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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition - Al Sweigart Cover Art

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition by Al Sweigart

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files. If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do this work for you? In this fully revised third edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python , you’ll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand—no prior programming experience required. Early chapters will teach you the fundamentals of Python through clear explanations and engaging examples. You’ll write your first Python program; work with strings, lists, dictionaries, and other data structures; then use regular expressions to find and manipulate text patterns.  Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll tackle projects that teach you to use Python to automate tasks like: Searching the web, downloading content, and filling out formsFinding, extracting, and manipulating text and data in files and spreadsheetsCopying, moving, renaming, or compressing saved files on your computerSplitting, merging, and extracting text from PDFs and Word documentsInteracting with applications through custom mouse and keyboard macrosManaging your inbox, unsubscribing from lists, and sending email or text notifications New to this edition: All code and examples have been thoroughly updated. You’ll also find four new chapters on database integration, speech recognition, and audio and video editing, as well as 16 new programming projects and expanded coverage of developer techniques like creating command line programs. Don’t spend your time on work a well-trained monkey could do. Even if you’ve never written a line of code, you can pass off that grunt work to your computer. Learn how in Automate the Boring Stuff with Python .

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How To Think About AI

How To Think About AI A Guide For The Perplexed by Richard Susskind

Revealing the unfolding story of Artificial Intelligence, Richard Susskind presents a short non-technical guide that challenges us to think differently about AI. Susskind brings AI out of computing laboratories, big tech companies, and start-ups - and into everyday life. In recent years, and certainly since the launch of ChatGPT, there has been massive public and professional interest in Artificial Intelligence. But people are confused about what AI is, what it can and cannot do, what is yet to come, and whether AI is good or bad for humanity and civilisation - whether it will provide solutions to mankinds major challenges or become our gravest existential threat. There is also confusion about how we should regulate AI and where we should draw moral boundaries on its use. In How To Think About AI, Richard Susskind draws on his experience of working on AI since the early 1980s. For Susskind, balancing the benefits and threats of artificial intelligence is the defining challenge of our age. He explores the history of AI and possible scenarios for its future. His views on AI are not always conventional. He positions ChatGPT and generative AI as no more than the latest chapter in the ongoing story of AI and claims we are still at the foothills of developments. He argues that to think responsibly about the impact of AI requires us to look well beyond todays technologies, suggesting that not-yet-invented technologies will have far greater impact on us in the 2030s than the tools we have today. This leads Susskind to discuss the possibility of conscious machines, magnificent new AI-enabled virtual worlds, and the impact of AI on the evolution of biological humans.

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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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The Art of Game Design

The Art of Game Design A Book of Lenses, Third Edition by Jesse Schell

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games. Good game design happens when you view your game from as many perspectives as possible, and award-winning author Jesse Schell presents over 100 sets of questions to ask yourself as you build, play and change your game until you finalise your design. This latest third edition includes examples from new VR and AR platforms as well as from modern games such as Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us, Free to Play games, hybrid games, transformational games, and more. Whatever your role in video game development an understanding of the principles of game design will make you better at what you do. For over 10 years this book has provided inspiration and guidance to budding and experienced game designers - helping to make better games faster.

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SwiftUI for Masterminds 2nd Edition 2022

SwiftUI for Masterminds 2nd Edition 2022 How to take advantage of Swift 5.5 and SwiftUI 3 to create insanely great apps for iPhones, iPads, and Macs by J.D. Gauchat

Learn how to create apps for iOS 15 and macOS Monterey with Swift 5.5 and the SwiftUI 3 framework. SwiftUI for Masterminds is a complete course on how to create 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 with SwiftUI, and how to work with the most powerful frameworks available for app development. In this book we teach you how to build insanely great apps from scratch. Each chapter explores basic and complex concepts; from computer programming and the Swift programming language to database storage, iCloud data sharing, and everything you need to know to develop applications for Apple devices. The information is supported by practical examples that gradually introduce the technologies involved and make them accessible to everyone. SwiftUI for Masterminds was designed to prepare you for the future and was written for the genius in you, for Masterminds. Introduction to Swift 5.5 Swift Paradigm Swift Concurrency Declarative User Interfaces SwiftUI Framework Combine Framework Layout and Navigation Scroll Views UIKit in SwiftUI Lists and Grids Maps Graphics and Animations Files Archiving Core Data iCloud CloudKit Camera and Photo Library Video View Web View Gesture Recognizers Drag & Drop Timers Notifications Error Handling ...and more! iOS and Mac development with iOS 15, Xcode 13, Swift 5.5 and SwiftUI 3rd Release

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The Age of Em

The Age of Em Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth by Robin Hanson

Robots may one day rule the world, but what is a robot-ruled Earth like? Many think the first truly smart robots will be brain emulations or ems. Scan a human brain, then run a model with the same connections on a fast computer, and you have a robot brain, but recognizably human. Train an em to do some job and copy it a million times: an army of workers is at your disposal. When they can be made cheaply, within perhaps a century, ems will displace humans in most jobs. In this new economic era, the world economy may double in size every few weeks. Some say we can't know the future, especially following such a disruptive new technology, but Professor Robin Hanson sets out to prove them wrong. Applying decades of expertise in physics, computer science, and economics, he uses standard theories to paint a detailed picture of a world dominated by ems. While human lives don't change greatly in the em era, em lives are as different from ours as our lives are from those of our farmer and forager ancestors. Ems make us question common assumptions of moral progress, because they reject many of the values we hold dear. Read about em mind speeds, body sizes, job training and career paths, energy use and cooling infrastructure, virtual reality, aging and retirement, death and immortality, security, wealth inequality, religion, teleportation, identity, cities, politics, law, war, status, friendship and love. This book shows you just how strange your descendants may be, though ems are no stranger than we would appear to our ancestors. To most ems, it seems good to be an em.

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Learning Go

Learning Go by Jon Bodner

Go has rapidly become the preferred language for building web services. Plenty of tutorials are available to teach Go's syntax to developers with experience in other programming languages, but tutorials aren't enough. They don't teach Go's idioms, so developers end up recreating patterns that don't make sense in a Go context. This practical guide provides the essential background you need to write clear and idiomatic Go. No matter your level of experience, you'll learn how to think like a Go developer. Author Jon Bodner introduces the design patterns experienced Go developers have adopted and explores the rationale for using them. This updated edition also shows you how Go's generics support fits into the language. This book helps you: Write idiomatic code in Go and design a Go projectUnderstand the reasons behind Go's design decisionsSet up a Go development environment for a solo developer or teamLearn how and when to use reflection, unsafe, and cgoDiscover how Go's features allow the language to run efficientlyKnow which Go features you should use sparingly or not at allUse Go's tools to improve performance, optimize memory usage, and reduce garbage collectionLearn how to use Go's advanced development tools

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The Art of R Programming

The Art of R Programming A Tour of Statistical Software Design by Norman Matloff

R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly. The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro. Along the way, you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. You'll also learn to: –Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions –Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization –Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality –Find new R packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and more –Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques Whether you're designing aircraft, forecasting the weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing.

