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  • 101
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: JIRA (Computer file) ; Issues management ; Computer programs ; Project management ; Computer programs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Leverage Jira's powerful task management and workflow features to better manage your business processes Key Features The book covers all major applications of Jira, which are Jira Software, Jira Core, Jira Service Desk. Configure project workflows and the fields that will be used in the project with the help of Jira's features Create tickets for issues and manage your projects using the Jira software Book Description Jira is an issue tracker and project management system. With their latest release, the Jira team has now expanded their user base to agile teams as well as business teams. This book provides a comprehensive explanation covering all major components of Jira, including Jira Software, Jira Core, and Jira Service Desk. This book starts with an introduction to Jira's unique features and how it can be used as an issue-tracking tool. It will then teach you about how a new project is created by a Jira administrator, what responsibilities there are, and using correct and relevant schemes in your project. You will then learn how to configure project workflows and fields for project screens. You will understand the various permissions used in projects and the importance of project roles in Jira. Then, the book talks about the concepts of versions acting as milestones and using components when handling issues in your projects. It will then focus on analysing data using built-in reports and creating dashboards in Jira. At the end, it will discuss various best practices for users as well as project managers or project administrators. What you will learn Implement Jira as a project administrator or project manager Get familiar with various functionalities of Jira Configure projects and boards in your organisation's Jira instance Understand how and when to use components and versions in your projects Manage project configurations and Jira schemes Learn the best practices to manage your Jira instance Who this book is for This book will be especially useful for project managers but it's also intended for other Jira users, including developers, and any other industry besides software development, who would like to use Jira for project management.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 13, 2019)
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  • 102
    ISBN: 9781788838740 , 1788838742
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Tableau (Computer file) ; Information visualization ; Business intelligence ; Computer programs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Create powerful data visualizations and unlock intelligent business insights with Tableau Key Features Explore all the latest Tableau 2019 features and redefine business analytics for your organization Create impressive data visualizations and interactive dashboards to get insights from your data Learn effective data storytelling to transform how your business leverages data and makes decisions Book Description Tableau is the gold standard of business intelligence and visual analytics tools in every industry. It enables rapid data visualization and interpretation with charts, graphs, dashboards, and much more. Updated with the latest features of Tableau, this book takes you from the foundations of the Tableau 2019 paradigm through to advanced topics. This third edition of the bestselling guide by Tableau Zen Master, Joshua Milligan, will help you come to grips with updated features, such as set actions and transparent views. Beginning with installation, you'll create your first visualizations with Tableau and then explore practical examples and advanced techniques. You'll create bar charts, tree maps, scatterplots, time series, and a variety of other visualizations. Next, you'll discover techniques to overcome challenges presented by data structure and quality and engage in effective data storytelling and decision making with business critical information. Finally, you'll be introduced to Tableau Prep, and learn how to use it to integrate and shape data for analysis. By the end of this book, you will be equipped to leverage the powerful features of Tableau 2019 for decision making. What you will learn Develop stunning visualizations that explain complexity with clarity Explore the exciting new features of Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Connect to various data sources to bring all your data together Uncover techniques to prep and structure your data for easy analysis Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich analytics Master advanced topics such as sets, LOD calcs, and much more Enable smart decisions with clustering, distribution, and forecasting Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is for This Tableau book is for anyone who wants to understand data. If you're new to Tableau, don't worry. This book builds on the foundations to help you understand how Tableau really works and then builds on that knowledge with practical examples before moving on to advanced techniques. Working experience...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 1, 2019)
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  • 103
    ISBN: 9781788830232 , 1788830237
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Computer networks ; Management ; Client/server computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Power up your network applications with Python programming Key Features Master Python skills to develop powerful network applications Grasp the fundamentals and functionalities of SDN Design multi-threaded, event-driven architectures for echo and chat servers Book Description This Learning Path highlights major aspects of Python network programming such as writing simple networking clients, creating and deploying SDN and NFV systems, and extending your network with Mininet. You'll also learn how to automate legacy and the latest network devices. As you progress through the chapters, you'll use Python for DevOps and open source tools to test, secure, and analyze your network. Toward the end, you'll develop client-side applications, such as web API clients, email clients, SSH, and FTP, using socket programming. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have learned how to analyze a network's security vulnerabilities using advanced network packet capture and analysis techniques. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Practical Network Automation by Abhishek Ratan Mastering Python Networking by Eric Chou Python Network Programming Cookbook, Second Edition by Pradeeban Kathiravelu, Dr. M. O. Faruque Sarker What you will learn Create socket-based networks with asynchronous models Develop client apps for web APIs, including S3 Amazon and Twitter Talk to email and remote network servers with different protocols Integrate Python with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista eAPI for automation Use Telnet and SSH connections for remote system monitoring Interact with websites via XML-RPC, SOAP, and REST APIs Build networks with Ryu, OpenDaylight, Floodlight, ONOS, and POX Configure virtual networks in different deployment environments Who this book is for If you are a Python developer or a system administrator who wants to start network programming, this Learning Path gets you a step closer to your goal. IT professionals and DevOps engineers who are new to managing network devices or those with minimal experience looking to expand their knowledge and skills in Python will also find this Learning Path useful. Although prior knowledge of networking is not required, some experience in Python programming will be helpful for a better understanding of the concepts in the Learning Path.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 19, 2019)
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  • 104
    ISBN: 9781788832014 , 1788832019
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Cloud computing ; Web services ; Customer relations ; Management ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Gain a complete overview of Oracle CX Cloud Suite and its tools for functions ranging from marketing to sales and commerce to service Key Features Make optimal use of your Oracle CX Cloud Suite to improve business results Achieve improved customer insights through Oracle CX's advanced capabilities Learn how to design a CX solution architecture Book Description Oracle CX Cloud offers features and capabilities that help companies excel at sales, customer management, and much more. This book is a detailed guide to implementing cloud solutions and helping administrators of all levels thoroughly understand the platform. Oracle CX Cloud Suite begins with an introduction to high-level Oracle architecture and examines what CX offers over CRM. You'll explore the different cloud-based tools for marketing, sales, and customer services, among others. The book then delves into deployment by covering basic settings, setting up users, and provisioning. You'll see how to integrate the CX suite to work together to interact with the environment and connect with legacy systems, social connectors, and internet services. The book concludes with a use case demonstrating how the entire Oracle CX Suite is set up, and also covers how to leverage Oracle ICS and Oracle CX Cloud for hybrid deployment. By end of the book, you will have learned about the working of the Oracle CX Cloud Suite and how to orchestrate user experience across all products seamlessly. What you will learn Differentiate between Oracle CRM and CX Cloud suites Explore a variety of Oracle CX Cloud tools for marketing and sales Set up users and database connections during deployment Employ Cloud Suite CX tools to aid in planning and analysis Implement hybrid Oracle CX solutions and connect with legacy systems Integrate with social media connectors like Facebook and LinkedIn Leverage Oracle ICS and Oracle CX Suite to improve business results Who this book is for This book is for administrators who want to develop and strengthen their Oracle CX Cloud Suite skills in the areas of configuration and system management. Whether you are a new administrator or an experienced professional, this book will enhance your understanding of the new Oracle CX features.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 14, 2019)
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  • 105
    ISBN: 9781788627597 , 1788627598
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Expert insight
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Web services ; Electronic data processing ; Distributed processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understand how to apply distributed tracing to microservices-based architectures Key Features A thorough conceptual introduction to distributed tracing An exploration of the most important open standards in the space A how-to guide for code instrumentation and operating a tracing infrastructure Book Description Mastering Distributed Tracing will equip you to operate and enhance your own tracing infrastructure. Through practical exercises and code examples, you will learn how end-to-end tracing can be used as a powerful application performance management and comprehension tool. The rise of Internet-scale companies, like Google and Amazon, ushered in a new era of distributed systems operating on thousands of nodes across multiple data centers. Microservices increased that complexity, often exponentially. It is harder to debug these systems, track down failures, detect bottlenecks, or even simply understand what is going on. Distributed tracing focuses on solving these problems for complex distributed systems. Today, tracing standards have developed and we have much faster systems, making instrumentation less intrusive and data more valuable. Yuri Shkuro, the creator of Jaeger, a popular open-source distributed tracing system, delivers end-to-end coverage of the field in Mastering Distributed Tracing. Review the history and theoretical foundations of tracing; solve the data gathering problem through code instrumentation, with open standards like OpenTracing, W3C Trace Context, and OpenCensus; and discuss the benefits and applications of a distributed tracing infrastructure for understanding, and profiling, complex systems. What you will learn How to get started with using a distributed tracing system How to get the most value out of end-to-end tracing Learn about open standards in the space Learn about code instrumentation and operating a tracing infrastructure Learn where distributed tracing fits into microservices as a core function Who this book is for Any developer interested in testing large systems will find this book very revealing and in places, surprising. Every microservice architect and developer should have an insight into distributed tracing, and the book will help them on their way. System administrators with some development skills will also benefit. No particular programming language skills are required, although an ability to read Java, while non-essential, will help with the core chapters.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed April 18, 2019)
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  • 106
    ISBN: 9781788628327 , 1788628322
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Apache Hadoop ; Application software ; Development ; Big data ; Business ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A comprehensive guide to mastering the most advanced Hadoop 3 concepts Key Features Get to grips with the newly introduced features and capabilities of Hadoop 3 Crunch and process data using MapReduce, YARN, and a host of tools within the Hadoop ecosystem Sharpen your Hadoop skills with real-world case studies and code Book Description Apache Hadoop is one of the most popular big data solutions for distributed storage and for processing large chunks of data. With Hadoop 3, Apache promises to provide a high-performance, more fault-tolerant, and highly efficient big data processing platform, with a focus on improved scalability and increased efficiency. With this guide, you'll understand advanced concepts of the Hadoop ecosystem tool. You'll learn how Hadoop works internally, study advanced concepts of different ecosystem tools, discover solutions to real-world use cases, and understand how to secure your cluster. It will then walk you through HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, and Hadoop 3 concepts. You'll be able to address common challenges like using Kafka efficiently, designing low latency, reliable message delivery Kafka systems, and handling high data volumes. As you advance, you'll discover how to address major challenges when building an enterprise-grade messaging system, and how to use different stream processing systems along with Kafka to fulfil your enterprise goals. By the end of this book, you'll have a complete understanding of how components in the Hadoop ecosystem are effectively integrated to implement a fast and reliable data pipeline, and you'll be equipped to tackle a range of real-world problems in data pipelines. What you will learn Gain an in-depth understanding of distributed computing using Hadoop 3 Develop enterprise-grade applications using Apache Spark, Flink, and more Build scalable and high-performance Hadoop data pipelines with security, monitoring, and data governance Explore batch data processing patterns and how to model data in Hadoop Master best practices for enterprises using, or planning to use, Hadoop 3 as a data platform Understand security aspects of Hadoop, including authorization and authentication Who this book is for If you want to become a big data professional by mastering the advanced concepts of Hadoop, this book is for you. You'll also find this book useful if you're a Hadoop professional looking to strengthen your knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem. Fundamental knowledge of the Java programming language an...
