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Paperback. Condizione: New. Learn simple yet powerful, modern-day techniques used in various gaming genres, including casual and puzzle, strategy and simulation, action-adventure, and role-playing. This book is your pocket-sized guide to designing interesting and engaging mechanics for any type of game.Exploring Game Mechanics is a cornucopia of concepts related to gameplay mechanics that you can use to create games that are fun and rewarding to play. Dive into key gameplay elements that improve the player experience, such as implementing in-game tutorials, controlling the flow of player-choice-based games, and building a game narrative through storytelling. Understand how to establish the game's end goal for the player to work towards by creating quests, missions, and objectives. Explore the key ideas behind creating immersive game worlds, generating better NPCs and enemies, and controlling the in-game economy. Finally, discover the unique mechanics that make established industry games so successful. What You Will LearnDiscover the key elements that make gameplay immersive and entertainingDevelop players and NPCs through customization and levelling up Gain insight into the tried-and-tested concepts behind modern-day games Who Is This Book ForGame development enthusiasts with little to no knowledge of game mechanics will find the content informative and useful.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. This concise book walks you through how to get unit testing and test driven development done on Android, specifically using JUnit 4. You'll learn how to do agile development quickly and correctly, with a significant increase in development efficiency and a reduction in the number of defects.Agile practices have made major inroads in Java development, however it's very unusual to see something as basic as unit testing on an Android project. Done correctly, Agile development results in a significant increase in development efficiency and a reduction in the number of defects. Google have finally moved away from JUnit 3 and the developer can now do the more commonly accepted JUnit 4 tests in Android Studio.Up until now getting JUnit testing up and running in Android was not for the "faint hearted." However, "now it's in Android Studio, there is no excuse," according to the author Godrey Nolan, president of RIIS LLC. Android developers are faced with their own set of problems such as tightly coupled code, fragmentation, immature testing tools all of which can be solved using existing Agile tools and techniques that this short book will teach you.What You'll Learn:What are the primary agile learning objectives applicable to Android What are the key Android unit testing tools and how to use themWhat is mock testing and the mock testing learning objectives and how to apply these to your Android appsHow to use dependency injectionHow to apply test driven development to AndroidHow to deal with legacy code, a big issue with regards to AndroidAudience:This book is for experienced Android app developers looking for an edge to build better and more agile Android apps.  Some experience with Java also helpful.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book serves as a succinct guide on ReScript, a functional language for building web applications. Using examples of ReScript language features along with explanations of fundamental concepts in functional programming, this book will show web developers with a background in JavaScript how to effectively use ReScript to its full potential. In Introducing ReScript, you'll learn how to use features in ReScript that  JavaScript lacks, such as type inference, null-safety, algebraic data types, pattern matching, and more. Along the way, you'll pick up functional programming concepts like immutability and higher-order functions. You'll also gain a sense of how ReScript works under the hood and how to leverage interoperability between ReScript and JavaScript.   Whether you're a web developer interested in dabbling with functional programming or you just want to learn how to write safer and cleaner code for web applications, this book is a great way for you to get started with ReScript. What You Will LearnUse ReScript to write clean, safe, and elegant softwareUnderstand the features of ReScript that set it apart from JavaScript, such as type inference, null-safety, and algebraic data typesExplore functional programming concepts like immutabhigher-orderr order functions, and pattern matchingUse popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks in your ReScript code and integrate ReScript code into JavaScript codebases Who This Book Is For Web developers that want a strictly typed, safer alternative to JavaScript, as well as web developers interested in learning functional programming and leveraging the elegant and powerful functional features in ReScript.