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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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Zsh Essentials

Zsh Essentials Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers by Richard Johnson

"Zsh Essentials" "Zsh Essentials" is a comprehensive and expertly crafted guide designed for both aspiring and experienced command-line practitioners who seek mastery of the Zsh shell. Through meticulously structured chapters, this book navigates the historical evolution of Unix shells, detailing the unique design principles, robust architecture, and advanced operational modes that set Zsh apart as a modern workflow engine for developers and power users alike. Readers are guided through essential concepts such as process control, environment management, and modular configuration, laying a solid foundation for deep customization and productivity. Building upon these fundamentals, "Zsh Essentials" explores sophisticated configuration strategies, advanced command-line interactivity, and cutting-edge scripting paradigms. Whether refining an efficient, modular `.zshrc`, engineering dynamic and informative prompts, or leveraging programmable completion systems, this book offers practical techniques for seamless session management and powerful interactive features. Extensive coverage of scripting best practices, data manipulation, and error handling empowers users to write idiomatic, resilient, and high-performance Zsh scripts for a variety of system automation and development tasks. The book further delves into the rich Zsh plugin ecosystem, external integrations with developer toolchains, and robust security frameworks. It addresses contemporary workflow needs—spanning cloud-native scripting, DevOps, and data science applications—while emphasizing security, reliability, and troubleshooting at every stage. Enhanced by real-world case studies and performance engineering insights, "Zsh Essentials" stands as an indispensable reference for anyone looking to harness the full potential of Zsh in modern, cross-platform environments.

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The Year in Tech, 2026

The Year in Tech, 2026 The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review by Harvard Business Review, Scott D. Anthony, Amy Webb, José Parra-Moyano & Christina Shim

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place. Agentic AI, smart health care, advanced sensors, bioengineering—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption? The Year in Tech, 2026: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment. 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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Data Science Projects with Python

Data Science Projects with Python A case study approach to gaining valuable insights from real data with machine learning, 2nd Edition by Stephen Klosterman

Gain hands-on experience of Python programming with industry-standard machine learning techniques using pandas, scikit-learn, and XGBoost Key Features Think critically about data and use it to form and test a hypothesisChoose an appropriate machine learning model and train it on your dataCommunicate data-driven insights with confidence and clarity Book Description If data is the new oil, then machine learning is the drill. As companies gain access to ever-increasing quantities of raw data, the ability to deliver state-of-the-art predictive models that support business decision-making becomes more and more valuable. In this book, you'll work on an end-to-end project based around a realistic data set and split up into bite-sized practical exercises. This creates a case-study approach that simulates the working conditions you'll experience in real-world data science projects. You'll learn how to use key Python packages, including pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn, and master the process of data exploration and data processing, before moving on to fitting, evaluating, and tuning algorithms such as regularized logistic regression and random forest. Now in its second edition, this book will take you through the end-to-end process of exploring data and delivering machine learning models. Updated for 2021, this edition includes brand new content on XGBoost, SHAP values, algorithmic fairness, and the ethical concerns of deploying a model in the real world. By the end of this data science book, you'll have the skills, understanding, and confidence to build your own machine learning models and gain insights from real data. What you will learn Load, explore, and process data using the pandas Python packageUse Matplotlib to create compelling data visualizationsImplement predictive machine learning models with scikit-learnUse lasso and ridge regression to reduce model overfittingEvaluate random forest and logistic regression model performanceDeliver business insights by presenting clear, convincing conclusions Who this book is for Data Science Projects with Python – Second Edition is for anyone who wants to get started with data science and machine learning. If you're keen to advance your career by using data analysis and predictive modeling to generate business insights, then this book is the perfect place to begin. To quickly grasp the concepts covered, it is recommended that you have basic experience of programming with Python or another similar language, and a general interest in statistics.

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Beyond Vibe Coding

Beyond Vibe Coding From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani

AI is transforming software development, shifting programmers from writing code to collaborating with AI in an intent-driven workflow. Vibe coding—a prompt-first, exploratory approach where you describe what you want in natural language and let a large language model fill in the blanks—represents a radical shift in the developer's role from writing code todirecting it. However, vibe coding comes with a serious caveat: Like a high-speed exploratory vehicle, it can take you off the beaten path quickly. Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer explores how AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex are reshaping the way we build software, from automating routine coding tasks to influencing architecture and design decisions. Written by Addy Osmani, this guide provides developers, tech leads, and organizations with practical strategies to integrate AI into their workflows effectively. Learn how to formulate clear goals and constraints for the AI, review AI-generated code critically, and integrate those pieces into a coherent whole. Whether you're adopting AI tools today or preparing for the future of software engineering, this book offers insights and hands-on examples to keep your skills sharp in this evolving landscape. Understand how AI-assisted development is reshaping programming Master techniques for refining, validating, and debugging AI-generated code, and understand how and why LLM generations can go wrong Explore multiagent coding systems and AI-driven software workflows Future-proof your career by adapting to AI's growing role in development

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Pro Spring MVC with WebFlux

Pro Spring MVC with WebFlux Web Development in Spring Framework 5 and Spring Boot 2 by Marten Deinum & Iuliana Cosmina

Explore the designs of the Spring MVC and WebFlux frameworks, and apply similar designs and techniques to your own code. Along with detailed analysis of the code and functionality, this book includes numerous tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Spring MVC, WebFlux, and Java-based web application development in general using Spring. You’ll see how Spring MVC is a modern web application framework built upon the latest Spring Framework 5 and Spring Boot 2. Spring MVC is suitable for building reusable web controller modules that encapsulate rich page navigation rules. Pro Spring MVC with WebFlux takes great care in covering every inch of Spring MVC with WebFlux to give you the complete picture. Along with all the best-known features of these frameworks, you’ll discover some new hidden treasures. You’ll also learn how to correctly and safely extend the frameworks to create customized solutions. This book is for anyone who wishes to write robust, modern, and useful web applications with the Spring Framework. After reading and using this book, you'll become proficient with Spring MVC and be able to apply it to your own Java web applications and microservices. You will:Use Spring MVC with WebFlux to build Java-based web applicationsEmploy the various Spring MVC architecturesWork with controllers and routing functionsBuild microservices and web services using Spring MVC and RESTCreate reactive web applications using Spring WebFluxSecure Spring MVC and Spring WebFluxDeploy your Spring MVC application to the cloud

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Programming Language Design and Implementation

Programming Language Design and Implementation by Torben Ægidius Mogensen

This concise textbook is intended as a guide for programming-language designers and users to better help them understand consequences of design decisions. The text aims to provide readers with an overview of the design space for programming languages and how design choices affect implementation. It is not a classical compilers book, as it assumes the reader is familiar with basic compiler implementation techniques; nor is it a traditional comparative programming languages book, because it does not go into depth about any particular language, instead taking examples from a wide variety of programming languages to illustrate design concepts.  Readers are assumed to already have done at least a bit of programming in functional, imperative, and object-oriented languages. Topics and features: Provides topic-by-topic coverage of syntax, types, scopes, memory management and more (NEW)  Integrates coverage on the history of programming languages, types, modules, domain-specific languages, and quantum computation Includes many technical exercises and discussion exercises (NEW) Contains significant expansions to many chapters and sections Inspires readers to think about language design choices, how these interact, and how they can be implemented Covers advanced topics such as formal semantics and limits of computation Suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduates, this highly practical and useful textbook/guide will also offer programming language professionals a superb reference and learning toolkit. Torben Ægidius Mogensen is Associate Professor at the Dept. of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future

Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future by Kameron Hussain & Frahaan Hussain

"Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future" is a comprehensive guide that caters to both beginners and experienced programmers looking to deepen their understanding of Rust, a language renowned for its safety, speed, and concurrency. This book meticulously explores the Rust programming language, from its fundamental principles to its most advanced features, providing a solid foundation for anyone aspiring to become proficient in modern systems programming. The journey begins with an introduction to Rust's syntax and basic concepts, making it accessible even for those new to the language. Readers will learn about ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes, which are central to Rust's memory safety guarantees. The book then smoothly transitions into more complex topics, including error handling, effective use of Rust's type system, and functional programming features. What sets this book apart is its focus on real-world application. It dives into building reliable and efficient software, with chapters dedicated to performance optimization, concurrency, and asynchronous programming. These sections are particularly invaluable, as they address common challenges faced in systems-level development and offer Rust-specific solutions. "Mastering Rust Programming" also dedicates substantial coverage to advanced features like macros, domain-specific languages, and FFI (Foreign Function Interface). These topics are crucial for developers looking to leverage Rust's full potential, especially when integrating with other languages or working on cross-platform projects. The latter part of the book is forward-looking, discussing the future trajectory of Rust programming. It provides insights into the evolving ecosystem, emerging patterns, and practices in the Rust community. This future-focused perspective prepares readers not just to work with Rust as it is today, but to adapt and grow with the language over time. Throughout the book, practical examples, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects solidify the reader's understanding and provide ample opportunities to apply the concepts learned. This makes it an ideal resource for self-study, academic coursework, or professional reference. Whether you're looking to start your journey in Rust programming or aiming to master its intricacies, "Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future" is an essential companion, providing a thorough and nuanced understanding of one of the most important programming languages in modern software development.

