. The answer is the Regular Expression Pocket Reference . Concise and easy-to-use, this little book is the portable companion to Mastering Regular Expressions . This handy guide offers programmers a complete overview of the syntax and semantics of regular expressions that are at the heart of every text-processing application. Ideal as an introduction for beginners and a quick reference for advanced programmers, Regular Expression Pocket Reference is a comprehensive guide to regular expression APIs for C, Perl, PHP,Java, .NET, Python, vi, and the POSIX regular expression libraries. O'Reilly's Pocket References have become a favorite among programmers everywhere. By providing a wealth of important details in a concise, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to complete the task at hand. When you've reached a sticking point and need to get to a solution quickly, the new Regular Expression Pocket Reference is the book you'll want to have.

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Cathedral and the Bazaar

Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric S. Raymond

Open source provides the competitive advantage in the Internet Age. According to the August Forrester Report, 56 percent of IT managers interviewed at Global 2,500 companies are already using some type of open source software in their infrastructure and another 6 percent will install it in the next two years. This revolutionary model for collaborative software development is being embraced and studied by many of the biggest players in the high-tech industry, from Sun Microsystems to IBM to Intel. The Cathedral & the Bazaar is a must for anyone who cares about the future of the computer industry or the dynamics of the information economy. Already, billions of dollars have been made and lost based on the ideas in this book. Its conclusions will be studied, debated, and implemented for years to come. According to Bob Young, "This is Eric Raymond's great contribution to the success of the open source revolution, to the adoption of Linux-based operating systems, and to the success of open source users and the companies that supply them."

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Algorithms Unlocked

Algorithms Unlocked by Thomas H. Cormen

For anyone who has ever wondered how computers solve problems, an engagingly written guide for nonexperts to the basics of computer algorithms. Have you ever wondered how your GPS can find the fastest way to your destination, selecting one route from seemingly countless possibilities in mere seconds? How your credit card account number is protected when you make a purchase over the Internet? The answer is algorithms. And how do these mathematical formulations translate themselves into your GPS, your laptop, or your smart phone? This book offers an engagingly written guide to the basics of computer algorithms. In Algorithms Unlocked , Thomas Cormen—coauthor of the leading college textbook on the subject—provides a general explanation, with limited mathematics, of how algorithms enable computers to solve problems. Readers will learn what computer algorithms are, how to describe them, and how to evaluate them. They will discover simple ways to search for information in a computer; methods for rearranging information in a computer into a prescribed order (“sorting”); how to solve basic problems that can be modeled in a computer with a mathematical structure called a “graph” (useful for modeling road networks, dependencies among tasks, and financial relationships); how to solve problems that ask questions about strings of characters such as DNA structures; the basic principles behind cryptography; fundamentals of data compression; and even that there are some problems that no one has figured out how to solve on a computer in a reasonable amount of time.

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SQL Cookbook

SQL Cookbook by Anthony Molinaro & Robert de Graaf

You may know SQL basics, but are you taking advantage of its expressive power? This second edition applies a highly practical approach to Structured Query Language (SQL) so you can create and manipulate large stores of data. Based on real-world examples, this updated cookbook provides a framework to help you construct solutions and executable examples in several flavors of SQL, including Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. SQL programmers, analysts, data scientists, database administrators, and even relatively casual SQL users will find SQL Cookbook to be a valuable problem-solving guide for everyday issues. No other resource offers recipes in this unique format to help you tackle nagging day-to-day conundrums with SQL. The second edition includes: Fully revised recipes that recognize the greater adoption of window functions in SQL implementationsAdditional recipes that reflect the widespread adoption of common table expressions (CTEs) for more readable, easier-to-implement solutionsNew recipes to make SQL more useful for people who aren’t database experts, including data scientistsExpanded solutions for working with numbers and stringsUp-to-date SQL recipes throughout the book to guide you through the basics

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Learning TypeScript

Learning TypeScript by Josh Goldberg

TypeScript has conquered the world of JavaScript. Identified in developer surveys as one of the world's fastest growing and most popular languages, TypeScript is widely used in consumer and business companies across the world and is frequently credited for helping massive web applications scale. But what exactly is TypeScript? How and why does it work, and how can we use it? This practical book takes beginner and advanced JavaScript programmers alike from knowing nothing about "types" or "type systems" to full mastery of TypeScript fundamentals. You'll learn: Benefits of TypeScript and general characteristics of its type systemWhy and how TypeScript is useful on top of "vanilla" JavaScriptHow to inform your type system by using development-only type annotationsHow TypeScript analyzes and understands code to help you augment your existing development patternsHow TypeScript helps you work with arrays, classes, functions, objects, and other important built-in JavaScript constructsHow to effectively use the plethora of TypeScript configuration options to tailor the TypeScript compiler to your teams and projectsA variety of IDE integrations such as automated refactors and intelligent code searches provided by TypeScript to help you develop quickly with fewer bugs

