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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Creating an inclusive environment where different software developers can feel welcome and leverage their talents is an ethical imperative no company can ignore. Indeed, software organizations have in the last decade been trying to make changes for a more diverse and inclusive software development environment. The push for increased diversity in software has been a public one, from annual diversity reports by some of the worlds' most visible companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, to large projects such as Linux Foundation's Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion project that explores, evaluates, and promotes best practices from research and industry to increase diversity and inclusion in software engineering.Despite these many efforts, diversity remains low. Numbers from the software industry show that less than 25% of software engineers are women. Diversity is also low in regards to many other facets of diversity.This book provides an overview of research into the different aspects of diversity and inclusion in software engineering, as well as the tools, methods, and practices proposed to foster diversity and to build inclusive software teams and development environments. It describes research challenges in studying diversity and inclusion in software. Readerswill be challenged to consider how they are contributing to a lack of inclusion and what they can do to improve inclusion in the software industry.What You Will LearnAspects of diversity (e.g., age, culture, gender, race) and relationship to software engineering activities and outcomesHow to measure diversity Investigations of intersectionality in software engineering Research methods for the study of diversity and inclusion in software engineering Empirical studies of effective practices to foster diversity and inclusion in software engineering Interventions and programs that have been used to successfully support retention in software engineering Software engineering education for diverse and inclusive software engineering, and proven teaching methods/environments that support diverse and inclusive software engineeringWho This Book Is ForFor Researchers, the book presents a state-of-the-art collection of existing studies into many aspects of diversity, methods, and tools proposed and tried out in practice, challenges in research, and contributing to a research agenda on this topic for future studies. For Industry practitioners, the book describes efforts to investigate diversity in software teams, whether in corporate or open source environments. It also describes empirical evidence about effectiveness of certain methods and approaches to foster diversity and inclusion in software development. For Educators,the book describes practices and effective changes in Computer Science/Software Engineering curricula that were found as effective in engaging learners from minoritized groups, creating inclusive software teams that are diverse, and which relate to educational material useful for training for diversity, equity, and inclusion. 560 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Empower yourself with the knowledge, insights, and practical tools required to successfully implement and leverage Viva Engage to drive organizational success. You will learn how to use Viva Engage to foster unity throughout your organization, facilitating connections among leaders, colleagues, and communities. It offers a platform where individuals can collaborate to generate solutions and innovations, showcase their expertise, and cultivate a sense of belonging in the workplace. As a component of the Microsoft Viva employee experience platform integrated within Microsoft 365, Viva Engage empowers you to enhance connectivity, understanding, purpose, and development within your organization, leveraging your current infrastructure.The book begins by introducing Viva Engage, highlighting its various use cases and how it fits into the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will learn steps and best practices for implementing Viva Engage within your organization. You will also learn how Viva Engage can be leveraged to improve communication and engagement between leaders and employees. Integrating Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools is discussed, followed by utilizing it for remote work environments. You will be guided with ethical considerations and compliance while working with Viva Engage.After reading this book, you will have the skills to effectively implement and utilize Viva Engage, optimizing its capabilities for enhanced performance.What You Will LearnDiscover strategies for driving user adoption and engagement with Viva Engage among employees at all levels of the organizationIntegrate Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools and services, such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer, to create a seamless digital workplace experienceUnderstand various compliance regulations and standards that may apply to organizations using Viva Engage, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2Explore the security features and controls available within Viva EngageWho This Is Book ForLeaders and managers interested in leveraging Viva Engage to enhance employee engagement, communication, and collaboration within their organizationsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 188 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Discover the exciting new APIs introduced by Javäs Project Loom. This quick guide covers all the essential concepts the Java developer needs in order to understand virtual threads, structured concurrency, and scoped values.Authors Ron Veen and David Vlijmincx clearly explain the superiority of virtual threads, introduced in Java 21, over the traditional Java threads of the past 25 years. Then they dive into how structured concurrency streamlines interactions by treating related threads as a unified unit of work, akin to the impact of structured programming on regular programming. From there, the authors explore the third Project Loom API and scoped values, clarifying their advantages over regular ThreadLocals and providing efficient usage insights. The book concludes with an exploration of common scheduling strategies.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of the concepts behind Project Loom and will be able to immediately apply this knowledge to your own code.You WillDiscover what virtual threads are, why they were created, and how to use them in your codeGain insight into how concurrency improves the observability of codeWrite your own StructuredTaskScopes tailored to your needsUnderstand why you should replace ThreadLocals with Scoped ValuesKnow the different strategies for multithreaded computer programsWho This Book is ForJava developers of any level. This knowledge is so fundamental to staying relevant in the Java job market that every developer needs to understand it for their career development.