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. The dramatic increase in minority- and female-owned companies continues to transform the business world while setting standards for those who follow. Thriving as a Minority-Owned Business in Corporate America offers you a comprehensive guide to current practical knowledge of minority business development, from grants and loans to market building. This book demonstrates how you can use specific laws, institutions, and new technologies to set up and steer your business to success. Expert coverage includes both established and underused resources at the federal, state, and local levels dedicated to minority business expansion. You will learn how to tap resources made available by government agencies like the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and programs such as the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI). Non-governmental funding sources (e.g., banks, credit unions, venture capital) are also examined in depth, with sound advice on approaching each. The author explores the critical role of social media in leveling the playing field, spotlighting minority/female business-related sites and strategies for leveraging your online presence. And he provides real-world guidance on business certifications, tax breaks, credit issues, and more. Whether you're in start-up or expansion mode, after reading this book, you will have the know-how needed to seize the opportunity and succeed with your enterprise.What You Will LearnDiscover unused and unrecognized resources at the federal, state, and local level set up specifically for minority businessSee the difference between banks, thrifts, credit unions, angel investors, and venture capital, and how to approach eachUse social media in support of minority business development goalsExamine social media sites and trends: current and relevant minority business related social media sitesand trends  Who This Book is ForAnyone: Asian, Hispanic, women, Black or White who wants authentic, impactful information on creating or supporting minority-owned businesses.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. Learn how to use R 4, write and save R scripts, read in and write out data files, use built-in functions, and understand common statistical methods. This in-depth tutorial includes key R 4 features including a new color palette for charts, an enhanced reference counting system (useful for big data), and new data import settings for text (as well as the statistical methods to model text-based, categorical data). Each chapter starts with a list of learning outcomes and concludes with a summary of any R functions introduced in that chapter, along with exercises to test your new knowledge. The text opens with a hands-on installation of R and CRAN packages for both Windows and macOS. The bulk of the book is an introduction to statistical methods (non-proof-based, applied statistics) that relies heavily on R (and R visualizations) to understand, motivate, and conduct statistical tests and modeling.Beginning R 4 shows the use of R in specific cases such as ANOVA analysis, multiple and moderated regression, data visualization, hypothesis testing, and more. It takes a hands-on, example-based approach incorporating best practices with clear explanations of the statistics being done.You will:Acquire and install R and RStudioImport and export data from multiple file formatsAnalyze data and generate graphics (including confidence intervals)Interactively conduct hypothesis testingCode multiple and moderated regression solutions  Who This Book Is For Programmers and data analysts who are new to R.  Some prior experience in programming is recommended.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. Unlike other resources that target only programming communities, this book targets both programming and business communities. With programming models shifting more towards no-code and low-code, citizen programmers from the business side will welcome this book as a guide for how to design and optimize their information pipeline while lowering costs for infrastructure. Programmers, on the other hand, will welcome this book's business-centric programming view, which will get them a step closer to fulfilling real business requirements.Practical Spring Cloud Function touches on the themes of portability, scalability, high performance and high availability. Each theme is explored via a real enterprise use case and code. The use cases target industries including energy (oil pipeline sensors), automotive (event-driven connected vehicles), and retail (conversational AI).After reading this book, you'll come away with the know-how to build and deploy cloud-native Javaapplications effectively and efficiently.   What You Will LearnWrite functions and deploy to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and on-prem clouds such as VMWare Tanzu and RedHat OpenShiftSet up locally with KNative on Kubernetes, as well as on AWS, Azure, GCP, Tanzu, and othersBuild, test, and deploy a simple example with Spring Cloud FunctionDevelop an event-driven data pipeline with Spring Cloud FunctionIntegrate with AI and machine learning modelsApply Spring Cloud Function to the Internet of Things (IoT)Get industry-specific examples of Spring Cloud Function in actionWho This Book Is ForSoftware and cloud-native application developers with prior programming experience in the cloud and/or Spring Framework. DevOps professionals may find this book beneficial as well.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. This book provides corporate leaders a roadmap for bridging the hierarchical gaps between management and employees to gain company-wide acceptance of transformative strategic initiatives. Serial entrepreneur Hayes Drumwright demonstrates how to take responsibility for uncovering and fusing the inspiration potential at all levels of your organization and neutralizing the culture of fear and apathy that corrodes the team and organizational commitments of your employees.Why is there a divide between management and the employees they lead? Why does each group have such an incredibly hard time understanding each other? Why do over 70% of corporate initiatives fail? It isn't because of a lack of communication from the top. And talking louder clearly isn't going to fix it.In Management vs Employees, Hayes Drumwright attacks a problem that has plagued companies for