apress jul 2020 (29 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Understand the current and future research into technologies that underpin the increasing capabilities of automation technologies and their impact on the working world of the future.Rapid advances in automation and robotics technologies are often reported in the trade and general media, often relying on scary headlines such as ¿Jobs Lost to Robots.¿ It is certainly true that work will change with the advent of smarter and faster automated workers; however, the scope and scale of the changes is still unknown. Automation may seem to be here already, but we are only at the early stages.Automation and Collaborative Robotics explores the output of current research projects that are improving the building blocks of an automated world. Research into collaborative robotics (cobotics) is merging digital, audio, and visual data to generate a commonly held view between cobots and their human collaborators. Low-power machine learning at the edge of the network can deliver decision making on cobots or to their manipulations. Topics covered in this book include:Robotic process automation, chatbots, and their impact in the near futureThe hype of automation and headlines leading to concerns over the future of workComponent technologies that are still in the research labsFoundational technologies and collaboration that will enable many tasks to be automated with human workers being re-skilled and displaced rather than replacedWhat You Will LearnBe aware of the technologies currently being researched to improve or deliver automationUnderstand the impact of robotics, other automation technologies, and the impact of AI on automationGet an idea of how far we are from implementation of an automated futureKnow what work will look like in the future with thedeployment of these technologiesWho This Book Is ForTechnical and business managers interested in the future of automation and robotics, and the impact it will have on their organizations, customers, and the business world in generalAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Leverage the power of Hexo to quickly produce static blog sites that are efficient and fast. This project-oriented book simplifies the process of setting up Hexo and manipulating content, using little more than a text editor and free software. It will equip you with a starting toolset that you can use to develop future projects, incorporate into your existing workflow and allow you to take your websites to the next level.Hexo is based on JavaScript and Node.js, two of the biggest tools available for developers: you can enhance, extend, and configure Hexo as requirements dictate. With Hexo the art of possible is only limited by the extent of your imagination and the power of JavaScript and Node.js.Practical Hexo gets you quickly acquainted with creating and manipulating blogs using a static site generator approach. You will understand how to use the Hexo framework to rapidly create and deploy blogs that are performant, with the minimum of fuss, then extend and customize your content using plugins and themes. You will work through some practical projects to help solidify your skills, and put them into practice.What You'll LearnImplement the Hexo framework in a projectCustomize and extend contentConsider maintenance requirements and how they compare to other blog systemsApply skills to practical, real-world projectsCreate themes and build pluginsMake changes using other tools and libraries.Who This Book Is ForWebsite developers who are already familiar with JavaScript and keen to learn how to leverage the Hexo framework.Agile development team members, where time is of the essence to deliver results quickly.Developers who want to focus on simplicity, to produce efficient and properly optimized content in modern browsers using tools already in their possession.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 280 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Master the booting procedure of various operating systems with in-depth analysis of bootloaders and firmware. The primary focus is on the Linux booting procedure along with other popular operating systems such as Windows and Unix.Hands-on Booting begins by explaining what a bootloader is, starting with the Linux bootloader followed by bootloaders for Windows and Unix systems. Next, yoüll address the BIOS and UEFI firmware by installing multiple operating systems on one machine and booting them through the Linux bootloader. Further, yoüll see the kernel's role in the booting procedure of the operating system and the dependency between kernel, initramfs, and dracut. Yoüll also cover systemd, examining its structure and how it mounts the user root filesystem. In the final section, the book explains troubleshooting methodologies such as debugging shells followed by live images and rescue mode.On completing this book, you will understand the booting processof major operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and Unix. You will also know how to fix the Linux booting issues through various boot modes.What You Will LearnExamine the BIOS and UEFI firmwareUnderstanding the Linux boot loader (GRUB)Work with initramfs, dracut, and systemdFix can¿t-boot issues on LinuxWho This Book Is ForLinux users, administrators, and developers.