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Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)

Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) by Sebastian Raschka

How to implement LLM attention mechanisms and GPT-style transformers. In Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step through creating your own LLM. Each stage is explained with clear text, diagrams, and examples. You’ll go from the initial design and creation, to pretraining on a general corpus, and on to fine-tuning for specific tasks. Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) teaches you how to: • Plan and code all the parts of an LLM • Prepare a dataset suitable for LLM training • Fine-tune LLMs for text classification and with your own data • Use human feedback to ensure your LLM follows instructions • Load pretrained weights into an LLM Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) takes you inside the AI black box to tinker with the internal systems that power generative AI. As you work through each key stage of LLM creation, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of how LLMs work, their limitations, and their customization methods. Your LLM can be developed on an ordinary laptop, and used as your own personal assistant. About the technology Physicist Richard P. Feynman reportedly said, “I don’t understand anything I can’t build.” Based on this same powerful principle, bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step as you build a GPT-style LLM that you can run on your laptop. This is an engaging book that covers each stage of the process, from planning and coding to training and fine-tuning. About the book Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) is a practical and eminently-satisfying hands-on journey into the foundations of generative AI. Without relying on any existing LLM libraries, you’ll code a base model, evolve it into a text classifier, and ultimately create a chatbot that can follow your conversational instructions. And you’ll really understand it because you built it yourself! What's inside • Plan and code an LLM comparable to GPT-2 • Load pretrained weights • Construct a complete training pipeline • Fine-tune your LLM for text classification • Develop LLMs that follow human instructions About the reader Readers need intermediate Python skills and some knowledge of machine learning. The LLM you create will run on any modern laptop and can optionally utilize GPUs. About the author Sebastian Raschka , PhD, is an LLM Research Engineer with over a decade of experience in artificial intelligence. His work spans industry and academia, including implementing LLM solutions as a senior engineer at Lightning AI and teaching as a statistics professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Sebastian collaborates with Fortune 500 companies on AI solutions and serves on the Open Source Board at University of Wisconsin–Madison. He specializes in LLMs and the development of high-performance AI systems, with a deep focus on practical, code-driven implementations. He is the author of the bestselling books Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn , and Machine Learning Q and AI . The technical editor on this book was David Caswell . Table of Contents 1 Understanding large language models 2 Working with text data 3 Coding attention mechanisms 4 Implementing a GPT model from scratch to generate text 5 Pretraining on unlabeled data 6 Fine-tuning for classification 7 Fine-tuning to follow instructions A Introduction to PyTorch B References and further reading C Exercise solutions D Adding bells and whistles to the training loop E Parameter-efficient fine-tuning with LoRA

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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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Flutter Projects

Flutter Projects A practical, project-based guide to building real-world cross-platform mobile applications and games by Simone Alessandria

Learn Flutter and the Dart programming language by building impressive real-world mobile applications for Android and iOS Key Features Learn cross-platform mobile development with Flutter and Dart by building 11 real-world apps Create wide array of mobile projects such as 2D game, productivity timer, movie browsing app, and more Practical projects demonstrating Flutter development techniques with tips, tricks, and best practices Book Description Flutter is a modern reactive mobile framework that removes a lot of the complexity found in building native mobile apps for iOS and Android. With Flutter, developers can now build fast and native mobile apps from a single codebase. This book is packed with 11 projects that will help you build your own mobile applications using Flutter. It begins with an introduction to Dart programming and explains how it can be used with the Flutter SDK to customize mobile apps. Each chapter contains instructions on how to build an independent app from scratch, and each project focuses on important Flutter features.From building Flutter Widgets and applying animations to using databases (SQLite and sembast) and Firebase, you'll build on your knowledge through the chapters. As you progress, you'll learn how to connect to remote services, integrate maps, and even use Flare to create apps and games in Flutter. Gradually, you'll be able to create apps and games that are ready to be published on the Google Play Store and the App Store. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn how to use the BLoC pattern and various best practices related to creating enterprise apps with Flutter. By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to write and deliver fully functional mobile apps using Flutter. What you will learn Design reusable mobile architectures that can be applied to apps at any scale Get up to speed with error handling and debugging for mobile application development Apply the principle of ңomposition over inheritance' to break down complex problems into many simple problems Update your code and see the results immediately using Flutter's hot reload Identify and prevent bugs from reappearing with Flutter's developer tools Manage an app's state with Streams and the BLoC pattern Build a simple web application using Flutter Web Who this book is for This book is for mobile developers and software developers who want to learn Flutter to build state-of-the-art mobile apps. Although prior experience with Dart programming or Flutter is not required, knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures and software design patterns will be beneficial.

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C++ Software Design

C++ Software Design by Klaus Iglberger

Good software design is essential for the success of your project, but designing software is hard to do. You need to have a deep understanding of the consequences of design decisions and a good overview of available design alternatives. With this book, experienced C++ developers will get a thorough, practical, and unparalleled overview of software design with this modern language. C++ trainer and consultant Klaus Iglberger explains how you can manage dependencies and abstractions, improve changeability and extensibility of software entities, and apply and implement modern design patterns to help you take advantage of today's possibilities. Software design is the most essential aspect of a software project because it impacts the software's most important properties: maintainability, changeability, and extensibility. Learn how to evaluate your code with respect to software designUnderstand what software design is, including design goals such as changeability and extensibilityExplore the advantages and disadvantages of each design approachLearn how design patterns help solve problems and express intentChoose the right form of a design pattern to get the most out of its advantages

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Beginning App Development with Flutter

Beginning App Development with Flutter Create Cross-Platform Mobile Apps by Rap Payne

Create iOS and Android apps with Flutter using just one codebase.  App development on multiple platforms has historically been difficult and complex. This book breaks down complex concepts and tasks into easily digestible segments with examples, pictures, and hands-on labs with starters and solutions.  In doing so, you'll develop a basic understanding of the Dart programming language; the entire Flutter development toolchain; the differences between stateful and stateless widgets; and a working knowledge of the architecture of apps. All the most important parts of app development with Flutter are covered in this book. Work with themes and styles. Develop custom widgets. Teach your app to respond to gestures like taps, swipes, and pinches. Design, create and control the layout of your app. Create tools to handle form data entry from users. And ultimately create killer multiscreen apps with navigation, menus, and tabs. Flutter is Google's new framework for creating mobile apps that run on iOS and Android phones both.You had to be a super-developer to write apps for iOS or Android alone. But writing for both? Forget about it! You had to be familiar with Swift, Java/Kotlin, Xcode, Eclipse, and a bunch of other technologies simultaneously.  Beginning App Development with Flutter  simplifies the entire process.