years. How do we bridge the power gap between management and employees in a way that inspiresboth to engage?Having bootstrapped many businesses in various industries, Drumwright covers the mindset and methodologies leaders must utilize at all levels in organizations to close the gap on apathy and entitlement in order to create an engaged workforce that can scale companies organically.Using stories from both perspectives and multiple company engagements you will learn how to build trust, gather input, distribute accountability, and make those you lead feel like an accomplice in the leader's master plan."Hayes Drumwright is a world-class entrepreneur. And in this direct, provocative, and honest book, he describes both the path of his life and the route all of us can take to build something big. Along the way, he shows that a leader's ultimate job is not to shield people from risk, but to help them learn and grow."Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human"I believe a person whocan turn a negative into a positive can never be defeated - this is brilliantly illustrated in Management vs Employees. Hayes Drumwright shares his stories of success, and, importantly, failure with a rare rawness that you will be grateful for again and again."Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessWhat You'll LearnBetter implement change in today's over-complicated, over-structured enterpriseInspire the enterprise employee base to work with the same passion as the founders and executive team toward corporate successTraverse the often confusing array of new social media tools in order to better understand which tool is appropriate to which situation without creating more social noiseEnsure a 70% success rate for new initiatives instead of the current 70% failure rate critical to corporate productivity, profitability, and viabilityWho This Book Is ForThe audience is segmented into three separate categories, all of which are clearly addressed and weighed-in on in each chapter: executives, entrepreneurs, middle management.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A service-oriented architecture is fundamental to many new IT applications, from web development to social software and cloud computing. The same principles can be applied to every aspect of the service-oriented enterprise - not just in IT. In this book, you'll explore how an enterprise architecture and viable services can link together to create a simpler yet far more powerful view of the enterprise, as a dynamic, unified whole. You can use the ideas, principles and methods described here in business transformation, workflow mapping, system design and much else besides, in every type of enterprise - including those in which there may be little or no IT at all. Step by step, you'll walk through the basics of service-oriented architectures, the four key categories of services and how they connect, and how all of this comes together in real-world service design, implementation and operations. From this, you'll discover how to identify and describe the different types ofservices that you need for your enterprise, and how to distinguish between the services that you can safely outsource, versus those that you do need to keep in-house. By the end of this book, you'll learn how to construct function models and service models of your enterprise as a base for service-mapping, and how to pinpoint and map the information flows you need for service-management and service-performance, to keep everything on-track to purpose. What You'll LearnSee how an enterprise architecture can work as a literal architecture Understand Stafford Beer's "Viable System Model" and adapt it as a robust modelStudy how a Viable Services Model provides a template for service design that covers functionals, non-functionals and operational governance for servicesWho This Book Is ForEnterprise architects, Business architects, Service designers, Workflow designers.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Implement Scrum or improve how Scrum works in your team or organization using this concise, sharp, and programmatic book. You will quickly learn what you need to know without getting confused with unnecessary details.What You'll LearnBecome familiar with Agile concepts and understand the path from Waterfall to the Agile ManifestoUnderstand the most commonly used Agile methodology-Scrum-and how it relates to eXtreme Programming and Kanban as well as to Lean principlesIdentify the challenges of the Scrum Master role and understand what this role is all aboutKnow the stages of Scrum team developmentEmbrace and solve conflicts in a Scrum teamWho This Book Is ForAnyone looking for a simple way to understand Scrum methodology.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. Leverage .NET and Sketch in your Arduino development implementation and integrate it into your .NET program.There are many Arduino models and compatible shields that can be used in Arduino boards. Integrating between an Arduino platform and .NET technology or Sketch can produce more advantages. Arduino Programming using .NET and Sketch shows readers how to do so with practical Arduino projects, such as preparing a development environment, performing sensing and actuating with external devices, implementing Windows Remote Arduino and building a simple IoT program. Use this quick reference to learn the basics of the Arduino platform for multiple models and start your Arduino programming in .NET and Sketch today. What You'll Learn:Learn the basics of the Arduino platformPrepare and set up an Arduino development environmentDevelop an Arduino program using .NET and Sketch Implement Windows Remote ArduinoBuild a simple IoT programWho This Book Is For:.NET and Sketch developers who want to learn Arduino programming.