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MediaWiki

Wikipedia and Beyond

by Daniel J. Barrett ...

"A good book! It's a nice overview of wiki editing and administration, with pointers to handy extensions and further online documentation." -Brion Vibber, Chief Technical Officer, Wikimedia Foundation"This book is filled with practical knowledge based on experience. It's not just spouting some party line." -Rob Church, a developer of MediaWikiMediaWiki is the world's most popular wiki platform, ... Read more

$23.09 USD

"A good book! It's a nice overview of wiki editing and administration, with pointers to handy extensions and further online documentation." -Brion Vibber, Chief Technical Officer, Wikimedia Foundation"This book is filled with practical knowledge based on experience. It's not just spouting some party line." -Rob Church, a developer of MediaWikiMediaWiki is the world's most popular wiki platform,
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Mastering openFrameworks: Creative Coding Demystified

by Denis Perevalov ...

Stuffed with practical examples, this book gives clear and effective instructions to build your own fun, stunning, and highly-interactive openFrameworks applications. Each chapter is focused on one topic and has a new theme to it. If you are a visual artist, designer, or programmer interested in creative coding with openFrameworks then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of object-oriented ... Read more

$26.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Stuffed with practical examples, this book gives clear and effective instructions to build your own fun, stunning, and highly-interactive openFrameworks applications. Each chapter is focused on one topic and has a new theme to it. If you are a visual artist, designer, or programmer interested in creative coding with openFrameworks then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of object-oriented
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Principles of Observability for Modern Systems

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

by Richard Johnson ...

"Principles of Observability for Modern Systems"In an era defined by architectural complexity and relentless change, "Principles of Observability for Modern Systems" delivers a comprehensive treatise on illuminating the inner workings of contemporary distributed infrastructures. Addressing the diverse challenges introduced by containers, microservices, serverless deployments, and dynamic cloud ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Principles of Observability for Modern Systems"In an era defined by architectural complexity and relentless change, "Principles of Observability for Modern Systems" delivers a comprehensive treatise on illuminating the inner workings of contemporary distributed infrastructures. Addressing the diverse challenges introduced by containers, microservices, serverless deployments, and dynamic cloud
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Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition

by Peter Sbarski, Yan Cui, Ajay Nair ...

Design low-maintenance systems using pre-built cloud services! Bring down costs, automate time-consuming ops tasks, and scale on demand.In Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition you will learn:First steps with serverless computingThe principles of serverless designImportant patterns and architecturesHow successfully companies have implemented serverlessReal-world architectures and their ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Design low-maintenance systems using pre-built cloud services! Bring down costs, automate time-consuming ops tasks, and scale on demand.In Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition you will learn:First steps with serverless computingThe principles of serverless designImportant patterns and architecturesHow successfully companies have implemented serverlessReal-world architectures and their
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Scripting in Java

Integrating with Groovy and JavaScript

by Kishori Sharan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Scripting in Java teaches you how to use the Java Scripting API and JavaScript to execute scripts and take advantage of the features of a scripting language while developing Java applications. The book also covers topics that enable scripting languages to take advantage of Java features and the Java class library, including the new Java Collections and JavaFX 8 APIs. Most of the examples in this ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Scripting in Java teaches you how to use the Java Scripting API and JavaScript to execute scripts and take advantage of the features of a scripting language while developing Java applications. The book also covers topics that enable scripting languages to take advantage of Java features and the Java class library, including the new Java Collections and JavaFX 8 APIs. Most of the examples in this
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Game Development Patterns with Unity 2021

Explore practical game development using software design patterns and best practices in Unity and C#

by David Baron ...

Solve your programming woes in Unity with practical design propositionsKey FeaturesGain a comprehensive overview of Unity engine architecture and coding modelBuild a complete racing game using software design patterns and understand how to implement them in UnityDownload the source code of the complete prototype demonstrating each of the software patterns usedBook DescriptionThis book is written ... Read more

$53.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Solve your programming woes in Unity with practical design propositionsKey FeaturesGain a comprehensive overview of Unity engine architecture and coding modelBuild a complete racing game using software design patterns and understand how to implement them in UnityDownload the source code of the complete prototype demonstrating each of the software patterns usedBook DescriptionThis book is written
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Mastering Embedded C

The Ultimate Guide to Building Efficient Systems

by Robert Johnson ...

