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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Gain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with this revised introductory and practical reference. Covering a wide array of Python-related programming topics, including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and web services, you'll be guided by sound development principles.Updated to reflect the latest in Python programming paradigms and several of the most crucial features found in Python 3,Beginning Python, Fourth Editionalso covers advanced topics such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications. Ten accompanying projects will ensure you can get your hands dirty in no time.You will:Become a proficient Python programmer by following along with a friendly, practical guide to the language's key featuresWrite code faster by learning how to take advantage of advanced features such as magic methods, exceptions, and abstractionGain insight into modern Python programming paradigms including testing, documentation, packaging, and distributionWork through several interesting projects, including a P2P file-sharing application, chat client, video game, remote text editor, and moreWho This Book Is ForProgrammers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python programming language.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 952 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the last decade, Lean-Agile principles have become the standard methodology by which product and technology teams operate. However, Lean-Agile was written for small companies seeking new markets to buy their innovative software products, not for an average corporation with a catalogue of existing software products that must be maintained and rebuilt. The typical tech-enabled business isn't a lean startup; it's a chunky corporate. This book offers an alternative software development methodology perfectly suited for chunky corporate product management.You'll quickly find out how individual players in the corporate organization impact business performance. You'll follow the story of Blake, a well-meaning but ultimately naive, CEO of a fictional company called Acme Tech. As he and Acme struggle to maintain business performance, it becomes apparent how embedded and complex his challenges are. Lean-Agile principles are regularly misapplied in the corporate environment, causing tension, missed deadlines, and inefficient working practices.You'll see that managing software transformation at a large, mature business requires a new set of tools. Popular development methodologies are not well-suited for the replatforming exercises that chunky corporates inevitably face. This book helps product and technology leaders navigate software development projects at organizations grappling with the constraints of investor ownership. Chunky corporates have a lot going for them: The Lean-Agile Dilemma reveals that, when managed well, they have the potential to be safe havens in a relentlessly unstable world.You will:Understand how replatforming differs from new product developmentLearn how to manage existing data when updating or building new softwarePrioritize within an overstuffed product roadmapWho This Book is ForProduct managers, product owners, product leadership, tech leadership, and business leaders at mature tech-enabled businesses. 251 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book will help you comprehend the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information security, data privacy, and data security.The book starts by explaining the basics and setting the goals for a complete understanding of how AI, Information Security, Data Privacy, and Data Security all connect. Then, it gives you important information about the basics of AI, machine learning, and deep learning in simple terms. It also talks about the ethics of using AI in privacy and security, making sure you understand the power and responsibility that come with AI. Next, it takes you through the complex world of information security and data privacy. It covers everything from the current state of security to how AI can detect threats and protect privacy. Additionally, it delves into ethical considerations to ensure the responsible use of AI in managing data privacy. Later chapters discuss strategies and future trends in using AI for data security, finding the right balance between security and privacy, and giving useful advice for organizations.In the end, this book examines the current landscape and foresees the future, underscoring the vital importance of maintaining a balance between innovation and privacy in AI-powered security.What you will learn:How AI is being used to detect and prevent cyberattacks in real-timeWhat are the AI-powered techniques for anonymizing and de-identifying data,What are the latest advancements in AI-powered privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)How to find the right balance between security and privacyWho this book is for:Information security professionals, data scientists, and software developers seeking to gain an understanding of the latest trends and techniques in AI for information security 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explains the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on its potential and applications, and aims to provide you with an understanding of the underlying principles, techniques, and practical use cases of Generative AI models.The book begins with an introduction to the foundations of Generative AI, including an overview of the field, its evolution, and its significance in today's AI landscape. It focuses on generative visual models, exploring the exciting field of transforming text into images and videos. A chapter covering text-to-video generation provides insights into synthesizing videos from textual descriptions, opening up new possibilities for creative content generation. A chapter covers generative audio models and prompt-to-audio synthesis using Text-to-Speech (TTS) techniques. Then the book switch gears to dive into generative text models, exploring the concepts of Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language generation (NLG), fine-tuning, prompt tuning, and reinforcement learning. The book explores techniques for fixing LLMs and making them grounded and indestructible, along with practical applications in enterprise-grade applications such as question answering, summarization, and knowledge-based generation.By the end of this book, you will understand Generative text, and audio and visual models, and have the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the creative and transformative capabilities of Generative AI.What You Will LearnWhat is Generative Artificial Intelligence What are text-to-image synthesis techniques and conditional image generation What is prompt-to-audio synthesis using Text-to-Speech (TTS) techniques What are text-to-video models and how do you tune them What are large language models, and how do youtune them Who This Book Is ForThose with intermediate to advanced technical knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning 476 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Enhance your data transfer and storage skills with this comprehensive step-by-step guide to managing data migration for new on-premises SAP S/4HANA implementations. This book is tailored towards small to large projects, with a focus on the managerial aspects of