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Kotlin in Action

Kotlin in Action by Dmitry Jemerov & Svetlana Isakova

Summary Kotlin in Action guides experienced Java developers from the language basics of Kotlin all the way through building applications to run on the JVM and Android devices. Foreword by Andrey Breslav, Lead Designer of Kotlin. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Developers want to get work done - and the less hassle, the better. Coding with Kotlin means less hassle. The Kotlin programming language offers an expressive syntax, a strong intuitive type system, and great tooling support along with seamless interoperability with existing Java code, libraries, and frameworks. Kotlin can be compiled to Java bytecode, so you can use it everywhere Java is used, including Android. And with an effi cient compiler and a small standard library, Kotlin imposes virtually no runtime overhead. About the Book Kotlin in Action teaches you to use the Kotlin language for production-quality applications. Written for experienced Java developers, this example-rich book goes further than most language books, covering interesting topics like building DSLs with natural language syntax. The authors are core Kotlin developers, so you can trust that even the gnarly details are dead accurate. What's Inside • Functional programming on the JVM • Writing clean and idiomatic code • Combining Kotlin and Java • Domain-specific languages About the Reader This book is for experienced Java developers. About the Author Dmitry Jemerov and Svetlana Isakova are core Kotlin developers at JetBrains. Table of Contents PART 1 - INTRODUCING KOTLIN • Kotlin: what and why • Kotlin basics • Defining and calling functions • Classes, objects, and interfaces • Programming with lambdas • The Kotlin type system PART 2 - EMBRACING KOTLIN • Operator overloading and other conventions • Higher-order functions: lambdas as parameters and return values • Generics • Annotations and reflection • DSL construction

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Modern Java in Action

Modern Java in Action Lambdas, streams, functional and reactive programming by Raoul-Gabriel Urma, Alan Mycroft & Mario Fusco

Summary Manning's bestselling Java 8 book has been revised for Java 9! In Modern Java in Action , you'll build on your existing Java language skills with the newest features and techniques. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Modern applications take advantage of innovative designs, including microservices, reactive architectures, and streaming data. Modern Java features like lambdas, streams, and the long-awaited Java Module System make implementing these designs significantly easier. It's time to upgrade your skills and meet these challenges head on! About the Book Modern Java in Action connects new features of the Java language with their practical applications. Using crystal-clear examples and careful attention to detail, this book respects your time. It will help you expand your existing knowledge of core Java as you master modern additions like the Streams API and the Java Module System, explore new approaches to concurrency, and learn how functional concepts can help you write code that's easier to read and maintain. What's inside • Thoroughly revised edition of Manning's bestselling Java 8 in Action • New features in Java 8, Java 9, and beyond • Streaming data and reactive programming • The Java Module System About the Reader Written for developers familiar with core Java features. About the Author Raoul-Gabriel Urma is CEO of Cambridge Spark. Mario Fusco is a senior software engineer at Red Hat. Alan Mycroft is a University of Cambridge computer science professor; he cofounded the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Table of Contents PART 1 - FUNDAMENTALS • Java 8, 9, 10, and 11: what's happening? • Passing code with behavior parameterization • Lambda expressions PART 2 - FUNCTIONAL-STYLE DATA PROCESSING WITH STREAMS • Introducing streams • Working with streams • Collecting data with streams • Parallel data processing and performance PART 3 - EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING WITH STREAMS AND LAMBDAS • Collection API enhancements • Refactoring, testing, and debugging • Domain-specific languages using lambdas PART 4 - EVERYDAY JAVA • Using Optional as a better alternative to null • New Date and Time API • Default methods • The Java Module System PART 5 - ENHANCED JAVA CONCURRENCY • Concepts behind CompletableFuture and reactive programming • CompletableFuture: composable asynchronous programming • Reactive programming PART 6 - FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FUTURE JAVA EVOLUTION • Thinking functionally • Functional programming techniques • Blending OOP and FP: Comparing Java and Scala • Conclusions and where next for Java

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iOS 17 App Development Essentials

iOS 17 App Development Essentials Developing iOS 17 Apps with Xcode 15, Swift, and SwiftUI by Neil Smyth

This book will teach you how to build iOS 17 applications using SwiftUI, Xcode 15, and the Swift programming language. Beginning with the basics, this book outlines the steps to set up an iOS development environment, together with an introduction to using Swift Playgrounds to learn and experiment with Swift. The book also includes in-depth chapters introducing the Swift programming language, including data types, control flow, functions, object-oriented programming, property wrappers, structured concurrency, and error handling. A guided tour of Xcode in SwiftUI development mode follows an introduction to the key concepts of SwiftUI and project architecture. The book also covers creating custom SwiftUI views and explains how these views are combined to create user interface layouts, including stacks, frames, and forms. Other topics covered include data handling using state properties and observable, state, and environment objects, as are key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, lists, tabbed views, context menus, user interface navigation, and outline groups. The book also includes chapters covering graphics and chart drawing, user interface animation, view transitions and gesture handling, WidgetKit, Live Activities, document-based apps, Core Data, SwiftData, and CloudKit. Chapters also explain how to integrate SwiftUI views into existing UIKit-based projects and integrate UIKit code into SwiftUI. Finally, the book explains how to package up a completed app and upload it to the App Store for publication. Along the way, the topics covered in the book are put into practice through detailed tutorials, the source code for which is also available for download. The aim of this book, therefore, is to teach you the skills to build your own apps for iOS 17 using SwiftUI.