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Automated Workflows with n8n

Automated Workflows with n8n Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers by Richard Johnson

"Automated Workflows with n8n" "Automated Workflows with n8n" is a definitive guide for professionals and organizations striving to modernize and optimize their business processes through workflow automation. Starting from the foundational concepts and the evolution of workflow automation, this comprehensive book introduces n8n’s open-source philosophy and its thriving ecosystem. Early chapters equip readers with the essentials—understanding triggers, nodes, deployment strategies, and robust security considerations—while hands-on instructions ensure an accessible onboarding experience regardless of environment or technical background. Delving deeper, the book unpacks the sophisticated architecture and operational intricacies of n8n, detailing dataflows, execution models, and advanced orchestration techniques. Readers will discover design patterns for building modular, maintainable, and resilient workflows, with dedicated guidance for robust debugging, monitoring, secure secrets management, and test automation. Practical integration strategies are explored in depth, from seamless database and API connectivity to multi-cloud operations, event-driven architectures, and support for bidirectional, real-time communications at scale. For those seeking to extend n8n’s capabilities, the book offers a rigorous treatment of custom node and plugin development, TypeScript best practices, secure credential management, and compliance requirements. Real-world use cases illustrate how n8n addresses challenges such as ETL pipelines, incident response, DevOps automation, and large-scale enterprise deployments while supporting citizen developers. The concluding chapters look forward to emergent trends—including cloud-native orchestration, AI/ML integration, and operational excellence—providing a visionary outlook for workflow automation’s future. Whether you are a developer, architect, or IT leader, this resource empowers you to sculpt resilient, scalable, and secure automation solutions with n8n.

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Vibe Coding Bible - The Ultimate Guide to Building Fast, Smart, and Human with AI

Vibe Coding Bible - The Ultimate Guide to Building Fast, Smart, and Human with AI by Tomasz Smykowski

Code Smarter. Ship Faster. Stay in Control. 40+ developers already upgraded their workflow with The Vibe Coding Bible — will you? AI isn't coming for your job — unless you ignore it. This 459-page ebook shows you how to use AI like a pro, write production-level code, and scale your work without cutting corners. Whether you're a senior engineer, indie hacker, tech lead, junior dev, or non-coder with big ideas — this book gives you the tools, prompts, and workflows to move faster and think deeper. What you'll learn: How to prompt ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot to generate usable, clean code When to trust AI — and when to take the wheel How to debug, refactor, and maintain AI-generated code with confidence How to build full-stack systems using repeatable AI workflows How to stay productive and avoid burnout while shipping faster What pitfalls to avoid before they waste your time Already trusted by devs worldwide and growing daily > "This book made me rethink how I work. AI went from a gimmick to a legit coding partner." Why it works: •Zero fluff. No hype. Just dev-first strategies, prompts, and tooling •Language-agnostic — with clean, short examples in Python and JavaScript •Readable anywhere — no code editor required to follow along •Side-by-side tool guidance — ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot: when to use what •Built for real-world work, not toy problems •Full-system design, not just snippets — so you scale smart For every type of builder: Senior Devs: Get beyond autocomplete. Learn how to guide AI cleanly, prevent tech debt, and scale faster. Junior Devs: Start strong. Easy-to-follow workflows help you build real confidence and real projects. Tech Leads & Managers: Help your team code smarter, mentor better, and speed up reviews with collaborative AI flows. Indie Hackers & Solo Devs: Move fast without breaking things. Automate the grunt work and focus on your vision. Non-Coders: Turn ideas into real working prototypes — even if you've never shipped code alone before. Includes bonus chapters: Vibe Coding Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To) 10 Real-World Prompts That Changed the Way I Code Vibe Code Without Code — Life Productivity with AI > One of 10 real prompts you'll learn to master: "Rewrite this function to improve readability and add inline comments for a junior dev." Written by Tom Smykowski — a founding engineer trusted by startups and billion-dollar companies to build stunning, scalable MVPs fast. With 15+ years of frontend and system design experience, Tom brings deep technical insight and practical AI workflows you can use right now. When he writes about coding with AI, he's not guessing—he's shipping. What you get: 459-page PDF (beautifully designed, B5 format) Instant download — start today, no waiting Lifetime updates included Perfect for devs, leads, indie builders, and anyone building with AI Future access to tools, templates, and resources for vibe coders Imagine opening your laptop tomorrow and breezing through tasks that used to take hours. You're focused. You're building. You're in control. This is coding with AI the way it's meant to be. Don't wait to fall behind. AI isn't slowing down — and neither should you. If you don't learn something that levels up your workflow, reply to your receipt and I'll make it right. Download The Vibe Coding Bible and unlock your AI edge today.

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VLAN Configuration and Implementation Techniques

VLAN Configuration and Implementation Techniques Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers by Richard Johnson

"VLAN Configuration and Implementation Techniques" "VLAN Configuration and Implementation Techniques" is an authoritative guide for networking professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of Virtual LANs in contemporary IT infrastructures. The book systematically covers the foundational theory of VLANs, including their interaction with the OSI model, various VLAN types, IEEE standards, and the mechanics of frame tagging. Readers gain clarity on both the technical and architectural considerations that underpin robust and scalable VLAN deployments, gaining a strong foundation to navigate the complexities of modern network segmentation. Building on this theoretical base, the book delves into practical strategies for designing, configuring, and securing VLAN environments. Detailed chapters explore advanced design best practices, high-availability architectures, and specialized use cases, such as multi-tenancy and private VLANs. Particular attention is given to switch configuration, inter-VLAN routing using both traditional and modern methods, and the critical role of automation and orchestration in ensuring consistency, manageability, and compliance at scale. To round out its practical value, the text integrates real-world case studies and operational guidance, addressing the challenges of virtualization, cloud integration, and security hardening in dynamic environments. By providing actionable insights into troubleshooting, monitoring, and future-proofing network segmentation, "VLAN Configuration and Implementation Techniques" empowers engineers and architects to build secure, agile, and high-performance networks ready for the demands of tomorrow’s digital landscape.

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Clang Compiler Frontend

Clang Compiler Frontend Get to grips with the internals of a C/C++ compiler frontend and create your own tools by Ivan Murashko

Boost your productivity with a variety of compiler tools that integrate seamlessly into your IDE Key Features Expand your understanding of the C++ programming language by learning about how the C++ compiler works and how to utilize its advanced featuresExplore techniques for static code analysis and use them to create lint checksEnhance your IDE to support advanced compiler toolsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Discover the power of Clang, a versatile compiler known for its compilation speed and insightful error and warning messages. This book will get you acquainted with the capabilities of Clang, helping you harness its features for performance improvements and modularity by creating custom compiler tools. While focused on Clang compiler frontend, this book also covers other parts of LLVM, essential to understanding Clang's functionality, to keep up with the constantly evolving LLVM project. Starting with LLVM fundamentals, from installation procedures to development tools, this book walks you through Clang's internal architecture and its integral role within LLVM. As you progress, you’ll also tackle optimizing compilation performance through features such as C++ modules and header maps. The later chapters cover tools developed using the Clang/LLVM, including clang-tidy for linting, refactoring tools, and IDE support, and feature many examples to illustrate the material. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Clang, different Clang Tools, and how to use them to their fullest potential. What you will learn Get to grips with compiler architectureGain an understanding of the inner workings of ClangFamiliarize yourself with features specific to ClangInvestigate various techniques for static code analysisAcquire knowledge on how to use AST matchersCreate custom code modification and refactoring toolsExplore tools for integrating compiler tools with IDEs Who this book is for This book is for experienced C++ software engineers who have no prior experience with compiler design but want to gain the knoweldge they need to get up and running. Engineers who want to learn about how Clang works and familiarize themselves with its specific features will also benefit from this book.