the data migration process rather than the technical details.You'll follow a project-led approach, enriched with a practical case study, and a comprehensive methodology for data migration planning and documentation. Athen traverse through a detailed plan on managing and documenting data migration throughout the project lifecycle. This book utilizes the general SAP Activate methodology for on-premises solutions as its foundational framework, enhancing it with specific strategies for data migration.Structured in alignment with the project phases of the SAP Activate methodology, Data Migration Management for SAP S/4HANA methodically covers planning, organizing, and controlling the data migration process. It serves as an essential guide for professionals tasked with implementing SAP S/4HANA in their business, ensuring a thorough understanding of each data migration phase on the project.What You'll LearnSignificantly decrease the time needed for both the preparation and execution of data migration activities.Foster clear transparency in data migration processes for all stakeholders, including the customer and the project team.Facilitate a seamless and timely data migration process.Establish a benchmark for data migration management in future projects.Address and remedy any deficiencies in the SAP Activate methodology pertaining to data migration.Who This Book Is ForSAP projects and data migration workstreams leads, already well-versed in SAP Activate methodology and possessing moderate experience in project and workstream management, who are seeking to enhance their skills in professionally managing data migration in implementation projects. 197 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The interest in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) from stakeholders across all sectors is growing and will continue to do so as we are in the most pivotal decade for meeting the global goals on climate change and sustainable development. This book is a compendium of the international agreements, regulatory advancements, and current practicum to inform a 360-degree viewpoint of the organizations, frameworks, and stakeholders that shape the evolving landscape.Written in a straightforward and conversational tone, you'll embark on a knowledge journey on the progression of ESG and sustainability and how it directly shapes and informs current practice. It provides insights, discussion, and topical briefings as a side-by-side reader to accompany the rise of ESG and sustainability in business and the markets. The flow of information and reader education begins with the origins of sustainability in international treaties and policy. It then moves on to theadvent and differentiation of ESG, sustainability, and social responsibility; provides substantive issue briefings on the key 'E,' 'S,' and 'G' factors. You'll continue by walking through the global regulatory and standards paradigms; delve into ESG ratings and indices; and examine in-depth analysis of the respective roles of the corporation, the financial and investment sector, the international bodies, the business interest groups, the NGOs and third-party organizations, and the philanthropic community. You'll also see that corporations and investors are advancing ESG and sustainability strategies and programs at a record pace. What were once regarded as 'nice-to-have' initiatives with voluntary reporting have moved into the regulated sphere with mandatory public disclosures and reporting requirements on greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk and transition planning, biodiversity and nature-related impacts, supply chain transparency, anti-bribery and corruption, humanrights, human capital, and board diversity. The ESG and Sustainability Deskbook for Business threads the needle with best practices, case studies, and takeaways to illustrate the applications and to enhance understanding.What You Will LearnStudy the progression of ESG and sustainability and how related considerations increasingly drive business, policy, and economic decisionsReview Takeaways and best practices to provide insights and discussion pointsUnderstand the critical differences between ESG, social responsibility, and sustainabilityWho This Book is ForESG and Sustainability Practitioners (across all sectors), Corporate leadership, Tech sector (a key growth area for compliance, reporting, and GHG accounting), Investors, Compliance, risk, legal, and corporate governance professionals, Management and board consultants 540 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book offers both theoretical insights and hands-on experience in understanding and building machine learning-based Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis (NTMA) and Video Quality Assessment (VQA) applications using JavaScript. JavaScript provides the flexibility to deploy these applications across various devices and web browsers.The book begins by delving into NTMA, explaining fundamental concepts and providing an overview of existing applications and research within this domain. It also goes into the essentials of VQA and offers a survey of the latest developments in VQA algorithms. The book includes a thorough examination of machine learning algorithms that find application in both NTMA and VQA, with a specific emphasis on classification and prediction algorithms such as the Multi-Layer Perceptron and Support Vector Machine. The book also explores the software architecture of the NTMA client-server application. This architecture is meticulously developed using HTML, CSS, Node.js, and JavaScript. Practical aspects of developing the Video Quality Assessment (VQA) model using JavaScript and Java are presented. Lastly, the book provides detailed guidance on implementing a complete system model that seamlessly merges NTMA and VQA into a unified web application, all built upon a client-server paradigm.By the end of the book, you will understand NTMA and VQA concepts and will be able to apply machine learning to both domains and develop and deploy your own NTMA and VQA applications using JavaScript and Node.js.What You Will LearnWhat are the fundamental concepts, existing applications, and research on NTMA What are the existing software and current research trends in VQA Which machine learning algorithms are used in NTMA and VQA How do youdevelop NTMA and VQA web-based applications using JavaScript, HTML, and Node.js Who This Book Is ForSoftware professionals and machine learning engineers involved in the fields of networking and telecommunications 465 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Maximize Figma's arsenal of tools and plugins within a team-based collaborative environment and accelerate your company's decision making. This book will show you where Figma fits into the user experience (UX) design process from documentation to developer handoff.Since its release as a browser-based design tool in 2016, Figma has fast become the de facto UX Design tool for the industry mainly due to its accessibility and ease of use. As you move through the book you will learn where Figma fits in the UX process. For example, using FigJam (an online whiteboard) for brainstorming, and creating interactive prototypes for mobile devices, tablets, and web sites. You'll also see how Figma is used to create and integrate with design systems, and how variables, when applied to design system components, can accelerate the design and development workflow.With the help of step-by-step examples, and using Figma's tools and templates, you'll create artifacts such as Flow and Journey diagrams, Personas, and wireframes. From there you will explore other design and interactivity features, and how to prepare a Figma file for handoff to a development team.This book is your roadmap to utilizing Figma, the industry's fastest growing collaborative design tool for building meaningful products.What You Will LearnCreate interactive prototypesTest and submit designs for team reviewUnderstand the collaborative workflow involved in an UX projectPrepare common UX documentationWho This Book Is ForDesigners, developers, and UX specialists with little-to-no Figma experience who are looking to integrate it within their workflows, and intermediate Figma users who are just starting to become involved in the collaborative UX workflow. 