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Learn how to leverage the scientific computing and data analysis capabilities of Python, its standard library, and popular open-source numerical Python packages like NumPy, SymPy, SciPy, matplotlib, and more. This book demonstrates how to work with mathematical modeling and solve problems with numerical, symbolic, and visualization techniques. It explores applications in science, engineering, data analytics, and more.Numerical Python, Third Edition, presents many case study examples of applications in fundamental scientific computing disciplines, as well as in data science and statistics. This fully revised edition, updated for each library's latest version, demonstrates Python's power for rapid development and exploratory computing due to its simple and high-level syntax and many powerful libraries and tools for computation and data analysis.After reading this book, readers will be familiar with many computing techniques, including array-based and symbolic computing, visualization and numerical file I/O, equation solving, optimization, interpolation and integration, and domain-specific computational problems, such as differential equation solving, data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning.What You'll LearnWork with vectors and matrices using NumPyReview Symbolic computing with SymPyPlot and visualize data with MatplotlibPerform data analysis tasks with Pandas and SciPyUnderstand statistical modeling and machine learning with statsmodels and scikit-learnOptimize Python code using Numba and CythonWho This Book Is ForDevelopers who want to understand how to use Python and its ecosystem of libraries for scientific computing and data analysis.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 512 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dive into the intricacies of biotech and IoT integration with a meticulously crafted journey through the chapters. This book unveils the synergies between lab-based biotech processes and cloud-connected technologies, promising a paradigm shift in healthcare, agriculture, and beyond.Beginning with an introduction to IoT applications and biotechnological principles, the book navigates historical developments and convergence. Chapters unfold transformation of laboratories into smart spaces, revolutionizing healthcare through remote patient monitoring and personalized medicine. Explore the world of IoT-enabled biomedical devices and their impact, while delving into data management, security challenges, and ethical considerations. The narrative extends to precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and synergy of biometric security systems with wearable devices. Bioinformatics and cloud analytics take center stage, unraveling their role in the biotech IoT landscape. Finally, gaze into the future, anticipating trends, innovations, and global collaborations, concluding with practical insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike.On completion, you will emerge from this enlightening journey equipped with a deep understanding of the transformative power at the intersection of biotechnology and IoT. Gain insights into the historical context, current applications, and future trends shaping the landscape. Armed with a wealth of technical knowledge, readers will navigate smart laboratories, healthcare revolutions, environmental interventions, and more. This book not only opens doors to the intricacies of biotech IoT but also provides practical guidance for navigating the evolving field.What You Will LearnUnderstand the core principles of IoT and its versatile applications across various fieldsReview the integration of IoT in laboratories, witnessing the metamorphosis of traditional labs into intelligent, connected spacesExplore real-world applications of IoT in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoringWho This Book Is ForProfessionals in healthcare, agriculture, or laboratory settings with a foundational knowledge of biotechnology or IoT looking to deepen their understanding of how these technologies converge and impact their respective industries would greatly benefit from this book.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 472 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Immerse yourself in this indispensable resource for leaders tasked with the challenge of building or managing effective software development teams. This book is based on practical wisdom, offering actionable guidance to foster high-performing teams that excel in their projects.Despite the pivotal role leadership plays in a team's success, there aren't many companies that employ structured, best-practice-driven leadership methods. The core of the book covers several critical areas essential for any tech leader's success: building high-performance teams, project management, code quality, software design and architecture, software development life cycle (SDLC), software quality insurance, observability, technology and business alignmentThe relevance of structured, principled leadership in tech has never been more important. Tech Leadership Playbook aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges of evolving business successfully.What You Will LearnEstablish industry-proven strategies for building and sustaining high-performance teamsEmpower teams through mission driven ownership and autonomyReduce development cost through effective leadershipImplement real Agile project management cultureGain a solid understanding of different software design architecturesLeverage architectural principles to design robust and maintainable software systemsImprove Code Quality with strategic SDLC practicesWho This Book is ForSenior engineers, tech leaders, engineering managers, CTO, CIO, project managers, agile coaches, and foundersAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 240 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dive into the expansive realm of instructional design and explore a rich tapestry of effective strategies and practical techniques. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of insights bridging the theoretical foundations of instructional design with hands-on, actionable methods to elevate learning experiences.After reviewing the fundamentals, yoüll unravel the essence of instructional design, what it entails, and how its principles can be harnessed. Your journey then delves into the scientific underpinnings of learning in professional settings, dissecting pivotal concepts such as cognitive load, cognitive load theory (CLT), learning styles, and modalities. The guide extends its reach to address inclusivity, promoting equitable practices, and mitigating unconscious bias during the design of learning courses and environments.With a solid foundation in place, yoüll examine key frameworks specific to learning and instructional design, including the tried-and-true methodologies of ADDIE, SAM, and ARCS. Going beyond the conventional, the guide widens its lens to incorporate broader methodologies, such as user-experience (UX), Agile methodologies, storyboarding, and gamification, all prevalent in the tech industry. It also delves into virtual learning environments and the nuances of creating effective online learning experiences and contemplates the revolutionary impact of generative AI on reshaping this space.With a forward-looking perspective, Instructional Design Unleashed anticipates and navigates the potential changes and innovations that AI can introduce, positioning instructional designers at the forefront of the evolving landscape of educational technology.What Yoüll LearnUncover the scientific foundations of learning and their seamless integration into the learning experience.Explore practical methodologies and techniques that can be readily applied to enhance your learning projects.Study the vast potential of generative AI within the realms of e-learning and virtual learning environments.Unlock the innovative possibilities for the future of educational technology.Who This Book Is ForInstructional designers, eLearning developers, educators, trainers, app developers, UX designers, and anyone involved in creating effective learning experiences.