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Smart Card Application Development Using Java

by Martin S. Nicklous, Frank Seliger, Uwe Hansmann, Thomas Schäck, Achim Schneider ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In today's world, smart cards play an increasingly important role in everyday life. We encounter them as credit cards, loyalty cards, electronic purses, health cards, and as secure tokens for authentication or digital signature. Their small size and the compatibility of their form with the magnetic stripe card make them ideal carriers of personal information such as secret keys, passwords, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In today's world, smart cards play an increasingly important role in everyday life. We encounter them as credit cards, loyalty cards, electronic purses, health cards, and as secure tokens for authentication or digital signature. Their small size and the compatibility of their form with the magnetic stripe card make them ideal carriers of personal information such as secret keys, passwords,
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Introduction to Compiler Design

by Torben Ægidius Mogensen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This textbook is intended for an introductory course on Compiler Design, suitable for use in an undergraduate programme in computer science or related fields.Introduction to Compiler Design presents techniques for making realistic, though non-optimizing compilers for simple programming languages using methods that are close to those used in "real" compilers, albeit slightly simplified in places ... Read more

$31.49 USD

This textbook is intended for an introductory course on Compiler Design, suitable for use in an undergraduate programme in computer science or related fields.Introduction to Compiler Design presents techniques for making realistic, though non-optimizing compilers for simple programming languages using methods that are close to those used in "real" compilers, albeit slightly simplified in places
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Expert Data Modeling with Power BI

Enrich and optimize your data models to get the best out of Power BI for reporting and business needs

by Soheil Bakhshi ...

Take your Power BI reports to the next level by learning various data modeling techniques and leveraging the latest features of Power BI effectively Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeKey FeaturesGet an understanding of data modeling techniques using Power BI with this up-to-date guideLearn how to define the relationships between data sets to extract valuable ... Read more

$43.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your Power BI reports to the next level by learning various data modeling techniques and leveraging the latest features of Power BI effectively Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeKey FeaturesGet an understanding of data modeling techniques using Power BI with this up-to-date guideLearn how to define the relationships between data sets to extract valuable
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Design for Privacy

Keeping Personal Information Private

by Robert Stribley ...

Are your designs protecting—or exposing—your users? In Design for Privacy, you’ll uncover how shifting technologies threaten personal data and what that means for your work. This book offers practical guidelines and proven strategies to create experiences that respect and protect people’s privacy, while helping you foster a culture of “privacy by design” in your organization and practice.Who ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Are your designs protecting—or exposing—your users? In Design for Privacy, you’ll uncover how shifting technologies threaten personal data and what that means for your work. This book offers practical guidelines and proven strategies to create experiences that respect and protect people’s privacy, while helping you foster a culture of “privacy by design” in your organization and practice.Who
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Working with Groupware

Understanding and Evaluating Collaboration Technology

by J.H. Erik Andriessen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This publication has grown out of two frustrations. One is the experience that so many applications in the area of information and communication technology (lCT) are built without an eye to what the users can handle or need for their work, systematic user oriented evaluation of new tools is therefore limited. The video recorder provides a good general example of this phenomenon, but more ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This publication has grown out of two frustrations. One is the experience that so many applications in the area of information and communication technology (lCT) are built without an eye to what the users can handle or need for their work, systematic user oriented evaluation of new tools is therefore limited. The video recorder provides a good general example of this phenomenon, but more
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Technologies and Applications for Big Data Value

Edited by Edward Curry, Sören Auer, Arne J. Berre, Andreas Metzger, Maria S. Perez, Sonja Zillner ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book explores cutting-edge solutions and best practices for big data and data-driven AI applications for the data-driven economy. It provides the reader with a basis for understanding how technical issues can be overcome to offer real-world solutions to major industrial areas.The book starts with an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the book by positioning the ... Read more

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This open access book explores cutting-edge solutions and best practices for big data and data-driven AI applications for the data-driven economy. It provides the reader with a basis for understanding how technical issues can be overcome to offer real-world solutions to major industrial areas.The book starts with an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the book by positioning the
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Azure Synapse Analytics Cookbook

Implement a limitless analytical platform using effective recipes for Azure Synapse

by Meenakshi Muralidharan, Gaurav Agarwal(BLR) ...