592 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Master the art of automated testing using Selenium with Java in this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tester, the book equips you with the knowledge and techniques to build robust and maintainable test suites, ensuring the quality and reliability of your web applications.This book starts introducing the basics of automated testing and the importance of Selenium. It then covers the setup and configuration of the Selenium WebDriver in Java, providing a solid foundation for your testing environment. You'll learn essential aspects of Selenium testing in Java, including working with different browsers, locating web elements using locators, and performing actions on them. From there, you'll explore how to handle dynamic web pages and effective wait mechanisms and verifications to ensure accurate and reliable test results. The book also guides you in setting up Selenium in Java for continuous integration and emphasizes best practices for test codeorganization and maintainability, such as the Page Object Model (POM) and structuring test suites effectively. By the end, you'll have the expertise to address advanced scenarios, such as working with iframes,and know how TestNG enhances Selenium automation, enabling structured tests, data-driven insights, and swift parallel executions.Throughout the book, you'll benefit from real-world examples and practical exercises that reinforce the concepts. The clear explanations and step-by-step guidance make it easy to follow along and apply the knowledge to your own testing projects.What You Will LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of automated testing and the role of Selenium in web application testingSet up the Selenium WebDriver in Java and configure the testing environmentWork with different web browsers and their drivers to perform cross-browser testingIdentify and locate web elements using various locators, such as IDs, class names, CSS selectors, and XPath expressionsPerform actions on web elements, such as clicking buttons, entering text, submitting forms, and navigating through web pagesHandle dynamic pages by implementing effective wait mechanisms, including implicit waits, explicit waits, and fluent waitsVerify and assert expected conditions and outcomes using assertions and verification techniques provided by Selenium in JavaApply best practices for test code organization and maintainability, including using the Page Object Model (POM) design patternHandle advanced scenarios, such as working with iframes,and elevating Selenium automation through TestNG's structured frameworks, data utilization, and parallel processingWho This Book ForSoftware testers, quality assurance professionals, and developers interested in mastering automated testing with Selenium and Java. Suitable for various experience levels. Offers practical insights and techniques to automate web application testing accurately and reliably. Benefits testers, developers, and individuals familiar with Java and web testing, empowering them to write robust, maintainable test code and integrate Selenium seamlessly into their workflows. 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Understand how to use MLOps as an engineering discipline to help with the challenges of bringing machine learning models to production quickly and consistently. This book will help companies worldwide to adopt and incorporate machine learning into their processes and products to improve their competitiveness.The book delves into this engineering discipline's aspects and components and explores best practices and case studies. Adopting MLOps requires a sound strategy, which the book's early chapters cover in detail. The book also discusses the infrastructure and best practices of Feature Engineering, Model Training, Model Serving, and Machine Learning Observability. Ray, the open source project that provides a unified framework and libraries to scale machine learning workload and the Python application, is introduced, and you will see how it fits into the MLOps technical stack.This book is intended for machine learning practitioners, such as machine learning engineers, and data scientists, who wish to help their company by adopting, building maps, and practicing MLOps.What You'll LearnGain an understanding of the MLOps disciplineKnow the MLOps technical stack and its componentsGet familiar with the MLOps adoption strategyUnderstand feature engineeringWho This Book Is ForMachine learning practitioners, data scientists, and software engineers who are focusing on building machine learning systems and infrastructure to bring ML models to production 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Embark on an exhilarating journey through the digital landscape with Microsoft Copilots, a suite of AI-powered tools that help you create, edit, and optimize content, code, and data across various Microsoft platforms. This book will be your indispensable guide to harnessing the power of generative AI within the Microsoft ecosystem, introducing you to various copilots and their impact on your business processes. The book will guide you as a manager to leverage Microsoft Copilot to improve your personal productivity, your team's productivity, and achieve your business goals with success.This book is organized into five parts. The first part introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and its features and benefits. In the second part, you will get an overview of the integration of Microsoft Copilot with M365 tools. The third part teaches you about the maker copilot in Power Platform services followed by the business expert copilot for Sales and Service for Business Applications such as Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. The book also introduces you to Copilot Studio to help you extend the copilots or build your own.