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 24, 2019)
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  • 107
    ISBN: 9781788390835 , 1788390830
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Azure (Computing platform) ; Cloud computing ; Software patterns ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A practical guide that helps you progress to using modern integration methods and leverage new cloud capability models Key Features Design critical hybrid integration solutions for your organization Gain in-depth knowledge of how to build cloud-native integration solutions Leverage cognitive services to build smart cloud solutions Book Description With more enterprises adapting cloud-based and API-based solutions, application integration has become more relevant and significant than ever before. Parallelly, Serverless Integration has gained popularity, as it helps agile organizations to build integration solutions quickly without having to worry about infrastructure costs. With Microsoft Azure's serverless offerings, such as Logic Apps, Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Event Grid and Service Bus, organizations can build powerful, secure, and scalable integration solutions with ease. The primary objective of this book is to help you to understand various serverless offerings included within Azure Integration Services, taking you through the basics and industry practices and patterns. This book starts by explaining the concepts of services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Service Bus with hands-on examples and use cases. After getting to grips with the basics, you will be introduced to API Management and building B2B solutions using Logic Apps Enterprise Integration Pack. This book will help readers to understand building hybrid integration solutions and touches upon Microsoft Cognitive Services and leveraging them in modern integration solutions. Industry practices and patterns are brought to light at appropriate opportunities while explaining various concepts. What you will learn Learn about the design principles of Microsoft Azure Serverless Integration Get insights into Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid and Service Bus Secure and manage your integration endpoints using Azure API Management Build advanced B2B solutions using Logic Apps, Enterprise Integration Pack Monitor integration solutions using tools available on the market Discover design patterns for hybrid integration Who this book is for Serverless Integration Design Patterns with Azure is for you if you are a solution architect or integration professional aiming to build complex cloud solutions for your organization. Developers looking to build next-level hybrid or cloud solutions will also find this book useful. Prior programming knowledge is necessary.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 28, 2019)
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  • 108
    ISBN: 9781838642556 , 1838642552
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Blockchains (Databases) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic funds transfers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn quick and effective techniques for developing blockchain-based distributed ledgers with ease Key Features Discover why blockchain is a game changer in the technology landscape Set up blockchain networks using Hyperledger Fabric Write smart contracts at speed with Hyperledger Composer Book Description Blockchain and Hyperledger are open source technologies that power the development of decentralized applications. This Learning Path is your helpful reference for exploring and building blockchain networks using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Hyperledger Composer. Blockchain Development with Hyperledger will start off by giving you an overview of blockchain and demonstrating how you can set up an Ethereum development environment for developing, packaging, building, and testing campaign-decentralized applications. You'll then explore the de facto language Solidity, which you can use to develop decentralized applications in Ethereum. Following this, you'll be able to configure Hyperledger Fabric and use it to build private blockchain networks and applications that connect to them. Toward the later chapters, you'll learn how to design and launch a network, and even implement smart contracts in chain code. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be able to build and deploy your own decentralized applications by addressing the key pain points encountered in the blockchain life cycle. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Blockchain Quick Start Guide by Xun (Brian) Wu and Weimin Sun Hands-On Blockchain with Hyperledger by Nitin Gaur et al. What you will learn Understand why decentralized applications are necessary Develop and test a decentralized application with Hyperledger Fabric and Hyperledger Composer Write and test a smart contract using Solidity Design transaction models and chain code with Golang Deploy the Composer REpresentational State Transfer (REST) Gateway to access Composer transactions Maintain, monitor, and manage your blockchain solutions Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for blockchain developers who want to build decentralized applications and smart contracts from scratch using Hyperledger. Basic familiarity with or exposure to any programming language will be useful to get started with this course.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 15, 2019)
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  • 109
    ISBN: 9781789806724 , 1789806720
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Discover advanced virtualization techniques and strategies to deliver centralized desktop and application services Key Features Leverage advanced desktop virtualization techniques and strategies to transform your organization Build better virtualized services for your users with VMware Horizon 7.8 Develop and deploy end-to-end virtualized solutions Book Description Desktop virtualization can be tough, but VMware Horizon 7.8 changes all that. With a rich and adaptive UX, improved security,and a range of useful features for storage and networking optimization, there's plenty to love. But to properly fall in love with it, you need to know how to use it, and that means venturing deeper into the software and taking advantage of its extensive range of features, many of which are underused and underpromoted. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to not only successfully virtualize your desktop infrastructure, but also to maintain and optimize it to keep all your users happy. We'll show you how to assess and analyze your infrastructure, and how to use that analysis to design a solution that meets your organizational and user needs. Once you've done that, you'll find out how to build your virtualized environment, before deploying your virtualized solution. But more than that,we'll also make sure you know everything you need to know about the full range of features on offer, including the mobile cloud, so that you can use them to take full control of your virtualized infrastructure. What you will learn Successfully configure Horizon 7.8 for the needs of your users Deliver virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and hosted applications Become familiar with how to develop, and deploy, a complete, end-to-end solution Discover how to optimize desktop OS images for virtual desktops Build, optimize, and tune desktop operating systems to deliver a superior end user experience Explore the Horizon 7.8 infrastructure so that you can take full advantage of it Who this book is for This book is ideal for system admins, and solution architects interested in gaining hands-on experience with virtualization. It will take you to an advanced level, but at a pace that ensures you are always solving real-world problems. Some experience in desktop management using Windows and Microsoft Office (and familiarity with Active Directory, SQL, Windows Remote Desktop Session Hosting, and VMware vSphere technology) is necessary.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 8, 2019)
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  • 110
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789803907 , 178980390X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: C++ (Computer program language) ; Computer algorithms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Write high-level abstractions while retaining full control of the hardware, performances, and maintainability. Key Features Transform your ideas into modern C++ code, with both C++11 and C++17 Explore best practices for creating high-performance solutions Understand C++ basics and work with concrete real-world examples Book Description C++ Fundamentals begins by introducing you to the C++ compilation model and syntax. You will then study data types, variable declaration, scope, and control flow statements. With the help of this book, you'll be able to compile fully working C++ code and understand how variables, references, and pointers can be used to manipulate the state of the program. Next, you will explore functions and classes - the features that C++ offers to organize a program - and use them to solve more complex problems. You will also understand common pitfalls and modern best practices, especially the ones that diverge from the C++98 guidelines. As you advance through the chapters, you'll study the advantages of generic programming and write your own templates to make generic algorithms that work with any type. This C++ book will guide you in fully exploiting standard containers and algorithms, understanding how to pick the appropriate one for each problem. By the end of this book, you will not only be able to write efficient code but also be equipped to improve the readability, performance, and maintainability of your programs. What you will learn C++ compilation model Apply best practices for writing functions and classes Write safe, generic, and efficient code with templates Explore the containers that the C++ standard offers Discover the new features introduced with C++11, C++14, and C++17 Get to grips with the core language features of C++ Solve complex problems using object-oriented programming in C++ Who this book is for If you're a developer looking to learn a new powerful language or are familiar with C++ but want to update your knowledge with modern paradigms of C++11, C++14, and C++17, this book is for you. To easily understand the concepts in the book, you must be familiar with the basics of programming.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from copyright page (Safari, viewed April 16, 2019)
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  • 111
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789340044 , 1789340047
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations, maps
    Keywords: Geographic information systems ; Computer programs ; Geodatabases ; Computer programs ; Cartography ; Computer programs ; Geospatial data ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step through loading GIS data, creating GIS data, styling GIS and making maps with QGIS following a simple narrative that will allow you to build confidence as you progress. Key Features Work with GIS data, a step by step guide from creation to making a map Perform geoprocessing tasks and automate them using model builder Explore a range of features in QGIS 3.4, discover the power behind open source desktop GIS Book Description QGIS is a user friendly, open source geographic information system (GIS). The popularity of open source GIS and QGIS, in particular, has been growing rapidly over the last few years. This book is designed to help beginners learn about all the tools required to use QGIS 3.4. This book will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you apply your GIS knowledge to QGIS. You begin with an overview of QGIS 3.4 and its installation. You will learn how to load existing spatial data and create vector data from scratch. You will then be creating styles and labels for maps. The final two chapters demonstrate the Processing toolbox and include a brief investigation on how to extend QGIS. Throughout this book, we will be using the GeoPackage format, and we will also discuss how QGIS can support many different types of data. Finally, you will learn where to get help and how to become engaged with the GIS community. What you will learn Use existing data to interact with the canvas via zoom/pan/selection Create vector data and a GeoPackage and build a simple project around it Style data, both vector and raster data, using the Layer Styling Panel Design, label, save, and export maps using the data you have created Analyze spatial queries using the Processing toolbox Expand QGIS with the help of plugins, model builder, and the command line Who this book is for If you know the basic functions and processes of GIS, and want to learn to use QGIS to analyze geospatial data and create rich mapping applications, then this is the book for you.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 25, 2019)
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  • 112
