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Build an Advanced RAG Application (From Scratch)

by Hamza Farooq ...

Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Retrieval Augmented Generation—RAG—is now the standard way to improve LLM accuracy and relevance. But building production-grade RAG systems requires far more than connecting an LLM to a vector database. In this book, you’ll learn RAG from first principles by creating a complete portfolio of end-to-end applications. You’ll build each ... Read more

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Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Retrieval Augmented Generation—RAG—is now the standard way to improve LLM accuracy and relevance. But building production-grade RAG systems requires far more than connecting an LLM to a vector database. In this book, you’ll learn RAG from first principles by creating a complete portfolio of end-to-end applications. You’ll build each
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Ultimate Generative AI Solutions on Google Cloud

by Arun Pandey ...

Unlock Generative AI’s Potential: Transform Ideas into Reality on Google Cloud! Key Features ● Step-by-step guidance for building Generative AI apps on Google Cloud Platform. ● Pro tips for fine-tuning models to achieve optimal performance. ● Industry-specific use cases for practical, hands-on learning. Book Description Generative AI, powered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is reshaping industries ... Read more

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Unlock Generative AI’s Potential: Transform Ideas into Reality on Google Cloud! Key Features ● Step-by-step guidance for building Generative AI apps on Google Cloud Platform. ● Pro tips for fine-tuning models to achieve optimal performance. ● Industry-specific use cases for practical, hands-on learning. Book Description Generative AI, powered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is reshaping industries
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Modern API Design with gRPC

by Hitesh Pattanayak ...

Elevate Your Development with Effortless and Efficient API Communication. Key Features ● Delve into core concepts of gRPC like Protocol Buffers, service definitions, and communication patterns. ● Implement gRPC servers and clients in Golang, and master Protocol Buffers for defining services and messages. ● Compare gRPC with REST and SOAP, uncovering its distinct advantages and use cases. Book ... Read more

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Elevate Your Development with Effortless and Efficient API Communication. Key Features ● Delve into core concepts of gRPC like Protocol Buffers, service definitions, and communication patterns. ● Implement gRPC servers and clients in Golang, and master Protocol Buffers for defining services and messages. ● Compare gRPC with REST and SOAP, uncovering its distinct advantages and use cases. Book
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Exam Guide

Aligned with the latest AWS SAA-C03 exam objectives to help you pass the exam on your first attempt

by Michelle Chismon, Kate Gawron ...

The definitive blueprint for passing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam, combining exam strategies with practical expertise in delivering Amazon Web Services solutions to transform your professional credentials Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips, and the eBook pdfKey FeaturesMaster the essential topics ... Read more

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The definitive blueprint for passing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam, combining exam strategies with practical expertise in delivering Amazon Web Services solutions to transform your professional credentials Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips, and the eBook pdfKey FeaturesMaster the essential topics
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Agile Project Management with GreenHopper 6 Blueprints

by Jaibeer Malik ...

A step-by-step tutorial-based approach. This book is of great help for agile teams who are already using or planning to use the GreenHopper tooling system to execute agile projects. It suits all roles in an agile project including system administrators, stakeholders, product owners, scrum masters, and team members. Fundamental knowledge of JIRA is essential. ... Read more

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A step-by-step tutorial-based approach. This book is of great help for agile teams who are already using or planning to use the GreenHopper tooling system to execute agile projects. It suits all roles in an agile project including system administrators, stakeholders, product owners, scrum masters, and team members. Fundamental knowledge of JIRA is essential.
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Ripple and Stablecoins

Building Banks of Tomorrow

by Mohanty Debajani ...

Step-by-step guide to learn Ripple and explore $155 trillion+ market on international remittanceKey features a- Know the inefficiencies of banks in international remittance and how Ripple can helpa- Learn Ripple's architecture and its product offerings such as xCurrent, xRapid, and xViaa- Acquire development skills on Ripple's XRP ledgera- Understand and apply all the features of XRP ledger, such ... Read more

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Step-by-step guide to learn Ripple and explore $155 trillion+ market on international remittanceKey features a- Know the inefficiencies of banks in international remittance and how Ripple can helpa- Learn Ripple's architecture and its product offerings such as xCurrent, xRapid, and xViaa- Acquire development skills on Ripple's XRP ledgera- Understand and apply all the features of XRP ledger, such
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Ultimate Certified FinOps Practitioner Exam Guide

by Raphael Gab-Momoh ...