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Java for Beginners: A Crash Course to Learn Java Programming in 1 Week - Brady Ellison Cover Art

Java for Beginners: A Crash Course to Learn Java Programming in 1 Week

Java for Beginners: A Crash Course to Learn Java Programming in 1 Week by Brady Ellison

Have you ever wanted to learn a programming language? Or do you have great ideas for apps but learning a programming language always seemed a daunting task? What if I tell you that it doesn't have to be that way? Java programming is used for many day-to-day applications and is one of the simplest programming languages to learn. You can get the basics down in only one week! This could be the start of a new adventure that can change your life. Knowing how to program Java can allow you to create everything that you always wanted to do. Your programming journey starts now! In this book you will learn: The basics of Java programming How to write programs What object-oriented languages are Why Java is the right programming language for you All the jargon you need in simple explanations How to apply Java programming in real-life situations Everything you need to get a Java basic certification Get your copy now!

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Generative AI: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

Generative AI: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review by Harvard Business Review, Ethan Mollick, David De Cremer, Tsedal Neeley & Prabhakant Sinha

The future of AI is here. The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors are already navigating the risks and reaping the rewards of these new technologies. They're experimenting with new business models around generating text, images, and code at astonishing speed. They're automating customer interactions in ways never before possible. And they're augmenting human creativity in order to innovate faster. How can you take advantage of generative AI and avoid having your business disrupted? Generative AI: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand the potential of these new technologies, pick the right Gen AI projects, and reinvent your business for the new age of AI. Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.

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Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python, third edition

Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python, third edition With Application to Computational Modeling and Understanding Data by John V. Guttag

The new edition of an introduction to the art of computational problem solving using Python. This book introduces students with little or no prior programming experience to the art of computational problem solving using Python and various Python libraries, including numpy, matplotlib, random, pandas, and sklearn. It provides students with skills that will enable them to make productive use of computational techniques, including some of the tools and techniques of data science for using computation to model and interpret data as well as substantial material on machine learning.   All of the code in the book and an errata sheet are available on the book’s web page on the MIT Press website.

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Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition

Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition A Modern Introduction to Programming by Marijn Haverbeke

Completely revised and updated, this best-selling introduction to programming in JavaScript focuses on writing real applications. JavaScript lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social apps like Twitter to browser-based game frameworks like Phaser and Babylon. Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. This much anticipated and thoroughly revised third edition of Eloquent JavaScript dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code. It has been updated to reflect the current state of Java¬Script and web browsers and includes brand-new material on features like class notation, arrow functions, iterators, async functions, template strings, and block scope. A host of new exercises have also been added to test your skills and keep you on track. As with previous editions, Haverbeke continues to teach through extensive examples and immerses you in code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. You start by learning the basic structure of the JavaScript language as well as control structures, functions, and data structures to help you write basic programs. Then you'll learn about error handling and bug fixing, modularity, and asynchronous programming before moving on to web browsers and how JavaScript is used to program them. As you build projects such as an artificial life simulation, a simple programming language, and a paint program, you'll learn how to: - Understand the essential elements of programming, including syntax, control, and data - Organize and clarify your code with object-oriented and functional programming techniques - Script the browser and make basic web applications - Use the DOM effectively to interact with browsers - Harness Node.js to build servers and utilities Isn't it time you became fluent in the language of the Web? * All source code is available online in an inter¬active sandbox, where you can edit the code, run it, and see its output instantly.

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Python Pocket Reference

Python Pocket Reference Python In Your Pocket by Mark Lutz

Updated for both Python 3.4 and 2.7, this convenient pocket guide is the perfect on-the-job quick reference. You’ll find concise, need-to-know information on Python types and statements, special method names, built-in functions and exceptions, commonly used standard library modules, and other prominent Python tools. The handy index lets you pinpoint exactly what you need. Written by Mark Lutz—widely recognized as the world’s leading Python trainer—Python Pocket Reference is an ideal companion to O’Reilly’s classic Python tutorials, Learning Python and Programming Python, also written by Mark. This fifth edition covers: Built-in object types, including numbers, lists, dictionaries, and moreStatements and syntax for creating and processing objectsFunctions and modules for structuring and reusing codePython’s object-oriented programming toolsBuilt-in functions, exceptions, and attributesSpecial operator overloading methodsWidely used standard library modules and extensionsCommand-line options and development toolsPython idioms and hintsThe Python SQL Database API

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Think Like a Programmer

Think Like a Programmer An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving by V. Anton Spraul

The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer . Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge. You'll also learn how to: –Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solve –Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and libraries –Pick the perfect data structure for a particular job –Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memory –Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problems Although the book's examples are written in C++, the creative problem-solving concepts they illustrate go beyond any particular language; in fact, they often reach outside the realm of computer science. As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art—and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Think Like a Programmer .

