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Learn Kotlin for Android Development

The Next Generation Language for Modern Android Apps Programming

by Peter Späth ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Build Android apps and learn the essentials of the popular Kotlin programming language and APIs. This book will teach you the key Kotlin skills and techniques important for creating your very own Android apps. Apart from introducing Kotlin programming, Learn Kotlin for Android Development stresses clean code principles and introduces object-oriented and functional programming as a starting point ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Build Android apps and learn the essentials of the popular Kotlin programming language and APIs. This book will teach you the key Kotlin skills and techniques important for creating your very own Android apps. Apart from introducing Kotlin programming, Learn Kotlin for Android Development stresses clean code principles and introduces object-oriented and functional programming as a starting point
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Database Design and Modeling with Google Cloud

Learn database design and development to take your data to applications, analytics, and AI

by Abirami Sukumaran ...

Build faster and efficient real-world applications on the cloud with a fitting database model that's perfect for your needsKey FeaturesFamiliarize yourself with business and technical considerations involved in modeling the right databaseTake your data to applications, analytics, and AI with real-world examplesLearn how to code, build, and deploy end-to-end solutions with expert advicePurchase of ... Read more

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Build faster and efficient real-world applications on the cloud with a fitting database model that's perfect for your needsKey FeaturesFamiliarize yourself with business and technical considerations involved in modeling the right databaseTake your data to applications, analytics, and AI with real-world examplesLearn how to code, build, and deploy end-to-end solutions with expert advicePurchase of
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Making Sense of AI in K12 Education: A Guide for Teachers, Administrators, and Parents

AI in K-12 Education

by Adam Smith ...

Series series AI in K-12 Education
As we find ourselves in an era where artificial intelligence is progressively transforming our lives, it becomes essential to understand its impact on the educational domain. In his insightful book, "Making Sense of AI in K12 Education," acclaimed author Adam Smith addresses the essential topic of integrating artificial intelligence in K12 learning environments.Smith carefully dissects the ... Read more

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As we find ourselves in an era where artificial intelligence is progressively transforming our lives, it becomes essential to understand its impact on the educational domain. In his insightful book, "Making Sense of AI in K12 Education," acclaimed author Adam Smith addresses the essential topic of integrating artificial intelligence in K12 learning environments.Smith carefully dissects the
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Ultimate Azure Synapse Analytics

by Swapnil Mule ...

Empower Your Data Insights with Azure Synapse AnalyticsKey Features● Leverage Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, big data analytics, and machine learning in one environment.● Integrate with Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Machine Learning to enhance analytics.● Gain insights from real-world examples and best practices to solve complex data challenges.Book ... Read more

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Empower Your Data Insights with Azure Synapse AnalyticsKey Features● Leverage Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, big data analytics, and machine learning in one environment.● Integrate with Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Machine Learning to enhance analytics.● Gain insights from real-world examples and best practices to solve complex data challenges.Book
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Swift 5 for Absolute Beginners

Learn to Develop Apps for iOS

by Stefan Kaczmarek, Brad Lees, Gary Bennett ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Stay motivated and overcome obstacles while learning to use Swift Playgrounds and Xcode 10.2 to become a great iOS developer. This book, fully updated for Swift 5, is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some programming experience but no object-oriented experience, or those that have a great idea for an app but haven’t programmed since school.Many people have a difficult ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Stay motivated and overcome obstacles while learning to use Swift Playgrounds and Xcode 10.2 to become a great iOS developer. This book, fully updated for Swift 5, is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some programming experience but no object-oriented experience, or those that have a great idea for an app but haven’t programmed since school.Many people have a difficult
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Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

23rd European Conference, EuroSPI 2016, Graz, Austria, September 14-16, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Christian Kreiner, Rory V. O'Connor, Alexander Poth, Richard Messnarz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd EuroSPI conference, held in Graz, Austria, in September 2016.The 15 revised full papers presented together with 14 selected key notes and workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on SPI and the ISO/IEC 29110 standard; communication and team issues in SPI; SPI and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd EuroSPI conference, held in Graz, Austria, in September 2016.The 15 revised full papers presented together with 14 selected key notes and workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on SPI and the ISO/IEC 29110 standard; communication and team issues in SPI; SPI and
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Future-Ready Data Foundation with MongoDB

Principles for designing scalable and AI-ready data architectures

by Sarah Evans ...

Learn how MongoDB helps organizations build scalable, secure, and AI-ready data foundations that power RAG, AI agents, and intelligent applications while simplifying performance, governance, and growth.Key FeaturesIdentify the data requirements that enable AI applications to succeed in productionEvaluate retrieval strategies for accurate and trustworthy AI experiencesApply architectural principles ... Read more

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Learn how MongoDB helps organizations build scalable, secure, and AI-ready data foundations that power RAG, AI agents, and intelligent applications while simplifying performance, governance, and growth.Key FeaturesIdentify the data requirements that enable AI applications to succeed in productionEvaluate retrieval strategies for accurate and trustworthy AI experiencesApply architectural principles
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Data Strategy for LLMs

Build reliable AI applications with RAG, fine-tuning, evaluation, and context engineering

by Eslam Kamal, Rany ElHousieny ...

