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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Unlock your game development potential with Godot Engine, the powerful, free, and open-source game engine that's rapidly becoming the industry's favorite for indie game creators. Godot offers a versatile, cross-platform solution for crafting stunning 2D and immersive 3D games with unparalleled flexibility. Dive into GDScript, Godot's intuitive, Python-like scripting language, designed for rapid prototyping and efficient game programming.Authored by a professional game developer, "The Godot Game Development Handbook" distills years of practical experience into an accessible, step-by-step guide. This book adheres to up-to-date industry best practices and Godot's official documentation, ensuring you learn robust, scalable, and effective game development techniques. From foundational concepts to advanced patterns, every chapter is crafted with clarity, precision, and real-world applicability in mind. Trust in expert guidance for your Godot learning journey."The Godot Game Development Handbook" is your comprehensive entry point into game creation. Designed specifically for aspiring game creators and beginners with no prior coding or game development experience, this book provides a solid foundation in Godot Engine, GDScript, and core game design principles. Learn to build complete 2D and 3D games from scratch, covering everything from basic setup to advanced physics, UI, animation, and publishing. .What's Inside: Godot Engine Fundamentals: Master the editor, nodes, scenes, and project setup.GDScript Essentials: Learn game programming with Godot's intuitive scripting language.2D Game Development: Create captivating 2D worlds with sprites, tilemaps, parallax backgrounds, and advanced 2D physics.3D Game Design: Build immersive 3D environments, import models, understand materials, and implement basic 3D lighting.Input & UI: Configure custom controls, design responsive user interfaces, and create dynamic HUDs and menus.Audio & Visual Effects: Integrate sound effects, background music, and create stunning particle systems and visual polish.Game Architecture: Discover best practices for scene instancing, autoloads (singletons), state machines, and project organization.Debugging & Optimization: Learn essential tools and techniques to identify bottlenecks, optimize assets and code, and handle errors gracefully.Publishing Your Game: Prepare and export your creations to Windows, macOS, Linux, and HTML5 for browser play.This handbook is for absolute beginners in game development, aspiring indie game developers, and anyone looking to learn game programming with a free and powerful engine. If you've always dreamed of creating your own video games but didn't know where to start, this book is for you. No prior coding experience is required; we guide you through every step of learning Godot and making games. Perfect for beginners game dev.Accelerate your learning curve and achieve rapid results. With clear, concise explanations and practical examples, you'll go from zero to building playable games efficiently. Master Godot's intuitive workflow, enabling quick iterations and fast prototyping, so you can bring your game ideas to life in record time. Start your game dev journey today and see tangible progress quickly. Learn game programming fast.Don't just play games create them! Grab your copy of "The Godot Game Development Handbook" now and embark on your exciting journey to become a skilled game developer. Your first game is closer than you think. Start building, start creating, start publishing with Godot Engine! Get you Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Unlock the power of Lua programming, a remarkably lightweight, powerful, and embeddable scripting language that has become the backbone for countless high-performance applications and game development engines. Known for its speed, simplicity, and unparalleled versatility, Lua is the go-to choice for game scripting in industry giants like Roblox, Love2D, and Defold. Beyond gaming, Lua excels in embedded systems, web development (especially with OpenResty), and automation scripting, making it a highly valuable skill for any modern developer seeking efficient, scalable code. Dive into a language designed for maximum flexibility and seamless integration, powering everything from AI logic in games to complex data processing tasks.Authored by a professional writer with expert-level analysis, The Lua Developers Guide offers a detailed, well-structured, and in-depth informative journey grounded in well-established industry practices and official Lua documentation. This technical guide adopts a practical, approachable, and tutorial tone, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding. With a focus on delivering real value and actionable concepts, this book is designed to be your credible companion in mastering Lua, transforming complex topics into clear, digestible insights for robust software development.The Lua Developers Guide is your comprehensive handbook for mastering Lua from the ground up. This book meticulously covers all programming fundamentals, guiding you from basic data types and variables to advanced concepts like functions, loops, conditional statements, and Lua's unique tables (both lists/arrays and dictionaries/maps). You'll learn essential input/output techniques, code organization, and practical debugging strategies. Culminating in your first real project a fully functional "Guess the Number" game this guide empowers you to build interactive applications and lay a solid foundation for professional Lua development.Getting Started with LuaStoring Information: Data Types and VariablesPerforming Actions: OperatorsMaking Decisions: Conditional StatementsRepeating Actions: LoopsOrganizing Your Code: FunctionsLua's SuperpowerInteracting with Your Program: Input and OutputYour First Real Project: A Simple Guessing GameThis book is meticulously crafted for beginners in programming, aspiring game developers, and anyone new to the Lua scripting language. If you're looking for a versatile, high-performance language that's easy to learn yet incredibly powerful, this guide is for you. No prior programming experience is assumed, making it perfect for self-taught coders and students eager to build their first dynamic applications.Fast-track your Lua learning journey and move from foundational concepts to building functional interactive programs rapidly. This guide emphasizes practical application and clear, concise explanations, ensuring you spend less time sifting through jargon and more time coding and building. Master the essentials efficiently and gain the confidence to tackle real-world