    ISBN: 9781789133318 , 1789133319
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Machine learning ; Artificial intelligence ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Build your Machine Learning portfolio by creating 6 cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence projects using neural networks in Python Key Features Discover neural network architectures (like CNN and LSTM) that are driving recent advancements in AI Build expert neural networks in Python using popular libraries such as Keras Includes projects such as object detection, face identification, sentiment analysis, and more Book Description Neural networks are at the core of recent AI advances, providing some of the best resolutions to many real-world problems, including image recognition, medical diagnosis, text analysis, and more. This book goes through some basic neural network and deep learning concepts, as well as some popular libraries in Python for implementing them. It contains practical demonstrations of neural networks in domains such as fare prediction, image classification, sentiment analysis, and more. In each case, the book provides a problem statement, the specific neural network architecture required to tackle that problem, the reasoning behind the algorithm used, and the associated Python code to implement the solution from scratch. In the process, you will gain hands-on experience with using popular Python libraries such as Keras to build and train your own neural networks from scratch. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the different neural network architectures and created cutting-edge AI projects in Python that will immediately strengthen your machine learning portfolio. What you will learn Learn various neural network architectures and its advancements in AI Master deep learning in Python by building and training neural network Master neural networks for regression and classification Discover convolutional neural networks for image recognition Learn sentiment analysis on textual data using Long Short-Term Memory Build and train a highly accurate facial recognition security system Who this book is for This book is a perfect match for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and deep learning enthusiasts who wish to create practical neural network projects in Python. Readers should already have some basic knowledge of machine learning and neural networks.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 18, 2019)
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  • 113
    ISBN: 9781789132502 , 1789132509
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Machine learning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Implement machine learning algorithms to build ensemble models using Keras, H2O, Scikit-Learn, Pandas and more Key Features Apply popular machine learning algorithms using a recipe-based approach Implement boosting, bagging, and stacking ensemble methods to improve machine learning models Discover real-world ensemble applications and encounter complex challenges in Kaggle competitions Book Description Ensemble modeling is an approach used to improve the performance of machine learning models. It combines two or more similar or dissimilar machine learning algorithms to deliver superior intellectual powers. This book will help you to implement popular machine learning algorithms to cover different paradigms of ensemble machine learning such as boosting, bagging, and stacking. The Ensemble Machine Learning Cookbook will start by getting you acquainted with the basics of ensemble techniques and exploratory data analysis. You'll then learn to implement tasks related to statistical and machine learning algorithms to understand the ensemble of multiple heterogeneous algorithms. It will also ensure that you don't miss out on key topics, such as like resampling methods. As you progress, you'll get a better understanding of bagging, boosting, stacking, and working with the Random Forest algorithm using real-world examples. The book will highlight how these ensemble methods use multiple models to improve machine learning results, as compared to a single model. In the concluding chapters, you'll delve into advanced ensemble models using neural networks, natural language processing, and more. You'll also be able to implement models such as fraud detection, text categorization, and sentiment analysis. By the end of this book, you'll be able to harness ensemble techniques and the working mechanisms of machine learning algorithms to build intelligent models using individual recipes. What you will learn Understand how to use machine learning algorithms for regression and classification problems Implement ensemble techniques such as averaging, weighted averaging, and max-voting Get to grips with advanced ensemble methods, such as bootstrapping, bagging, and stacking Use Random Forest for tasks such as classification and regression Implement an ensemble of homogeneous and heterogeneous machine learning algorithms Learn and implement various boosting techniques, such as AdaBoost, Gradient Boosting Machine, and XGBoost Who this book is for This book is designed fo...
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 25, 2019)
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  • 114
    ISBN: 9781789131154 , 1789131154
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Windows Azure ; Cloud computing ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Start empowering users and protecting corporate data, while managing identities and access with Microsoft Azure in different environments Key Features Understand how to identify and manage business drivers during transitions Explore Microsoft Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) solution Over 40 playbooks to support your learning process with practical guidelines Book Description Microsoft Azure and its Identity and access management are at the heart of Microsoft's software as service products, including Office 365, Dynamics CRM, and Enterprise Mobility Management. It is crucial to master Microsoft Azure in order to be able to work with the Microsoft Cloud effectively. You'll begin by identifying the benefits of Microsoft Azure in the field of identity and access management. Working through the functionality of identity and access management as a service, you will get a full overview of the Microsoft strategy. Understanding identity synchronization will help you to provide a well-managed identity. Project scenarios and examples will enable you to understand, troubleshoot, and develop on essential authentication protocols and publishing scenarios. Finally, you will acquire a thorough understanding of Microsoft Information protection technologies. What you will learn Apply technical descriptions to your business needs and deployments Manage cloud-only, simple, and complex hybrid environments Apply correct and efficient monitoring and identity protection strategies Design and deploy custom Identity and access management solutions Build a complete identity and access management life cycle Understand authentication and application publishing mechanisms Use and understand the most crucial identity synchronization scenarios Implement a suitable information protection strategy Who this book is for This book is a perfect companion for developers, cyber security specialists, system and security engineers, IT consultants/architects, and system administrators who are looking for perfectly up?to-date hybrid and cloud-only scenarios. You should have some understanding of security solutions, Active Directory, access privileges/rights, and authentication methods. Programming knowledge is not required but can be helpful for using PowerShell or working with APIs to customize your solutions.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 5, 2019)
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  • 115
    ISBN: 9781788994866 , 1788994868
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Artificial intelligence ; Machine learning ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Implement machine learning and deep learning methodologies to build smart, cognitive AI projects using Python Key Features A go-to guide to help you master AI algorithms and concepts 8 real-world projects tackling different challenges in healthcare, e-commerce, and surveillance Use TensorFlow, Keras, and other Python libraries to implement smart AI applications Book Description This book will be a perfect companion if you want to build insightful projects from leading AI domains using Python. The book covers detailed implementation of projects from all the core disciplines of AI. We start by covering the basics of how to create smart systems using machine learning and deep learning techniques. You will assimilate various neural network architectures such as CNN, RNN, LSTM, to solve critical new world challenges. You will learn to train a model to detect diabetic retinopathy conditions in the human eye and create an intelligent system for performing a video-to-text translation. You will use the transfer learning technique in the healthcare domain and implement style transfer using GANs. Later you will learn to build AI-based recommendation systems, a mobile app for sentiment analysis and a powerful chatbot for carrying customer services. You will implement AI techniques in the cybersecurity domain to generate Captchas. Later you will train and build autonomous vehicles to self-drive using reinforcement learning. You will be using libraries from the Python ecosystem such as TensorFlow, Keras and more to bring the core aspects of machine learning, deep learning, and AI. By the end of this book, you will be skilled to build your own smart models for tackling any kind of AI problems without any hassle. What you will learn Build an intelligent machine translation system using seq-2-seq neural translation machines Create AI applications using GAN and deploy smart mobile apps using TensorFlow Translate videos into text using CNN and RNN Implement smart AI Chatbots, and integrate and extend them in several domains Create smart reinforcement, learning-based applications using Q-Learning Break and generate CAPTCHA using Deep Learning and Adversarial Learning Who this book is for This book is intended for data scientists, machine learning professionals, and deep learning practitioners who are ready to extend their knowledge and potential in AI. If you want to build real-life smart systems to play a crucial role in every complex domain, then this book is w...
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  • 116
    ISBN: 9781789611694 , 1789611695
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Testing ; Automation ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Information technology ; Security measures ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Your one stop guide to automating infrastructure security using DevOps and DevSecOps Key Features Secure and automate techniques to protect web, mobile or cloud services Automate secure code inspection in C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript Integrate security testing with automation frameworks like fuzz, BDD, Selenium and Robot Framework Book Description Security automation is the automatic handling of software security assessments tasks. This book helps you to build your security automation framework to scan for vulnerabilities without human intervention. This book will teach you to adopt security automation techniques to continuously improve your entire software development and security testing. You will learn to use open source tools and techniques to integrate security testing tools directly into your CI/CD framework. With this book, you will see how to implement security inspection at every layer, such as secure code inspection, fuzz testing, Rest API, privacy, infrastructure security, and web UI testing. With the help of practical examples, this book will teach you to implement the combination of automation and Security in DevOps. You will learn about the integration of security testing results for an overall security status for projects. By the end of this book, you will be confident implementing automation security in all layers of your software development stages and will be able to build your own in-house security automation platform throughout your mobile and cloud releases. What you will learn Automate secure code inspection with open source tools and effective secure code scanning suggestions Apply security testing tools and automation frameworks to identify security vulnerabilities in web, mobile and cloud services Integrate security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, NMAP, SSLyze, SQLMap, and OpenSCAP Implement automation testing techniques with Selenium, JMeter, Robot Framework, Gauntlt, BDD, DDT, and Python unittest Execute security testing of a Rest API Implement web application security with open source tools and script templates for CI/CD integration Integrate various types of security testing tool results from a single project into one dashboard Who this book is for The book is for software developers, architects, testers and QA engineers who are looking to leverage automated security testing techniques.