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 692 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Embarking on the journey through this comprehensive cybersecurity guide promises readers a transformative experience, equipping them with invaluable insights, practical skills, and a profound understanding of the intricate world of digital defense. Whether you're an industry professional seeking to enhance your expertise or a newcomer eager to navigate the cybersecurity landscape, this guide serves as your trusted companion.Expect to gain a profound grasp of foundational concepts, illustrated through real-world examples and practical applications. Dive into the logical flow of CompTIA Pentest+ objectives and (ISC)2 SSCP & CCSP, aligning your learning with industry standards. Beyond theory, this guide empowers you with actionable tips and emerging trends, ensuring your knowledge remains current in the dynamic realm of cybersecurity.As you progress through each chapter, anticipate a hands-on exploration of offensive and defensive security, offering a pathway to certification from a vendor-neutral perspective. Ultimately, this guide is designed to not only enhance your cybersecurity skill set but to foster a holistic approach, making you adept at navigating the evolving cyber landscape with confidence and expertise.What You Will LearnStudy a step-by-step guide to conducting vulnerability assessmentsFollow post-exploitation techniques for maintaining accessUnderstand essential network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security measuresReview secure coding practices and the importance of web application securityExplore mobile and IoT security best practicesReview tools and practices for securing cloud environmentsDiscover tips for recognizing and mitigating social engineering threatsWho This Book Is ForAnyone interested in cybersecurity: recent graduates, IT professionals transitioning into security, veterans, and those who are self taught. One of the largest motivating factors is that there are several certifications¿this book will greatly improve the reader's chance of obtaining.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 520 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 364 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -These days the term Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is used when referring to an operating system designed for use in embedded microprocessors or controllers. The ¿Real Time¿ part refers to the ability to implement applications that can rapidly responding to external events in a deterministic and predictable manner. RTOS-based applications have to meet strict deadline constraints while meeting the requirements of the application. One way of ensuring that urgent operations are handled reliably is to set task priorities on each task and to assign higher priorities to those tasks that need to respond in a more timely manner.Another feature of real-time applications is the careful design and implementation of the communication and synchronization between the various tasks. The Zephyr RTOS was developed by Wind River Systems, and subsequently open sourced. Its design and implementation are oriented towards the development of time critical IoT (Internet of Things) and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) applications, and, consequently it has a rich feature set for building both wireless and wired networking applications. However, with a rich feature set comes a fairly steep learning curve.This book covers the foundations of programming embedded systems applications using Zephyr's Kernel services. After introducing the Zephyr architecture as well as the Zephyr build and configuration processes, the book will focus on multi-tasking and inter-process communication using the Zephyr Kernel Services API. By analogy with embedded Linux programming books, this book will be akin a Linux course that focuses on application development using the Posix API. In this case, however, it will be the Zephyr Kernel Services API that will be the API being used as well as the Posix API features supported by Zephyr.What Yoüll learnAn Overview of the Cortex-M Architecture.Advanced data structures and algorithms programming (linked lists, circular buffers and lists).How to build Zephyr Applications, including setting up a Command Line Zephyr Development Environment on Linux.Task scheduling and pre-emption patterns used in Real Time Operating Systems.Scheduling, Interrupts and Synchronization, including threads, scheduling, and system threads.Overview of Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) and Zephyr support for SMP.Memory management, including memory heaps, memory slabs, and memory pools.Who This Book Is ForEmbedded Systems programmers, IoT and IIoT developers, researchers, BLE application developers (Industrial Control Systems, Smart Sensors, Medical Devices, Smart Watches, Manufacturing, Robotics). Also of use to undergraduate and masters in computer science and digital electronics courses.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 700 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Creating an inclusive environment where different software developers can feel welcome and leverage their talents is an ethical imperative no company can ignore. Indeed, software organizations have in the last decade been trying to make changes for a more diverse and inclusive software development environment. The push for increased diversity in software has been a public one, from annual diversity reports by some of the worlds¿ most visible companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, to large projects such as Linux Foundation¿s Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion project that explores, evaluates, and promotes best practices from research and industry to increase diversity and inclusion in software engineering.Despite these many efforts, diversity remains low. Numbers from the software industry show that less than 25% of software engineers are women. Diversity is also low in regards to many other facets of diversity.This book provides an overview of research into the different aspects of diversity and inclusion in software engineering, as well as the tools, methods, and practices proposed to foster diversity and to build inclusive software teams and development environments. It describes research challenges in studying diversity and inclusion in software.Readers will be challenged to consider how they are contributing