software development challenges in record time.Begin your Lua programming adventure today. Equip yourself with the essential coding skills to build dynamic applications, enhance game development projects, and unlock new possibilities in automation and scripting Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Unlock your game development potential with Godot Engine, the powerful, free, and open-source game engine that's rapidly becoming the industry's favorite for indie game creators. Godot offers a versatile, cross-platform solution for crafting stunning 2D and immersive 3D games with unparalleled flexibility. Dive into GDScript, Godot's intuitive, Python-like scripting language, designed for rapid prototyping and efficient game programming.Authored by a professional game developer, "The Godot Game Development Handbook" distills years of practical experience into an accessible, step-by-step guide. This book adheres to up-to-date industry best practices and Godot's official documentation, ensuring you learn robust, scalable, and effective game development techniques. From foundational concepts to advanced patterns, every chapter is crafted with clarity, precision, and real-world applicability in mind. Trust in expert guidance for your Godot learning journey."The Godot Game Development Handbook" is your comprehensive entry point into game creation. Designed specifically for aspiring game creators and beginners with no prior coding or game development experience, this book provides a solid foundation in Godot Engine, GDScript, and core game design principles. Learn to build complete 2D and 3D games from scratch, covering everything from basic setup to advanced physics, UI, animation, and publishing. .What's Inside: Godot Engine Fundamentals: Master the editor, nodes, scenes, and project setup.GDScript Essentials: Learn game programming with Godot's intuitive scripting language.2D Game Development: Create captivating 2D worlds with sprites, tilemaps, parallax backgrounds, and advanced 2D physics.3D Game Design: Build immersive 3D environments, import models, understand materials, and implement basic 3D lighting.Input & UI: Configure custom controls, design responsive user interfaces, and create dynamic HUDs and menus.Audio & Visual Effects: Integrate sound effects, background music, and create stunning particle systems and visual polish.Game Architecture: Discover best practices for scene instancing, autoloads (singletons), state machines, and project organization.Debugging & Optimization: Learn essential tools and techniques to identify bottlenecks, optimize assets and code, and handle errors gracefully.Publishing Your Game: Prepare and export your creations to Windows, macOS, Linux, and HTML5 for browser play.This handbook is for absolute beginners in game development, aspiring indie game developers, and anyone looking to learn game programming with a free and powerful engine. If you've always dreamed of creating your own video games but didn't know where to start, this book is for you. No prior coding experience is required; we guide you through every step of learning Godot and making games. Perfect for beginners game dev.Accelerate your learning curve and achieve rapid results. With clear, concise explanations and practical examples, you'll go from zero to building playable games efficiently. Master Godot's intuitive workflow, enabling quick iterations and fast prototyping, so you can bring your game ideas to life in record time. Start your game dev journey today and see tangible progress quickly. Learn game programming fast.Don't just play games create them! Grab your copy of "The Godot Game Development Handbook" now and embark on your exciting journey to become a skilled game developer. Your first game is closer than you think. Start building, start creating, start publishing with Godot Engine Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Microservices architecture is revolutionizing the way modern software is built, deployed, and scaled. From enterprise tech giants to agile startups, developers are moving away from monolithic systems and embracing distributed microservices to gain flexibility, scalability, and faster release cycles. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, helping you master one of the most in-demand architectures in today's software development landscape.Written by experienced developers and cloud architects, Microservices Architecture for Beginners (2025 Edition) reflects the latest industry practices and architectural patterns used by companies like Netflix, Amazon, Uber, and Spotify. Backed by real-world examples, modern use cases, and practical guidance, this book is the perfect starting point for any aspiring backend engineer, DevOps specialist, or full-stack developer. This hands-on guide explains everything you need to know about microservices-from fundamental principles to building, deploying, and scaling distributed systems in cloud environments. Whether you're transitioning from a monolithic system or just starting your journey in backend development, this book provides a clear roadmap. Learn how to break down applications into services, implement service communication, ensure resilience, and monitor performance with real-world tools and cloud platforms.Microservices vs. Monolithic Architecture: When and why to choose microservicesCore principles and design patterns of microservicesBuilding and deploying services using REST APIs and containersIntroduction to Kubernetes, Docker, and service mesh technologyCommunication protocols: HTTP, gRPC, messaging queuesAuthentication, authorization, and securing microservicesMonitoring, logging, and scaling strategiesCommon pitfalls and how to avoid themThis book is ideal for: Beginner developers eager to learn backend architectureBootcamp grads and self-taught coders looking to go deeperFull-stack developers transitioning to microservicesSoftware engineers preparing for cloud-native rolesAnyone curious about building scalable, cloud-ready systemsNo prior experience with microservices is required, but a basic understanding of APIs and web development will be helpful.You don't need months to understand microservices. In just a few days, you can learn the key concepts, understand the architecture, and start building modular services with real-world relevance. This 2025 edition is up-to-date with the latest tools, standards, and best practices-so you spend less time catching up and more time building. If you're ready to master the most powerful architecture in modern software development, then grab your copy of Microservices Architecture for Beginners (2025 Edition) today. Learn how to design, deploy, and scale systems like a pro-and step confidently into the future of distributed computing. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and LLaMA are redefining what's possible in artificial intelligence. From natural language generation to multimodal reasoning, LLMs are at the forefront of breakthroughs in AI research and real-world applications. Whether you're building chatbots, intelligent agents, AI copilots, or enterprise-scale automation, mastering LLMs is no longer optional-it's essential. This book teaches you how to work with transformer models, implement advanced prompt engineering, integrate LLMs into production systems, and stay ahead in the fast-evolving AI landscape. Written by a seasoned AI practitioner and educator, Mastering Large Language Models distills years of hands-on experience building, fine-tuning, and deploying generative models across various industries. Backed by insights from cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, this book offers both theoretical depth and practical clarity. You'll find trusted methods used in Fortune 500 companies, startups, and academic labs alike. Mastering Large Language Models is your practical guide to understanding, building, and scaling AI solutions using transformer architectures and prompt-based programming. Covering everything from attention mechanisms and fine-tuning strategies to ethics, transparency, and future trends, this book delivers a step-by-step, code-driven approach for professionals who want to do more than just use AI-they want to shape it. Clear explanations of transformer-based models like GPT, BERT, T5, and LLaMA Hands-on coding tutorials using Python, Hugging Face, LangChain, and OpenAI APIs Effective prompt engineering techniques for summarization, reasoning, classification, and dialogue Fine-tuning and adapting LLMs to domain-specific tasks Multimodal AI: combining text, vision, and speech for next-gen applications Real-world deployment patterns, monitoring, and performance optimization Ethical AI design, data privacy, model transparency, and responsible use Appendices with sample code, glossaries, and curated learning resources This book is for software engineers, data scientists, ML practitioners, and technical product managers who want to build production-grade applications powered by LLMs. A basic understanding of Python and machine learning is helpful, but no deep ML background is required. Whether you're transitioning into AI or looking to upgrade your skills in generative models, this book has you covered. Why wait to catch up with AI trends when you can lead them? This book condenses years of complex research and practical lessons into one highly accessible guide. You'll gain in weeks what takes others months or years to learn. It's an investment in your future as a leader in AI development and innovation. Start building intelligent, scalable, and ethical AI systems today.Buy your copy of Mastering Large Language Models now and take control of the future of artificial intelligence. Whether you're coding your first transformer or deploying enterprise LLMs, this is the definitive guide you'll keep coming back to. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Unlock the full potential of game development with Lua, the lightweight, high-performance, and incredibly flexible scripting language. Lua's seamless embeddability makes it the go-to choice for extending core game engines, enabling rapid prototyping, dynamic gameplay, and powerful modding capabilities. Discover why industry giants like Roblox, World of Warcraft, CryEngine, Garry's Mod, and Factorio trust Lua for everything from intricate AI and complex mission scripting to responsive UI and expansive user-generated content. Master the language that bridges the gap between high-level game design and low-level engine power.Authored by a seasoned professional with expert-level analysis and insights grounded in well-established industry practices, this comprehensive guide offers a practical, approachable, and in-depth learning experience. Drawing from real-world game development scenarios, this book provides up-to-date information and actionable concepts, ensuring you gain the practical skills needed to excel. Dive into a meticulously structured narrative designed for clarity and ease of understanding, making complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your projects.Lua Scripting for Game Engines is your complete, step-by-step journey from Lua fundamentals to advanced game development. This essential guide equips aspiring and indie game developers with the knowledge to script core game mechanics, build robust user interfaces, manage game data, and optimize performance. You'll progress from understanding Lua's core syntax and data structures to mastering advanced patterns like state machines and component-based design. Culminating in a hands-on mini-game project, this book ensures you not only learn the concepts but apply them to build your own functional and engaging games.Lua Fundamentalsmodules.Engine Integrationengine APIs.Game Development PatternsObject-Oriented Programming in LuaEssential Game SystemsUser Interfaces & Data ManagementCase Studies: Learn from real-world examples of how major games like Roblox, World of Warcraft, and CryEngine utilize Lua.Complete Mini-Game Project: Put all your skills to the test by building a full, playable mini-game from scratch, integrating every learned concept.Debugging & Performance: Master common Lua errors, effective debugging techniques, performance considerations, and code profiling.Best Practices: Write clean, readable, and maintainable Lua code, and understand version control basics for game projects.This book is perfect for aspiring game developers, indie game creators, and programmers eager to dive into game scripting with Lua. Whether you're new to Lua or looking to deepen your understanding of its application in game engines, this guide assumes no prior Lua knowledge and progressively builds your expertise. If you're ready to transform your game ideas into interactive realities and gain proficiency in a widely used game development language, this book is for you.Accelerate your game development journey. With concise explanations and practical, real-world code examples, you'll quickly master essential game scripting techniques. This book is designed to fast-track your learning, enabling you to rapidly iterate on game ideas and efficiently build compelling interactive experiences.Don't just dream about making games-start building them. Unlock your potential to create dynamic game logic, responsive UIs, and persistent game worlds. Grab your copy of Lua Scripting for Game Engines today and begin your mastery of game scripting! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.