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Game Boy Coding Adventure

Game Boy Coding Adventure Learn Assembly and Master the Original 8-Bit Handheld by Maximilien Dagois

Talk to the Machine Game Boy Coding Adventure is a hands-on guide to programming one of the most iconic consoles ever built. And there is magic here: By leveraging the simplified assembly language of this retro machine, you’ll learn how to control every aspect of the Game Boy’s 8-bit hardware. As you build tile-based graphics, sprite animations, sound effects, input handling, timers, and more, you’ll discover how hardware behaves­—and how software components work together to run interactive programs. Along the way, you’ll gain a strong foundation in systems programming, mastering concepts like memory management, registers, interrupts, and I/O. You’ll learn how to: Write and debug assembly using RGBDS, the standard development toolchainWork with tiles, sprites, backgrounds, windows, and color palettesControl sound channels, interrupts, timers, frame pacing, and the joypadLeverage memory banking, DMA, and serial communication for more complex game featuresExperiment with the Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and the Game Boy Printer Written by a veteran game developer with over 15 years of experience building graphics engines and shipping titles across PC, mobile, and consoles, this book teaches more than just syntax. It takes you back to a simpler platform with a reduced instruction set that’s perfect for learning. You’ll write assembly code that runs directly on real hardware, see the results immediately, and learn how to debug, optimize, and control every cycle. You’ll also build game-ready components and develop a clear understanding of how software and hardware interact. Why stop now? Slot in the cartridge, flip the switch, and start coding.

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Python Data Analytics

Python Data Analytics With Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib by Fabio Nelli

Explore the latest Python tools and techniques to help you tackle the world of data acquisition and analysis. You'll review scientific computing with NumPy, visualization with matplotlib, and machine learning with scikit-learn.  This third edition is fully updated for the latest version of Python and its related libraries, and includes coverage of social media data analysis, image analysis with OpenCV, and deep learning libraries. Each chapter includes multiple examples demonstrating how to work with each library. At its heart lies the coverage of pandas, for high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and tools for data manipulation Author Fabio Nelli expertly demonstrates using Python for data processing, management, and information retrieval. Later chapters apply what you've learned to handwriting recognition and extending graphical capabilities with the JavaScript D3 library. Whether you are dealing with sales data, investment data, medical data, web page usage, or other data sets,  Python Data Analytics, Third Edition  is an invaluable reference with its examples of storing, accessing, and analyzing data. What You'll Learn Understand the core concepts of data analysis and the Python ecosystem Go in depth with pandas for reading, writing, and processing data Use tools and techniques for data visualization and image analysis Examine popular deep learning libraries Keras, Theano,TensorFlow, and PyTorch Who This Book Is For Experienced Python developers who need to learn about Pythonic tools for data analysis

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SwiftUI for iOS 26 & Xcode 26 — Beginners Developer’s Guide

SwiftUI for iOS 26 & Xcode 26 — Beginners Developer’s Guide How to Master Swift 6 and Liquid Glass Design to Build Next Generation Apps for iPhone, iPad & Mac by J.R. Mulroy

SwiftUI for iOS 26 & Xcode 26 — Beginner’s Developer’s Guide Ready to build your first real app — and finally understand how SwiftUI, Swift 6, and Xcode 26 all work together? This isn’t just another collection of snippets or quick tips. SwiftUI for iOS 26 & Xcode 26 — Beginner’s Developer’s Guide is your complete step-by-step path to learning modern iOS development — from setup to your first full-featured app. Inside, you’ll discover how to: — Build a strong foundation in Swift 6 and understand the core language concepts every iOS developer needs. — Use SwiftUI’s declarative design system to create beautiful, responsive interfaces for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. — Learn layout, navigation, and state management the right way — no outdated hacks or boilerplate. — Master Liquid Glass design principles to craft sleek, modern interfaces that feel alive. — Connect your apps to real data using SwiftData, Apple’s next-generation persistence framework. — Explore Apple Intelligence features and discover how to integrate AI-driven assistance in your projects. — Gain confidence with testing, debugging, and project structure — the skills that separate beginners from developers. This isn’t about copying code. It’s about learning the why behind each line — and gaining the clarity to design, build, and ship your own iOS apps with confidence. Whether you’re completely new to Swift or finally ready to move from hobbyist to hands-on developer, this guide gives you everything you need to start building the future — one SwiftUI project at a time.

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Superintelligence

Superintelligence Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of the gorillas now depends more on us humans than on the gorillas themselves, so the fate of our species then would come to depend on the actions of the machine superintelligence. But we have one advantage: we get to make the first move. Will it be possible to construct a seed AI or otherwise to engineer initial conditions so as to make an intelligence explosion survivable? How could one achieve a controlled detonation? To get closer to an answer to this question, we must make our way through a fascinating landscape of topics and considerations. Read the book and learn about oracles, genies, singletons; about boxing methods, tripwires, and mind crime; about humanity's cosmic endowment and differential technological development; indirect normativity, instrumental convergence, whole brain emulation and technology couplings; Malthusian economics and dystopian evolution; artificial intelligence, and biological cognitive enhancement, and collective intelligence. This profoundly ambitious and original book picks its way carefully through a vast tract of forbiddingly difficult intellectual terrain. Yet the writing is so lucid that it somehow makes it all seem easy. After an utterly engrossing journey that takes us to the frontiers of thinking about the human condition and the future of intelligent life, we find in Nick Bostrom's work nothing less than a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time.

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Python

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Python by Guy Hart-Davis & Ted Hart-Davis

A simple, straightforward, and hands-on roadmap to the world of computer programming with Python Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is your personal guide to getting you started in programming. As one of the world's most popular—and most accessible—coding languages, Python is your gateway into the wide and wonderful world of computer science. This hands-on guide walks you through Python step by clearly illustrated step, from writing your very first Python code in a terminal window or the VS Code app through to creating your own lists, dictionaries, and custom classes. In the book, you’ll learn to: Install Python and the tools you need to work with it on Windows, macOS, and Linux Work with files and folders, manipulate text, and create powerful functions that do exactly what you want Write clean code that makes decisions effectively, repeats actions as needed, and handles any errors that occur A must-have resource for aspiring programmers starting from the very beginning, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is also an indispensable handbook for programmers making a transition from another language.

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Head First HTML and CSS

Head First HTML and CSS A Learner's Guide to Creating Standards-Based Web Pages by Elisabeth Robson & Eric Freeman

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your web pages over time so they work in all browsers and mobile devices. Oh, and if you've never heard of CSS, that's okay--we won't tell anyone you're still partying like it's 1999--but if you're going to create web pages in the 21st century then you'll want to know and understand CSS. Learn the real secrets of creating web pages, and why everything your boss told you about HTML tables is probably wrong (and what to do instead). Most importantly, hold your own with your co-worker (and impress cocktail party guests) when he casually mentions how his HTML is now strict, and his CSS is in an external style sheet. With Head First HTML, you'll avoid the embarrassment of thinking web-safe colors still matter, and the foolishness of slipping a font tag into your pages. Best of all, you'll learn HTML and CSS in a way that won't put you to sleep. If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works. Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, this book will load HTML and CSS into your brain in a way that sticks. So what are you waiting for? Leave those other dusty books behind and come join us in Webville. Your tour is about to begin.