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used: Acceptable. Hardback no D/J in good condition, unread. 2004 APress, US. Many times, web services standards do not explicitly address core issues specific to the financial industry which makes it difficult to implement standards-compliant systems. But Web Services in Finance will bridge the gap in standards awareness. And you will acquire the skills to develop secure applications quickly. If you are a dot net or J2EE developer working in the financial industry, currently migrating applications to become Web services, or writing new Web services, then this book is your ideal companion! The authors thoroughly discuss crucial topics like data representation, messaging, security, privacy, management, monitoring, and more. What's more: the provided examples and API reviews will help you swiftly reach your goals. - used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. Excess postage may be required for books over 1 kg in weight outside the EU. ISBN 1-59059-435-5 1590594355.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. This book teaches the practical implementation of various concepts for time series analysis and modeling with Python through problem-solution-style recipes, starting with data reading and preprocessing. It begins with the fundamentals of time series forecasting using statistical modeling methods like AR (autoregressive), MA (moving-average), ARMA (autoregressive moving-average), and ARIMA (autoregressive  integrated moving-average). Next, you'll learn univariate and multivariate modeling using different open-sourced packages like Fbprohet, stats model, and sklearn. You'll also gain insight into classic machine learning-based regression models like randomForest, Xgboost, and LightGBM for forecasting problems. The book concludes by demonstrating the implementation of deep learning models (LSTMs and ANN) for time series forecasting. Each chapter includes several code examples and illustrations. After finishing this book,you will have a foundational understanding of various concepts relating to time series and its implementation in Python. What You Will LearnImplement various techniques in time series analysis using Python.Utilize statistical modeling methods such as AR (autoregressive), MA (moving-average),  ARMA (autoregressive moving-average) and ARIMA (autoregressive  integrated moving-average) for time series forecasting Understand univariate and multivariate modeling for time series forecastingForecast using machine learning and deep learning techniques such as GBM and LSTM (long short-term memory) Who This Book Is ForData Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and software developers interested in time series analysis.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book introduces the Kotlin programming skills and techniques necessary for building applications. You'll learn how to migrate your Java programming skills to Kotlin, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) programming language.The book starts with a quick tour of the Kotlin language and gradually walks you through the language in greater detail over the course of succeeding chapters. You'll learn Kotlin fundamentals like generics, functional programming, type system, debugging, and unit testing. Additionally, with the book's freely downloadable online appendices, you'll discover how to use Kotlin for building Spring Boot applications, data persistence, and microservices. What You Will LearnLearn the Kotlin language, its functions, types, collections, generics, classes, and moreDive into higher-order functions, generics, debugging, and unit testingApply the fundamentals of Kotlin toSpring Boot Add Hibernate to your Spring Boot application for persistence and data accessibility Take advantage of functional programming available in KotlinWho This Book Is ForJava developers who are new to Kotlin and want to leverage Kotlin, particularly for building Spring Boot apps.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide for beginners, this book will introduce you to HTML and CSS with lab exercises and examples of code. You'll begin by setting up the development environment such as local web server and html editor. The next few chapters cover web servers, the basics of HTML such as language syntax, tags, and how to write a program. Next, you'll learn how to put together simple web pages demonstrating how the code works and how to use various HTML tags and CSS to style the pages. Finally, the use of CMS to build websites such as Drupal and WordPress and how HTML and CSS fits in. At the end there are reference libraries for both HTML tags and CSS.The Absolute Beginners Guide to HTML and CSS provides you with the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start building web pages and websites. If you are a programmer, developer or a student, or just someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you.What You'll LearnUnderstand basic computer programming conceptsSee how to use HTML and CSS to build web pagesApply the syntax of HTML and CSSSee how HTML and CSS fits into CMS systems such as Drupal and WordPressWho This Book Is For Software programmers, developers, students, and anyone who wants a quick reference for HTML and CSS.