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  • 117
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    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789617245 , 1789617243
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A journey toward containerized applications in production with a cloud-portable, secure, robust and highly available Docker Enterprise platform. Key Features Get an insider's view into the container movement and Docker Enterprise Manage the transformation associated with enterprise container adoption Walk through the enterprise container adoption journey Book Description While known mostly as the open source engine behind tens of millions of server nodes, Docker also offers commercially supported enterprise tooling known as the Docker Enterprise. This platform leverages the deep roots from Docker Engine - Community (formerly Docker CE) and Kubernetes, but adds support and tooling to efficiently operate a secure container platform at scale. With hundreds of enterprises on board, best practices and adoption patterns are emerging rapidly. These learning points can be used to inform adopters and help manage the enterprise transformation associated with enterprise container adoption. This book starts by explaining the case for Docker Enterprise, as well as its structure and reference architecture. From there, we progress through the PoC,pilot and production stages as a working model for adoption, evolving the platform's design and configuration for each stage and using detailed application examples along the way to clarify and demonstrate important concepts.The book concludes with Docker's impact on other emerging software technologies, such as Blockchain and Serverless computing. By the end of this book, you'll have a better understanding of what it takes to get your enterprise up and running with Docker Enterprise and beyond. What you will learn Understand why containers are important to an enterprise Understand the features and components of Docker Enterprise 2 Find out about the PoC, pilot, and production adoption phases Get to know the best practices for installing and operating Docker Enterprise Understand what is important for a Docker Enterprise in production Run Kubernetes on Docker Enterprise Who this book is for This book is for Software Architects, DevOps Engineers, Tech Ops, Docker professionals, or any IT professional working with Docker and containers who wants to move containerized workloads to production. This book discusses the enterprise adoption of Docker and Kubernetes,therefore a basic understanding of Docker concepts will be helpful.
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  • 118
    ISBN: 9781789616279 , 1789616271
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Machine learning ; Python (Computer program language) ; Watson (Computer) ; Computer algorithms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to build complete machine learning systems with IBM Cloud and Watson Machine learning services Key Features Implement data science and machine learning techniques to draw insights from real-world data Understand what IBM Cloud platform can help you to implement cognitive insights within applications Understand the role of data representation and feature extraction in any machine learning system Book Description IBM Cloud is a collection of cloud computing services for data analytics using machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). This book is a complete guide to help you become well versed with machine learning on the IBM Cloud using Python. Hands-On Machine Learning with IBM Watson starts with supervised and unsupervised machine learning concepts, in addition to providing you with an overview of IBM Cloud and Watson Machine Learning. You'll gain insights into running various techniques, such as K-means clustering, K-nearest neighbor (KNN), and time series prediction in IBM Cloud with real-world examples. The book will then help you delve into creating a Spark pipeline in Watson Studio. You will also be guided through deep learning and neural network principles on the IBM Cloud using TensorFlow. With the help of NLP techniques, you can then brush up on building a chatbot. In later chapters, you will cover three powerful case studies, including the facial expression classification platform, the automated classification of lithofacies, and the multi-biometric identity authentication platform, helping you to become well versed with these methodologies. By the end of this book, you will be ready to build efficient machine learning solutions on the IBM Cloud and draw insights from the data at hand using real-world examples. What you will learn Understand key characteristics of IBM machine learning services Run supervised and unsupervised techniques in the cloud Understand how to create a Spark pipeline in Watson Studio Implement deep learning and neural networks on the IBM Cloud with TensorFlow Create a complete, cloud-based facial expression classification solution Use biometric traits to build a cloud-based human identification system Who this book is for This beginner-level book is for data scientists and machine learning engineers who want to get started with IBM Cloud and its machine learning services using practical examples. Basic knowledge of Python and some understanding of machine learning will be useful.
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  • 119
    ISBN: 9781789537475 , 1789537479
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: TypeScript (Computer program language) ; Web applications ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Master the TypeScript language and its latest features. Explore modern application frameworks and utilize industry best practices in TDD, OOP and UI Design. Key Features Learn the key features of TypeScript 3 and explore advanced language features through in-depth discussions. Use TypeScript with modern frameworks including Backbone, Angular, Aurelia, React, and Node. Explore TDD practices, OOP techniques, and industry best practices to create high-quality, modular, and adaptable applications. Book Description TypeScript is both a language and a set of tools to generate JavaScript. It was designed by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft to help developers write enterprise-scale JavaScript. Starting with an introduction to the TypeScript language, before moving on to basic concepts, each section builds on previous knowledge in an incremental and easy-to-understand way. Advanced and powerful language features are all covered, including asynchronous programming techniques, decorators, and generics. This book explores many modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks side by side in order for the reader to learn their respective strengths and weaknesses. It will also thoroughly explore unit and integration testing for each framework. Best-of-breed applications utilize well-known design patterns in order to be scalable, maintainable, and testable. This book explores some of these object-oriented techniques and patterns, and shows real-world implementations. By the end of the book, you will have built a comprehensive, end-to-end web application to show how TypeScript language features, design patterns, and industry best practices can be brought together in a real-world scenario. What you will learn Gain insights into core and advanced TypeScript language features Integrate existing JavaScript libraries and third-party frameworks using declaration files Target popular JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular, React, and more Create test suites for your application with Jasmine and Selenium Organize your application code using modules, AMD loaders, and SystemJS Explore advanced object-oriented design principles Compare the various MVC implementations in Aurelia, Angular, React, and more Who this book is for This guide to the TypeScript that starts with basic concepts, and then builds on this knowledge to introduce more advanced language features and frameworks. No prior knowledge of JavaScript is required, although some prior programming experience is assumed. ...
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  • 120
    ISBN: 9781789530438 , 1789530431
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Leverage the power of Kubernetes to build an efficient software delivery pipeline. Key Features Learn about DevOps, containers, and Kubernetes all within one handy book A practical guide to container management and orchestration Learn how to monitor, log, and troubleshoot your Kubernetes applications Book Description Kubernetes has been widely adopted across public clouds and on-premise data centers. As we're living in an era of microservices, knowing how to use and manage Kubernetes is an essential skill for everyone in the IT industry. This book is a guide to everything you need to know about Kubernetes - from simply deploying a container to administrating Kubernetes clusters wisely. You'll learn about DevOps fundamentals, as well as deploying a monolithic application as microservices and using Kubernetes to orchestrate them. You will then gain an insight into the Kubernetes network, extensions, authentication and authorization. With the DevOps spirit in mind, you'll learn how to allocate resources to your application and prepare to scale them efficiently. Knowing the status and activity of the application and clusters is crucial, so we'll learn about monitoring and logging in Kubernetes. Having an improved ability to observe your services means that you will be able to build a continuous delivery pipeline with confidence. At the end of the book, you'll learn how to run managed Kubernetes services on three top cloud providers: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. What you will learn Learn fundamental and advanced DevOps skills and tools Get a comprehensive understanding of containers Dockerize an application Administrate and manage Kubernetes cluster Extend the cluster functionality with custom resources Understand Kubernetes network and service mesh Implement Kubernetes logging and monitoring Manage Kubernetes services in Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform,and Microsoft Azure Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn containerization and clustering in a practical way using Kubernetes. No prerequisite skills are required, however, essential DevOps skill and public/private Cloud knowledge will accelerate the reading speed. If you're advanced, you can get a deeper understanding of all the tools and technique described in the book.
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  • 121
    ISBN: 9781789536942 , 1789536944
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Fourth edition.
    Keywords: Unity (Electronic resource) ; Computer games ; Programming ; C# (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understand the fundamentals of C# programming and get started with coding from ground up in an engaging and practical manner Key Features Beginner's guide to getting started with software development concepts from a macro level Leverage the power of the latest C# in solving the complex programming problems Learn to script and customize your 3D games and implement animation techniques to make them engaging Book Description Learning to program in today's technical landscape can be a daunting task, especially when faced with the sheer number of languages you have to choose from. Luckily, Learning C# with Unity 2019 removes the guesswork and starts you off on the path to becoming a confident, and competent, programmer using game development with Unity. You'll start off small by learning the building blocks of programming, from variables, methods, and conditional statements to classes and object-oriented systems. After you have the basics under your belt you'll explore the Unity interface, creating C# scripts, and translating your newfound knowledge into simple game mechanics. Throughout this journey, you'll get hands-on experience with programming best practices and macro-level topics such as manager classes and flexible application architecture. By the end of the book, you'll be familiar with intermediate C# topics like generics, delegates, and events, setting you up to take on projects of your own. What you will learn Understand programming fundamentals with practice examples in C# Explore the interface and features of Unity 2019 Learn C# programming syntax from scratch Create a game design document and prototype level Explore intermediate programming topics and best practices Implement game mechanics, interactions, and UI elements with C# Who this book is for The book caters to developers and programmers who want to get started with C# programming in a fun and engaging manner. Anyone who wants to build games and script in C# language and Unity can take this book up. No prior programming or Unity experience is required.
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  • 122
    ISBN: 9781789533309 , 1789533309
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: First edition.