to a lack of inclusion and what they can do to improve inclusion in the software industry.What You Will LearnAspects of diversity (e.g., age, culture, gender, race) and relationship to software engineering activities and outcomesHow to measure diversityInvestigations of intersectionality in software engineeringResearch methods for the study of diversity and inclusion in software engineeringEmpirical studies of effective practices to foster diversity and inclusion in software engineeringInterventions and programs that have been used to successfully support retention in software engineeringSoftware engineering education for diverse and inclusive software engineering, and proven teaching methods/environments that support diverse and inclusive software engineeringWho This Book Is ForFor Researchers, the book presents a state-of-the-art collection of existing studies into many aspects of diversity, methods, and tools proposed and tried out in practice, challenges in research, and contributing to a research agenda on this topic for future studies.For Industry practitioners, the book describes efforts to investigate diversity in software teams, whether in corporate or open source environments. It also describes empirical evidence about effectiveness of certain methods and approaches to foster diversity and inclusion in software development.For Educators,the book describes practices and effective changes in Computer Science/Software Engineering curricula that were found as effective in engaging learners from minoritized groups, creating inclusive software teams that are diverse, and which relate to educational material useful for training for diversity, equity, and inclusion.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 560 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book covers modern data engineering functions and important Python libraries, to help you develop state-of-the-art ML pipelines and integration code.The book begins by explaining data analytics and transformation, delving into the Pandas library, its capabilities, and nuances. It then explores emerging libraries such as Polars and CuDF, providing insights into GPU-based computing and cutting-edge data manipulation techniques. The text discusses the importance of data validation in engineering processes, introducing tools such as Great Expectations and Pandera to ensure data quality and reliability. The book delves into API design and development, with a specific focus on leveraging the power of FastAPI. It covers authentication, authorization, and real-world applications, enabling you to construct efficient and secure APIs using FastAPI. Also explored is concurrency in data engineering, examining Dask's capabilities from basic setup to crafting advanced machine learning pipelines. The book includes development and delivery of data engineering pipelines using leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The concluding chapters concentrate on real-time and streaming data engineering pipelines, emphasizing Apache Kafka and workflow orchestration in data engineering. Workflow tools such as Airflow and Prefect are introduced to seamlessly manage and automate complex data workflows.What sets this book apart is its blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, a structured path from basic to advanced concepts, and insights into using state-of-the-art tools. With this book, you gain access to cutting-edge techniques and insights that are reshaping the industry. This book is not just an educational tool. It is a career catalyst, and an investment in your future as a data engineering expert, poised to meet the challenges of today's data-driven world.What You Will LearnElevate your data wrangling jobs by utilizing the power of both CPU and GPU computing, and learn to process data using Pandas 2.0, Polars, and CuDF at unprecedented speedsDesign data validation pipelines, construct efficient data service APIs, develop real-time streaming pipelines and master the art of workflow orchestration to streamline your engineering projectsLeverage concurrent programming to develop machine learning pipelines and get hands-on experience in development and deployment of machine learning pipelines across AWS, GCP, and AzureWho This Book Is ForData analysts, data engineers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and MLOps specialistsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 664 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is an essential guide for IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and organizational leaders navigating the complex realm of cyber defense. It offers an in-depth analysis of the Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense, known as the CIS 18 Controls, which are vital actions for protecting organizations against prevalent cyber threats.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 620 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -If you need to understand concurrency, this book is your guide to the fundamentals behind the advanced software you seek to implement to achieve highly responsive and scalable code. Support for parallel computation is an essential part of concurrency. Concurrency is an advanced concept and solutions are not straightforward. Many developers have been burned by it and are still being burned by it. This book aims to simplify the concept for C# developers. It tries to simplify the concept using the Task Parallel Library (TPL), Concurrent Collections, Parallel LINQ (PLINQ), Asynchronous Programming Patterns, and related topics.The book starts with an overview of TPL and discusses Tasks. Understanding these areas is necessary to learn the concepts that follow in the book. You will go through special scenarios, such as handling exceptions and cancellations, followed by demonstrations of synchronization techniques and concurrent collections. You will see demonstrations of parallel loops to speed up the computations. And you'll understand PLINQ in detail. Finally, you'll learn how to simplify asynchronous programming with async and await keywords is discussed.The book contains ¿Q&A sessions¿, review questions, and exercises (in .NET 8 and C#12). After reading the book, you will be able to understand advanced concepts in parallel programming and implement them in your code.What You Will LearnUnderstand concurrent and multi-threaded developmentUnderstand how some modern-day C# features can promote parallel programmingDemonstrate the latest patterns for parallel developmentWho This Book Is ForDevelopers familiar with C# but are absolute beginners for parallel programming.