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Explore the role ChatGPT can play in business, including operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. This concise book illustrates how ChatGPT is changing the way individuals interact with machines and how you can take advantage of its capabilities for business.The book starts with an overview of ChatGPT and its impact in the realm of  of conversational AI. You will then dive into the technical aspects of ChatGPT and gain an understanding of  how machine learning algorithms and natural language processing work in the background. Various business applications of ChatGPT are then discussed, followed by how it can get integrated into your business operations. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into the data and privacy elements that need to be considered while using ChatGPT, and how to maintain its integrity.After completing this book, you will understand the ChatGPT framework and how to integrate it into your own ventures. What You Will LearnUnderstand the various technologies and techniques utilized in ChatGPTGain insight into the future of human-machine interactionAnalyze the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT for your industryExplore the ethical implications of using AI  Who This Book Is ForTech enthusiasts who are passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and human-machine interaction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This full-color book is an essential guide to getting started with Adobe Photoshop. It's packed with tutorials, illustrations, and practical exercises to help you make sense of this complex and powerful software.You'll start with the basics of Photoshop, including an overview of its myriad tools and other options. Next, you will learn about some of the common tasks that can be performed in Photoshop, such as how to touch up images and basic applications in photography. You'll also be walked through how to leverage Photoshop for special and 3D effects. Each and every technique author Kevin Wilson presents is illustrated step-by-step using screenshots with concise, easy to follow text. Downloadable sample photoshop files and images are also provided, to help you work your way through the book.Whether you are a graphic design student, a photographer, or just a keen computer user, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinningfoundations of Photoshop and equip you with the skills needed to unleash its full power.What You Will LearnUnderstand Photoshop's many toolsUse Photoshop to execute common image manipulation tasks Touch up photographs and other images in PhotoshopRemove lens distortion and make photos look more professionalWho This Book Is ForStudents, those interested in starting graphic design, and photographers looking to enhance, clean up and manipulate their photos. No experience with image-manipulation software is needed.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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 organizations.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book is a comprehensive guide written for software engineering professionals who are, or aspire to be, in leadership positions. It begins with essential soft skills, teaching you how to build an influential presence, make confident decisions, guide teams through challenges, and inspire excellence by setting high standards.It continues with sections on acquiring talent, managing, and supporting your team. Learn to write job descriptions that attract top talent, set up a smooth hiring pipeline, and seamlessly onboard new hires. Discover how to structure teams to minimize cognitive load and foster collaboration. Gain actionable insights into goal-setting, including defining OKRs, tracking progress, setting clear expectations, and conducting meaningful evaluations to recognize top performers and support growth.In the final section, the book delves into the technical aspects of leadership. Explore how to choose the right tech stack, establish coding standards, and manage technical debt effectively. Additional chapters offer guidance on evaluating Agile practices, setting clear communication protocols, and balancing quality with delivery speed.Also packed with technical actionable advice from two decades of real-world experience, this book equips you to lead with confidence and drive impactful results. What You Will Learn- How to transition from individual contributor to a leadership position- How to develop your  presence, influence, and make difficult decisions- How to craft attractive job descriptions, identify, interview, and hire top talent- How to set expectations, evaluate performance, and promote deserving employees- How to deliver effective feedback- What best practices to introduce to your teams- How to deliver high-quality, impactful software projectsWho This Book is ForSenior Engineering Managers, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and CTOs. And software engineering professionals who aspire to be in these positions.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. Journey into the world of Web3-based application development, its related protocols, and its usage in developing decentralized applications. This book will explain how programmable blockchains are revolutionizing the world of web applications, which can be run on decentralized platforms or peer-to-peer networks like IPFS.You'll start with an introduction to decentralization with a focus on blockchain implementations like Ethereum and Bitcoin. You'll then learn to develop simple decentralized applications (dApps) using Solidity, the language used for developing apps with Ethereum as well as smart contracts, wallets, gateways and NFTs. This book also covers how security and scale are addressed by L2 networks for scaling Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains. A Brief Introduction to Web3 is your go-to guide for setting up simple Web3 applications using the Ethereum blockchain programming model.WhatYou Will Learn Build NFT tokensExamine Web3 differs from Web2-based applicationsUnderstand the fundamentals of blockchain and the corresponding data structures around itSee how consensus and trustless computing can be performed using blockchain Use Solidity and Truffle to build Web3 applications Who This Book Is ForSoftware developers and architects who are looking to hone their skills in dApps and web3 applications developed on sound principles of decentralized computing.