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SQL All-in-One For Dummies

SQL All-in-One For Dummies by Allen G. Taylor

The latest on SQL databases SQL All -In-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition , is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about SQL and SQL-based relational databases. Everyone from database administrators to application programmers and the people who manage them will find clear, concise explanations of the SQL language and its many powerful applications. With the ballooning amount of data out there, more and more businesses, large and small, are moving from spreadsheets to SQL databases like Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle databases, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. This compendium of information covers designing, developing, and maintaining these databases. Cope with any issue that arises in SQL database creation and management Get current on the newest SQL updates and capabilities Reference information on querying SQL-based databases in the SQL language Understand relational databases and their importance to today’s organizations SQL All-In-One For Dummies is a timely update to the popular reference for readers who want detailed information about SQL databases and queries.

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100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them by Teiva Harsanyi

Spot errors in your Go code you didn’t even know you were making and boost your productivity by avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls. 100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them shows you how to:     Dodge the most common mistakes made by Go developers     Structure and organize your Go application     Handle data and control structures efficiently     Deal with errors in an idiomatic manner     Improve your concurrency skills     Optimize your code     Make your application production-ready and improve testing quality 100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them puts a spotlight on common errors in Go code you might not even know you’re making. You’ll explore key areas of the language such as concurrency, testing, data structures, and more—and learn how to avoid and fix mistakes in your own projects. As you go, you’ll navigate the tricky bits of handling JSON data and HTTP services, discover best practices for Go code organization, and learn how to use slices efficiently. About the technology Understanding mistakes is the best way to improve the quality of your code. This unique book examines 100 bugs and inefficiencies common to Go applications, along with tips and techniques to avoid making them in your own projects. About the book 100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them shows you how to replace common programming problems in Go with idiomatic, expressive code. In it, you’ll explore dozens of interesting examples and case studies as you learn to spot mistakes that might appear in your own applications. Expert author Teiva Harsanyi organizes the error avoidance techniques into convenient categories, ranging from types and strings to concurrency and testing. What's inside     Identify and squash code-level bugs     Avoid problems with application structure and design     Perfect your data and control structures     Optimize your code by eliminating inefficiencies About the reader For developers proficient with Go programming and syntax. About the author Teiva Harsanyi is a senior software engineer at Docker with experience in various domains, including safety-critical industries like air traffic management. Table of Contents 1 Go: Simple to learn but hard to master 2 Code and project organization 3 Data types 4 Control structures 5 Strings 6 Functions and methods 7 Error management 8 Concurrency: Foundations 9 Concurrency: Practice 10 The standard library 11 Testing 12 Optimizations

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iOS Programming

iOS Programming The Big Nerd Ranch Guide by Christian Keur & Aaron Hillegass

Updated for Xcode 11, Swift 5, and iOS 13,  iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide  leads you through the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for developing iOS applications. After completing this book, you will have the know-how and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular iOS training and its well-tested materials and methodology, this bestselling guide teaches iOS concepts and coding in tandem. The result is instruction that is relevant and useful. Throughout the book, the authors explain what's important and share their insights into the larger context of the iOS platform. You get a real understanding of how iOS development works, the many features that are available, and when and where to apply what you've learned.

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Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate

Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate Use business process automation to achieve digital transformation with minimal code, 2nd Edition by Aaron Guilmette

Make your organization more productive and simplify your workflow by using Microsoft Power Automate for business process automation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. Key Features Learn the latest in Power Automate with updated user interface visuals and new technology includedApply practical knowledge like managing user inputs, documents, approvals, and database storageCreate flows that integrate with services both inside and outside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem Book Description MS Power Automate is a workflow automation tool built into MS 365 to help businesses automate repetitive tasks or trigger business processes without user intervention. It is a low-code tool that is part of the Microsoft applications framework, the Power Platform. If you are new to Power Automate, this book will give you a comprehensive introduction and a smooth transition from beginner to advanced topics to help you get up to speed with business process automation. Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to configure automation workflows for business processes between hundreds of applications, using examples within Microsoft and including third-party apps like Dropbox and Twitter. Once you understand how to use connectors, triggers, and actions to automate business processes, you'll learn how to manage user input, documents, and approvals, as well as interact with databases. This edition also introduces new Power Automate features such as using robotic process automation (RPA) to automate legacy applications, interacting with the Microsoft Graph API, and working with artificial intelligence models to do sentiment analysis. By the end of this digital transformation book, you'll have mastered the basics of using Power Automate to replace repetitive tasks with automation technology. What you will learn Learn the basic building blocks of Power Automate capabilitiesExplore connectors in Power Automate to automate email workflowsDiscover how to make a flow for copying files between cloud servicesConfigure Power Automate Desktop flows for your business needsBuild on examples to create complex database and approval flowsConnect common business applications like Outlook, Forms, and TeamsLearn the introductory concepts for robotic process automationDiscover how to use AI sentiment analysis Who this book is for This book is excellent for information workers and Power users who are looking to automate repetitive tasks for their organizations or for projects they are undertaking. To make the most of this book you should have some basic exposure to the MS 365 platform.