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 488 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This quick C++ 20 guide is a condensed code and syntax reference to the popular programming language, fully updated for C++20. It presents the essential C++20 code syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.This edition covers topics including designated initializers, lambdas and lambda captures, the spaceship operator, pack expressions, string literals as template parameters, atomic smart pointers, and contracts. It also covers library changes including extended futures, latches and barriers, task blocks, and text formatting.In the C++20 Quick Syntax Reference, you will find short, simple, and focused code examples. This book includes a well-laid-out table of contents and a comprehensive index allowing for easy review. You won¿t find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a language reference that is concise, to the point, and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any C++ programmer.What You'll LearnDiscover the key C++20 featuresWork with concepts to constrain template argumentsUse modules as a replacement for header filesTake advantage of the three-way comparison operatorCreate immediate functions using the consteval keywordMake use of constexpr, constinit and designated initializersWho This Book Is ForExperienced C++ programmers. Additionally, this is a concise, easily-digested introduction for other programmers new to C++.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Create assets for history-based games. This book covers the fundamental principles required to understand and create architectural visualizations of historical locations using digital tools. You will explore aspects of 3D design visualization and VR integration using industry-preferred software.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 348 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Leverage the power of Hexo to quickly produce static blog sites that are efficient and fast. This project-oriented book simplifies the process of setting up Hexo and manipulating content, using little more than a text editor and free software. It will equip you with a starting toolset that you can use to develop future projects, incorporate into your existing workflow and allow you to take your websites to the next level.Hexo is based on JavaScript and Node.js, two of the biggest tools available for developers: you can enhance, extend, and configure Hexo as requirements dictate. With Hexo the art of possible is only limited by the extent of your imagination and the power of JavaScript and Node.js.Practical Hexogets you quickly acquainted with creating and manipulating blogs using a static site generator approach. You will understand how to use the Hexo framework to rapidly create and deploy blogs that are performant, with the minimum of fuss, then extend and customize your content using plugins and themes. You will work through some practical projects to help solidify your skills, and put them into practice.What You'll LearnImplement the Hexo framework in a projectCustomize and extend contentConsider maintenance requirements and how they compare to other blog systemsApply skills to practical, real-world projectsCreate themes and build pluginsMake changes using other tools and libraries.Who This Book Is ForWebsite developers who are already familiar with JavaScript and keen to learn how to leverage the Hexo framework.Agile development team members, where time is of the essence to deliver results quickly.Developers who want to focus on simplicity, to produce efficient and properly optimized content in modern browsers using tools already in their possession. 280 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Understand the current and future research into technologies that underpin the increasing capabilities of automation technologies and their impact on the working world of the future.Rapid advances in automation and robotics technologies are often reported in the trade and general media, often relying on scary headlines such as 'Jobs Lost to Robots.' It is certainly true that work will change with the advent of smarter and faster automated workers; however, the scope and scale of the changes is still unknown. Automation may seem to be here already, but we are only at the early stages. Automation and Collaborative Robotics explores the output of current research projects that are improving the building blocks of an automated world. Research into collaborative robotics (cobotics) is merging digital, audio, and visual data to generate a commonly held view between cobots and their human collaborators. Low-power machine learning at the edge of the network can deliver decision making on cobots or to their manipulations. Topics covered in this book include:Robotic process automation, chatbots, and their impact in the near futureThe hype of automation and headlines leading to concerns over the future of workComponent technologies that are still in the research labsFoundational technologies and collaboration that will enable many tasks to be automated with human workers being re-skilled and displaced rather than replacedWhat You Will LearnBe aware of the technologies currently being researched to improve or deliver automationUnderstand the impact of robotics, other automation technologies, and the impact of AI on automationGet an idea of how far we are from implementation of an automated futureKnow what work will look like in the future with the deployment of these technologiesWho This Book Is ForTechnical and business managers interested in the future of automation and robotics, and the impact it will have on their organizations, customers, and the business world in general 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Master the booting procedure of various operating systems with in-depth analysis of bootloaders and firmware. The primary focus is on the Linux booting procedure along with other popular operating systems such as Windows and Unix.Hands-on Booting begins by explaining what a bootloader is, starting with the Linux bootloader followed by bootloaders for Windows and Unix systems. Next, you'll address the BIOS and UEFI firmware by installing multiple