Master cloud cost management and become a Certified FinOps Practitioner! Key Features ● Comprehensive FinOps guide with case studies, exercises, and best practices. ● Detailed coverage of certification topics with practice exam questions. ● Expert insights into automation, cost optimization, and collaboration for FinOps. Book Description FinOps, or Cloud Financial Operations, is the discipline of ... Read more

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Master cloud cost management and become a Certified FinOps Practitioner! Key Features ● Comprehensive FinOps guide with case studies, exercises, and best practices. ● Detailed coverage of certification topics with practice exam questions. ● Expert insights into automation, cost optimization, and collaboration for FinOps. Book Description FinOps, or Cloud Financial Operations, is the discipline of
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Pragmatic Microservices with C# and Azure

Build, deploy, and scale microservices efficiently to meet modern software demands

by Christian Nagel ...

Unlock efficiency in software development by learning microservices with C\#, .NET and Azure Key FeaturesBenefit from step-by-step project-based guidance on how to develop a full-fledged microservices applicationGain extensive knowledge of microservices by covering essential concepts, tools, and methodologiesUse essential Microsoft Azure cloud-native services and as alternatives for on-premises ... Read more

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Unlock efficiency in software development by learning microservices with C\#, .NET and Azure Key FeaturesBenefit from step-by-step project-based guidance on how to develop a full-fledged microservices applicationGain extensive knowledge of microservices by covering essential concepts, tools, and methodologiesUse essential Microsoft Azure cloud-native services and as alternatives for on-premises
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Radio Resource Management in Wireless Networks

An Engineering Approach

by Ekram Hossain, Mehdi Rasti, Long Bao Le ...

Do you need to design efficient wireless communications systems? This unique text provides detailed coverage of radio resource allocation problems in wireless networks and the techniques that can be used to solve them. Covering basic principles and mathematical algorithms, and with a particular focus on power control and channel allocation, you will learn how to model, analyze, and optimize the ... Read more

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Do you need to design efficient wireless communications systems? This unique text provides detailed coverage of radio resource allocation problems in wireless networks and the techniques that can be used to solve them. Covering basic principles and mathematical algorithms, and with a particular focus on power control and channel allocation, you will learn how to model, analyze, and optimize the
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Hybrid Cloud Security Patterns

Leverage modern repeatable architecture patterns to secure your workloads on the cloud

by Sreekanth Iyer, Dr. Nataraj Nagaratnam ...

Understand unique security patterns related to identity and access management, infrastructure, data and workload protection, compliance and posture management, and zero trust for your hybrid cloud deployments Key Features • Secure cloud infrastructure, applications, data, and shift left security to create DevSecOps • Explore patterns for continuous security, automated threat detection and ... Read more

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Understand unique security patterns related to identity and access management, infrastructure, data and workload protection, compliance and posture management, and zero trust for your hybrid cloud deployments Key Features • Secure cloud infrastructure, applications, data, and shift left security to create DevSecOps • Explore patterns for continuous security, automated threat detection and
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Practical Salesforce Architecture

Understanding and Deploying the Salesforce Ecosystem for the Enterprise

by Paul McCollum ...

Once renowned as a customer relationship management tool, Salesforce has evolved into a cloud-first application and capability ecosystem. With dedicated components for tasks such as middleware, big data, reporting, ETL, data loading, and API orchestration, Salesforce has become more prevalent in modern architectures.This concise yet comprehensive guide provides an overview of Salesforce ... Read more

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Once renowned as a customer relationship management tool, Salesforce has evolved into a cloud-first application and capability ecosystem. With dedicated components for tasks such as middleware, big data, reporting, ETL, data loading, and API orchestration, Salesforce has become more prevalent in modern architectures.This concise yet comprehensive guide provides an overview of Salesforce
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GPU Programming in MATLAB

by Nikolaos Ploskas, Nikolaos Samaras ...

GPU programming in MATLAB is intended for scientists, engineers, or students who develop or maintain applications in MATLAB and would like to accelerate their codes using GPU programming without losing the many benefits of MATLAB. The book starts with coverage of the Parallel Computing Toolbox and other MATLAB toolboxes for GPU computing, which allow applications to be ported straightforwardly ... Read more

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GPU programming in MATLAB is intended for scientists, engineers, or students who develop or maintain applications in MATLAB and would like to accelerate their codes using GPU programming without losing the many benefits of MATLAB. The book starts with coverage of the Parallel Computing Toolbox and other MATLAB toolboxes for GPU computing, which allow applications to be ported straightforwardly
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Solutions Architects

A practical guide to effectively designing enterprise-grade solutions with OCI services

by Prasenjit Sarkar ...