    Keywords: Qt (Electronic resource) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build efficient and fast Qt applications, target performance problems, and discover solutions to refine your code Key Features Build efficient and concurrent applications in Qt to create cross-platform applications Identify performance bottlenecks and apply the correct algorithm to improve application performance Delve into parallel programming and memory management to optimize your code Book Description Achieving efficient code through performance tuning is one of the key challenges faced by many programmers. This book looks at Qt programming from a performance perspective. You'll explore the performance problems encountered when using the Qt framework and means and ways to resolve them and optimize performance. The book highlights performance improvements and new features released in Qt 5.9, Qt 5.11, and 5.12 (LTE). You'll master general computer performance best practices and tools, which can help you identify the reasons behind low performance, and the most common performance pitfalls experienced when using the Qt framework. In the following chapters, you'll explore multithreading and asynchronous programming with C++ and Qt and learn the importance and efficient use of data structures. You'll also get the opportunity to work through techniques such as memory management and design guidelines, which are essential to improve application performance. Comprehensive sections that cover all these concepts will prepare you for gaining hands-on experience of some of Qt's most exciting application fields - the mobile and embedded development domains. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to build Qt applications that are more efficient, concurrent, and performance-oriented in nature What you will learn Understand classic performance best practices Get to grips with modern hardware architecture and its performance impact Implement tools and procedures used in performance optimization Grasp Qt-specific work techniques for graphical user interface (GUI) and platform programming Make Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) performant and use the relevant Qt classes Discover the improvements Qt 5.9 (and the upcoming versions) holds in store Explore Qt's graphic engine architecture, strengths, and weaknesses Who this book is for This book is designed for Qt developers who wish to build highly performance applications for desktop and embedded devices. Programming Experience with C++ is required.
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  • 123
    ISBN: 9781789536966 , 1789536960
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: TensorFlow ; Application software ; Development ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Machine learning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Perform supervised and unsupervised machine learning and learn advanced techniques such as training neural networks. Key Features Train your own models for effective prediction, using high-level Keras API Perform supervised and unsupervised machine learning and learn advanced techniques such as training neural networks Get acquainted with some new practices introduced in TensorFlow 2.0 Alpha Book Description TensorFlow is one of the most popular machine learning frameworks in Python. With this book, you will improve your knowledge of some of the latest TensorFlow features and will be able to perform supervised and unsupervised machine learning and also train neural networks. After giving you an overview of what's new in TensorFlow 2.0 Alpha, the book moves on to setting up your machine learning environment using the TensorFlow library. You will perform popular supervised machine learning tasks using techniques such as linear regression, logistic regression, and clustering. You will get familiar with unsupervised learning for autoencoder applications. The book will also show you how to train effective neural networks using straightforward examples in a variety of different domains. By the end of the book, you will have been exposed to a large variety of machine learning and neural network TensorFlow techniques. What you will learn Use tf.Keras for fast prototyping, building, and training deep learning neural network models Easily convert your TensorFlow 1.12 applications to TensorFlow 2.0-compatible files Use TensorFlow to tackle traditional supervised and unsupervised machine learning applications Understand image recognition techniques using TensorFlow Perform neural style transfer for image hybridization using a neural network Code a recurrent neural network in TensorFlow to perform text-style generation Who this book is for Data scientists, machine learning developers, and deep learning enthusiasts looking to quickly get started with TensorFlow 2 will find this book useful. Some Python programming experience with version 3.6 or later, along with a familiarity with Jupyter notebooks will be an added advantage. Exposure to machine learning and neural network techniques would also be helpful.
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  • 124
    ISBN: 9781789535358 , 1789535352
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Tableau (Computer file) ; Information visualization ; Computer programs ; Visual analytics ; Data processing ; Dashboards (Management information systems) ; Industrial management ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Perform advanced dashboard, visualization, and analytical techniques with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau Server Key Features Unique problem-solution approach to aid effective business decision-making Create interactive dashboards and implement powerful business intelligence solutions Includes best practices on using Tableau with modern cloud analytics services Book Description Tableau has been one of the most popular business intelligence solutions in recent times, thanks to its powerful and interactive data visualization capabilities. Tableau 2019.x Cookbook is full of useful recipes from industry experts, who will help you master Tableau skills and learn each aspect of Tableau's ecosystem. This book is enriched with features such as Tableau extracts, Tableau advanced calculations, geospatial analysis, and building dashboards. It will guide you with exciting data manipulation, storytelling, advanced filtering, expert visualization, and forecasting techniques using real-world examples. From basic functionalities of Tableau to complex deployment on Linux, you will cover it all. Moreover, you will learn advanced features of Tableau using R, Python, and various APIs. You will learn how to prepare data for analysis using the latest Tableau Prep. In the concluding chapters, you will learn how Tableau fits the modern world of analytics and works with modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Redshift. In addition, you will learn about the best practices of integrating Tableau with ETL using Matillion ETL. By the end of the book, you will be ready to tackle business intelligence challenges using Tableau's features. What you will learn Understand the basic and advanced skills of Tableau Desktop Implement best practices of visualization, dashboard, and storytelling Learn advanced analytics with the use of build in statistics Deploy the multi-node server on Linux and Windows Use Tableau with big data sources such as Hadoop, Athena, and Spectrum Cover Tableau built-in functions for forecasting using R packages Combine, shape, and clean data for analysis using Tableau Prep Extend Tableau's functionalities with REST API and R/Python Who this book is for Tableau 2019.x Cookbook is for data analysts, data engineers, BI developers, and users who are looking for quick solutions to common and not-so-common problems faced while using Tableau products. Put each recipe into practice by bringing the latest offerings of Tableau 2019.x to solve real-wor...
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  • 125
    ISBN: 9781789531251 , 178953125X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Java (Computer program language) ; Web applications ; Web services ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Master the art of implementing scalable and reactive microservices in your production environment with Java 11 Key Features Use domain-driven designs to build microservices Explore various microservices design patterns such as service discovery, registration, and API Gateway Use Kafka, Avro, and Spring Streams to implement event-based microservices Book Description Microservices are key to designing scalable, easy-to-maintain applications. This latest edition of Mastering Microservices with Java, works on Java 11. It covers a wide range of exciting new developments in the world of microservices, including microservices patterns, interprocess communication with gRPC, and service orchestration. This book will help you understand how to implement microservice-based systems from scratch. You'll start off by understanding the core concepts and framework, before focusing on the high-level design of large software projects. You'll then use Spring Security to secure microservices and test them effectively using REST Java clients and other tools. You will also gain experience of using the Netflix OSS suite, comprising the API Gateway, service discovery and registration, and Circuit Breaker. Additionally, you'll be introduced to the best patterns, practices, and common principles of microservice design that will help you to understand how to troubleshoot and debug the issues faced during development. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build smaller, lighter, and faster services that can be implemented easily in a production environment. What you will learn Use domain-driven designs to develop and implement microservices Understand how to implement microservices using Spring Boot Explore service orchestration and distributed transactions using the Sagas Discover interprocess communication using REpresentational State Transfer (REST) and events Gain knowledge of how to implement and design reactive microservices Deploy and test various microservices Who this book is for This book is designed for Java developers who are familiar with microservices architecture and now want to effectively implement microservices at an enterprise level. Basic knowledge and understanding of core microservice elements and applications is necessary.
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  • 126
    ISBN: 9781789340617 , 1789340616
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Kali Linux ; Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A practical guide to testing your infrastructure security with Kali Linux, the preferred choice of pentesters and hackers Key Features Employ advanced pentesting techniques with Kali Linux to build highly secured systems Discover various stealth techniques to remain undetected and defeat modern infrastructures Explore red teaming techniques to exploit secured environment Book Description This book takes you, as a tester or security practitioner, through the reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation activities used by pentesters. To start with, you'll use a laboratory environment to validate tools and techniques, along with an application that supports a collaborative approach for pentesting. You'll then progress to passive reconnaissance with open source intelligence and active reconnaissance of the external and internal infrastructure. You'll also focus on how to select, use, customize, and interpret the results from different vulnerability scanners, followed by examining specific routes to the target, which include bypassing physical security and the exfiltration of data using a variety of techniques. You'll discover concepts such as social engineering, attacking wireless networks, web services, and embedded devices. Once you are confident with these topics, you'll learn the practical aspects of attacking user client systems by backdooring with fileless techniques, followed by focusing on the most vulnerable part of the network ? directly attacking the end user. By the end of this book, you'll have explored approaches for carrying out advanced pentesting in tightly secured environments, understood pentesting and hacking techniques employed on embedded peripheral devices. What you will learn Configure the most effective Kali Linux tools to test infrastructure security Employ stealth to avoid detection in the infrastructure being tested Recognize when stealth attacks are being used against your infrastructure Exploit networks and data systems using wired and wireless networks as well as web services Identify and download valuable data from target systems Maintain access to compromised systems Use social engineering to compromise the weakest part of the network - the end users Who this book is for This third edition of Mastering Kali Linux for Advanced Penetration Testing is for you if you are a security analyst, pentester, ethical hacker, IT professional, or security consultant wanting ...