Learn the essential data techniques for building real-world LLM applications with this practical guide for technical professionals and advanced students, starting from data fundamentals to LLM-specific methods and advanced topics.Key FeaturesLearn state-of-the-art data strategies and techniques for LLM application developmentUnderstand the fundamentals of data collection, processing and synthetic ... Read more

$35.99 USD

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Learn the essential data techniques for building real-world LLM applications with this practical guide for technical professionals and advanced students, starting from data fundamentals to LLM-specific methods and advanced topics.Key FeaturesLearn state-of-the-art data strategies and techniques for LLM application developmentUnderstand the fundamentals of data collection, processing and synthetic
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Mastering Tableau 2026

Implement advanced data visualizations, BI techniques and AI-powered analytics with Tableau

by Marleen Meier ...

Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage ... Read more

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Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage
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HCI International 2018 – Posters' Extended Abstracts

20th International Conference, HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15-20, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set CCIS 850, CCIS 851, and CCIS 852 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2018, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in July 2018.The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters included in the 30 HCII 2018 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 4346 submissions.The 207 ... Read more

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The three-volume set CCIS 850, CCIS 851, and CCIS 852 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2018, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in July 2018.The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters included in the 30 HCII 2018 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 4346 submissions.The 207
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Artificial Intelligence for Beginners

Exploring ChatGPT and its Potential

by Ben Wong ...

Discover the Incredible World of AI with Ben Wong's Guide: "Artificial Intelligence for Beginners: Exploring ChatGPT and its Potential"With a blend of intriguing insights, real-world examples, and step-by-step instructions, author and AI expert Ben Wong takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate landscape of AI, focusing on OpenAI's cutting-edge language model - ChatGPT.Written in an ... Read more

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Discover the Incredible World of AI with Ben Wong's Guide: "Artificial Intelligence for Beginners: Exploring ChatGPT and its Potential"With a blend of intriguing insights, real-world examples, and step-by-step instructions, author and AI expert Ben Wong takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate landscape of AI, focusing on OpenAI's cutting-edge language model - ChatGPT.Written in an
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Programming Language Fundamentals by Example

by D.E. Stevenson ...

Surveying the major programming languages that have hallmarked the evolution of computing, Programming Language Fundamentals by Example provides an understanding of the many languages and notations used in computer science, the formal models used to design phases, and the foundations of languages including linguistics. This textbook guides students through the process of implementing a simple ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Surveying the major programming languages that have hallmarked the evolution of computing, Programming Language Fundamentals by Example provides an understanding of the many languages and notations used in computer science, the formal models used to design phases, and the foundations of languages including linguistics. This textbook guides students through the process of implementing a simple
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200 Tips for Mastering Generative AI

by Rick Spair ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Generative AI stands out as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize industries and reshape our understanding of creativity and automation. From its inception, Generative AI has captured the imagination of researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs, offering unprecedented capabilities in generating new data, simulating ... Read more

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Generative AI stands out as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize industries and reshape our understanding of creativity and automation. From its inception, Generative AI has captured the imagination of researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs, offering unprecedented capabilities in generating new data, simulating
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Interactive Natural Language Processing

Language Model as Agent

Edited by Zekun Wang, Ge Zhang, Chenghua Lin, Jie Fu ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book addresses the emergence of Interactive Natural Language Processing (iNLP) and its novel paradigm within the field of NLP and discusses the limitations in existing frameworks while aligning with the ultimate goals of artificial intelligence. This paradigm considers language models as agents capable of observing, acting, and receiving feedback iteratively from external entities. The book ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book addresses the emergence of Interactive Natural Language Processing (iNLP) and its novel paradigm within the field of NLP and discusses the limitations in existing frameworks while aligning with the ultimate goals of artificial intelligence. This paradigm considers language models as agents capable of observing, acting, and receiving feedback iteratively from external entities. The book
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Genetic Algorithms in Elixir

by Sean Moriarity ...

From finance to artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms are a powerful tool with a wide array of applications. But you don't need an exotic new language or framework to get started; you can learn about genetic algorithms in a language you're already familiar with. Join us for an in-depth look at the algorithms, techniques, and methods that go into writing a genetic algorithm. From introductory ... Read more

$24.49 USD

From finance to artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms are a powerful tool with a wide array of applications. But you don't need an exotic new language or framework to get started; you can learn about genetic algorithms in a language you're already familiar with. Join us for an in-depth look at the algorithms, techniques, and methods that go into writing a genetic algorithm. From introductory
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Microservices: Novice To Ninja

Build, Design And Deploy Distributed Services

by Rob Botwright ...