Develop enterprise architect skills by building secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions with Oracle Functions, Terraform, and the Oracle Cloud VMware SolutionKey FeaturesExplore Oracle's Gen 2.0 Cloud infrastructure and its high-performance computing capabilitiesUnderstand hybrid cloud capabilities and learn to migrate apps from on-premises VMware clusters to OCILearn to create ... Read more

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Develop enterprise architect skills by building secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions with Oracle Functions, Terraform, and the Oracle Cloud VMware SolutionKey FeaturesExplore Oracle's Gen 2.0 Cloud infrastructure and its high-performance computing capabilitiesUnderstand hybrid cloud capabilities and learn to migrate apps from on-premises VMware clusters to OCILearn to create
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Observability in the AI-Native Era

Leveraging AIOps to build, observe, and operate resilient systems

by Hilliary Lipsig, Andreas Grabner, Robert Rati ...

Discover how AIOps is transforming the observability landscape for cloud-native and traditional systems. Learn how to build, monitor, and operate resilient services using AI-drive dynamic insights for smarter and more scalable operationsKey FeaturesBridges observability and AI into a unified operational approach rather than treating them as separate domainsUses a continuous case study to connect ... Read more

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Discover how AIOps is transforming the observability landscape for cloud-native and traditional systems. Learn how to build, monitor, and operate resilient services using AI-drive dynamic insights for smarter and more scalable operationsKey FeaturesBridges observability and AI into a unified operational approach rather than treating them as separate domainsUses a continuous case study to connect
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Mastering Efficient Software Design Practices

by Paulo Cardoso ...

Build Secure, Scalable, and Efficient Software with Modern Best Practices. Key Features ● Master Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and scalable software architectures ● Ensure code quality, security, and high-performance computing ● Apply real-world best practices with hands-on case studies Book Description In today’s fast-paced digital era, efficient software design is the key to building secure, scalable, ... Read more

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Build Secure, Scalable, and Efficient Software with Modern Best Practices. Key Features ● Master Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and scalable software architectures ● Ensure code quality, security, and high-performance computing ● Apply real-world best practices with hands-on case studies Book Description In today’s fast-paced digital era, efficient software design is the key to building secure, scalable,
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Mastering Data Center Commissioning: A Practical Guide to Infrastructure Testing, Validation, and Operational Readiness

by Engineer Said AL Hosni ...

"Uptime doesn't happen by accident—it's commissioned."This practical, field-tested guide walks you through the full commissioning lifecycle for modern data centers, turning complex builds into repeatable, reliable outcomes. You'll validate power and cooling, prove fire and life-safety, integrate BMS/DCIM, harden physical security, and document readiness with confidence. Packed with checklists, ... Read more

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"Uptime doesn't happen by accident—it's commissioned."This practical, field-tested guide walks you through the full commissioning lifecycle for modern data centers, turning complex builds into repeatable, reliable outcomes. You'll validate power and cooling, prove fire and life-safety, integrate BMS/DCIM, harden physical security, and document readiness with confidence. Packed with checklists,
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Ultimate Python for Fintech Solutions

by Bhagvan Kommadi ...

Creating Next Gen Apps in Finance Key Features ● Master the Python libraries and packages essential for financial applications, enabling robust development. ● Utilize Python for developing applications that process financial information, visualize data in diverse formats, and create insightful representations. ● Derive analytical insights from mathematical models integrated into Python ... Read more

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Creating Next Gen Apps in Finance Key Features ● Master the Python libraries and packages essential for financial applications, enabling robust development. ● Utilize Python for developing applications that process financial information, visualize data in diverse formats, and create insightful representations. ● Derive analytical insights from mathematical models integrated into Python
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Ultimate Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification Guide

by Hitesh Kumar Pattanayak ...

Ultimate Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification Guide is a hands-on, exam-focused resource designed to help you master Kubernetes from an application developer’s perspective. This book provides complete coverage of all CKAD domains, including workload resources, multi-container pod design, configuration management, storage, networking, security, observability, and ... Read more

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Ultimate Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification Guide is a hands-on, exam-focused resource designed to help you master Kubernetes from an application developer’s perspective. This book provides complete coverage of all CKAD domains, including workload resources, multi-container pod design, configuration management, storage, networking, security, observability, and
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Ultimate CI/CD for Platform Engineering

by Dr. Gaurav Shekhar ...