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  • 127
    ISBN: 9781789533446 , 1789533449
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: TensorFlow ; Reinforcement learning ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Python (Computer program language) ; Artificial intelligence ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Leverage the power of Tensorflow to Create powerful software agents that can self-learn to perform real-world tasks Key Features Explore efficient Reinforcement Learning algorithms and code them using TensorFlow and Python Train Reinforcement Learning agents for problems, ranging from computer games to autonomous driving. Formulate and devise selective algorithms and techniques in your applications in no time. Book Description Advances in reinforcement learning algorithms have made it possible to use them for optimal control in several different industrial applications. With this book, you will apply Reinforcement Learning to a range of problems, from computer games to autonomous driving. The book starts by introducing you to essential Reinforcement Learning concepts such as agents, environments, rewards, and advantage functions. You will also master the distinctions between on-policy and off-policy algorithms, as well as model-free and model-based algorithms. You will also learn about several Reinforcement Learning algorithms, such as SARSA, Deep Q-Networks (DQN), Deep Deterministic Policy Gradients (DDPG), Asynchronous Advantage Actor-Critic (A3C), Trust Region Policy Optimization (TRPO), and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO). The book will also show you how to code these algorithms in TensorFlow and Python and apply them to solve computer games from OpenAI Gym. Finally, you will also learn how to train a car to drive autonomously in the Torcs racing car simulator. By the end of the book, you will be able to design, build, train, and evaluate feed-forward neural networks and convolutional neural networks. You will also have mastered coding state-of-the-art algorithms and also training agents for various control problems. What you will learn Understand the theory and concepts behind modern Reinforcement Learning algorithms Code state-of-the-art Reinforcement Learning algorithms with discrete or continuous actions Develop Reinforcement Learning algorithms and apply them to training agents to play computer games Explore DQN, DDQN, and Dueling architectures to play Atari's Breakout using TensorFlow Use A3C to play CartPole and LunarLander Train an agent to drive a car autonomously in a simulator Who this book is for Data scientists and AI developers who wish to quickly get started with training effective reinforcement learning models in TensorFlow will find this book very useful. Prior knowledge of machine learning and deep learning concepts (...
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  • 128
    ISBN: 9781789341911 , 1789341914
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Android (Electronic resource) ; Spring (Software framework) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A hands-on guide to Android programming with Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Security Key Features Build native Android applications with Spring for Android Explore Reactive programming, concurrency, and multithreading paradigms for building fast and efficient applications Write more expressive and robust code with Kotlin using its coroutines and other latest features Book Description As the new official language for Android, Kotlin is attracting new as well as existing Android developers. As most developers are still working with Java and want to switch to Kotlin, they find a combination of these two appealing. This book addresses this interest by bringing together Spring, a widely used Java SE framework for building enterprise-grade applications, and Kotlin. Learn Spring for Android Application Development will guide you in leveraging some of the powerful modules of the Spring Framework to build lightweight and robust Android apps using Kotlin. You will work with various modules, such as Spring AOP, Dependency Injection, and Inversion of Control, to develop applications with better dependency management. You'll also explore other modules of the Spring Framework, such as Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Security. Each chapter has practice exercises at the end for you to assess your learning. By the end of the book, you will be fully equipped to develop Android applications with Spring technologies. What you will learn Get to grips with the basics of the Spring Framework Write web applications using the Spring Framework with Kotlin Develop Android apps with Kotlin Connect a RESTful web service with your app using Retrofilt Understand JDBC, JPA, MySQL for Spring and SQLite Room for Android Explore Spring Security fundamentals, Basic Authentication, and OAuth2 Delve into Concurrency and Reactive programming using Kotlin Develop testable applications with Spring and Android Who this book is for If you're an aspiring Android developer or an existing developer who wants to learn how to use Spring to build robust Android applications in Kotlin, this book is for you. Though not necessary, basic knowledge of Spring will assist with understanding key concepts covered in this book.
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  • 129
    ISBN: 9781788996686 , 1788996682
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Kali Linux ; Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Application software ; Testing ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Convert Android to a powerful pentesting platform. Key Features Get up and running with Kali Linux NetHunter Connect your Android device and gain full control over Windows, OSX, or Linux devices Crack Wi-Fi passwords and gain access to devices connected over the same network collecting intellectual data Book Description Kali NetHunter is a version of the popular and powerful Kali Linux pentesting platform, designed to be installed on mobile devices. Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter will teach you the components of NetHunter and how to install the software. You'll also learn about the different tools included and how to optimize and use a package, obtain desired results, perform tests, and make your environment more secure. Starting with an introduction to Kali NetHunter, you will delve into different phases of the pentesting process. This book will show you how to build your penetration testing environment and set up your lab. You will gain insight into gathering intellectual data, exploiting vulnerable areas, and gaining control over target systems. As you progress through the book, you will explore the NetHunter tools available for exploiting wired and wireless devices. You will work through new ways to deploy existing tools designed to reduce the chances of detection. In the concluding chapters, you will discover tips and best practices for integrating security hardening into your Android ecosystem. By the end of this book, you will have learned to successfully use a mobile penetration testing device based on Kali NetHunter and Android to accomplish the same tasks you would traditionally, but in a smaller and more mobile form factor. What you will learn Choose and configure a hardware device to use Kali NetHunter Use various tools during pentests Understand NetHunter suite components Discover tips to effectively use a compact mobile platform Create your own Kali NetHunter-enabled device and configure it for optimal results Learn to scan and gather information from a target Explore hardware adapters for testing and auditing wireless networks and Bluetooth devices Who this book is for Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter is for pentesters, ethical hackers, and security professionals who want to learn to use Kali NetHunter for complete mobile penetration testing and are interested in venturing into the mobile domain. Some prior understanding of networking assessment and Kali Linux will be helpful.
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  • 130
    ISBN: 9781788990431 , 1788990439
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Mobile apps ; Web site development ; JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Web sites ; Design ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Improve your React Native mobile development skills or transition from web development to mobile development with this practical solution-packed guide Key Features Learn strategies and techniques to face challenges in React Native mobile development head-on Leverage the best ways to use iOS and Android for React Native development while maximizing code reuse and cohesion Build engaging, performant user experiences with React Native Book Description If you are a developer looking to create mobile applications with maximized code reusability and minimized cost, then React Native is here to help. With this practical guide, you will be able to build attractive UIs, tackle common mobile development-related issues, and achieve improved performance in mobile environments. This book starts with common techniques for React Native customization and helps you set up your development platforms. Over the course of the book, a wide variety of step-by-step recipes are designed with both built-in React Native and custom third-party components that you will create, style, and animate. You will create real-world browser-based authentication, build a fully functional audio player, and integrate with Google maps. You will also explore different strategies for working with data, including leveraging the popular Redux library and optimizing your app's dataflow. You will then get an introduction to writing native device functionality for new and already existing native projects. Finally, you will learn how app deployment works, and tips and tricks for writing performant code. By the end of the book, you'll have gained enough knowledge to build full iOS and Android applications using React Native. What you will learn Build UI features and components using React Native Create advanced animations for UI components Develop universal apps that run on phones and tablets Leverage Redux to manage application flow and data Expose both custom native UI components and application logic to React Native Employ open-source third-party plugins to create React Native apps more efficiently Who this book is for If you're a JavaScript developer looking for a practical guide with step-by-step tutorials for developing feature rich mobile apps using React Native, then this book is for you. Though not required, some experience working with React will help you more easily understand the React Native concepts covered in this book. While React Native development can be done on a Windows mach...
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  • 131
    ISBN: 9781788831062 , 1788831063
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; Cloud computing ; Computer software ; Development ; Web services ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Work through exciting recipes to administer your AWS cloud Key Features Build secure environments using AWS components and services Explore core AWS features with real-world applications and best practices Design and build Lambda functions using real-world examples Book Description With this Learning Path, you'll explore techniques to easily manage applications on the AWS cloud. You'll begin with an introduction to serverless computing, its advantages, and the fundamentals of AWS. The following chapters will guide you on how to manage multiple accounts by setting up consolidated billing, enhancing your application delivery skills, with the latest AWS services such as CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline to provide continuous delivery and deployment, while also securing and monitoring your environment's workflow. It'll also add to your understanding of the services AWS Lambda provides to developers. To refine your skills further, it demonstrates how to design, write, test, monitor, and troubleshoot Lambda functions. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be able to create a highly secure, fault-tolerant, and scalable environment for your applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: AWS Administration: The Definitive Guide, Second Edition by Yohan Wadia AWS Administration Cookbook by Rowan Udell, Lucas Chan Mastering AWS Lambda by Yohan Wadia, Udita Gupta What you will learn Explore the benefits of serverless computing and applications Deploy apps with AWS Elastic Beanstalk and Amazon Elastic File System Secure environments with AWS CloudTrail, AWSConfig, and AWS Shield Run big data analytics with Amazon EMR and Amazon Redshift Back up and safeguard data using AWS Data Pipeline Create monitoring and alerting dashboards using CloudWatch Effectively monitor and troubleshoot serverless applications with AWS Design serverless apps via AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway Who this book is for This Learning Path is specifically designed for IT system and network administrators, AWS architects, and DevOps engineers who want to effectively implement AWS in their organization and easily manage daily activities. Familiarity with Linux, web services, cloud computing platforms, virtualization, networking, and other administration-related tasks will assist in understanding the concepts in the book. Prior hands-on experience with AWS core services such as EC2, IAM, S3, and programming languages, such as Node.Js, ...