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of Microsoft Copilot and how to use copilots effectively and efficiently with various transformation platforms. You will also have a collection of tips, tricks, and best practices to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot.What Will You LearnSet up and activate Microsoft Copilot on various Microsoft platformsUseMicrosoft Copilot to generate and enhance content, code, and data with M365, Power Platform, and Business Applications toolsUnderstandtips, tricks, and best practices to get the most out of Microsoft CopilotBuildyour own copilot using your own organization dataWho This Book Is ForManagers, team leaders, and business practitioners who want to improve their and their team's productivity and creativity with Microsoft platforms 744 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Data science is expanding across industries at a rapid pace, and the companies first to adopt best practices will gain a significant advantage. To reap the benefits, decision makers need to have a confident understanding of data science and its application in their organization. This third edition delves into the latest advancements in AI, particularly focusing on large language models (LLMs), with clear distinctions made between AI and traditional data science, including AI's ability to emulate human decision-making. Author Stylianos Kampakis introduces you to the critical aspect of ethics in AI, an area of growing importance and scrutiny. The narrative examines the ethical considerations intrinsic to the development and deployment of AI technologies, including bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability. You'll be provided with the expertise and tools required to develop a solid data strategy that is continuously effective. Ethics and legal issues surrounding data collection and algorithmic bias are some common pitfalls that Kampakis helps you avoid, while guiding you on the path to build a thriving data science culture at your organization. This updated edition also includes plenty of case studies, tools for project assessment, and expanded content for hiring and managing data scientists.Data science is a language that everyone at a modern company should understand across departments. Friction in communication arises most often when management does not connect with what a data scientist is doing or how impactful data collection and storage can be for their organization.The Decision Maker's Handbook to Data Sciencebridges this gap and readies you for both the present and future of your workplace in this engaging, comprehensive guide.What You Will LearnIntegrate AI with other innovative technologies Explore anticipated ethical, regulatory, and technical landscapes that will shape the future of AI and data scienceDiscover how to hire and manage data scientistsBuild the right environment in order to make your organization data-drivenWho This Book Is ForStartup founders, product managers, higher level managers, and any other non-technical decision makers who are thinking to implement data science in their organization and hire data scientists. A secondary audience includes people looking for a soft introduction into the subject of data science. 200 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Learn to create web applications in PHP with minimal previous experience. This book is a practical guide to using PHP for web development.Loaded with examples and step-by-step instructions, each chapter is dedicated to a specific area or function.You'll first review the main principles of PHP and what is needed to program and develop in it. You'll then study variables, data types, control statements, arrays, and functions, all critical for creating efficient PHP programs.The book then moves on to object-oriented programming (OOP) and how to implement those principles in PHP, as well as inheritance, interfaces, testing, error handling, and exceptions.By the end ofPHP by Example, you will have the knowledge and confidence to implement PHP for your web projects both large and small.What You'll LearnUnderstand PHP from the ground upCreate scripts and implement them in real-world projectsWork with a broad toolkit of ready-made exercises and solutionsInvestigate the main constructions of the PHP 412 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Written in a simple and developer-focused style, this book gives you the tools and knowledge you need to ace the GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification exam. The approach is two-fold: introducing and implementing all GCP cloud security concepts and controls based on the certification exam objectives, and demonstrating how these concepts can be applied to real-world scenarios.Your study begins with cloud identities in GCP and different identity types (user accounts, service accounts, groups, and domains) and how separation of duties is implemented with access controls and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Emphasis is placed on the unique GCP approach to managing resources, with its clear distinction between resource ownership and resource billing. Following the defense in depth principle, the book shifts focus to network security and introduces different types of constructs that enable micro-segmentation, as they are implemented in a software-defined network. A chapter devoted to data protection is included. You will learn how to leverage the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) application programming interface (API) to prevent access to your workloads' sensitive data from unauthorized use. Examples on how to use the DLP API are provided using the Go language, which is becoming widely adopted in the developer community due to its simplicity, and high-performance networking and multi-processing capabilities. Encryption at rest, in use, and in transit is covered with an overview on how GCP implements confidential computing. The book concludes with an examination of the GCP services you need to know to monitor, audit, and ensure compliance with the laws and regulations where your workloads and infrastructure operate.By the end of the book, you will have acquired the knowledge and confidence to pass the GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification exam and to successfully design, architect, and engineer security solutions with the Google Cloud Platform.Bonus Material: IAM deny policiesWhat You Will LearnUnderstand the five security principles and how to use them to drive the development of modern security architectures in Google CloudSecure identities with Cloud Identity and Identity & Access Management (IAM)Secure the network with segmentation and private connectivityProtect sensitive data with the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) API and encryptionMonitor, log, audit, and troubleshoot security incidents with the Google Cloud Operations SuiteEnsure compliance and address regulatory concernsWho This Book Is ForSoftware engineers specializing in DevOps, SecOps, and DataOps, who possess expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies within Agile teams. It also targets software architects with proficiency in various domains such as security, network, solution, data, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise architecture. 