MICROSERVICES: NOVICE TO NINJA Are you ready to level up your microservices game? Dive into the ultimate guide with our comprehensive book bundle, "Microservices: Novice to Ninja." BOOK 1 - MICROSERVICES 101: Embark on your journey into the world of distributed systems with our beginner's guide. Learn the fundamentals of microservices architecture, from decoupling to scalability. Perfect for ... Read more

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MICROSERVICES: NOVICE TO NINJA Are you ready to level up your microservices game? Dive into the ultimate guide with our comprehensive book bundle, "Microservices: Novice to Ninja." BOOK 1 - MICROSERVICES 101: Embark on your journey into the world of distributed systems with our beginner's guide. Learn the fundamentals of microservices architecture, from decoupling to scalability. Perfect for
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Intent Recognition for Human-Machine Interactions

by Hua Xu, Hanlei Zhang, Ting-En Lin ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Natural interaction is one of the hottest research issues in human-computer interaction. At present, there is an urgent need for intelligent devices (service robots, virtual humans, etc.) to be able to understand intentions in an interactive dialogue. Focusing on human-computer understanding based on deep learning methods, the book systematically introduces readers to intention recognition, ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Natural interaction is one of the hottest research issues in human-computer interaction. At present, there is an urgent need for intelligent devices (service robots, virtual humans, etc.) to be able to understand intentions in an interactive dialogue. Focusing on human-computer understanding based on deep learning methods, the book systematically introduces readers to intention recognition,
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HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust

Third International Conference, HCI-CPT 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Abbas Moallem ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, HCI-CPT 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place virtually in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, HCI-CPT 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place virtually in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222
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The Complete Power BI Interview Guide

A modern approach to acing the data analyst interview and landing your dream job

by Sandielly Ortega Polanco, Gogula Aryalingam, Abu Bakar Nisar Alvi ...

Build your career in data analytics with this ultimate guide to excelling as a Power BI professionalKey FeaturesSeize your dream job with expert guidance for interview preparation and valuable tipsNavigate the hiring process confidently with a proven step-by-step approachStand out from the competition by honing your technical skills and interview strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book ... Read more

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Build your career in data analytics with this ultimate guide to excelling as a Power BI professionalKey FeaturesSeize your dream job with expert guidance for interview preparation and valuable tipsNavigate the hiring process confidently with a proven step-by-step approachStand out from the competition by honing your technical skills and interview strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book
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Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online

Third International Workshop, HELMeTO 2021, Pisa, Italy, September 9–10, 2021, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Gabriella Casalino, Marta Cimitile, Pietro Ducange, Natalia Padilla Zea, Riccardo Pecori, Pietro Picerno, Paolo Raviolo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2021, held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.The 26 revised full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2021, held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.The 26 revised full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of
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HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust

6th International Conference, HCI-CPT 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Abbas Moallem ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This proceedings, HCI-CPT 2024, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA.Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCI-CPT Conference. The first ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This proceedings, HCI-CPT 2024, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA.Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCI-CPT Conference. The first
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Feature Engineering for Beginners

Beginner's Guide to Crafting Powerful Data

by Chuck Sherman ...

Series Book 2 - Feature Engineering for Beginners
Unravel the art and science behind effective data analysis with this comprehensive guide to feature engineering. Crafted for beginners, this book is your gateway to understanding the pivotal role of features in extracting meaningful insights from data.From the basics of feature engineering to hands-on techniques, this guide navigates through the intricate landscape of transforming raw data into ... Read more

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Unravel the art and science behind effective data analysis with this comprehensive guide to feature engineering. Crafted for beginners, this book is your gateway to understanding the pivotal role of features in extracting meaningful insights from data.From the basics of feature engineering to hands-on techniques, this guide navigates through the intricate landscape of transforming raw data into
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Mindful TEL: Learning Technologies Shaped with Intention

21st European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2026, Valencia, Spain, September 14–18, 2026, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Joshua Weidlich, Irene-Angelica Chounta, Kairit Tammets, Tanya Nazaretsky, Bibeg Limbu, Fridolin Wild, Pablo Arnau-González ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The EC-TEL 2026 proceedings reflect a dynamic and interdisciplinary field, bridging pedagogy, educational psychology, and digital technology.The 104 papers (45 Research track, 3 Practitioner and Industry track, and 43 posters, 13 demos) presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 295 submissions, of which 194 were from the Research track, 13 from the Practitioner and ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The EC-TEL 2026 proceedings reflect a dynamic and interdisciplinary field, bridging pedagogy, educational psychology, and digital technology.The 104 papers (45 Research track, 3 Practitioner and Industry track, and 43 posters, 13 demos) presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 295 submissions, of which 194 were from the Research track, 13 from the Practitioner and
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Time Series With Python. Practical Introduction to Time Series Forecasting and Machine Learning Models with Python.

by Jim Smith ...

Time Series Analysis with PythonA time series is a sequence of observations over a certain period. The simplest example of a time series that all of us come across on a day to day basis is the change in temperature throughout the day or week or month or year.The analysis of temporal data is capable of giving us useful insights on how a variable changes over time.This book will teach you how to ... Read more

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Time Series Analysis with PythonA time series is a sequence of observations over a certain period. The simplest example of a time series that all of us come across on a day to day basis is the change in temperature throughout the day or week or month or year.The analysis of temporal data is capable of giving us useful insights on how a variable changes over time.This book will teach you how to
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