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on AI (with bonus article "How to Win with Machine Learning" by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb) - Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Marco Iansiti, Tsedal Neeley & Ajay Agrawal Cover Art

HBR's 10 Must Reads on AI (with bonus article "How to Win with Machine Learning" by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb)

HBR's 10 Must Reads on AI (with bonus article "How to Win with Machine Learning" by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb) by Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Marco Iansiti, Tsedal Neeley & Ajay Agrawal

The next generation of AI is here—use it to lead your business forward. If you read nothing else on artificial intelligence and machine learning, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand the future direction of AI, bring your AI initiatives to scale, and use AI to transform your organization. This book will inspire you to: Create a new AI strategyLearn to work with intelligent robotsGet more from your marketing AIBe ready for ethical and regulatory challengesUnderstand how generative AI is game changingStop tinkering with AI and go all in This collection of articles includes "Competing in the Age of AI," by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani; "How to Win with Machine Learning," by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb; "Developing a Digital Mindset," by Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi; "Learning to Work with Intelligent Machines," by Matt Beane; "Getting AI to Scale," by Tim Fountaine, Brian McCarthy, and Tamim Saleh; "Why You Aren't Getting More from Your Marketing AI," by Eva Ascarza, Michael Ross, and Bruce G. S. Hardie; "The Pitfalls of Pricing Algorithms," by Marco Bertini and Oded Koenigsberg; "A Smarter Strategy for Using Robots," by Ben Armstrong and Julie Shah; "Why You Need an AI Ethics Committee," by Reid Blackman; "Robots Need Us More Than We Need Them," by H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty; "Stop Tinkering with AI," by Thomas H. Davenport and Nitin Mittal; and "ChatGPT Is a Tipping Point for AI," by Ethan Mollick. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Making Isometric Social Real-Time Games with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Making Isometric Social Real-Time Games with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript Rendering Simple 3D Worlds with Sprites and Maps by Mario Andres Pagella

Anyone familiar with Zynga's Farmville understands how fun and addictive real-time social games can be. This hands-on guide shows you how to design and build one of these games from start to finish, with nothing but open source tools. You'll learn how to render graphics, animate with sprites, add sound, validate scores to prevent cheating, and more, using detailed examples and code samples. By the end of the book, you’ll complete a project called Tourist Resort that combines all of the techniques you’ve learned. You’ll also learn how to integrate your game with Facebook. If you’re familiar with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, you’re ready to get started. Use HTML5’s canvas element to build smooth animations with spritesCreate an isometric grid pattern for high-performance graphicsDesign a GUI that works equally well on mobile devices and PCsAdd sound to your game with HTML5’s audio elementImplement the game’s path-finding function with WebWorkersBuild a client data model on the server with PHP and MySQLMake your game come alive with dynamic CSS3 objects

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Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous

Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous Command Line, Text Editor, and Git Version Control Essentials by Michael Hartl

All You Need to Know, and Nothing You Don't, About Core Tools for Software Development Three of the core tools needed for modern software development are the Unix command line, a text editor, and version control with Git. But you don't need to learn "everything" about them, just how to use them efficiently to solve real problems. In Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous, renowned instructor Michael Hartl teaches the specific concepts, skills, and approaches you need so you can learn to write apps, get hired, collaborate, and maybe even launch your own company. Even if you've never used (or even heard of ) these tools before, Hartl helps you quickly build technical sophistication and master the lore you need to succeed. Focused exercises help you internalize what matters, without wasting time on details pros don't care about. Soon, it'll be like you were born knowing this stuff--and you'll be suddenly, seriously dangerous . Learn enough about . . . Running a terminal, entering and editing commands, and using man pages Manipulating and inspecting files: from basic copying to finding patterns Organizing files with directories Learning Minimum Viable Vim Basic and advanced editing techniques with editors like Atom and VS Code Using the human-readable Markdown language for writing quick documentation Formatting source code and writing executable scripts Getting started with Git and GitHub Using key Git workflows: commit, push, branch, merge, and more Collaborating on Git projects and resolving code conflicts Setting up dev environments: macOS, Linux, Windows, and cloud Michael Hartl's Learn Enough series includes books and video courses that focus on the most important parts of each subject, so you don't have to learn everything to get started--you just have to learn enough to be dangerous and solve technical problems yourself. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Django Unleashed: Building Web Applications with Python's Framework