operating systems on one machine and booting them through the Linux bootloader. Further, you'll see the kernel's role in the booting procedure of the operating system and the dependency between kernel, initramfs, and dracut. You'll also cover systemd, examining its structure and how it mounts the user root filesystem. In the final section, the book explains troubleshooting methodologies such as debugging shells followed by live images and rescue mode.On completing this book, you will understand the booting process of major operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and Unix. You will also know how to fix the Linux booting issues through various boot modes.What You Will LearnExamine the BIOS and UEFI firmwareUnderstanding the Linux boot loader (GRUB)Work with initramfs, dracut, and systemdFix can't-boot issues on Linux Who This Book Is ForLinux users, administrators, and developers. 488 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Apply computer vision and machine learning concepts in developing business and industrial applications using a practical, step-by-step approach.The book comprises four main sections starting with setting up your programming environment and configuring your computer with all the prerequisites to run the code examples. Section 1 covers the basics of image and video processing with code examples of how to manipulate and extract useful information from the images. You will mainly use OpenCV with Python to work with examples in this section.Section 2 describes machine learning and neural network concepts as applied to computer vision. You will learn different algorithms of the neural network, such as convolutional neural network (CNN), region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN), and YOLO. In this section, you will also learn how to train, tune, and manage neural networks for computer vision. Section 3 provides step-by-step examples of developing business and industrial applications, such as facial recognition in video surveillance and surface defect detection in manufacturing.The final section is about training neural networks involving a large number of images on cloud infrastructure, such as Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. It walks you through the process of training distributed neural networks for computer vision on GPU-based cloud infrastructure. By the time you finish reading Building Computer Vision Applications Using Artificial Neural Networks and working through the code examples, you will have developed some real-world use cases of computer vision with deep learning.What You Will Learn Employ image processing, manipulation, and feature extraction techniques Work with various deep learning algorithms for computer vision Train, manage, and tune hyperparameters of CNNs and object detection models, such as R-CNN, SSD, and YOLO Build neural network models using Keras and TensorFlow Discover best practices when implementing computer vision applications in business and industry Train distributed models on GPU-based cloud infrastructureWho This Book Is ForData scientists, analysts, and machine learning and software engineering professionals with Python programming knowledge. 451 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book builds on basic Python tutorials to explain various Pythonlanguage features that aren't routinely covered: from reusable console scripts that play double duty as micro-services by leveraging entry points, to using asyncio efficiently to collate data from a large number of sources. Along the way, it covers type-hint based linting, low-overhead testing and other automated quality checking to demonstrate a robust real-world development process.Some powerful aspects of Python are often documented with contrivedexamples that explain the feature as a standalone example only. Byfollowing the design and build of a real-world application example fromprototype to production quality you'll see not only how the variouspieces of functionality work but how they integrate as part of the larger system design process. In addition, you'll benefit from the kind of useful asides and library recommendations that are a staple of conference Q&A sessions at Python conferences as well as discussions of modern Python best practice and techniques to better produce clear code that is easily maintainable.Advanced Python Development is intended for developers who can already write simpleprograms in Python and want to understand when it's appropriate touse new and advanced language features and to do so in a confident manner. It is especially of use to developers looking to progress to a more senior level and to very experienced developers who have thus far used older versions of Python.What You'll LearnUnderstand asynchronous programmingExamine developing plugin architecturesWork with type annotationsReview testing techniquesExplore packaging and dependency managementWho This Book Is ForDevelopers at the mid to seniorlevel who already have Python experience. 