"Mastering Embedded C: The Ultimate Guide to Building Efficient Systems" is an authoritative resource designed for both newcomers and experienced engineers seeking to elevate their proficiency in embedded system development. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of Embedded C programming, addressing critical facets such as memory management, data structures, and interfacing ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering Embedded C: The Ultimate Guide to Building Efficient Systems" is an authoritative resource designed for both newcomers and experienced engineers seeking to elevate their proficiency in embedded system development. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of Embedded C programming, addressing critical facets such as memory management, data structures, and interfacing
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MariaDB 11 Essentials

Deploying and Managing Databases with MariaDB

by Neil Smyth ...

MariaDB 11 Essentials provides a concise guide to MariaDB, one of the most highly regarded database management systems in use today. It covers fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and best practices.The book begins by installing and configuring MariaDB on Windows and Linux before outlining the fundamentals of relational database management systems.The essentials of relational database ... Read more

$32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

MariaDB 11 Essentials provides a concise guide to MariaDB, one of the most highly regarded database management systems in use today. It covers fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and best practices.The book begins by installing and configuring MariaDB on Windows and Linux before outlining the fundamentals of relational database management systems.The essentials of relational database
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QGIS Python Programming Cookbook, Second Edition

Automating geospatial development

by Joel Lawhead ...

Master over 170 recipes that will help you turn QGIS from a desktop GIS tool into a powerful automated geospatial frameworkKey Features\[\*\] Delve into the undocumented features of the QGIS API\[\*\] Get a set of user-friendly recipes that can automate entire geospatial workflows by connecting Python GIS building blocks into comprehensive processes\[\*\] This book has a complete code upgrade to ... Read more

$41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master over 170 recipes that will help you turn QGIS from a desktop GIS tool into a powerful automated geospatial frameworkKey Features\[\*\] Delve into the undocumented features of the QGIS API\[\*\] Get a set of user-friendly recipes that can automate entire geospatial workflows by connecting Python GIS building blocks into comprehensive processes\[\*\] This book has a complete code upgrade to
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C++ in One Hour a Day, Sams Teach Yourself

by Siddhartha Rao ...

Series series Sams Teach Yourself
Learn C++ programming at your own pace—Covers modern C++ 20Starting with one hour a day, you can gain all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. This complete tutorial will help you quickly master the basics of object-oriented programming and teach you advanced C++ language features and concepts. Fully updated for the C++20 standard, this practical book is designed to help you write C++ ... Read more

$34.59 USD

Learn C++ programming at your own pace—Covers modern C++ 20Starting with one hour a day, you can gain all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. This complete tutorial will help you quickly master the basics of object-oriented programming and teach you advanced C++ language features and concepts. Fully updated for the C++20 standard, this practical book is designed to help you write C++
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Mastering SQL Server

From Basics to Expert Proficiency

by William Smith ...

"Mastering SQL Server: From Basics to Expert Proficiency" is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of SQL Server. This meticulously crafted book takes readers on a journey from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, ensuring they build a solid foundation before diving into more complex topics. Each chapter is thoughtfully organized to provide clear, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering SQL Server: From Basics to Expert Proficiency" is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of SQL Server. This meticulously crafted book takes readers on a journey from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, ensuring they build a solid foundation before diving into more complex topics. Each chapter is thoughtfully organized to provide clear,
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Elevating Game Experiences with Unreal Engine 5

Bring your game ideas to life using the new Unreal Engine 5 and C++

by Gonçalo Marques, Devin Sherry, David Pereira, Hammad Fozi ...