Django Unleashed: Building Web Applications with Python's Framework by Kameron Hussain & Frahaan Hussain

"Django Unleashed: Building Web Applications with Python's Framework" is your ultimate guide to mastering web development with Django, Python's powerful and versatile web framework. Whether you're an aspiring web developer or an experienced programmer looking to expand your skill set, this comprehensive book will take you from the fundamentals of Django to building advanced web applications with ease. With a focus on hands-on learning, this book provides you with a step-by-step approach to building web applications. You'll start by setting up your development environment and creating your first Django project. From there, you'll explore essential topics such as URL routing, database modeling, user authentication, and front-end development. As you progress, you'll dive into more advanced Django features, including building RESTful APIs, implementing real-time features, and deploying your applications to production servers. Key Features: Master Django's core concepts and best practices for clean, maintainable code. Build dynamic and interactive web applications with Django's robust tools and libraries. Create powerful, data-driven applications with Django's built-in database support. Implement user authentication and authorization to secure your web applications. Extend Django's functionality with third-party packages and custom Django apps. Optimize and deploy your Django projects for real-world web hosting. "Django Unleashed" is packed with practical examples, real-world projects, and expert insights that will empower you to become a proficient Django developer. Whether you aim to develop e-commerce platforms, social networking sites, or content management systems, this book equips you with the skills to bring your web application ideas to life.

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Django Building Dynamic Website With Django : A Complete Step By Step Guide To Learn to Build Modern Web Application with a Python

Django Building Dynamic Website With Django : A Complete Step By Step Guide To Learn to Build Modern Web Application with a Python by Andrew Page

Are you interested in learning web development using Python and Django? Do you want to build dynamic, responsive, and scalable web applications that can handle a high volume of traffic? If so, then "Django for Beginners" is the book for you. In "Django ", you'll learn how to create your first Django project, how to work with Django models and views, and how to use Django's built-in template system to create dynamic web pages. You'll also learn how to work with forms and user input, how to integrate your application with a database, and how to use Django's powerful admin interface to manage your application's data. apart from other Django books is its practical, hands-on approach. Each chapter includes detailed explanations, code examples, and exercises that allow you to practice what you've learned. You'll build a real-world web application as you progress through the book, so you'll be able to see the results of your work in action. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Python developer, "Django Building dynamic website with django" is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn how to build web applications using Django. With its clear and concise explanations, practical examples, and real-world projects, this book will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful Django developer.

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Crafting Interpreters

Crafting Interpreters by Robert Nystrom

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam. That fearsome reputation belies a field that is rich with useful techniques and not so difficult as some of its practitioners might have you believe. A better understanding of how programming languages are built will make you a stronger software engineer and teach you concepts and data structures you'll use the rest of your coding days. You might even have fun. This book teaches you everything you need to know to implement a full-featured, efficient scripting language. You'll learn both high-level concepts around parsing and semantics and gritty details like bytecode representation and garbage collection. Your brain will light up with new ideas, and your hands will get dirty and calloused. Starting from main(), you will build a language that features rich syntax, dynamic typing, garbage collection, lexical scope, first-class functions, closures, classes, and inheritance. All packed into a few thousand lines of clean, fast code that you thoroughly understand because you wrote each one yourself.

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The Python Workbook

The Python Workbook Master Python with 100 Hands-On Exercises by Andrew D. Chapman

Unlock the Power of Python Programming with Hands-on Exercises! Are you looking to dive into the world of Python programming but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you're seeking to solidify and expand your existing Python skills? Look no further than The Python Workbook, your ultimate guide to mastering Python through interactive learning. Why Choose “The Python Workbook? - Practical and Engaging Learning: Ditch the long, monotonous lectures. “The Python Workbook” provides an active learning approach with 100 carefully designed exercises across 20 comprehensive chapters. Each exercise is a stepping stone in your Python journey, building from simple syntax to complex programming concepts. - Step-by-Step Guides with Solutions: Not only does each chapter introduce a core Python concept, but it also offers hands-on exercises with step-by-step solutions. This format empowers you to learn, practice, and immediately apply your new skills. - Progressive Difficulty: With exercises arranged in order of increasing complexity, the book caters to learners at all levels. Start with basic variables and advance through intricate subjects like web scraping and data science, all at your own pace. - Versatile Content: Whether you’re a student, a professional looking to expand your tech toolkit, or a hobbyist, this book provides the knowledge you need. Discover how to automate tasks, analyze data, build applications, and much more. - Accessible for Beginners: No prior experience in programming? No problem! The Python Workbook is crafted to be accessible and understandable for absolute beginners, with clear explanations and practical examples. What’s Inside? - Python Basics: Grasp Python syntax, variables, and data types. - Control Flow: Master loops, conditionals, and error handling. - Functional Programming: Dive into functions, lambda expressions, and higher-order functions. - OOP Concepts: Learn object-oriented programming with classes and objects. - Advanced Topics: Explore decorators, context managers, regular expressions, and more. - Data Science Tools: Get hands-on with NumPy and pandas. - Real-World Applications: Implement your skills in web scraping and automation projects. The Python Workbook is more than just a book; it’s an interactive journey into programming. By the time you turn the last page, you’ll not only understand Python—you’ll be creating programs and solving real problems with confidence. Embark on your Python adventure today and transform from a novice to a skilled programmer with The Python Workbook!