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 488 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Discover and learn how to use Copilot with Windows 11. This book will help you understand the AI-driven functionalities within Copilot and how they can elevate both your productivity and creativity.The book begins with the evolution of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, including steps to work with the AI chatbot using Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Skype, in addition to the web. The book provides a detailed understanding of plugins, including the creation of AI songs. You will also learn the process involved with Image creation and the working of Microsoft Designer.You will master the use of the Copilot Windows app, followed by coverage of devices with Copilot key and trending Copilot+ PCs. You also will learn about important terms associated with AI and Copilot and additional resources. After reading this book, you will be able to work with Copilot features in Windows 11 and make the most of them.What You Will LearnExplore various ways to work with Copilot in WindowsWork with GPTs and plugins in CopilotUnderstand image generationUse Microsoft DesignerUse devices with Copilot keyUse Copilot+ PCsWho This Book Is ForWindows administrators and Copilot enthusiastsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 312 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers you a hands-on experience using models from OpenAI and the Hugging Face library. You will use various tools and work on small projects, gradually applying the new knowledge you gain.The book is divided into three parts. Part one covers techniques and libraries. Here, you'll explore different techniques through small examples, preparing to build projects in the next section. You'll learn to use common libraries in the world of Large Language Models. Topics and technologies covered include chatbots, code generation, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, vector databases, LangChain, fine tuning, PEFT fine tuning, soft prompt tuning, LoRA, QLoRA, evaluating models, and Direct Preference Optimization. Part two focuses on projects. You'll create projects, understanding design decisions. Each project may have more than one possible implementation, as there is often not just one good solution. You'll also explore LLMOps-related topics. Part three delves into enterprise solutions. Large Language Models are not a standalone solution; in large corporate environments, they are one piece of the puzzle. You'll explore how to structure solutions capable of transforming organizations with thousands of employees, highlighting the main role that Large Language Models play in these new solutions.This book equips you to confidently navigate and implement Large Language Models, empowering you to tackle diverse challenges in the evolving landscape of language processing.What You Will LearnGain practical experience by working with models from OpenAI and the Hugging Face libraryUse essential libraries relevant to Large Language Models, covering topics such as Chatbots, Code Generation, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, and Vector databasesCreate and implement projects using LLM while understanding the design decisions involvedUnderstand the role of Large Language Models in larger corporate settingsWho This Book Is ForData analysts, data science, Python developers, and software professionals interested in learning the foundations of NLP, LLMs, and the processes of building modern LLM applications for various tasksAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to develop intelligent solutions by leveraging the capabilities of Azure AI Services. The book adopts a practical and example-based approach to help you easily grasp the subject matter and apply it effectively.The book begins by covering essential topics that lay the foundation for understanding Azure AI Services. You will know how to provision Azure AI Services and seamlessly integrate them into your .NET applications. Through detailed and illustrative examples, you will be guided step-by-step in building intelligent solutions that target a range of platforms. In addition to the core concepts, the book delves into various AI services, offering practical guidance on building solutions for a wide array of scenarios. From text translation to image classification, you will learn how to harness the power of Azure AI Services to solve complex problems.The book presents near-production scenarios and includes carefully crafted lab exercises to provide you with a hands-on learning experience.What You Will LearnUnderstand various Azure AI services required to build intelligent appsPerform language-based document classification with Azure AI Language ServiceBuild a multi-language text translator app with .NET MAUIIntegrate GenAI capabilities to your applications by leveraging Azure OpenAIWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, cloud architects, and tech enthusiasts looking forward to building scalable and intelligent solutions using Azure AI Services and .NETAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dive into the world of computer music and physical computing and stay ahead of the melodic curve. This book is aimed at adventurous musicians who want to learn about music programming with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data, and how to make new interfaces and instruments with that knowledge.In this updated version, you can expect a wave of updates that bring the content in sync with the latest tech trends. The book now features revamped code and visuals throughout, all tailored to match the cutting-edge versions of Pure Data, Arduino IDE, and the powerful Raspberry Pi 5. What's even more thrilling is the integration of the Bela platform for audio enthusiasts, alongside an expanded wireless toolkit that includes both Wi-Fi and the trusty XBee. To ensure a smoother journey, there are more project-enhancing images to guide you, and a brand-new chapter dedicated to AI, based on the author's innovative neuralnet object for Pure Data, as showcased in the AIMC conference proceedings.Yoüll start with the basics of the Pure Data and Arduino languages, how to incorporate sensors into your musical projects, and how to use embedded computers, like the Raspberry Pi, to create stand-alone projects. Along the way, yoüll learn how to create a variety of innovative musical projects, including an interactive glove that can be used bystringed instrumentalists or other musicians, an interactive drum set, a patch-bay matrix synthesizer, a guitar looper, a DIY theremin, and even DIY instruments that incorporate AI.If you are a musician or tinkerer who wants to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music, then Digital Electronics for Musicians, Second Edition is the book for you.What You Will LearnIncorporate sensors into your musical projects.Combine Arduino and Pure Data to bring the physical world to computers.Use additional libraries that extend the capabilities of the Arduino.Work with external objects in Pure Data and create your own patches from scratch.Write your own sketches with Arduino.Who This Book Is ForMusicians who want to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 568 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Discover the exciting new APIs introduced by Java's Project Loom. This quick guide covers all the essential concepts the Java developer needs in order to understand virtual threads, structured concurrency, and scoped values.Authors Ron Veen and David Vlijmincx clearly explain the superiority of virtual threads, introduced in Java 21, over the traditional Java threads of the past 25 years. Then they dive into how structured concurrency streamlines interactions by treating related threads as a unified unit of work, akin to the impact of structured programming on regular programming. From there, the authors explore the third Project Loom API and scoped values, clarifying their advantages over regular ThreadLocals and providing efficient usage insights. The book concludes with an exploration of common scheduling strategies.