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Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python

Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python Best Practices for Writing Clean Code by Al Sweigart

BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN NOVICE AND PROFESSIONAL You've completed a basic Python programming tutorial or finished Al Sweigart's bestseller, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python . What's the next step toward becoming a capable, confident software developer? Welcome to Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python . More than a mere collection of advanced syntax and masterful tips for writing clean code, you'll learn how to advance your Python programming skills by using the command line and other professional tools like code formatters, type checkers, linters, and version control. Sweigart takes you through best practices for setting up your development environment, naming variables, and improving readability, then tackles documentation, organization and performance measurement, as well as object-oriented design and the Big-O algorithm analysis commonly used in coding interviews. The skills you learn will boost your ability to program--not just in Python but in any language. You'll learn: Coding style, and how to use Python's Black auto-formatting tool for cleaner codeCommon sources of bugs, and how to detect them with static analyzersHow to structure the files in your code projects with the Cookiecutter template toolFunctional programming techniques like lambda and higher-order functionsHow to profile the speed of your code with Python's built-in timeit and cProfile modulesThe computer science behind Big-O algorithm analysisHow to make your comments and docstrings informative, and how often to write themHow to create classes in object-oriented programming, and why they're used to organize code Toward the end of the book you'll read a detailed source-code breakdown of two classic command-line games, the Tower of Hanoi (a logic puzzle) and Four-in-a-Row (a two-player tile-dropping game), and a breakdown of how their code follows the book's best practices. You'll test your skills by implementing the program yourself. Of course, no single book can make you a professional software developer. But Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python will get you further down that path and make you a better programmer, as you learn to write readable code that's easy to debug and perfectly Pythonic Requirements: Covers Python 3.6 and higher

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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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Dynamic Trio: Building Web Applications with React, Next.js & Tailwind

Dynamic Trio: Building Web Applications with React, Next.js & Tailwind by Grace Huang

Dynamic Trio is a practical guide for web developers and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to use React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to create modern web applications. The author, Grace Huang, with years of experience in web development, provides step-by-step tutorials on how to use these three powerful tools to build dynamic user interfaces, and server-side rendered applications with appealing styles. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a business owner starting a software venture, this book will help you master the art of building web applications with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS in a practical way.

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Essential n8n Playbook

Essential n8n Playbook by Leandro Calado

Build AI Agents with N8N Create Autonomous AI Workflows with N8N — No Experience Required Are you ready to automate smarter, faster, and with full control? In this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to build powerful workflows and intelligent automations using n8n — the open-source alternative to Zapier and Make that lets you connect apps, APIs, and AI agents without limits. Whether you're new to automation or already familiar with tools like ChatGPT, OpenAI, or Google Sheets, this book will help you go further — by creating real AI-powered systems that work for you, 24/7. Inside, you'll discover: •Step-by-step tutorials: Build automated email flows, integrate APIs, and create agent-based logic with ease. •AI & Multi-Agent Systems: Combine GPT-based tools with automation for smarter, autonomous decisions. •Real-world use cases: From auto-posting content to orchestrating entire workflows using queues, schedules, and webhooks. No coding required. No per-task fees. Just powerful, flexible automation — fully under your control. Whether you're a developer, data analyst, freelancer, or entrepreneur, this book will give you the skills and mindset to automate anything — and stay ahead of the AI-driven future. Start building AI agents today. Don't wait to get left behind.

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Investing for Programmers

Investing for Programmers by Stefan Papp

Maximize your portfolio, analyze markets, and make data-driven investment decisions using Python and generative AI. Investing for Programmers shows you how you can turn your existing skills as a programmer into a knack for making sharper investment choices. You’ll learn how to use the Python ecosystem, modern analytic methods, and cutting-edge AI tools to make better decisions and improve the odds of long-term financial success. In Investing for Programmers you’ll learn how to: • Build stock analysis tools and predictive models • Identify market-beating investment opportunities • Design and evaluate algorithmic trading strategies • Use AI to automate investment research • Analyze market sentiments with media data mining In Investing for Programmers you'll learn the basics of financial investment as you conduct real market analysis, connect with trading APIs to automate buy-sell, and develop a systematic approach to risk management. Don’t worry—there’s no dodgy financial advice or flimsy get-rich-quick schemes. Real-life examples help you build your own intuition about financial markets, and make better decisions for retirement, financial independence, and getting more from your hard-earned money. About the technology A programmer has a unique edge when it comes to investing. Using open-source Python libraries and AI tools, you can perform sophisticated analysis normally reserved for expensive financial professionals. This book guides you step-by-step through building your own stock analysis tools, forecasting models, and more so you can make smart, data-driven investment decisions. About the book Investing for Programmers shows you how to analyze investment opportunities using Python and machine learning. In this easy-to-read handbook, experienced algorithmic investor Stefan Papp shows you how to use Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib to dissect stock market data, uncover patterns, and build your own trading models. You’ll also discover how to use AI agents and LLMs to enhance your financial research and decision-making process. What's inside • Build stock analysis tools and predictive models • Design algorithmic trading strategies • Use AI to automate investment research • Analyze market sentiment with media data mining About the reader For professional and hobbyist Python programmers with basic personal finance experience. About the author Stefan Papp combines 20 years of investment experience in stocks, cryptocurrency, and bonds with decades of work as a data engineer, architect, and software consultant. Table of Contents 1 The analytical investor 2 Investment essentials 3 Collecting data 4 Growth portfolios 5 Income portfolios 6 Building an asset monitor 7 Risk management 8 AI for financial research 9 AI agents 10 Charts and technical analysis 11 Algorithmic trading 12 Private equity: Investing in start-ups 13 The road goes ever on and on A Setting up the environment

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Espresso for Android Automated Testing

Espresso for Android Automated Testing Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers by Richard Johnson

"Espresso for Android Automated Testing" "Espresso for Android Automated Testing" is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for software engineers, QA professionals, and Android developers seeking to master the complexities of UI automation on the platform. Beginning with a rich historical context, the book explores automated testing’s evolution within Android, unpacks the testing spectrum from unit through UI layers, and candidly addresses the unique challenges posed by Android’s vast device landscape. With a clear comparative analysis of major frameworks, readers gain a firm foundation for strategically advancing their test automation practices. Diving deeply into Espresso’s architecture, the book skillfully dissects Espresso’s core mechanics—including matchers, actions, assertions, and its sophisticated synchronization model—while providing advanced guidance for crafting custom extensions, managing test orchestration, and architecting robust, maintainable test suites. Through detailed case studies and hands-on techniques, readers learn how to tackle complex UI scenarios such as dynamic RecyclerViews, custom view hierarchies, WebViews, intricate gestures, and the nuances of asynchronous behavior. Best practices for state management, parameterization, diagnostics, and fixture design are thoroughly addressed, empowering teams to deliver flake-resistant and reliable tests at any scale. Beyond technical mastery of Espresso, the book addresses the full software development lifecycle by integrating UI testing into modern CI/CD pipelines, overcoming fragmentation, and leveraging parallelism for scalable execution. Topics including security, privacy, accessibility, localization, and performance testing reflect real-world challenges, while dedicated chapters on test code maintainability, flakiness management, and onboarding new contributors help organizations create a sustainable test automation culture. Concluding with an exploration of emerging trends—such as AI-augmented testing, cross-platform strategies, and continuous quality engineering—this book is an indispensable guide to engineering high-quality, resilient Android apps in an ever-evolving landscape.