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Convolutional Neural Networks in Python: Beginner's Guide to Convolutional Neural Networks in Python - Frank Millstein Cover Art

Convolutional Neural Networks in Python: Beginner's Guide to Convolutional Neural Networks in Python

Convolutional Neural Networks in Python: Beginner's Guide to Convolutional Neural Networks in Python by Frank Millstein

This book covers the basics behind Convolutional Neural Networks by introducing you to this complex world of deep learning and artificial neural networks in a simple and easy to understand way. It is perfect for any beginner out there looking forward to learning more about this machine learning field.This book is all about how to use convolutional neural networks for various image, object and other common classification problems in Python. Here, we also take a deeper look into various Keras layer used for building CNNs we take a look at different activation functions and much more, which will eventually lead you to creating highly accurate models able of performing great task results on various image classification, object classification and other problems.Therefore, at the end of the book, you will have a better insight into this world, thus you will be more than prepared to deal with more complex and challenging tasks on your own. Here Is a Preview of What You'll Learn In This Book… Convolutional neural networks structureHow convolutional neural networks actually workConvolutional neural networks applicationsThe importance of convolution operatorDifferent convolutional neural networks layers and their importanceArrangement of spatial parametersHow and when to use stride and zero-paddingMethod of parameter sharingMatrix multiplication and its importancePooling and dense layersIntroducing non-linearity relu activation functionHow to train your convolutional neural network models using backpropagationHow and why to apply dropoutCNN model training processHow to build a convolutional neural networkGenerating predictions and calculating loss functionsHow to train and evaluate your MNIST classifierHow to build a simple image classification CNNAnd much, much more! Get this book NOW and learn more about Convolutional Neural Networks in Python!

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Superintelligence

Superintelligence Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom

This seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.

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Python All-in-One For Dummies

Python All-in-One For Dummies by John C. Shovic & Alan Simpson

Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in one Python All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions. From creating apps to building complex web sites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. This book is great as a starting point for those new to coding, and it also makes a perfect reference for experienced coders looking for more than the basics. Apply your Python skills to data analysis, learn to write AI-assisted code using GitHub CoPilot, and discover many more exciting uses for this top programming language. Get started coding in Python—even if you’re new to computer programming Reference all the essentials and the latest updates, so your code is air-tight Learn how Python can be a solution for large-scale projects and big datasets Accelerate your career path with this comprehensive guide to learning Python Experienced and would-be coders alike will love this easy-to-follow guide to learning and applying Python.

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Python Programming: Your Step By Step Guide To Easily Learn Python in 7 Days - i Code Academy Cover Art

Python Programming: Your Step By Step Guide To Easily Learn Python in 7 Days

Python Programming: Your Step By Step Guide To Easily Learn Python in 7 Days by i Code Academy

Learning Python Programming in 7 days is possible, although it might not look like it's easy at first, especially if you are someone with meager experience in dealing with a programming language.  As you learn, you will see that it is not that difficult to understand, and it becomes easier when you add patience, diligence, and discipline.   This book has all the materials that you need in learning basic Python Programming.  It is presented in easy to understand format – much of technical jargons were eliminated, although you might still find some, but they are the terms that you will likely (almost always) encounter when creating your codes.  You will find no such trouble in understanding the terms, and how to do it properly.  Samples are provided for you, and explanations are also presented so you won't get lost and still have fun while learning. You will be glad that you have this book with you while learning Python.  Discover many things that you can do with Python programming, and you might even start a new career.

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Hadoop: The Definitive Guide

Hadoop: The Definitive Guide Storage and Analysis at Internet Scale by Tom White

Get ready to unlock the power of your data. With the fourth edition of this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to build and maintain reliable, scalable, distributed systems with Apache Hadoop. This book is ideal for programmers looking to analyze datasets of any size, and for administrators who want to set up and run Hadoop clusters. Using Hadoop 2 exclusively, author Tom White presents new chapters on YARN and several Hadoop-related projects such as Parquet, Flume, Crunch, and Spark. You’ll learn about recent changes to Hadoop, and explore new case studies on Hadoop’s role in healthcare systems and genomics data processing. Learn fundamental components such as MapReduce, HDFS, and YARNExplore MapReduce in depth, including steps for developing applications with itSet up and maintain a Hadoop cluster running HDFS and MapReduce on YARNLearn two data formats: Avro for data serialization and Parquet for nested dataUse data ingestion tools such as Flume (for streaming data) and Sqoop (for bulk data transfer)Understand how high-level data processing tools like Pig, Hive, Crunch, and Spark work with HadoopLearn the HBase distributed database and the ZooKeeper distributed configuration service