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of the concepts behind Project Loom and will be able to immediately apply this knowledge to your own code.You WillDiscover what virtual threads are, why they were created, and how to use them in your codeGain insight into how concurrency improves the observability of codeWrite your own StructuredTaskScopes tailored to your needsUnderstand why you should replace ThreadLocals with Scoped ValuesKnow the different strategies for multithreaded computer programsWho This Book is ForJava developers of any level. This knowledge is so fundamental to staying relevant in the Java job market that every developer needs to understand it for their career development. 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dive into the intricacies of biotech and IoT integration with a meticulously crafted journey through the chapters. This book unveils the synergies between lab-based biotech processes and cloud-connected technologies, promising a paradigm shift in healthcare, agriculture, and beyond.Beginning with an introduction to IoT applications and biotechnological principles, the book navigates historical developments and convergence. Chapters unfold transformation of laboratories into smart spaces, revolutionizing healthcare through remote patient monitoring and personalized medicine. Explore the world of IoT-enabled biomedical devices and their impact, while delving into data management, security challenges, and ethical considerations. The narrative extends to precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and synergy of biometric security systems with wearable devices. Bioinformatics and cloud analytics take center stage, unraveling their role in the biotech IoT landscape. Finally, gaze into the future, anticipating trends, innovations, and global collaborations, concluding with practical insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike.On completion, you will emerge from this enlightening journey equipped with a deep understanding of the transformative power at the intersection of biotechnology and IoT. Gain insights into the historical context, current applications, and future trends shaping the landscape. Armed with a wealth of technical knowledge, readers will navigate smart laboratories, healthcare revolutions, environmental interventions, and more. This book not only opens doors to the intricacies of biotech IoT but also provides practical guidance for navigating the evolving field.What You Will LearnUnderstand the core principles of IoT and its versatile applications across various fieldsReview the integration of IoT in laboratories, witnessing the metamorphosis of traditional labs into intelligent, connected spacesExplore real-world applications of IoT in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoringWho This Book Is ForProfessionals in healthcare, agriculture, or laboratory settings with a foundational knowledge of biotechnology or IoT looking to deepen their understanding of how these technologies converge and impact their respective industries would greatly benefit from this book. 472 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is a comprehensive learning guide tailored for professionals who primarily work as non-coders within the Salesforce ecosystem. By providing clear and practical insights, it serves as a roadmap to inspire individuals, regardless of their coding background, to embark on a systematic journey towards acquiring programming skills while navigating the Salesforce platform. This understanding of programming fundamentals is not only valuable for professional growth but also to cover exam preparation for certification as a Salesforce Developer I. Because it includes materials and practical code examples specifically tailored to the exam preparation. In addition the book equips readers with the practical knowledge and confidence to leverage potential of Salesforce's capabilities.This book covers a range of important topics, including Salesforce platform fundamentals and architecture, automatization tools, Apex as a programming language with code examples like triggers, methods, SOQL, SOSL, testing, Lightning web components, deployment tools, and various other subjects, including declarative programming methods by using Flow. Many of these topics are interconnected with relevant code examples or explanations tailored for the Developer I exam as well.Due to retirement and replacement of Workflow and Process Builder with Flow as a more universally applicable declarative tool in recent releases, it is essential to offer an integrated understanding of this context in relation to Apex programmatic methods. It helps for a better understanding of choosing the right methods and tools in certain use cases. Additionally, it's important to provide code examples and explain the structure to help beginners grasp the new Lightning Web Components (LWC) framework as a separate part from the classic Apex methodology.What you will learnValuable insights into Salesforce Apex programming and Lightning Web Components in a straightforward and structured manner.Detailed explanations alongside numerous code examples tailored for non-coders.Salesforce platform fundamentals, the structure of Apex and Lightning Components, and declarative programming, alongside an overview of the capabilities provided by native Salesforce and additional tools. Who This Book is for:Based on estimates, Salesforce Developer Edition (available for free) has a user base of approximately three million individuals. This diverse group includes not only developers but also a significant number ofother users, such as certified Salesforce professionals who do not code. Included are administrators, consultants, marketers, and more. This audience is typically interested in various resources for preparing for the Developer I certification exam. Further, a substantial portion of additional user group comprises individuals who may not currently be assignedto Developer Edition but actively engaged with another Salesforce clouds and seeking additionalguidance and information. 233 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This is your guide book to Generative AI (GenAI) and its application in addressing real-world challenges within the public sector. The book addresses a range of topics from GenAI concepts and strategy to public sector use cases, architecture patterns, and implementation best practices. With a general background in technology and the public sector, you will be able to understand the concepts in this book.The book will help you develop a deeper understanding of GenAI and learn how GenAI differs from traditional AI. You will explore best practices such as prompt engineering, and fine-tuning, and architectural patterns such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). And you will discover specific nuances, considerations, and strategies for implementation in a public sector organization.You will understand how to apply these concepts in a public sector setting and address industry-specific challenges and problems by studying a variety of use cases included in the book in the areas of content generation, chatbots, summarization, and program management.What You Will LearnGenAI concepts and how GenAI differsfrom traditional AI/MLPrompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG, and customizing foundation modelsStrategy, methodologies, and frameworks for the public sectorPublic sectoruse cases in the areas of content generation, summarization, and chatbots, plusprogram management, analytics, business intelligence, and reportingArchitecture and design patternsImplementation, operations, and maintenance of GenAI applicationsWho This Book Is ForTechnology and business leaders in the public sector who are new to AI/ML and are keen on exploring and harnessing the potential of Generative AI in their respective organizations. 