Build real game projects and enhance your skills with step-by-step guidance using Unreal Engine and C++, covering animation, AI, UI, multiplayer, and essential game development techniques Key FeaturesBuild real games using Unreal Engine and C++ with step-by-step guidanceLearn core topics like animation, AI, UI/UX, multiplayer, and input systemsSolve common dev issues and stay current with evolving ... Read more

$79.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build real game projects and enhance your skills with step-by-step guidance using Unreal Engine and C++, covering animation, AI, UI, multiplayer, and essential game development techniques Key FeaturesBuild real games using Unreal Engine and C++ with step-by-step guidanceLearn core topics like animation, AI, UI/UX, multiplayer, and input systemsSolve common dev issues and stay current with evolving
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R Packages

Organize, Test, Document, and Share Your Code

by Hadley Wickham, Jennifer Bryan ...

Turn your R code into packages that others can easily install and use. With this fully updated edition, developers and data scientists will learn how to bundle reusable R functions, sample data, and documentation together by applying the package development philosophy used by the team that maintains the "tidyverse" suite of packages. In the process, you'll learn how to automate common development ... Read more

$41.09 USD

Turn your R code into packages that others can easily install and use. With this fully updated edition, developers and data scientists will learn how to bundle reusable R functions, sample data, and documentation together by applying the package development philosophy used by the team that maintains the "tidyverse" suite of packages. In the process, you'll learn how to automate common development
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CodeNotes for Web Services in Java and .NET

Edited by Gregory Brill ...

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals ... Read more

$14.99 USD

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals
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Unity AI Programming Essentials

by Curtis Bennett, Dan Violet Sagmiller ...

This book is aimed at developers who know the basics of game development with Unity and want to learn how to add AI to their games. You do not need any previous AI knowledge; this book will explain all the essential AI concepts and show you how to add and use them in your games. ... Read more

$18.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is aimed at developers who know the basics of game development with Unity and want to learn how to add AI to their games. You do not need any previous AI knowledge; this book will explain all the essential AI concepts and show you how to add and use them in your games.
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Visual Basic .NET For Students

A Project-Based Approach to Develop Desktop Applications

by Vivian Siahaan, Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar ...

In chapter one, you will get to know the properties and events of each control in a Windows Visual Basic application. You need to learn and know in order to be more familiar when applying them to some desktop applications in this book. In Tutorial 1.1, you will build a dual-mode stopwatch. The stopwatch can be started and stopped whenever desired. Two time traces: the running time when the ... Read more

$25.00 USD

In chapter one, you will get to know the properties and events of each control in a Windows Visual Basic application. You need to learn and know in order to be more familiar when applying them to some desktop applications in this book. In Tutorial 1.1, you will build a dual-mode stopwatch. The stopwatch can be started and stopped whenever desired. Two time traces: the running time when the
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Processing, second edition

A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists

by Casey Reas, Ben Fry ...

The new edition of an introduction to computer programming within the context of the visual arts, using the open-source programming language Processing; thoroughly updated throughout.The visual arts are rapidly changing as media moves into the web, mobile devices, and architecture. When designers and artists learn the basics of writing software, they develop a new form of literacy that enables ... Read more

$48.99 USD

The new edition of an introduction to computer programming within the context of the visual arts, using the open-source programming language Processing; thoroughly updated throughout.The visual arts are rapidly changing as media moves into the web, mobile devices, and architecture. When designers and artists learn the basics of writing software, they develop a new form of literacy that enables
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Vert.x in Action

Asynchronous and Reactive Java

by Julien Ponge ...

Vert.x in Action teaches you how to build production-quality reactive applications in Java. This book covers core Vert.x concepts, as well as the fundamentals of asynchronous and reactive programming. Learn to develop microservices by using Vert.x tools for database communications, persistent messaging, and test app resiliency. The patterns and techniques included here transfer to reactive ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Vert.x in Action teaches you how to build production-quality reactive applications in Java. This book covers core Vert.x concepts, as well as the fundamentals of asynchronous and reactive programming. Learn to develop microservices by using Vert.x tools for database communications, persistent messaging, and test app resiliency. The patterns and techniques included here transfer to reactive
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Language Server Protocol and Implementation

Supporting Language-Smart Editing and Programming Tools

by Nadeeshaan Gunasinghe, Nipuna Marcus ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Understand the important aspects of implementing a production-grade language server in support of language-smart tools such as code editors and other programming utilities. This book shows you how to create a single implementation of a language server that can be used by multiple tools, enabling you to do the job once in a way that can be shared and reused.This book covers the language server ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Understand the important aspects of implementing a production-grade language server in support of language-smart tools such as code editors and other programming utilities. This book shows you how to create a single implementation of a language server that can be used by multiple tools, enabling you to do the job once in a way that can be shared and reused.This book covers the language server
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IPython Interactive Computing and Visualization Cookbook

Over 100 hands-on recipes to sharpen your skills in high-performance numerical computing and data science in the Jupyter Notebook

by Cyrille Rossant ...