Whether you're an Azure veteran or just getting started, get the most out of your data with effective recipes for Azure SynapseKey FeaturesDiscover new techniques for using Azure Synapse, regardless of your level of expertiseIntegrate Azure Synapse with other data sources to create a unified experience for your analytical needs using Microsoft AzureLearn how to embed data governance and ... Read more

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Whether you're an Azure veteran or just getting started, get the most out of your data with effective recipes for Azure SynapseKey FeaturesDiscover new techniques for using Azure Synapse, regardless of your level of expertiseIntegrate Azure Synapse with other data sources to create a unified experience for your analytical needs using Microsoft AzureLearn how to embed data governance and
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Guide to Java

A Concise Introduction to Programming

by James T. Streib, Takako Soma ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a focused and accessible primer on the fundamentals of Java programming, with extensive use of examples and hands-on exercises. Topics and features: provides an introduction to variables, input/output and arithmetic operations; describes objects and contour diagrams, explains selection structures, and demonstrates how iteration structures work; discusses object-oriented concepts ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book presents a focused and accessible primer on the fundamentals of Java programming, with extensive use of examples and hands-on exercises. Topics and features: provides an introduction to variables, input/output and arithmetic operations; describes objects and contour diagrams, explains selection structures, and demonstrates how iteration structures work; discusses object-oriented concepts
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Demystifying OWL for the Enterprise

by Michael Uschold, Ying Ding, Paul Groth ...

Series series Synthesis Lectures on Semantic Web: Theory and Technology
The purpose of this book is to speed up the processing of learning and mastering the Web Ontology Language OWL. To that end, the focus is on the 30% of OWL that gets used 90% of the time.After a slow incubation period of nearly 15 years, a large and growing number of organizations now have one or more projects using the Semantic Web stack of technologies. The Web Ontology Language (OWL) is an ... Read more

$40.49 USD

The purpose of this book is to speed up the processing of learning and mastering the Web Ontology Language OWL. To that end, the focus is on the 30% of OWL that gets used 90% of the time.After a slow incubation period of nearly 15 years, a large and growing number of organizations now have one or more projects using the Semantic Web stack of technologies. The Web Ontology Language (OWL) is an
... Read more
Azure Machine Learning Engineering

Deploy, fine-tune, and optimize ML models using Microsoft Azure

by Balamurugan Balakreshnan, Megan Masanz, Dennis Sawyers, Sina Fakhraee, PhD ...

Fully build and productionize end-to-end machine learning solutions using Azure Machine Learning ServiceKey FeaturesAutomate complete machine learning solutions using Microsoft AzureUnderstand how to productionize machine learning modelsGet to grips with monitoring, MLOps, deep learning, distributed training, and reinforcement learningBook DescriptionData scientists working on productionizing ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fully build and productionize end-to-end machine learning solutions using Azure Machine Learning ServiceKey FeaturesAutomate complete machine learning solutions using Microsoft AzureUnderstand how to productionize machine learning modelsGet to grips with monitoring, MLOps, deep learning, distributed training, and reinforcement learningBook DescriptionData scientists working on productionizing
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100 More Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People

by Susan Weinschenk, Guthrie Weinschenk ...

Series series 100 Things
Thousands of designers, marketers, and product managers have come to rely on Susan Weinschenk's original 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People as a "go to" for practical advice on how to use the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience to directly inform and improve their designs, brands, and products. Research hasn't stopped since the book was written, and new design ... Read more

$8.50 USD

Thousands of designers, marketers, and product managers have come to rely on Susan Weinschenk's original 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People as a "go to" for practical advice on how to use the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience to directly inform and improve their designs, brands, and products. Research hasn't stopped since the book was written, and new design
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24 Hours Learning Series: Earning Full Time Income From Internet With $0 Cost

by Elsy Chapman ...

This book is Asia Best Selling Book in 2011!Do you feel tired on working for your current job?Do you want to earn more to improve you current financial situations?Do you think having your own business cost a lot?Yes, starting your own business is not easy. Even using Internet as the medium, you still need money to buy products at the beginning.However, there are ways that let you earn from the ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is Asia Best Selling Book in 2011!Do you feel tired on working for your current job?Do you want to earn more to improve you current financial situations?Do you think having your own business cost a lot?Yes, starting your own business is not easy. Even using Internet as the medium, you still need money to buy products at the beginning.However, there are ways that let you earn from the
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Serverless Web Applications with React and Firebase

Develop real-time applications for web and mobile platforms

by Harmeet Singh, Mayur Tanna ...