309 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dive into the expansive realm of instructional design and explore a rich tapestry of effective strategies and practical techniques. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of insights bridging the theoretical foundations of instructional design with hands-on, actionable methods to elevate learning experiences.After reviewing the fundamentals, you'll unravel the essence of instructional design, what it entails, and how its principles can be harnessed. Your journey then delves into the scientific underpinnings of learning in professional settings, dissecting pivotal concepts such as cognitive load, cognitive load theory (CLT), learning styles, and modalities. The guide extends its reach to address inclusivity, promoting equitable practices, and mitigating unconscious bias during the design of learning courses and environments.With a solid foundation in place, you'll examine key frameworks specific to learning and instructional design, including the tried-and-true methodologies of ADDIE, SAM, and ARCS. Going beyond the conventional, the guide widens its lens to incorporate broader methodologies, such as user-experience (UX), Agile methodologies, storyboarding, and gamification, all prevalent in the tech industry. It also delves into virtual learning environments and the nuances of creating effective online learning experiences and contemplates the revolutionary impact of generative AI on reshaping this space.With a forward-looking perspective, Instructional Design Unleashed anticipates and navigates the potential changes and innovations that AI can introduce, positioning instructional designers at the forefront of the evolving landscape of educational technology.What You'll LearnUncover the scientific foundations of learning and their seamless integration into the learning experience.Explore practical methodologies and techniques that can be readily applied to enhance your learning projects.Study the vast potential of generative AI within the realms of e-learning and virtual learning environments.Unlock the innovative possibilities for the future of educational technology.Who This Book Is ForInstructional designers, eLearning developers, educators, trainers, app developers, UX designers, and anyone involved in creating effective learning experiences. 370 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This comprehensive guide will teach you how to build an income statement semantic model, also known as the profit and loss (P&L) statement.Author Chris Barber-a business intelligence (BI) consultant, Microsoft MVP, and chartered accountant (ACMA, CGMA)-helps you master everything from designing conceptual models to building semantic models based on these designs. You will learn how to build a re-usable solution based on the trial balance and how to expand upon this to build enterprise-grade solutions. If you want to leverage the Microsoft BI platform to understand profit within your organization, this is the resource you need.What You Will LearnModeling and the income statement: Learn what modelling the income statement entails, why it is important, and how income statements are constructedCalculating account balances: Learn how to optimally calculate account balances using a Star SchemaProducing external income statement semantic models: Learn how to produce external income statement semantic models as theyenable income statements to be analyzed from a range of perspectives and can be explored to reveal the underlying accounts and journal entriesProducing internal income statement semantic models: Learn how to create multiple income statement layouts and further contextualize financial information by including percentages and non-financial information, and learn about the various security and self-service considerationsWho This Book Is ForTechnical users (solution architects, Microsoft Fabric developers, Power BI developers) who require a comprehensive methodology for income statement semantic models because of the modeling complexities and knowledge needed of the accounting process; and finance (management accountants) who have hit the limits of Excel and have started using Power BI, but are unsure how income statement semantic models are built 438 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Creating an inclusive environment where different software developers can feel welcome and leverage their talents is an ethical imperative no company can ignore. Indeed, software organizations have in the last decade been trying to make changes for a more diverse and inclusive software development environment. The push for increased diversity in software has been a public one, from annual diversity reports by some of the worlds' most visible companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, to large projects such as Linux Foundation's Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion project that explores, evaluates, and promotes best practices from research and industry to increase diversity and inclusion in software engineering.Despite these many efforts, diversity remains low. Numbers from the software industry show that less than 25% of software engineers are women. Diversity is also low in regards to many other facets of diversity.This book provides an overview of research into the different aspects of diversity and inclusion in software engineering, as well as the tools, methods, and practices proposed to foster diversity and to build inclusive software teams and development environments. It describes research challenges in studying diversity and inclusion in software. Readerswill be challenged to consider how they are contributing to a lack of inclusion and what they can do to improve inclusion in the software industry.What You Will LearnAspects of diversity (e.g., age, culture, gender, race) and relationship to software engineering activities and outcomesHow to measure diversity Investigations of intersectionality in software engineering Research methods for the study of diversity and inclusion in software engineering Empirical studies of effective practices to foster diversity and inclusion in software engineering Interventions and programs that have been used to successfully support retention in software engineering Software engineering education for diverse and inclusive software engineering, and proven teaching methods/environments that support diverse and inclusive software engineeringWho This Book Is ForFor Researchers, the book presents a state-of-the-art collection of existing studies into many aspects of diversity, methods, and tools proposed and tried out in practice, challenges in research, and contributing to a research agenda on this topic for future studies. For Industry practitioners, the book describes efforts to investigate diversity in software teams, whether in corporate or open source environments. It also describes empirical evidence about effectiveness of certain methods and approaches to foster diversity and inclusion in software development. For Educators,the book describes practices and effective changes in Computer Science/Software Engineering curricula that were found as effective in engaging learners from minoritized groups, creating inclusive software teams that are diverse, and which relate to educational material useful for training for diversity, equity, and inclusion. 