Modern Software Delivery Is Won by Teams That Master CI/CD at Scale Speed, reliability, and security define competitive advantage in modern software engineering — and CI/CD pipelines are the foundation that delivers all the three. Ultimate CI/CD for Platform Engineering equips developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and technical leaders with the frameworks, tools, and practices needed to build ... Read more

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Modern Software Delivery Is Won by Teams That Master CI/CD at Scale Speed, reliability, and security define competitive advantage in modern software engineering — and CI/CD pipelines are the foundation that delivers all the three. Ultimate CI/CD for Platform Engineering equips developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and technical leaders with the frameworks, tools, and practices needed to build
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Mastering Data Engineering with BigQuery

by Shanthababu Pandian ...

BigQuery sits at the core of modern cloud data platforms, enabling you to analyze massive datasets with speed, scalability, and simplicity. Mastering Data Engineering with BigQuery guides you through the complete lifecycle of cloud-native data systems on Google Cloud Platform—from data ingestion and storage to processing, orchestration, analytics, and machine learning—using BigQuery, Dataflow, ... Read more

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BigQuery sits at the core of modern cloud data platforms, enabling you to analyze massive datasets with speed, scalability, and simplicity. Mastering Data Engineering with BigQuery guides you through the complete lifecycle of cloud-native data systems on Google Cloud Platform—from data ingestion and storage to processing, orchestration, analytics, and machine learning—using BigQuery, Dataflow,
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Ultimate T-SQL for SQL Server Professionals

by Alula Mekonnen Kassa ...

T-SQL is the backbone of Microsoft SQL Server, powering the queries, analytics, and enterprise systems that drive today’s data-driven world. Ultimate T-SQL for SQL Server Professionals takes you on a complete learning journey—from foundational query writing to advanced performance tuning and enterprise-level database development. You begin by building a strong core by understanding data types, ... Read more

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T-SQL is the backbone of Microsoft SQL Server, powering the queries, analytics, and enterprise systems that drive today’s data-driven world. Ultimate T-SQL for SQL Server Professionals takes you on a complete learning journey—from foundational query writing to advanced performance tuning and enterprise-level database development. You begin by building a strong core by understanding data types,
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Kickstart C# Programming Fundamentals

by Dr. Edward D Lavieri ...

The Skills That Power Modern Software Start with C# Everyone who codes professionally today started exactly where you are right now — staring at a blank screen wondering where to begin. Kickstart C# Programming Fundamentals is the book that changes that. It takes you from your very first line of C# code to building real desktop and web applications, one clear and practical step at a time. You ... Read more

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The Skills That Power Modern Software Start with C# Everyone who codes professionally today started exactly where you are right now — staring at a blank screen wondering where to begin. Kickstart C# Programming Fundamentals is the book that changes that. It takes you from your very first line of C# code to building real desktop and web applications, one clear and practical step at a time. You
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Kickstart C Programming Fundamentals

by Dr. Dipra Mitra ...

“C” is the language that underpins operating systems, embedded firmware, compilers, and modern computing infrastructure. This book, Kickstart C Programming Fundamentals provides a clear, structured introduction to C for beginners, progressing from core syntax and data types to advanced topics, including pointers, recursion, and file handling. Each chapter introduces concepts through well-explained ... Read more

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“C” is the language that underpins operating systems, embedded firmware, compilers, and modern computing infrastructure. This book, Kickstart C Programming Fundamentals provides a clear, structured introduction to C for beginners, progressing from core syntax and data types to advanced topics, including pointers, recursion, and file handling. Each chapter introduces concepts through well-explained
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Towards Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Methods and Practices

by Huarong Zheng, Chenguang Liu ...

Towards Unmanned Surface Vehicles: Methods and Practices presents the latest overview, methodologies, design practices, and applications of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).The authors introduce advanced theories and algorithms for the analysis and design of a maritime unmanned surface vehicle system, covering the sensing, path following, navigation, and control of the ocean surface environment. ... Read more

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Towards Unmanned Surface Vehicles: Methods and Practices presents the latest overview, methodologies, design practices, and applications of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).The authors introduce advanced theories and algorithms for the analysis and design of a maritime unmanned surface vehicle system, covering the sensing, path following, navigation, and control of the ocean surface environment.
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