608 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -After decades of false starts, artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mainstream of society. That is largely due to the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, a service that responds to almost any natural language question with cogent paragraphs. ChatGPT is the leading example of generative AI -- technology that creates original text, images, video and computer code based on uncovering patterns in training data. The book will explain how generative AI works and how much economic value it could create and will map out the industry value network. For each value network stage, the book will define the industry, estimate its size, growth rate, and profit potential, identify the most successful participants, and explain how they have achieved their success and where they will compete in the future. The book will conclude with a section on what investors and business leaders should do to make an informed decision on where to place their bets.What You Will LearnInsights on how best to assemble the resources - whether by hiring a consultant or bringing on board a generative AI expert -- to build, train, and operate company specific generative AI applicationsHow management can brainstorm, evaluate and execute the right opportunitiesConcepts and processes to enable investors to place bets with the highest risk-adjusted returnsWho This Book is ForBusiness and enterprises seeking to get value from generative AI, current or potential suppliers of technology and services to companies that build generative AI, and venture capitalists and public equity investors seeking to make profitable bets on generative AI companies 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Explore advanced techniques in AI image generation with a focus on enhancing creativity and producing unique styles using the Midjourney platform, an AI image-generating (text-to-image) program unparalleled in the aesthetics of images it can produce. This book is for anyone ready to push their AI art further, with guidance straight from a seasoned AI artist and user of Midjourney.Unlike a basic tutorial, this book focuses on advanced prompt crafting strategies, understanding Midjourney's evolving algorithms, and harnessing these tools to produce art that resonates on personal and communal levels. Author Irina Shamaeva shares insights gained from creating and sharing art that has captivated over 8,000 followers on social media in a year.You'll see how to think out of the box with AI art creation and gain practical tips and techniques for drawing. Expect practical tips on making the most of Midjourney for your art, insights from the author's experience, and stories from the AI art world. This book is not just about how to use Midjourney; it's about creating art that matters to you and others.Advanced Styles and Insights with Midjourney will allow you to channel your creativity with more sophisticated drawing techniques, concepts, and new complementary tools.What You Will LearnCombine the features of two recent Midjourney versions, getting the best qualities of each.Explore a 'hidden' unofficial version of Midjourney that has a wild imagination.Use the Vary(Subtle), Vary(Strong), and Vary(Region) functions to manipulate your images.Work with multimedia - images along with text - as image prompts and style references.Who This Book Is ForGraphic designers, architects, book illustrators, product photographers, game developers, fashion and interior designers, educators, AI researchers using text-to-image software, and any Midjourney user wanting to enhance their prompting skills. 244 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The modern digital landscape presents many threats and opportunities, necessitating a robust understanding of cybersecurity. This book offers readers a broad-spectrum view of cybersecurity, providing insights from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies.Beginning with the foundational understanding of the ever-evolving threat landscape, the book methodically introduces many cyber threats. From familiar challenges like malware and phishing to more sophisticated attacks targeting IoT and blockchain, readers will gain a robust comprehension of the attack vectors threatening our digital world.Understanding threats is just the start. The book also delves deep into the defensive mechanisms and strategies to counter these challenges. Readers will explore the intricate art of cryptography, the nuances of securing both mobile and web applications, and the complexities inherent in ensuring the safety of cloud environments. Through meticulously crafted case studies tailored for each chapter, readers will witness theoretical concepts' practical implications and applications. These studies, although fictional, resonate with real-world scenarios, offering a nuanced understanding of the material and facilitating its practical application.Complementing the knowledge are reinforcement activities designed to test and solidify understanding. Through multiple-choice questions, readers can gauge their grasp of each chapter's content, and actionable recommendations offer insights on how to apply this knowledge in real-world settings. Adding chapters that delve into the intersection of cutting-edge technologies like AI and cybersecurity ensures that readers are prepared for the present and future of digital security. This book promises a holistic, hands-on, and forward-looking education in cybersecurity, ensuring readers are both knowledgeable and action-ready.What You Will LearnThe vast array of cyber threats, laying the groundwork for understanding the significance of cybersecurityVarious attack vectors, from malware and phishing to DDoS, giving readers a detailed understanding of potential threatsThe psychological aspect of cyber threats, revealing how humans can be manipulated into compromising securityHow information is encrypted and decrypted to preserve its integrity and confidentialityThe techniques and technologies that safeguard data being transferred across networksStrategies and methods to protect online applications from threatsHow to safeguard data and devices in an increasingly mobile-first worldThe complexities of the complexities of cloud environments, offering tools and strategies to ensure data safetyThe science behind investigating and analyzing cybercrimes post-incidentHow to assess system vulnerabilities and how ethical hacking can identify weaknessesWho this book is for:CISOs, Learners, Educators, Professionals, Executives, Auditors, Boards of Directors, and more. 778 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is a comprehensive guide to GitHub Enterprise Cloud and provides a detailed overview of how to set up, manage, administer, and configure GitHub for organizations. In addition to this, you will also learn identity management and the CI/CD pipeline.The book starts with a thorough introduction to GitHub administration and its benefits. You will then learn how to set up and manage a GitHub Enterprise account and organization, guiding administrators through each step. Next, you will go through GitHub Repository Secure Management and Best Practices along with an understanding of how to manage access to GitHub using SAML SSO. GitHub enterprise support strategies and their usage and adoption are discussed next in detail. Moving ahead, you will learn about GitHub Action and Packages followed by GitHub Copilot management. How to automate repetitive tasks and workflows using GitHub Actions and enhancing productivity is discussed in detail with the help of case studies. Towards the end, you will demonstrate securing the software development lifecycle through advanced security and use GitHub Actions for automating business processes.After reading this book, you will be able to leverage the full potential of GitHub Enterprise Cloud for your software development needs.What Will You LearnHow to set up and configure GitHub Enterprise for optimal collaboration, security, and scalability in an enterprise environment.Best practices for managing organizations, repositories, and user access permissions effectively to foster efficient teamwork and code collaboration.Strategies to implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating build, testing, and deployment processes for faster and more reliable software delivery.Proven techniques for ensuring top-notch security and compliance, including authentication methods, access controls, and vulnerability scanning, to protect code repositories and sensitive data.Who Is This Book ForSoftware Development teams, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who are looking to use GitHub Enterprise Cloud for code collaboration, management, and deployment. 