Build rich and collaborative applications using client-side code with React, Redux, and FirebaseKey Features1) A practical guide covering the full stack for web development with React 16 and Firebase2) Leverage the power of Firebase Cloud Storage, messaging, functions, OAuth, and database security to develop serverless web applications.3) Develop high-performance applications without the hassle of ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build rich and collaborative applications using client-side code with React, Redux, and FirebaseKey Features1) A practical guide covering the full stack for web development with React 16 and Firebase2) Leverage the power of Firebase Cloud Storage, messaging, functions, OAuth, and database security to develop serverless web applications.3) Develop high-performance applications without the hassle of
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Clean Code in JavaScript

Develop reliable, maintainable, and robust JavaScript

by James Padolsey ...

Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in ... Read more

$26.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in
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Splunk 7.x Quick Start Guide

Gain business data insights from operational intelligence

by James H. Baxter ...

Learn how to architect, implement, and administer a complex Splunk Enterprise environment and extract valuable insights from business data.Key FeaturesUnderstand the various components of Splunk and how they work together to provide a powerful Big Data analytics solution.Collect and index data from a wide variety of common machine data sourcesDesign searches, reports, and dashboard visualizations ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to architect, implement, and administer a complex Splunk Enterprise environment and extract valuable insights from business data.Key FeaturesUnderstand the various components of Splunk and how they work together to provide a powerful Big Data analytics solution.Collect and index data from a wide variety of common machine data sourcesDesign searches, reports, and dashboard visualizations
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Polynomial Theory of Error Correcting Codes

by Giovanni Cancellieri ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book offers an original view on channel coding, based on a unitary approach to block and convolutional codes for error correction. It presents both new concepts and new families of codes. For example, lengthened and modified lengthened cyclic codes are introduced as a bridge towards time-invariant convolutional codes and their extension to time-varying versions. The novel families of codes ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The book offers an original view on channel coding, based on a unitary approach to block and convolutional codes for error correction. It presents both new concepts and new families of codes. For example, lengthened and modified lengthened cyclic codes are introduced as a bridge towards time-invariant convolutional codes and their extension to time-varying versions. The novel families of codes
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Hybride KI mit Machine Learning und Knowledge Graphs

Innovative Lösungen aus der Praxis

Edited by Knut Hinkelmann, Thomas Hoppe, Bernhard G. Humm ...

Seit den 2010er Jahren hat die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) durch Erfolge im Machine Learning (ML) einen enormen Schub erfahren. Einerseits durch die stark angewachsene Menge verfügbarer digitaler Daten und andererseits durch Innovationen im Bereich der Künstlichen Neuronalen Netze und des Deep Learning (DL). Wissensbasierte KI umfasst neben traditionellen Expertensystemen und Regelsystemen auch ... Read more

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Seit den 2010er Jahren hat die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) durch Erfolge im Machine Learning (ML) einen enormen Schub erfahren. Einerseits durch die stark angewachsene Menge verfügbarer digitaler Daten und andererseits durch Innovationen im Bereich der Künstlichen Neuronalen Netze und des Deep Learning (DL). Wissensbasierte KI umfasst neben traditionellen Expertensystemen und Regelsystemen auch
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Machine Learning, Data Science, and AI Engineering with Python

Build real world ML pipelines, deploy LLM in production, and scale AI applications with Python

by Frank Kane, Gabriel Preda ...

Build complete machine learning and AI solutions with Python, from modeling and LLMs to deployment and MLOps. Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Key FeaturesBuild AI systems from data prep to LLM deploymentLearn RAG pipelines, Context engineering, Agentic AI, and real MLOps toolsApply each concept using practical Python projectsBook DescriptionMachine Learning, Data ... Read more

$28.79 USD

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Build complete machine learning and AI solutions with Python, from modeling and LLMs to deployment and MLOps. Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Key FeaturesBuild AI systems from data prep to LLM deploymentLearn RAG pipelines, Context engineering, Agentic AI, and real MLOps toolsApply each concept using practical Python projectsBook DescriptionMachine Learning, Data
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Data Source Handbook

A Guide to Public Data

by Pete Warden ...