605 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Create assets for history-based games. This book covers the fundamental principles required to understand and create architectural visualizations of historical locations using digital tools. You will explore aspects of 3D design visualization and VR integration using industry-preferred software.Some of the most popular video games in recent years have historical settings (Age of Empires, Call of Duty, etc.). Creating these games requires creating historically accurate game assets. You will use Blender to create VR-ready assets by modeling and unwrapping them. And you will use Substance Painter to texture the assets that you create.You will also learn how to use the Quixel Megascans library to acquire and implement physically accurate materials in the scenes. Finally, you will import the assets into Unreal Engine 4 and recreate a VR integrated heritage that can be explored in real time. Using VR technology and game engines, you can digitally recreate historical settings for games.What You Will LearnCreate high-quality, optimized models suitable for any 3D game engineMaster the techniques of texturing assets using Substance Painter and Quixel MegascansKeep assets historically accurateIntegrate assets with the game engineCreate visualizations with Unreal Engine 4Who Is This Book ForGame developers with some experience who are eager to get into VR-based games 348 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 318 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This quick C++ 20 guide is a condensed code and syntax reference to the popular programming language, fully updated for C++20. It presents the essential C++20 code syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.This edition covers topics including designated initializers, lambdas and lambda captures, the spaceship operator, pack expressions, string literals as template parameters, atomic smart pointers, and contracts.It also covers library changes including extended futures, latches and barriers, task blocks, and text formatting.In the C++20 Quick Syntax Reference, you will find short, simple, and focused code examples. This book includes a well-laid-out table of contents and a comprehensive index allowing for easy review. You won't find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a language reference that is concise, to the point, and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any C++ programmer.What You'll LearnDiscover the key C++20 featuresWork with concepts to constrain template argumentsUse modules as a replacement for header filesTake advantage of the three-way comparison operatorCreate immediate functions using the consteval keywordMake use of constexpr, constinit and designated initializers Who This Book Is ForExperienced C++ programmers. Additionally, this is a concise, easily-digested introduction for other programmers new to C++. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Program for data analysis using R and learn practical skills to make your work moreefficient. This revised book explores how to automate running code and the creation ofreports to share your results, as well as writing functions and packages. It includes keyR 4 features such as a new color palette for charts, an enhanced reference countingsystem, and normalization of matrix and array types where matrix objects nowformally inherit from the array class, eliminating inconsistencies.Advanced R 4 Data Programming and the Cloud is not designed to teach advancedR programming nor to teach the theory behind statistical procedures. Rather, itis designed to be a practical guide moving beyond merely using R; it shows you howto program in R to automate tasks.This book will teach you how to manipulate data inmodern R structures and includes connecting R to databases such as PostgreSQL, cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), and digital dashboards such as Shiny.Each chapter also includes a detailed bibliography with references to research articles and other resources that cover relevant conceptual and theoretical topics.What You Will LearnWrite and document R functions using R 4Make an R package and share it via GitHub or privatelyAdd tests to R code to ensure it works as intendedUse R to talk directly to databases and do complex data managementRun R in the Amazon cloudDeploy a Shiny digital dashboardGenerate presentation-ready tables and reports using RWho This Book Is ForWorking professionals, researchers, and students who are familiar with R and basic statistical techniques such as linear regression and who want to learn how to take their R coding and programming to the next level. 433 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Springboard your journey into web application development and discover how much fun building web applications with Ruby on Rails can be.This book has been revised to cover what's new in Rails 6 including features such as WebPack, advanced JavaScript integration, Action Mailbox, Action Text, system and parallel testing, Action Cable testing, and more.Beginning Rails 6 gently guides you through designing your application, writing tests for the application, and then writing the code to make your application work as expected. It is a book that will guide you from never having programmed with Ruby, to having a Rails 6 application built and deployed to the web.After reading and using this book, you'll have the know-how and the freely available source code to get started with your own Rails-based web development in days.What You Will Learn Create Ruby on Rails 6 web applications from the bottom upGain the basics of the Ruby programming languageCombine all the components of Rails to develop your own web applicationsApply TDD to make sure your application works exactly as you expectUse Git source control and best practice techniques to create applications like a pro Who This Book Is ForSomeone with little to no Ruby or Rails experience, or possibly even someone with no experience developing web applications at all.A basic familiarity with the web and typical web terms is assumed, but you don't need to be an expert in these. 