888 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book delivers cloud-based applications that are both scalable and reliable, aligning with the evolving needs of the present user base. This innovative approach blends the agility of cloud computing with the efficiency of contemporary DevOps methodologies.The book starts by providing valuable insights into the ever-evolving software landscape of Cloud-native DevOps. It delves into strategies for crafting scalable and dependable applications and illustrates the art of leveraging open-source tools to enhance collaboration. It navigates through the integral role of microservices in contemporary software development and imparts the know-how to integrate them with DevOps practices. The book simplifies container technology, with a focus on Docker and Kubernetes. It further elucidates the process of streamlining software delivery through Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). As you progress, you will explore open-source tools, including Argo, Kubeflow Pipelines, and AWS Step Functions. The concluding section covers real-world case studies and best practices for implementing Cloud-native DevOps. The book reviews the core concepts covered throughout and provides an exciting glimpse into the future of Cloud-native DevOps.Upon completing this book, you will be well-versed in the principles and practices of Cloud-native DevOps, understand real-world applications, and recognize the critical importance of security in cloud computing.What You Will LearnCreate cloud-based applications that can scale with the changing needs of today's user baseCombine the flexibility of cloud computing with the efficiency of modern DevOps methodologiesUnderstandthe core concepts and principles of Cloud-native DevOpsUnderstand microservices, containers, and continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)Who This Book Is ForDevOps engineers, cloud architects, software developers, system administrators, IT managers, team leads, and business decision makers 456 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dive into the intricate world of salesforce CRM Analytics and harness the power of interactive and complex dashboards. This book will empower you to unlock the full potential of Salesforce CRM Analytics and enhance your ability to generate meaningful insights for strategic decision-making.Developed by Salesforce to transcend the limitations of standard reports and dashboards, CRM Analytics introduces a new platform that requires a fresh perspective for those familiar with the traditional Salesforce platform. Using a hands-on approach, this step-by-step book unravels the complexities of CRM Analytics, guiding you through the process of acquiring data from the Salesforce platform, importing external data like CSV files, and preparing the data for dashboard creation. You'll also learn to build dashboards from scratch, explore lenses, and delve into the depths of SAQL (Salesforce Analytics Query Language) and binding.CRM Analytics has a steeper learning curve than standard Salesforce reporting. Getting Started with Salesforce CRM Analytics will guide you through the journey of constructing dashboards, from data preparation to the final dashboard creation.What You Will LearnUnderstand CRM Analytics as a platform, including permission and licensingGet data into the CRM Analytics platform and transform data loadedBuild dashboards using CRM AnalyticsExplore and analyze data using CRM AnalyticsUtilize SAQL and binding to create advance dashboardsWho This Book Is ForIT users getting started with CRM Analytics, Salesforce consultants starting new CRM Analytics projects, and power users familiar with Salesforce reporting and dashboards who want to get up to speed on advanced analytics features. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Technical debt is an often-overlooked problem that the software industry needs to take more seriously. All organizations are impacted by it, most wish that they had less of it, but need help in understanding the nature of the beast. This book aims to clear up any misconceptions and show you how to implement a sound technical debt management program to suit your company's needs.You'll learn the greatest challenge in solving the technical debt dilemma is not to find solutions to it, but rather to find solutions to the human and organizational issues that lead to that debt. For example, convincing senior stakeholders of the importance of addressing technical debt, getting stakeholders to acknowledge how their actions lead to unintentional debt, and enabling teams to prioritize technical debt over short-term goals.Therefore, this book is divided into three parts: defining technical debt, understanding technical debt, and tackling technical debt. It begins by explaining why technical debt should not be considered a technical problem, but rather a problem of how trade-off decisions are made. You'll then examine how making decisions using the affect heuristic, more commonly known as a 'gut feeling,' can lead to unnecessary technical debt, followed by some techniques for combating your vulnerability to this trap.Reducing your organization's level of technical debt is not easy. Taming Your Dragon will show you how to implement a technical debt management program.What You Will LearnReview a new paradigm based on technical debt being a combination of trade-off problems and system problemsUnderstand the many ways that technical debt adversely affects an organization's ability to deliver IT changeCreate an effective process for addressing technical debtSee why analogies are importantWho This Book Is ForSoftware teams supporting DevOps, managers, and other business stakeholders looking to implement a technical debt management program. 392 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Responding to the escalating demands placed on organizations and enterprises as they navigate the intricacies of cloud economics, this book offers pragmatic insights for establishing a sturdy foundation for cloud cost management.Scaling Cloud FinOpsempowers you with the knowledge and strategies to harness efficient cloud technology usage to proficiently manage cloud costs, refine expenditure, and implement robust, scalable Cloud FinOps practices. At the same time, it arms engineering leaders and executives with the necessary tools to foster a culture of cost awareness critical to greater profitability.At the heart of the book lies author Sasi Kanumuri's #Piggy-Bank Framework, an innovative approach to cloud cost governance that offers a practical blueprint to streamline cost reporting, provisioning, and resource management through automation, efficiency, and overall financial performance. You'll also delve into the intricacies of the 6-factor formula, a proven approach to cloud cost management. From resource rightsizing and cost allocation models to automated guardrails and vendor management, each factor serves as a pillar to support your organization's financial goals.Looking beyond numbers,Scaling Cloud FinOpswill give you the tools needed to orchestrate a cultural shift that can permeate every aspect of your