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  • 132
    ISBN: 9781788831796 , 1788831799
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Windows Azure ; Application software ; Development ; Web applications ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore powerful Azure DevOps solutions to develop and deploy your software faster and more efficiently. Key Features Build modern microservice-based systems with Azure architecture Learn to deploy and manage cloud services and virtual machines Configure clusters with Azure Service Fabric for deployment Book Description This Learning Path helps you understand microservices architecture and leverage various services of Microsoft Azure Service Fabric to build, deploy, and maintain highly scalable enterprise-grade applications. You will learn to select an appropriate Azure backend structure for your solutions and work with its toolkit and managed apps to share your solutions with its service catalog. As you progress through the Learning Path, you will study Azure Cloud Services, Azure-managed Kubernetes, and Azure Container Services deployment techniques. To apply all that you've understood, you will build an end-to-end Azure system in scalable, decoupled tiers for an industrial bakery with three business domains. Toward the end of this Learning Path, you will build another scalable architecture using Azure Service Bus topics to send orders between decoupled business domains with scalable worker roles processing these orders. By the end of this Learning Path, you will be comfortable in using development, deployment, and maintenance processes to build robust cloud solutions on Azure. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Learn Microsoft Azure by Mohamed Wali Implementing Azure Solutions - Second Edition by Florian Klaffenbach, Oliver Michalski, Markus Klein Microservices with Azure by Namit Tanasseri and Rahul Rai What you will learn Study various Azure Service Fabric application programming models Create and manage a Kubernetes cluster in Azure Kubernetes Service Use site-to-site VPN and ExpressRoute connections in your environment Design an Azure IoT app and learn to operate it in various scenarios Implement a hybrid Azure design using Azure Stack Build Azure SQL databases with Code First Migrations Integrate client applications with Web API and SignalR on Azure Implement the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) across the entire system Who this book is for If you are an IT system architect, network admin, or a DevOps engineer who wants to implement Azure solutions for your organization, this Learning Path is for you. Basic knowledge of the Azure Cloud platform will be beneficial.
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  • 133
    ISBN: 9781788834322 , 1788834321
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: C++ (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build safety-critical and memory-safe stand-alone and networked embedded systems Key Features Know how C++ works and compares to other languages used for embedded development Create advanced GUIs for embedded devices to design an attractive and functional UI Integrate proven strategies into your design for optimum hardware performance Book Description C++ is a great choice for embedded development, most notably, because it does not add any bloat, extends maintainability, and offers many advantages over different programming languages. Hands-On Embedded Programming with C++17 will show you how C++ can be used to build robust and concurrent systems that leverage the available hardware resources. Starting with a primer on embedded programming and the latest features of C++17, the book takes you through various facets of good programming. You'll learn how to use the concurrency, memory management, and functional programming features of C++ to build embedded systems. You will understand how to integrate your systems with external peripherals and efficient ways of working with drivers. This book will also guide you in testing and optimizing code for better performance and implementing useful design patterns. As an additional benefit, you will see how to work with Qt, the popular GUI library used for building embedded systems. By the end of the book, you will have gained the confidence to use C++ for embedded programming. What you will learn Choose the correct type of embedded platform to use for a project Develop drivers for OS-based embedded systems Use concurrency and memory management with various microcontroller units (MCUs) Debug and test cross-platform code with Linux Implement an infotainment system using a Linux-based single board computer Extend an existing embedded system with a Qt-based GUI Communicate with the FPGA side of a hybrid FPGA/SoC system Who this book is for If you want to start developing effective embedded programs in C++, then this book is for you. Good knowledge of C++ language constructs is required to understand the topics covered in the book. No knowledge of embedded systems is assumed.
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  • 134
    ISBN: 9781788991490 , 1788991494
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Rust (Computer program language) ; Computer programming ; Computer algorithms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Design and implement professional level programs by exploring modern data structures and algorithms in Rust. Key Features Use data structures such as arrays, stacks, trees, lists and graphs with real-world examples Learn the functional and reactive implementations of the traditional data structures Explore illustrations to present data structures and algorithms, as well as their analysis, in a clear, visual manner. Book Description Rust has come a long way and is now utilized in several contexts. Its key strengths are its software infrastructure and resource-constrained applications, including desktop applications, servers, and performance-critical applications, not forgetting its importance in systems' programming. This book will be your guide as it takes you through implementing classic data structures and algorithms in Rust, helping you to get up and running as a confident Rust programmer. The book begins with an introduction to Rust data structures and algorithms, while also covering essential language constructs. You will learn how to store data using linked lists, arrays, stacks, and queues. You will also learn how to implement sorting and searching algorithms. You will learn how to attain high performance by implementing algorithms to string data types and implement hash structures in algorithm design. The book will examine algorithm analysis, including Brute Force algorithms, Greedy algorithms, Divide and Conquer algorithms, Dynamic Programming, and Backtracking. By the end of the book, you will have learned how to build components that are easy to understand, debug, and use in different applications. What you will learn Design and implement complex data structures in Rust Analyze, implement, and improve searching and sorting algorithms in Rust Create and use well-tested and reusable components with Rust Understand the basics of multithreaded programming and advanced algorithm design Become familiar with application profiling based on benchmarking and testing Explore the borrowing complexity of implementing algorithms Who this book is for This book is for developers seeking to use Rust solutions in a practical/professional setting; who wants to learn essential Data Structures and Algorithms in Rust. It is for developers with basic Rust language knowledge, some experience in other programming languages is required.
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  • 135
    ISBN: 9781788998765 , 1788998766
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Reinforcement learning ; Machine learning ; Computer games ; Programming ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understand the core concepts of deep learning and deep reinforcement learning by applying them to develop games Key Features Apply the power of deep learning to complex reasoning tasks by building a Game AI Exploit the most recent developments in machine learning and AI for building smart games Implement deep learning models and neural networks with Python Book Description The number of applications of deep learning and neural networks has multiplied in the last couple of years. Neural nets has enabled significant breakthroughs in everything from computer vision, voice generation, voice recognition and self-driving cars. Game development is also a key area where these techniques are being applied. This book will give an in depth view of the potential of deep learning and neural networks in game development. We will take a look at the foundations of multi-layer perceptron's to using convolutional and recurrent networks. In applications from GANs that create music or textures to self-driving cars and chatbots. Then we introduce deep reinforcement learning through the multi-armed bandit problem and other OpenAI Gym environments. As we progress through the book we will gain insights about DRL techniques such as Motivated Reinforcement Learning with Curiosity and Curriculum Learning. We also take a closer look at deep reinforcement learning and in particular the Unity ML-Agents toolkit. By the end of the book, we will look at how to apply DRL and the ML-Agents toolkit to enhance, test and automate your games or simulations. Finally, we will cover your possible next steps and possible areas for future learning. What you will learn Learn the foundations of neural networks and deep learning. Use advanced neural network architectures in applications to create music, textures, self driving cars and chatbots. Understand the basics of reinforcement and DRL and how to apply it to solve a variety of problems. Working with Unity ML-Agents toolkit and how to install, setup and run the kit. Understand core concepts of DRL and the differences between discrete and continuous action environments. Use several advanced forms of learning in various scenarios from developing agents to testing games. Who this book is for This books is for game developers who wish to create highly interactive games by leveraging the power of machine and deep learning. No prior knowledge of machine learning, deep learning or neural networks is required this book will teach those concept...
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  • 136
    ISBN: 9781788833790 , 1788833791
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: MySQL (Electronic resource) ; SQL (Computer program language) ; Database management ; Relational databases ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Design cost-efficient database solutions, scale enterprise operations and reduce overhead business costs with MySQL Key Features Explore the new and advanced features of MySQL 8.0 Use advanced techniques to optimize MySQL performance Create MySQL-based applications for your enterprise with the help of practical examples Book Description Advanced MySQL 8 teaches you to enhance your existing database infrastructure and build various tools to improve your enterprise applications and overall website performance. The book starts with the new and exciting MySQL 8.0 features and how to utilize them for maximum efficiency. As you make your way through the chapters, you will learn to optimize MySQL performance using indexes and advanced data query techniques for large queries. You will also discover MySQL Server 8.0 settings and work with the MySQL data dictionary to boost the performance of your database. In the concluding chapters, you will cover MySQL 8.0 Group Replication, which will enable you to create elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant replication topologies. You will also explore backup and recovery techniques for your databases and understand important tips and tricks to help your critical data reach its full potential. By the end of this book, you'll have learned about new MySQL 8.0 security features that allow a database administrator (DBA) to simplify user management and increase the security of their multi-user environments. What you will learn Explore new and exciting features of MySQL 8.0 Analyze and optimize large MySQL queries Understand MySQL Server 8.0 settings Master the deployment of Group Replication and use it in an InnoDB cluster Monitor large distributed databases Discover different types of backups and recovery methods for your databases Explore tips to help your critical data reach its full potential Who this book is for Advanced MySQL 8 is for database administrators, data architects, and database developers who want to dive deeper into building advanced database applications in the MySQL environment.
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  • 137
    ISBN: 9781788831611 , 1788831616
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Machine learning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Your hands-on reference guide to developing, training, and optimizing your machine learning models Key Features Your guide to learning efficient machine learning processes from scratch Explore expert techniques and hacks for a variety of machine learning concepts Write effective code in R, Python, Scala, and Spark to solve all your machine learning problems Book Description Machine learning makes it possible to learn about the unknowns and gain hidden insights into your datasets by mastering many tools and techniques. This book guides you to do just that in a very compact manner. After giving a quick overview of what machine learning is all about, Machine Learning Quick Reference jumps right into its core algorithms and demonstrates how they can be applied to real-world scenarios. From model evaluation to optimizing their performance, this book will introduce you to the best practices in machine learning. Furthermore, you will also look at the more advanced aspects such as training neural networks and work with different kinds of data, such as text, time-series, and sequential data. Advanced methods and techniques such as causal inference, deep Gaussian processes, and more are also covered. By the end of this book, you will be able to train fast, accurate machine learning models at your fingertips, which you can easily use as a point of reference. What you will learn Get a quick rundown of model selection, statistical modeling, and cross-validation Choose the best machine learning algorithm to solve your problem Explore kernel learning, neural networks, and time-series analysis Train deep learning models and optimize them for maximum performance Briefly cover Bayesian techniques and sentiment analysis in your NLP solution Implement probabilistic graphical models and causal inferences Measure and optimize the performance of your machine learning models Who this book is for If you're a machine learning practitioner, data scientist, machine learning developer, or engineer, this book will serve as a reference point in building machine learning solutions. You will also find this book useful if you're an intermediate machine learning developer or data scientist looking for a quick, handy reference to all the concepts of machine learning. You'll need some exposure to machine learning to get the best out of this book.