565 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 444 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 560 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Create your own car engine control unit (ECU) with a simple Raspberry PI while building the necessary skills to produce future more advanced projects. Once you've worked through the projects in this book, you'll have a smart car and the coding knowledge needed to develop advanced hardware and software projects. Start by understanding how the Pi works, and move on to how to build hardware projects, use the GPIO pins, and install the system. Then add to that a solid understanding of software development principles and best practices, along with a good grasp of Python (v3.6+) and Python/software best practices. More than just how to code in Python, you'll learn what it takes to write production grade software, defensive code, testing, deployments, version control, and more. Internalize industry best practices while going further with valuable software development techniques such as defensive programming. The concepts introduced are essential to ensuring that software can function under unexpected circumstances. Can you imagine what would happen if your mobile phone could not cope with a call from an unknown number, or you had to set you microwave in increments of 6 seconds While testing avoids edge cases such as these, defensive programming is one of the building blocks of software development. What You'll LearnHone test driven development in Python skillsDebug software and hardware project installationsWork with the GPIO ports of the Pi to feed your software real-world hardware information Who This Book Is For People who like working on cars and want to learn Raspberry Pi and software development but don't know where to start. 328 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Explore how User Research has been influenced over the years by a range of disciplines, such as HCI, usability, anthropology, cognitive psychology, ergonomics etc. This book aims to contribute to the User Research community and covers topics that will help UX professionals, students and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of what User Research is.Throughout the book you will acquire a practical skill set, ranging from how to get the research going, to building a case in order to receive the budget and resources needed. It will provide you with a clear account of how to organise your research, how to plan it, and how to manage stakeholders' expectations throughout the project. You'll see how to fit User Research into your organization and incorporate it through the different product development phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta until Live), as well as how to grow a User Research team.Practical User Researchreviews the methodologies used for User Research, looks at how to recruit participants along with how to collect and analyse data, finally focusing on how to interpret and present your findings. Cross-cultural research, accessibility and assisted digital research will also be discussed throughout this book. The final chapter gives you 10 project briefs, with which you will be able to apply your new skill set and put into practice what you have learnt.What You'll LearnIntegrate user research into your businessApply user research to your product development cycleReview the appropriate processes necessary to carry out user researchTake a pragmatic approach to user research, method by methodWho This Book Is For Anyone that wants to understand more about user research. 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Build, package, and deploy software projects, developed with any language targeting any platform, using Azure pipelines.The book starts with an overview of CI/CD and the need for software delivery automation. It further delves into the basic concepts of Azure pipelines followed by a hands-on guide to setting up agents on all platforms enabling software development in any language. Moving forward, you will learn to set up a pipeline using the classic Visual Editor using PowerShell scripts, a REST API, building edit history, retention, and much more. You'll work with artifact feeds to store deployment packages and consume them in a build. As part of the discussion you'll see the implementation and usage of YAML (Yet Another Markup Language) build pipelines. You will then create Azure release pipelines in DevOps and develop extensions for Azure pipelines. Finally, you will learn various strategies and patterns for developing pipelines and go through some sample lessons on building and deploying pipelines.After reading Hands-on Azure Pipelines, you will be able tocombine CI and CD to constantly and consistently test and build your code and ship it to any target.What You Will Learn Work with Azure build-and-release pipelines Extend the capabilities and features of Azure pipelines Understand build, package, and deployment strategies, and versioning and patterns with Azure pipelines Create infrastructure and deployment that targets commonly used Azure platform services Build and deploy mobile applications Use quick-start Azure DevOps projectsWho This BookIsForSoftware developers and test automation engineers who are involved in the software delivery process. 220 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Master the art of loading external data into Excel for use in reporting, charting, dashboarding, and business intelligence. This book provides a complete and thorough explanation of Microsoft Excel's Get and Transform feature set, showing you how to connect to a range of external databases and other data sources to find data and pull that data into your local spreadsheet for further analysis. Leading databases are covered, including Microsoft Azure data sources and web sources, and you will learn how to access those sources from your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.Getting data into Excel is a prerequisite for using Excel's analytics capabilities. This book takes you beyond copying and pasting by showing you how to connect to your corporate databases that are hosted in the Azure cloud, and how to pull data from Oracle Database and SQL Server, and