organization. You'll learn how to cultivate a cost-aware engineering culture in which financial policies give every team member the knowledge and motivation to make data-driven decisions that drive efficiency, unlocking significant cost savings and cloud financial excellence.What You Will LearnCultivate a culture of cost awareness and accountability within engineering teams, fostering collaboration and data-driven decision-making to enhance cloud efficiencyBest practices from FinOps pioneers who've scaled world-class FinOps Teams at tech giants and startupsExplore unique frameworks enriched with real-world case studies, providing invaluable insights into effective cloud cost management (CCM)Acquire expert techniques in cost optimization, automation, and vendor management, all proven to deliver significant savings and optimal efficacyWho This Book Is ForProfessionals and leaders across the cloud, IT, finance, and procurement industries interested in streamlining cloud expenditures, cultivating a culture of cost awareness across the organization, and establishing robust cloud cost management strategies. Whether you're a novice or seasoned in FinOps practices, this book equips you with the tools to maximize the business value of your cloud investments. 356 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Sharpen your Java skills and boost your potential as an IT specialist. This book introduces you to the basic Java features and APIs needed to prepare for a career in programming and development.You'll first receive an introduction to Java and then explore language features ranging from comments though exception/error handling, focusing mainly on language syntax and a few select syntax-related APIs. This constitutes the heart of the book, and you'll use these building blocks to construct simple Java programs, and learn where Java's implementations of expressions (and operators), and statements diverge from other languages. The final few chapters tour some additional APIs such as the Math class, related types, String and StringBuffer, and System.Along the way you'll discover some interesting programs, such as Graph (a sine/cosine wave-plotting application) and WC (a word-counting application). Two appendixes provide quick references to Java's supported reserved words, and to Java's supported operators. Equipped with this knowledge, Learn Java Fundamentals will provide you the pathway to explore additional APIs on your own, and increase your Java awareness.What You'll LearnUnderstand the basics of Java applications and APIsStudy language features such as comments, identifiers, variables, types, and literals.Explore operators, expressions, statements, and other key features such as classes, objects, class extension, and class abstraction.Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, programmers, and students with little or no Java experience 404 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dive into the heart of game development with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), the latest revolution in creating immersive and visually stunning game worlds. Crafted to encourage your imaginative and inventive skills, Volume 1 of this two-part guide stands as a crucial tool in your journey towards developing incredible video games with UE5 and serves as a transition into the programming dimensions of game creation with C++ featured in Volume 2.Blending artistic mastery with technical prowess, yoüll journey from the basics of UE5¿s environment to creating expansive landscapes with procedural content generation and combining materials for lifelike terrains. Discover the power of Quixel Bridge and Megascans to bring realistic textures and models into your projects, and master Nanite for rendering complex scenes with cinematic fidelity.Yoüll also learn to create dynamic lighting and shadow effects with Lumen, enrich your game¿s atmosphere with sophisticated particle systems using Niagara. Then integrate characters and adversaries into our worlds, making them come alive with interactive elements. From designing large open landscapes to implementing advanced visual effects, Game Development with UE 5, Volume 1 is your gateway to elevating the visual appeal and interactive experience of your game.What You Will LearnSculpt vast, open worlds with UE5's advanced landscape tools and Heightmaps.Construct highly detailed environments with Nanite, achieving unparalleled visual quality without sacrificing performance.Introduce dynamic global illumination with Lumen, crafting stunning lighting and shadow effects that respond to changes in the game world in real-time.Implement Real-Time Virtual Textures to significantly enhance texture streaming efficiency in large-scale environments.Use Procedural Content Graph to populate your game worlds with dynamic, lifelike vegetation that adds depth and realism to your landscapes.Explore Niagara's powerful visual effects system to create complex and captivating effects that elevate the aesthetic appeal of your game.Who This Book Is ForGame developers who want to learn how to use Unreal Engine 5 would benefit from this book. 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Here is your in-depth guide to cryptography and cryptanalysis in Java. This book includes challenging cryptographic solutions that are implemented in Java 21 and Jakarta EE 11. It provides a robust introduction to Java 21's new features and updates, a roadmap for Jakarta EE 11 security mechanisms, a unique presentation of the 'hot points' (advantages and disadvantages) from the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA), a new chapter on Quantum cryptography, and more.The book dives into the classical simple cryptosystems that form the basis of modern cryptography, with fully working solutions (encryption/decryption operations). Pseudo-random generators are discussed as well as real-life implementations. Hash functions are covered along with practical cryptanalysis methods and attacks, asymmetric and symmetric encryption systems, signature and identification schemes.The book wraps up with a presentation of lattice-based cryptography and the NTRU framework library. Modern encryption schemes for cloud and big data environments (homomorphic encryption and searchable encryption) also are included. After reading and using this book, you will be proficient with crypto algorithms and know how to apply them to problems you may encounter.New to This Edition:The modernized Second Edition is updated to reflect the latest language features in Java 21 and Jakarta 11, along with the introduction of a new chapter on Quantum Cryptography (Chapter 6).What You Will LearnDevelop programming skills for writing cryptography algorithms in JavaDive into security schemes and modules using JavaExplore 'good' vs 'bad' cryptography based on processing execution times and reliabilityPlay with pseudo-random generators, hash functions, etc.Leverage lattice-based cryptography methods, the NTRU framework library, and moreWho This Book Is ForThose who want to learn and leverage cryptography and cryptanalysis using Java. Some prior Java and/or algorithm programming exposure is highly recommended. 