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Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch

Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems by Aurélien Géron

The potential of machine learning today is extraordinary, yet many aspiring developers and tech professionals find themselves daunted by its complexity. Whether you're looking to enhance your skill set and apply machine learning to real-world projects or are simply curious about how AI systems function, this book is your jumping-off place. With an approachable yet deeply informative style, author Aurélien Géron delivers the ultimate introductory guide to machine learning and deep learning. Drawing on the Hugging Face ecosystem, with a focus on clear explanations and real-world examples, the book takes you through cutting-edge tools like Scikit-Learn and PyTorch—from basic regression techniques to advanced neural networks. Whether you're a student, professional, or hobbyist, you'll gain the skills to build intelligent systems. Understand ML basics, including concepts like overfitting and hyperparameter tuning Complete an end-to-end ML project using scikit-Learn, covering everything from data exploration to model evaluation Learn techniques for unsupervised learning, such as clustering and anomaly detection Build advanced architectures like transformers and diffusion models with PyTorch Harness the power of pretrained models—including LLMs—and learn to fine-tune them Train autonomous agents using reinforcement learning

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Diving In - iOS App Development for Non-Programmers

Diving In - iOS App Development for Non-Programmers The Series on How to Create iPhone & iPad Apps by Kevin J McNeish

Winner of the Publishing Innovation Award! "Dedicated to Steve Jobs, this self published book highlights much of what Jobs himself strove for - clear, crisp design, intuitive interface and user experience coupled with high quality, clear content." - Digital Book World "Most of the books I scanned, even the "Dummies" series, assumed a basic knowledge of computer programming even for iOS beginners. What I like about Kevin's writing is that he doesn't make any assumptions - he just takes you there - step by step." - Lorraine Akemann - Moms With Apps "Great for developers too! With this book, I finally understand the relationship between Xcode, Swift, Cocoa Framework, and the related Mac tips. If I don't get a concept, the video at the end of each chapter brings it all together. - Dan Neuman This first book in the series from Kevin McNeish, winner of the Publishing Innovation award, award-winning App Developer, highly acclaimed iOS trainer and conference speaker , is specifically designed to teach non-programmers how to create an App for the iPhone and iPad. Many books designed for the beginning Apple developer assume way too much. In contrast, this book series assumes you know nothing about programming. This first book is your "easy in" and builds confidence that you can write Apps for the iPhone and iPad. The entire book has been reviewed by people like you--with no experience in how to make an App. Diagrams were added and examples improved until all "beta readers" completely understood each key concept. Up to Date With the Latest Technologies The information in this book is up to date with the latest iOS technologies, including the iOS 9 and the latest version of Xcode . You will learn about storyboards, scenes, navigation, displaying lists of data, animating transitions between scenes, using maps, and much more. Includes Step-by-Step Instructional Videos! There are seven step-by-step instructional videos in which you watch the author create each part of the App. This is great for non-programmers who might need some extra help. About the Author Kevin McNeish is a featured writer and blogger for iPhoneLife magazine as well as author of the best-selling iOS App Development for Non-Programmers book series, winner of the prestigious Publishing Innovation Award . Kevin is creator of iOS apps including iElectionDay (awarded iPad App of the week) and is also Chief Software Architect of Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc. He has a knack for explaining difficult concepts in a way that you can truly understand. Kevin is a well-known speaker and trainer throughout North America and abroad including conferences such appsworld, MobileConnections, DevConnections, MobileTeach as well as numerous Code Camps and software developer groups. Kevin's iPhoneLife blog: http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/kevin%20mcneish Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kjmcneish

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Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running

Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running by Scott Stevenson

Build solid applications for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPod Touch, regardless of whether you have basic programming skills or years of programming experience. With this book, you'll learn how to use Apple's Cocoa framework and the Objective-C language through step-by-step tutorials, hands-on exercises, clear examples, and sound advice from a Cocoa expert. Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running offers just enough theory to ground you, then shows you how to use Apple's rapid development tools -- Xcode and Interface Builder -- to develop Cocoa applications, manage user interaction, create great UIs, and more. You'll quickly gain the experience you need to develop sophisticated Apple software, whether you're somewhat new to programming or just new to this platform. Get a quick hands-on tour of basic programming skills with the C languageLearn how to use Interface Builder to quickly design and prototype your application's user interfaceStart using Objective-C by creating objects and learning memory managementLearn about the Model-View-Controller (MVC) method of sharing data between objectsUnderstand the Foundation value classes, Cocoa's robust API for storing common data typesBecome familiar with Apple's graphics frameworks, and learn how to make custom views with AppKit.

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Flying with Objective-C - iOS App Development for Non-Programmers - Kevin J McNeish Cover Art

Flying with Objective-C - iOS App Development for Non-Programmers

Flying with Objective-C - iOS App Development for Non-Programmers The Series on How to Create iPhone & iPad Apps by Kevin J McNeish

Updated to the Latest Versions of iOS and Xcode All books in this series are updated to the latest version of iOS and Xcode. Updates are available free of charge! Review: Most of the books I scanned, even the “Dummies” series, assumed a basic knowledge of computer programming even for iOS beginners. What I like about Kevin’s writing is that he doesn’t make any assumptions – he just takes you there – step by step. - Lorraine Akemann, moms with apps This second book in the series from Kevin McNeish, winner of the Publishing Innovation Award, highly acclaimed iOS trainer and conference speaker, and award-winning App Developer, is specifically designed to teach non-programmers Objective-C; the language used to create Apps for the iPhone and iPad. This book series assumes you know nothing about programming. Book 2: Flying with Objective-C builds on what you learned in Book 1: Diving In. In the first two chapters, the author helps you understand basic concepts, such as "what is a class?" and "what is an object?" You then learn how to pass messages to objects, and then create your own custom classes.  As you go through the book, concepts become more advanced until you reach the final chapters on Advanced-Objective-C and Advanced Messaging. Each concept is accompanied by step-by-step instructions to build an App that shows the real-world use of Objective-C programming features. This is a tremendous aid in helping non-programmers grasp even more advanced concepts. The information in this book is up to date with the latest iOS technologies and the latest version of Xcode! Includes Step-by-Step Instructional Videos! Each exercise in this book has a corresponding movie that demonstrates how to perform the exercise. After trying to solve the exercise on your own, just tap the movie to watch the exercise solved for you in high quality video and narrative! About the Author Kevin McNeish is a featured writer and blogger for iPhoneLife magazine as well as author of the best-selling iOS App Development for Non-Programmers book series, winner of the prestigious Publishing Innovation Award . Kevin is creator of iOS apps including iElectionDay (awarded iPad App of the week) and is also Chief Software Architect of Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc. He has a knack for explaining difficult concepts in a way that you can truly understand. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kjmcneish His blog: http://www.iphonelife.com/blogs/kevin-mcneish

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HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies

HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies by Ed Tittel & Jeff Noble

The indispensable introductory reference guide to HTML, XHTML and CSS Even though new technologies enable people to do much more with the Web, in the end HTML, XHTML and CSS are still at the root of any Web site. The newest edition of this bestselling guide is fully updated and revised for the latest technology changes to the field, including HTML5 and CSS3. Illustrated in full color, this book provides beginner and advanced coders the tools they need to be proficient at these programming languages. Shows you how to create a Web page and formulate XHTML document structure Addresses working with content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla), and designing for mobile devices (iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android) Introduces HTML5 and CSS3, tools critical to mobile Web development Reviews working with text, lists, and images, and customizing links Demonstrates ways to employ cascading style sheets (CSS) and get creative with colors and fonts Details integrating scripts with XHTML and understanding deprecated HTML markup tags Written by two veteran computer whizzes, HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies will help you get the design results you want!