other sources.Accessing data is only half the problem, and the other half involves cleansing and rearranging your data to make it useful in spreadsheet form. Author Adam Aspin shows you how to create datasets and transformations. For advanced problems, there is help on the M language that is built into Excel, specifically to support mashing up data in support of business intelligence and analysis. If you are an Excel user, you won't want to be without this book that teaches you to extract and prepare external data ready for use in what is arguably the world's leading analytics tool.What You Will LearnConnect to a range of external data, from databases to Azure sourcesIngest data directly into your spreadsheets, or into PowerPivot data modelsCleanse and prepare external data so it can be used inside ExcelRefresh data quickly and easily to always have the latest informationTransform data into ready-to-use structures that fit the spreadsheet formatExecute M language functions for complex data transformationsWho This Book Is ForExcel users who want to access data from external sources-including the Microsoft Azure platform-in order to create business intelligence reporting, dashboards, and visualizations. For Excel users needing to cleanse and rearrange such data to meet their own, specific needs. 412 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Learn to use technology to undertake data science and to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) in your experimentation. Designed to take you on a fascinating journey, this book introduces the core concepts of modern data science. You'll start with simple applications that you can undertake on a BBC micro:bit and move to more complex experiments with additional hardware. The skills and narrative are as generic as possible and can be implemented with a range of hardware options.One of the most exciting and fastest growing topics in education is data science. Understanding how data works, and how to work with data, is a key life skill in the 21st century. In a world driven by information it is essential that students are equipped with the tools they need to make sense of it all. For instance, consider how data science was the key factor that identified the dangers of climate change -- and continues to help us identify and react to the threats it presents. This book explores the power of data and how you can apply it using hardware you have at hand.You'll learn the core concepts of data science, how to apply them in the real world and how to utilize the vast potential of IoT. By the end, you'll be able to execute sophisticated and meaningful data science experiments - why not become a citizen scientist and make a real contribution to the fight against climate change. There is something of a digital revolution going these days, especially in the classroom. With increasing access to microprocessors, classrooms are are incorporating them more and more into lessons. Close to 5 million BBC micro:bits will be in the hands of young learners by the end of the year and millions of other devices are also being used by educators to teach a range of topics and subjects. This presents an opportunity: microprocessors such as micro:bit provide the perfect tool to use to build 21st century data science skills. Beginning Data Scienceand IoT on the BBC micro:bit provides you with a solid foundation in applied data science.What You'll Learn Use sensors with a microprocessor to gather or 'create' data Extract, tabulate, and utilize data it from the microprocessor Connect a microprocessor to an IoT platform to share and then use the data we collect Analyze and convert data into informationWho This Book Is ForEducators, citizen scientists, and tinkerers interested in an introduction to the concepts of IoT and data on a broad scale. 316 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Work through engaging and practical deep learning projects using TensorFlow 2.0. Using a hands-on approach, the projects in this book will lead new programmers through the basics into developing practical deep learning applications.Deep learning is quickly integrating itself into the technology landscape. Its applications range from applicable data science to deep fakes and so much more. It is crucial for aspiring data scientists or those who want to enter the field of AI to understand deep learning concepts.The best way to learn is by doing. You'll develop a working knowledge of not only TensorFlow, but also related technologies such as Python and Keras. You'll also work with Neural Networks and other deep learning concepts. By the end of the book, you'll have a collection of unique projects that you can add to your GitHub profiles and expand on for professional application.What You'll LearnGrasp the basic process of neural networks through projects, such as creating musicRestore and colorize black and white images with deep learning processesWho This Book Is ForBeginners new to TensorFlow and Python. 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Create your own car engine control unit (ECU) with a simple Raspberry PI while building the necessary skills to produce future more advanced projects. Once you've worked through the projects in this book, you'll have a smart car and the coding knowledge needed to develop advanced hardware and software projects.