560 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more.This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts.Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by you to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive 'where to learn more' resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science.For this New Edition:The second edition of 3D Printed Science Projects is a thorough update of the original, modernizing the 3D printing technology.3D Printed Science Projects shows you how to create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. Each of the models is created in the free, open source CAD program OpenSCAD, so it can be customized by the reader. This allows the models to be the basis of open-ended STEM projects at a variety of levels.What You'll LearnCreate (and present the science behind) 3D printed models.Use a 3D printer to create those models as simply as possible.Discover new science insights from designing 3D models.Who This Book Is For3D Printed Science Projects particularly targets the technology-squeamish teacher or parent who want their kids tolearn something from their 3D printer but need help getting started. Kids who love science, homeschoolers (and the grandmas who buy them birthday presents) will be customers. 364 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -These days the term Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is used when referring to an operating system designed for use in embedded microprocessors or controllers. The 'Real Time' part refers to the ability to implement applications that can rapidly responding to external events in a deterministic and predictable manner. RTOS-based applications have to meet strict deadline constraints while meeting the requirements of the application. One way of ensuring that urgent operations are handled reliably is to set task priorities on each task and to assign higher priorities to those tasks that need to respond in a more timely manner.Another feature of real-time applications is the careful design and implementation of the communication and synchronization between the various tasks. The Zephyr RTOS was developed by Wind River Systems, and subsequently open sourced. Its design and implementation are oriented towards the development of time critical IoT (Internet of Things) and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) applications, and, consequently it has a rich feature set for building both wireless and wired networking applications. However, with a rich feature set comes a fairly steep learning curve.This book covers the foundations of programming embedded systems applications using Zephyr's Kernel services. After introducing the Zephyr architecture as well as the Zephyr build and configuration processes, the book will focus on multi-tasking and inter-process communication using the Zephyr Kernel Services API. By analogy with embedded Linux programming books, this book will be akin a Linux course that focuses on application development using the Posix API. In this case, however, it will be the Zephyr Kernel Services API that will be the API being used as well as the Posix API features supported by Zephyr.What You'll learnAn Overview of the Cortex-M Architecture.Advanced data structures and algorithms programming (linked lists, circular buffers and lists).How to build Zephyr Applications, including setting up a Command Line Zephyr Development Environment on Linux.Task scheduling and pre-emption patterns used in Real Time Operating Systems.Scheduling, Interrupts and Synchronization, including threads, scheduling, and system threads.Overview of Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) and Zephyr support for SMP. Memory management, including memory heaps, memory slabs, and memory pools.Who This Book Is ForEmbedded Systems programmers, IoT and IIoT developers, researchers, BLE application developers (Industrial Control Systems, Smart Sensors, Medical Devices, Smart Watches, Manufacturing, Robotics). Also of use to undergraduate and masters in computer science and digital electronics courses. 700 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The world stands at a pivotal moment due to the emergence of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT. This groundbreaking technology has provoked and impressed almost every industry globally, evoking every emotion from awe to anxiety. Many are apprehensive about the future, fearing job losses due to rapid artificial intelligence (AI advancements). But if history has taught us anything, progress, while challenging, often paves the way for broader opportunities and growth. This book explains in depth the core building blocks that make up the current landscape of transformer and language models and, more broadly speaking, AI as a whole.We have seen how the internet and the mobile revolution changed our world. Is AI following a similar trajectory Are we on the verge of something even more transformative This book strives to provide a complete picture of the challenges and opportunities and the implications for our shared futures. In subsequent chapters, the book will discuss language models in depth. These are not just algorithms; they represent a nexus of linguistics, cognitive science, and cutting-edge technology. You'll trace AI's unexpected and exhilarating evolution, observing how it has grown from a mere concept to a force reshaping entire industries. Finally, you'll consider the rise of AI in the context of advancements.While ChatGPT has gained significant attention for certain applications, it's essential to recognize that its capabilities extend far beyond what's immediately evident. Artificial Intelligence, represented by models like ChatGPT, is not a static field. It's dynamic and ever-evolving, and its potential applications are broadening each day. Technology is not, by any means, limited to chatbots or translation use cases. This book captures this vast and ever-expanding horizon of possibilities.What You Will LearnHow large language models came to be, and how they workWhat ethical AI design looks likeThe role of regulation in artificial intelligenceWhy you should not be afraid of losing your jobWho This Book is ForWorking professionals and students in any field 204 pp. Englisch.