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Learn how to deploy Chromebook computers in a classroom or lab situation and how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face. This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Chromebook computers in the classroom.  Teachers and IT administrators at schools will see how to set up the hardware and software swiftly on your own or with the help of your students. Step-by-step instructions and practical examples walk you through assessing the practicability of deploying Chromebooks in your school, planning the deployment, and executing it. You'll become an expert in using a Chromebook, developing plans to train your colleagues and students to use Chromebooks, and learn how to run lessons with Google Classroom. You'll learn to manage the computers and the network and troubleshoot any problems that arise. Make Deploying Chromebooks in the Classroom a part of your instructional library today. What You'll LearnPut an easily-manageable computer on each desk for students to learn Internet use and essential office software skillsImage, configure, and plan a classroom deployment of Chromebook computersManage your classroom Chromebook computers and keeping them up and running smoothly and efficientlyWho This Book Is ForPrimary audience would be teachers and IT administrators at schools or colleges. It will also appeal to administrators at social clubs or organizations that provide less formal tuition or simply provide Internet access.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Implement Scrum or improve how Scrum works in your team or organization using this concise, sharp, and programmatic book. You will quickly learn what you need to know without getting confused with unnecessary details.What You'll LearnBecome familiar with Agile concepts and understand the path from Waterfall to the Agile ManifestoUnderstand the most commonly used Agile methodology-Scrum-and how it relates to eXtreme Programming and Kanban as well as to Lean principlesIdentify the challenges of the Scrum Master role and understand what this role is all aboutKnow the stages of Scrum team developmentEmbrace and solve conflicts in a Scrum teamWho This Book Is ForAnyone looking for a simple way to understand Scrum methodology.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering SQL Server 2008. This book covers the impact of the new features available in SQL Server 2008 specifically targeted for database administrators, along with the tried-and-true advanced techniques required to support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server.Introduces new administration features of SQL Server 2008 Shows how to manage a SQL Server 2008 database at professional level Provides guidance on performance optimization.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. CSS3 brings a mass of changes, additions, and improvements to CSS across a range of new modules. Web designers and developers now have a whole host of new techniques up their sleeves, from working with colors and fonts accurately, to using media queries to ensure correct styling across a multitude of devices. But all of these new technologies bring more tags to learn and more avenues for things to go wrong. CSS3 Solutions provides a collection of solutions to all of the most common CSS3 problems. Every solution contains sample code that is production-ready and can be applied to any project.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st ed. BlackBerry devices and applications are selling by the millions. As a BlackBerry developer, you need an advanced skill set to successfully exploit the most compelling features of the platform. This book will help you develop that skill set and teach you how to create the most sophisticated BlackBerry programs possible.With Advanced BlackBerry Development, you'll learn you how to take advantage of BlackBerry media capabilities, including the camera and video playback. The book also shows you how to send and receive text and multimedia messages, use powerful cryptography libraries, and connect with the user's personal and business contacts and calendar.Not only will you be learning how to use these application programming interfaces, but you'll also be building a program that takes full advantage of them: a wireless media-sharing app. Each chapter's lessons will be applied by enhancing the app from a prototype to a fully polished program. Along the way, yo'll learn how to differentiate your product from other downloads by fully integrating with the operating system. Your app will run in the browser and within device menus, just like software that comes with the phone.Once you are comfortable with writing apps, this book will show you how to take them to the next level. You'll learn how to move from running on one phone to running on all phones, and from one country to all countries. You'll additionally learn how to support your users with updates. No other resource compares for mastering the techniques needed for expert development on this mobile platform.

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