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 328 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Build, package, and deploy software projects, developed with any language targeting any platform, using Azure pipelines.The book starts with an overview of CI/CD and the need for software delivery automation. It further delves into the basic concepts of Azure pipelines followed by a hands-on guide to setting up agents on all platforms enabling software development in any language. Moving forward, you will learn to set up a pipeline using the classic Visual Editor using PowerShell scripts, a REST API, building edit history, retention, and much more. Yoüll work with artifact feeds to store deployment packages and consume them in a build. As part of the discussion yoüll see the implementation and usage of YAML (Yet Another Markup Language) build pipelines. You will then create Azure release pipelines in DevOps and develop extensions for Azure pipelines. Finally, you will learn various strategies and patterns for developing pipelines and go through some sample lessons on building and deploying pipelines.After reading Hands-on Azure Pipelines, you will be able to combine CI and CD to constantly and consistently test and build your code and ship it to any target.What You Will Learn Work with Azure build-and-release pipelinesExtend the capabilities and features of Azure pipelinesUnderstand build, package, and deployment strategies, and versioning and patterns with Azure pipelinesCreate infrastructure and deployment that targets commonly used Azure platform servicesBuild and deploy mobile applicationsUse quick-start Azure DevOps projectsWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers and test automation engineers who are involved in the software delivery process.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 220 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Explore how User Research has been influenced over the years by a range of disciplines, such as HCI, usability, anthropology, cognitive psychology, ergonomics etc. This book aims to contribute to the User Research community and covers topics that will help UX professionals, students and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of what User Research is.Throughout the book you will acquire a practical skill set, ranging from how to get the research going, to building a case in order to receive the budget and resources needed. It will provide you with a clear account of how to organise your research, how to plan it, and how to manage stakeholders¿ expectations throughout the project. Yoüll see how to fit User Research into your organization and incorporate it through the different product development phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta until Live), as well as how to grow a User Research team.Practical User Research reviews the methodologies used for User Research, looks at how to recruit participants along with how to collect and analyse data, finally focusing on how to interpret and present your findings. Cross-cultural research, accessibility and assisted digital research will also be discussed throughout this book. The final chapter gives you 10 project briefs, with which you will be able to apply your new skill set and put into practice what you have learnt.What You'll LearnIntegrate user research into your businessApply user research to your product development cycleReview the appropriate processes necessary to carry out user researchTake a pragmatic approach to user research, method by methodWho This Book Is ForAnyone that wants to understand more about user research.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gain the essential Java language skills necessary for using the Android SDK platform to build Java-based Android apps. This book includes the latest Java SE releases that Android supports, and is geared towards the Android SDK version 10. It includes new content including JSON documents, functional programming, and lambdas as well as other language features important for migrating Java skills to Android development.Android is still the world's most popular mobile platform and because this technology is still mostly based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its APIs in order to improve your chances of succeeding as an effective Android apps developer. Learn Java for Android Development, 4th Edition helps you do that.Each of the book's chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's material. Answers to the book's more than 500 exercises are provided in an appendix. Once you finish, you will be ready to begin your Android app development journey using Java.What You Will LearnDiscover the latest Java programming language features relevant to Android SDK development Apply inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces to Android development Use Java collections, concurrency, I/O, networks, persistence, functional programming, and data access in Android apps Parse, create, and transform XML and JSON documents Migrate your Java skills for mobile development using the Android platform Who This Book Is ForProgrammers with at least some prior Java programming experience looking to get into mobile Java development with the Android platform. 850 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Master the art of loading external data into Excel for use in reporting, charting, dashboarding, and business intelligence. This book provides a complete and thorough explanation of Microsoft Excel¿s Get and Transform feature set, showing you how to connect to a range of external databases and other data sources to find data and pull that data into your local spreadsheet for further analysis. Leading databases are covered, including Microsoft Azure data sources and web sources, and you will learn how to access those sources from your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 412 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Work through engaging and practical deep learning projects using TensorFlow 2.0. Using a hands-on approach, the projects in this book will lead new programmers through the basics into developing practical deep learning applications.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 448 pp. Englisch.