316 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Discover a groundbreaking approach to introducing DevSecOps. DevSecOps Adventures uses three innovative games to help you to maximize engagement in your training and transform learners' mindsets, turning even reluctant sceptics into supporters and advocates of the DevOps culture.The book's first coaching game uses LEGO, Chocolate, and role cards to explore the roles and interdependencies of Dev, Ops, and Security. Readers will experience Aha! moments, expand their individual roles, develop T-shaped skills, and experiment with changing organizational culture. The simulations depict an end-to-end product delivery process, highlighting bottlenecks in the value delivery flow. Additionally, the book is updated with two new games, 'Fear in the Workplace' and 'Safety in the Workplace' which provide insights into safety culture, drawing inspiration from the works of Ron Westrum, William Kahn, Amy C. Edmondson, and Dr. David Rock. Through open conversations, participants learn to identify signs of a fear-ridden culture and apply safety-enhancing practices to foster a culture of experimentation and learning.This Second Edition is enhanced with real-life examples and includes the insights from important State of DevOps reports. The updated 'Key Takeaway' chapter and the new FAQ chapter prepare trainers to deliver an impactful learning experience. It serves as a facilitation guide for gamified experiential learning, provides ideas for effective debriefing, and helps readers relate the issues highlighted in the coaching games to similar challenges they may face in their organizations. What You Will Learn:Gain fundamental understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps, and Safety Culture.Develop the capability to prepare, facilitate, and effectively debrief these coaching games with your teams.Showcase how playfulness can help teams bring down a 'wall of confusion' between the different functional silos.Who This Book Is ForProgrammers or system admins/project managers who are new to DevOps.DevOps trainers and Agile Coaches who are interested in offering a collaborative and engaging learning experience to their teams. 404 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Enhance your data science programming and analysis with the Wolfram programming language and Mathematica, an applied mathematical tools suite. This second edition introduces the latest LLM Wolfram capabilities, delves into the exploration of data types in Mathematica, covers key programming concepts, and includes code performance and debugging techniques for code optimization.You'll gain a deeper understanding of data science from a theoretical and practical perspective using Mathematica and the Wolfram Language. Learning this language makes your data science code better because it is very intuitive and comes with pre-existing functions that can provide a welcoming experience for those who use other programming languages. Existing topics have been reorganized for better context and to accommodate the introduction of Notebook styles. The book also incorporates new functionalities in code versions 13 and 14 for imported and exported data.You'll see how to use Mathematica, where data management and mathematical computations are needed. Along the way, you'll appreciate how Mathematica provides an entirely integrated platform: its symbolic and numerical calculation result in a mized syntax, allowing it to carry out various processes without superfluous lines of code. You'll learn to use its not Elektronisches Buch as a standard format, which also serves to create detailed reports of the processes carried out.What You Will LearnCreate datasets, work with data frames, and create tablesImport, export, analyze, and visualize dataWork with the Wolfram data repositoryBuild reports on the analysisUse Mathematica for machine learning, with different algorithms, including linear, multiple, and logistic regression; decision trees; and data clusteringWho This Book Is ForData scientists who are new to using Wolfram and Mathematica as a programming language or tool.Programmers should have some prior programming experience, but can be new to the Wolfram language. 488 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Space is one of the fastest growing military, government and industry sectors. Because everything in today's world exists within or connected to cyberspace, there is a dire need to ensure cybersecurity is addressed in the burgeoning field of space operations.This revised and expanded edition will prime the reader with the knowledge needed to understand the unique challenges to space operations which affect the implementation of cybersecurity. Further, the reader will have foundational knowledge on what impacts cyber threats can have on space systems and how cybersecurity must rise to meet them.The author, who spent years in the United States Marine Corps, originally involved in satellite communications is now a seasoned cyber security practitioner who has provided cyber security vision and strategy to a large portfolio of systems and programs, many focused specifically in space. A published academic and experienced professional, he brings a practical, real-world and tempered approach to securing the final frontier.What You Will LearnBasic concepts of how different space vehicles operate in general.How such systems and their components integrate into cyberspace.A clear picture of the potential damage available via cyber-attacks to such systems.Basic efforts to mitigate such cyber threats will be presented through the various portions of space operations.Foundational issues at the intersection of the space and cyber domainsWho This Book Is ForThis book is written for anyone curious about warfare in the era of cyber everything, those involved in cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as security practitioners and policy or decision makers who are on the sending or receiving end of such activity. 236 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gain a theoretical understanding to the most popular libraries in deep reinforcement learning (deep RL). This new edition focuses on the latest advances in deep RL using a learn-by-coding approach, allowing readers to assimilate and replicate the latest research in this field.New agent environments ranging from games, and robotics to finance are explained to help you try different ways to apply reinforcement learning. A chapter on multi-agent reinforcement learning covers how multiple agents compete, while another chapter focuses on the widely used deep RL algorithm, proximal policy optimization (PPO). You'll see how reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) has been used by chatbots, built using Large Language Models, e.g. ChatGPT to improve conversational capabilities.You'll also review the steps for using the code on multiple cloud systems and deploying models on platforms such as Hugging Face Hub. The code is in Jupyter Notebook, which canbe run on Google Colab, and other similar deep learning cloud platforms, allowing you to tailor the code to your own needs.Whether it's for applications in gaming, robotics, or Generative AI,Deep Reinforcement Learning with Python will help keep you ahead of the curve.What You'll LearnExplore Python-based RL libraries, including StableBaselines3 and CleanRLWork with diverse RL environments like Gymnasium, Pybullet, and Unity MLUnderstand instruction finetuning of Large Language Models using RLHF and PPOStudy training and optimization techniques using HuggingFace, Weights and Biases, and Optuna Who This Book Is ForSoftware engineers and machine learning developers eager to sharpen their understanding of deep RL and acquire practical skills in implementing RL algorithms fromscratch. 660 pp. Englisch.