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Natural Language Processing with Python

Natural Language Processing with Python Analyzing Text with the Natural Language Toolkit by Steven Bird, Ewan Klein & Edward Loper

This book offers a highly accessible introduction to natural language processing, the field that supports a variety of language technologies, from predictive text and email filtering to automatic summarization and translation. With it, you'll learn how to write Python programs that work with large collections of unstructured text. You'll access richly annotated datasets using a comprehensive range of linguistic data structures, and you'll understand the main algorithms for analyzing the content and structure of written communication. Packed with examples and exercises, Natural Language Processing with Python will help you: Extract information from unstructured text, either to guess the topic or identify "named entities"Analyze linguistic structure in text, including parsing and semantic analysisAccess popular linguistic databases, including WordNet and treebanksIntegrate techniques drawn from fields as diverse as linguistics and artificial intelligence This book will help you gain practical skills in natural language processing using the Python programming language and the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) open source library. If you're interested in developing web applications, analyzing multilingual news sources, or documenting endangered languages -- or if you're simply curious to have a programmer's perspective on how human language works -- you'll find Natural Language Processing with Python both fascinating and immensely useful.

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High Performance Spark

High Performance Spark Best Practices for Scaling and Optimizing Apache Spark by Holden Karau & Rachel Warren

Apache Spark is amazing when everything clicks. But if you haven’t seen the performance improvements you expected, or still don’t feel confident enough to use Spark in production, this practical book is for you. Authors Holden Karau and Rachel Warren demonstrate performance optimizations to help your Spark queries run faster and handle larger data sizes, while using fewer resources. Ideal for software engineers, data engineers, developers, and system administrators working with large-scale data applications, this book describes techniques that can reduce data infrastructure costs and developer hours. Not only will you gain a more comprehensive understanding of Spark, you’ll also learn how to make it sing. With this book, you’ll explore: How Spark SQL’s new interfaces improve performance over SQL’s RDD data structureThe choice between data joins in Core Spark and Spark SQLTechniques for getting the most out of standard RDD transformationsHow to work around performance issues in Spark’s key/value pair paradigmWriting high-performance Spark code without Scala or the JVMHow to test for functionality and performance when applying suggested improvementsUsing Spark MLlib and Spark ML machine learning librariesSpark’s Streaming components and external community packages

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Python Data Science Handbook

Python Data Science Handbook by Jake VanderPlas

Python is a first-class tool for many researchers, primarily because of its libraries for storing, manipulating, and gaining insight from data. Several resources exist for individual pieces of this data science stack, but only with the new edition of Python Data Science Handbook do you get them all--IPython, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, and other related tools. Working scientists and data crunchers familiar with reading and writing Python code will find the second edition of this comprehensive desk reference ideal for tackling day-to-day issues: manipulating, transforming, and cleaning data; visualizing different types of data; and using data to build statistical or machine learning models. Quite simply, this is the must-have reference for scientific computing in Python. With this handbook, you'll learn how: IPython and Jupyter provide computational environments for scientists using PythonNumPy includes the ndarray for efficient storage and manipulation of dense data arraysPandas contains the DataFrame for efficient storage and manipulation of labeled/columnar dataMatplotlib includes capabilities for a flexible range of data visualizationsScikit-learn helps you build efficient and clean Python implementations of the most important and established machine learning algorithms

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Hadoop Application Architectures

Hadoop Application Architectures Designing Real-World Big Data Applications by Mark Grover, Ted Malaska, Jonathan Seidman & Gwen Shapira

Get expert guidance on architecting end-to-end data management solutions with Apache Hadoop. While many sources explain how to use various components in the Hadoop ecosystem, this practical book takes you through architectural considerations necessary to tie those components together into a complete tailored application, based on your particular use case. To reinforce those lessons, the book’s second section provides detailed examples of architectures used in some of the most commonly found Hadoop applications. Whether you’re designing a new Hadoop application, or planning to integrate Hadoop into your existing data infrastructure, Hadoop Application Architectures will skillfully guide you through the process. This book covers: Factors to consider when using Hadoop to store and model dataBest practices for moving data in and out of the systemData processing frameworks, including MapReduce, Spark, and HiveCommon Hadoop processing patterns, such as removing duplicate records and using windowing analyticsGiraph, GraphX, and other tools for large graph processing on HadoopUsing workflow orchestration and scheduling tools such as Apache OozieNear-real-time stream processing with Apache Storm, Apache Spark Streaming, and Apache FlumeArchitecture examples for clickstream analysis, fraud detection, and data warehousing

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