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Learn to Code in Swift 4

Learn to Code in Swift 4 The New Language of iOS Apps by Kevin J McNeish

Learn Swift programming from the ground up with award-winning author, and iPhone Life magazine writer/blogger Kevin McNeish! After completing this book, you will have the skills and clear understanding to write well-designed Swift code for your iOS apps. This book has been updated to Swift 4 and therefore requires the use of Xcode 8 or newer. This means you get the most up-to-date information available on Swift. This book assumes no previous programming experience! It teaches you best practices for creating iOS apps in Swift using advanced educational tools such as: • 20 embedded step-by-step movies with coding exercises. • Interactive diagrams that help you visualize how code works. • 25 Swift sample projects • An online forum where you can get all your questions answered. This book goes beyond basic syntax and uses practical examples demonstrating how to use the full power of Swift in your iOS apps. It provides clear, in-depth explanations of Swift concepts. In the first few chapters, you learn the basics of Swift programming and then begin applying your knowledge by working through exercises at the end of each chapter that teach you to apply Swift programming principles in real-world apps. Here are some of the concepts you will master in this book: • Understanding Classes and Objects • Working With Optionals • Arrays and other Collections • Looping and Conditional Statements • Advanced Properties • Data Types and Conversions • Working with Strings • Enumerations • Initializers • Access Control • Unit Testing Your Code • Inheritance & Polymorphism • Mastering Protocols & Delegates • The Power of Extensions • Generics in the Real World • Understanding Closures • Handling Errors • Appendix containing Swift free functions, data types, and operators

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JavaScript: The Good Parts

JavaScript: The Good Parts The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford

Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole—a subset you can use to create truly extensible and efficient code. Considered the JavaScript expert by many people in the development community, author Douglas Crockford identifies the abundance of good ideas that make JavaScript an outstanding object-oriented programming language-ideas such as functions, loose typing, dynamic objects, and an expressive object literal notation. Unfortunately, these good ideas are mixed in with bad and downright awful ideas, like a programming model based on global variables. When Java applets failed, JavaScript became the language of the Web by default, making its popularity almost completely independent of its qualities as a programming language. In JavaScript: The Good Parts, Crockford finally digs through the steaming pile of good intentions and blunders to give you a detailed look at all the genuinely elegant parts of JavaScript, including: SyntaxObjectsFunctionsInheritanceArraysRegular expressionsMethodsStyleBeautiful features The real beauty? As you move ahead with the subset of JavaScript that this book presents, you'll also sidestep the need to unlearn all the bad parts. Of course, if you want to find out more about the bad parts and how to use them badly, simply consult any other JavaScript book. With JavaScript: The Good Parts, you'll discover a beautiful, elegant, lightweight and highly expressive language that lets you create effective code, whether you're managing object libraries or just trying to get Ajax to run fast. If you develop sites or applications for the Web, this book is an absolute must.

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iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, 3/e

iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, 3/e by Joe Conway & Aaron Hillegass

This is the eBook version of the printed book.  Updated and expanded to cover iOS 5 and Xcode 4.3, 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 understanding, the know-how, and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular iOS Bootcamp course and its well-tested materials and methodology, this best-selling guide teaches iOS concepts and coding in tandem. The result is instruction that is relevant and useful. Throughout the book, the authors clearly explain what’s important to know and share their insights into the larger context of the iOS platform. This gives you a real understanding of how iOS development works, the many features that are available, and when and where to apply what you’ve learned. Here are some of the topics covered: Xcode 4.3, Instruments, and StoryboardsARC, strong and weak references, and retain cyclesInterfacing with iCloudHandling touch events and gesturesTool bars, navigation controllers, and split view controllersLocalization and InternationalizationBlock syntax and useBackground execution and multi-taskingSaving/loading data: Archiving and Core DataCore Location and Map KitCommunicating with web services Working with XML, JSON, and NSRegularExpression  Using the Model-View-Controller-Store design pattern

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Minecraft For Dummies

Minecraft For Dummies by Jacob Cordeiro

Craft yourself an amazing game of Minecraft! More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginners guide, you will quickly grasp how to play Minecraft in the three modes of game play: survival, creative, and hardcore. The easy-to-understand writing style walks you through every step of the way, from downloading the game to choosing a gaming platform to defending your creations against monsters and winning the game by defeating the Ender Dragon. Explains how to use blocks to build amazing creations and engage in gameplay with other players Details techniques for travelling across the biomes Zeroes in on playing wisely in Survival mode so you can acquire resources to maintain your health and hunger Shares tips for playing carefully in Creative mode, using your unlimited supply of resources, the ability to fly, and more Helps you play in Hardcore mode Minecraft For Dummies, Portable Edition goes where you go as you create a world you won't want to leave!

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Mastering Xcode 7 and Swift

Mastering Xcode 7 and Swift by Kevin J McNeish

The Most In-Depth Coverage of Xcode 7 Mastering Xcode and Swift contains the most in-depth coverage of Xcode that you will find! It is a deep dive into the tools and technologies of Xcode and Swift. This book helps you master techniques including: - Creating an app architecture that lets your apps run on iOS devices, Apple Watch and Apple TV - How to use all of the iOS user-interface controls - Best practices for implementing Core Data - In-depth coverage of using table views to manage lists of data - Making the most of the user interface Auto Layout model - Mastering Dynamic Type - Implementing In-App purchases - And much more! Step-by-Step Instructional Videos Provide Clear Instruction! Mastering Xcode and Swift includes over a dozen step-by-step instructional videos that help you perform the step-by-step instructions detailed in the book. Sample Projects Speed your App Development! This book also comes with nearly 30 sample projects that demonstrate the technologies of Xcode and Swift. It also includes Swift helper classes you can include in your own projects to make building iOS apps far easier! About the Author Kevin McNeish is a featured writer and blogger for iPhoneLife magazine as well as author of the best-selling iOS App Development for Non-Programmers book series, winner of the prestigious Publishing Innovation Award . Kevin is creator of iOS apps including iElectionDay (awarded iPad App of the week), Robot Tic-Tac-Toe and is also Chief Software Architect of Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc. He has a knack for explaining difficult concepts in a way that you can truly understand. Kevin's iPhoneLife blog: http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/kevin%20mcneish Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kjmcneish

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Objective-C Programming

Objective-C Programming The Big Nerd Ranch Guide by Aaron Hillegass & Mikey Ward

Want to write iOS apps or desktop Mac applications? This introduction to programming and the Objective-C language is your first step on the journey from someone who uses apps to someone who writes them. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular Objective-C Bootcamp, Objective-C Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide covers C, Objective-C, and the common programming idioms that enable developers to make the most of Apple technologies. Compatible with Xcode 5, iOS 7, and OS X Mavericks (10.9), this guide features short chapters and an engaging style to keep you motivated and moving forward. At the same time, it encourages you to think critically as a programmer. Here are some of the topics covered: Using Xcode, Apple’s documentation, and other tools Programming basics: variables, loops, functions, etc. Objects, classes, methods, and messages Pointers, addresses, and memory management with ARC Properties and Key-Value Coding (KVC) Class extensions Categories Classes from the Foundation framework Blocks Delegation, target-action, and notification design patterns Key-Value Observing (KVO) Runtime basics

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Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course

Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course Learn Computer Programming the Easy Way by DK

With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts, before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on. Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to get to set you on the road to code.

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Getting Started with Arduino

Getting Started with Arduino by Massimo Banzi

This valuable little book offers a thorough introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform that's taking the design and hobbyist world by storm. Getting Started with Arduino gives you lots of ideas for Arduino projects and helps you get going on them right away. From getting organized to putting the final touches on your prototype, all the information you need is right in the book. Inside, you'll learn about: Interaction design and physical computingThe Arduino hardware and software development environmentBasics of electricity and electronicsPrototyping on a solderless breadboardDrawing a schematic diagram And more. With inexpensive hardware and open-source software components that you can download free, getting started with Arduino is a snap. To use the introductory examples in this book, all you need is a USB Arduino, USB A-B cable, and an LED. Join the tens of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible (and educational) platform. Written by the co-founder of the Arduino project, with illustrations by Elisa Canducci, Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on the fun! This 128-page book is a greatly expanded follow-up to the author's original short PDF that's available on the Arduino website.

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