If you're a developer looking to supplement your own data tools and services, this concise ebook covers the most useful sources of public data available today. You'll find useful information on APIs that offer broad coverage, tie their data to the outside world, and are either accessible online or feature downloadable bulk data. You'll also find code and helpful links.This guide organizes APIs by ... Read more

$11.59 USD

If you're a developer looking to supplement your own data tools and services, this concise ebook covers the most useful sources of public data available today. You'll find useful information on APIs that offer broad coverage, tie their data to the outside world, and are either accessible online or feature downloadable bulk data. You'll also find code and helpful links.This guide organizes APIs by
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Designing for Sustainability

A Guide to Building Greener Digital Products and Services

by Tim Frick ...

Pixels use electricity, and a lot of it. If the Internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use. That’s because today’s average web page has surpassed two megabytes in size, leading to slow load times, frustrated users, and a lot of wasted energy. With this practical guide, your web design team will learn how to apply sustainability principles for creating speedy ... Read more

$21.59 USD

Pixels use electricity, and a lot of it. If the Internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use. That’s because today’s average web page has surpassed two megabytes in size, leading to slow load times, frustrated users, and a lot of wasted energy. With this practical guide, your web design team will learn how to apply sustainability principles for creating speedy
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Seven Databases in Seven Weeks

A Guide to Modern Databases and the NoSQL Movement

by Luc Perkins, Eric Redmond, Jim Wilson ...

Data is getting bigger and more complex by the day, and so are your choices in handling it. Explore some of the most cutting-edge databases available - from a traditional relational database to newer NoSQL approaches - and make informed decisions about challenging data storage problems. This is the only comprehensive guide to the world of NoSQL databases, with in-depth practical and conceptual ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Data is getting bigger and more complex by the day, and so are your choices in handling it. Explore some of the most cutting-edge databases available - from a traditional relational database to newer NoSQL approaches - and make informed decisions about challenging data storage problems. This is the only comprehensive guide to the world of NoSQL databases, with in-depth practical and conceptual
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Data Parallel C++

Programming Accelerated Systems Using C++ and SYCL

by James Reinders, Ben Ashbaugh, James Brodman, Michael Kinsner, John Pennycook, Xinmin Tian ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
"This book, now in is second edition, is the premier resource to learn SYCL 2020 and is the ONLY book you need to become part of this community." Erik Lindahl, GROMACS and Stockholm UniversityLearn how to accelerate C++ programs using data parallelism and SYCL.This open access book enables C++ programmers to be at the forefront of this exciting and important development that is helping to push ... Read more

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"This book, now in is second edition, is the premier resource to learn SYCL 2020 and is the ONLY book you need to become part of this community." Erik Lindahl, GROMACS and Stockholm UniversityLearn how to accelerate C++ programs using data parallelism and SYCL.This open access book enables C++ programmers to be at the forefront of this exciting and important development that is helping to push
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Practical Game Design

A modern and comprehensive guide to video game design

by Adam Kramarzewski, Ennio De Nucci ...

Arm yourself with the practical skills and cutting-edge insights necessary to successfully design captivating games across a variety of genres and platforms with the help of this part-color guide Key FeaturesMaster the skills, processes, and techniques essential for working in a professional settingGrasp the core principles and processes of level design, world building, and storytellingDesign, ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Arm yourself with the practical skills and cutting-edge insights necessary to successfully design captivating games across a variety of genres and platforms with the help of this part-color guide Key FeaturesMaster the skills, processes, and techniques essential for working in a professional settingGrasp the core principles and processes of level design, world building, and storytellingDesign,
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Learning PostgreSQL 10

A beginner's guide to building high-performance PostgreSQL database solutions

by Salahaldin Juba, Andrey Volkov, Sheldon Strauch, Isabel Maria Duarte Rosa ...

Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications.Key FeaturesBe introduced to the concept of relational databases and PostgreSQL, one of the fastest growing open source databases in the worldLearn client-side and server-side programming in PostgreSQL, and how to administer PostgreSQL databasesDiscover tips on implementing efficient database solutions ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications.Key FeaturesBe introduced to the concept of relational databases and PostgreSQL, one of the fastest growing open source databases in the worldLearn client-side and server-side programming in PostgreSQL, and how to administer PostgreSQL databasesDiscover tips on implementing efficient database solutions
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