Learn to use IPython and Jupyter Notebook for your data analysis and visualization work. Key FeaturesLeverage the Jupyter Notebook for interactive data science and visualizationBecome an expert in high-performance computing and visualization for data analysis and scientific modelingA comprehensive coverage of scientific computing through many hands-on, example-driven recipes with detailed, step-by ... Read more

$27.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to use IPython and Jupyter Notebook for your data analysis and visualization work. Key FeaturesLeverage the Jupyter Notebook for interactive data science and visualizationBecome an expert in high-performance computing and visualization for data analysis and scientific modelingA comprehensive coverage of scientific computing through many hands-on, example-driven recipes with detailed, step-by
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Client-Server Web Apps with JavaScript and Java

Rich, Scalable, and RESTful

by Casimir Saternos ...

As a Java programmer, how can you tackle the disruptive client-server approach to web development? With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how today’s client-side technologies and web APIs work with various Java tools. Author Casimir Saternos provides the big picture of client-server development, and then takes you through many practical client-server architectures. You’ll work with hands-on ... Read more

$21.59 USD

As a Java programmer, how can you tackle the disruptive client-server approach to web development? With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how today’s client-side technologies and web APIs work with various Java tools. Author Casimir Saternos provides the big picture of client-server development, and then takes you through many practical client-server architectures. You’ll work with hands-on
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Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models

Strategies and Best Practices for Using ChatGPT and Other LLMs

by Sinan Ozdemir ...

The Practical, Step-by-Step Guide to Using LLMs at Scale in Projects and ProductsLarge Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are demonstrating breathtaking capabilities, but their size and complexity have deterred many practitioners from applying them. In Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models, pioneering data scientist and AI entrepreneur Sinan Ozdemir clears away those obstacles and provides a ... Read more

$43.19 USD

The Practical, Step-by-Step Guide to Using LLMs at Scale in Projects and ProductsLarge Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are demonstrating breathtaking capabilities, but their size and complexity have deterred many practitioners from applying them. In Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models, pioneering data scientist and AI entrepreneur Sinan Ozdemir clears away those obstacles and provides a
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Real-World Python

A Hacker's Guide to Solving Problems with Code

by Lee Vaughan ...

A project-based approach to learning Python programming for beginners. Intriguing projects teach you how to tackle challenging problems with code.You've mastered the basics. Now you're ready to explore some of Python's more powerful tools. Real-World Python will show you how.Through a series of hands-on projects, you'll investigate and solve real-world problems using sophisticated computer vision, ... Read more

$28.99 USD

A project-based approach to learning Python programming for beginners. Intriguing projects teach you how to tackle challenging problems with code.You've mastered the basics. Now you're ready to explore some of Python's more powerful tools. Real-World Python will show you how.Through a series of hands-on projects, you'll investigate and solve real-world problems using sophisticated computer vision,
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Computer Graphics Through OpenGL®

From Theory to Experiments

by Sumanta Guha ...

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF SHADERS, THE PROGRAMMABLE PIPELINE AND WEBGLFrom geometric primitives to animation to 3D modeling to lighting, shading and texturing, Computer Graphics Through OpenGL®: From Theory to Experiments is a comprehensive introduction to computer graphics which uses an active learning style to teach key concepts. Equally emphasizing theory and practice, the book provides an ... Read more

$165.00 USD

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF SHADERS, THE PROGRAMMABLE PIPELINE AND WEBGLFrom geometric primitives to animation to 3D modeling to lighting, shading and texturing, Computer Graphics Through OpenGL®: From Theory to Experiments is a comprehensive introduction to computer graphics which uses an active learning style to teach key concepts. Equally emphasizing theory and practice, the book provides an
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