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    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789538533 , 178953853X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Seventh edition.
    Keywords: WordPress (Electronic resource) ; Web site development ; Web publishing ; Blogs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: An in-depth and comprehensive take on WordPress, covering everything about the platform such as WordPress posts, pages, themes, plugins, and more. Key Features Get up to date with the latest WordPress 5.0 (Bebo) and all its new features Beginner-friendly layout and advice you can apply from day one with loads of screenshots and examples Enrich your development experience with the new block-based editor Gutenberg Book Description Back in the day, when you wanted to launch a new website, you either had to learn web programming yourself or hire a professional who would take care of the whole process for you. Nowadays, with WordPress, anyone can build an optimized site with the least amount of effort possible and then make it available to the world in no time. Here, in the seventh edition of the book, we are going to show you how to build great looking and functional websites using WordPress. The new version of WordPress ? 5.0 ? comes with a few important changes, and we tell you all about how to use them effectively. From crafting content pages using the block editor, and customizing the design of your site, through to making sure it's secure, we go through it all. The book starts by introducing WordPress and teaching you how to set it up. You are then shown how to create a blog site, start writing content, and even use plugins and themes to customize the design of the site and add some unique elements to set it apart. If you want to get more in-depth, we also show you how to get started creating your own themes and plugins. Finally, we teach you how to use WordPress for building non-blog websites. By the end of the book, you will be sufficiently skilled to design high-quality websites and will be fully familiar with the ins and outs of WordPress. What you will learn Learn to adapt your plugin with the Gutenberg editor Create content that is optimized for publication on the web Craft great looking pages and posts with the use of block editor Structure your web pages in an accessible and clear way Install and work with plugins and themes Customize the design of your website Upload multimedia content, such as images, audio, and video easily and effectively Develop your own WordPress plugins and themes Use WordPress to build websites that serve purposes other than blogs Who this book is for The ideal target audience for this book would be PHP developers who have some basic knowledge of working with WordPress and who want to get a comprehensive pract...
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  • 139
    ISBN: 9781838647056 , 1838647058
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Machine learning ; R (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to use R to apply powerful machine learning methods and gain insight into real-world applications using clustering, logistic regressions, random forests, support vector machine, and more. Key Features Use R 3.5 to implement real-world examples in machine learning Implement key machine learning algorithms to understand the working mechanism of smart models Create end-to-end machine learning pipelines using modern libraries from the R ecosystem Book Description Machine Learning with R Quick Start Guide takes you on a data-driven journey that starts with the very basics of R and machine learning. It gradually builds upon core concepts so you can handle the varied complexities of data and understand each stage of the machine learning pipeline. From data collection to implementing Natural Language Processing (NLP), this book covers it all. You will implement key machine learning algorithms to understand how they are used to build smart models. You will cover tasks such as clustering, logistic regressions, random forests, support vector machines, and more. Furthermore, you will also look at more advanced aspects such as training neural networks and topic modeling. By the end of the book, you will be able to apply the concepts of machine learning, deal with data-related problems, and solve them using the powerful yet simple language that is R. What you will learn Introduce yourself to the basics of machine learning with R 3.5 Get to grips with R techniques for cleaning and preparing your data for analysis and visualize your results Learn to build predictive models with the help of various machine learning techniques Use R to visualize data spread across multiple dimensions and extract useful features Use interactive data analysis with R to get insights into data Implement supervised and unsupervised learning, and NLP using R libraries Who this book is for This book is for graduate students, aspiring data scientists, and data analysts who wish to enter the field of machine learning and are looking to implement machine learning techniques and methodologies from scratch using R 3.5. A working knowledge of the R programming language is expected.
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  • 140
    ISBN: 9781789342437 , 1789342430
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Object-oriented programming languages ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get up to speed with creational, structural, behavioral and concurrent patterns in Delphi to write clear, concise and effective code Key Features Delve into the core patterns and components of Delphi in order to master your application's design Brush up on tricks, techniques, and best practices to solve common design and architectural challenges Choose the right patterns to improve your program's efficiency and productivity Book Description Design patterns have proven to be the go-to solution for many common programming scenarios. This book focuses on design patterns applied to the Delphi language. The book will provide you with insights into the language and its capabilities of a runtime library. You'll start by exploring a variety of design patterns and understanding them through real-world examples. This will entail a short explanation of the concept of design patterns and the original set of the 'Gang of Four' patterns, which will help you in structuring your designs efficiently. Next, you'll cover the most important 'anti-patterns' (essentially bad software development practices) to aid you in steering clear of problems during programming. You'll then learn about the eight most important patterns for each creational, structural, and behavioral type. After this, you'll be introduced to the concept of 'concurrency' patterns, which are design patterns specifically related to multithreading and parallel computation. These will enable you to develop and improve an interface between items and harmonize shared memories within threads. Toward the concluding chapters, you'll explore design patterns specific to program design and other categories of patterns that do not fall under the 'design' umbrella. By the end of this book, you'll be able to address common design problems encountered while developing applications and feel confident while building scalable projects. What you will learn Gain insights into the concept of design patterns Study modern programming techniques with Delphi Keep up to date with the latest additions and program design techniques in Delphi Get to grips with various modern multithreading approaches Discover creational, structural, behavioral, and concurrent patterns Determine how to break a design problem down into its component parts Who this book is for Hands-On Design Patterns with Delphi is aimed at beginner-level Delphi developers who want to build scalable and robust applications. Basic knowledge of Delphi is a must.
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  • 141
    ISBN: 9781789534566 , 1789534569
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Web applications ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build modular React web apps that are scalable, maintainable and powerful using design patterns and insightful practices Key Features Get familiar with design patterns in React like Render props and Controlled/uncontrolled inputs Learn about class/ functional, style and high order components with React Work through examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designs Book Description React is an adaptable JavaScript library for building complex UIs from small, detached bits called components. This book is designed to take you through the most valuable design patterns in React, helping you learn how to apply design patterns and best practices in real-life situations. You'll get started by understanding the internals of React, in addition to covering Babel 7 and Create React App 2.0, which will help you write clean and maintainable code. To build on your skills, you will focus on concepts such as class components, stateless components, and pure components. You'll learn about new React features, such as the context API and React Hooks that will enable you to build components, which will be reusable across your applications. The book will then provide insights into the techniques of styling React components and optimizing them to make applications faster and more responsive. In the concluding chapters, you'll discover ways to write tests more effectively and learn how to contribute to React and its ecosystem. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the skills you need to tackle any developmental setbacks when working with React. You'll be able to make your applications more flexible, efficient, and easy to maintain, thereby giving your workflow a boost when it comes to speed, without reducing quality. What you will learn Get familiar with the new React features,like context API and React Hooks Learn the techniques of styling and optimizing React components Make components communicate with each other by applying consolidate patterns Use server-side rendering to make applications load faster Write a comprehensive set of tests to create robust and maintainable code Build high-performing applications by optimizing components Who this book is for This book is for web developers who want to increase their understanding of React and apply it to real-life application development. Prior experience with React and JavaScript is assumed.
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  • 142
    ISBN: 9781838641269 , 1838641262
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Computer vision ; OpenCV (Computer program language) ; Image processing ; Computer algorithms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Delve into practical computer vision and image processing projects and get up to speed with advanced object detection techniques and machine learning algorithms Key Features Discover best practices for engineering and maintaining OpenCV projects Explore important deep learning tools for image classification Understand basic image matrix formats and filters Book Description OpenCV is one of the best open source libraries available and can help you focus on constructing complete projects on image processing, motion detection, and image segmentation. This Learning Path is your guide to understanding OpenCV concepts and algorithms through real-world examples and activities. Through various projects, you'll also discover how to use complex computer vision and machine learning algorithms and face detection to extract the maximum amount of information from images and videos. In later chapters, you'll learn to enhance your videos and images with optical flow analysis and background subtraction. Sections in the Learning Path will help you get to grips with text segmentation and recognition, in addition to guiding you through the basics of the new and improved deep learning modules. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have mastered commonly used computer vision techniques to build OpenCV projects from scratch. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt books: Mastering OpenCV 4 - Third Edition by Roy Shilkrot and David Millan Escriva Learn OpenCV 4 By Building Projects - Second Edition by David Millan Escriva, Vinicius G. Mendonca, and Prateek Joshi What you will learn Stay up-to-date with algorithmic design approaches for complex computer vision tasks Work with OpenCV's most up-to-date API through various projects Understand 3D scene reconstruction and Structure from Motion (SfM) Study camera calibration and overlay augmented reality (AR) using the ArUco module Create CMake scripts to compile your C++ application Explore segmentation and feature extraction techniques Remove backgrounds from static scenes to identify moving objects for surveillance Work with new OpenCV functions to detect and recognize text with Tesseract Who this book is for If you are a software developer with a basic understanding of computer vision and image processing and want to develop interesting computer vision applications with OpenCV, this Learning Path is for you. Prior knowledge of C++ and familiarity with mathematical concepts will help you better ...
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  • 143
    ISBN: 9781789952445 , 1789952441
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Computer networks ; Management ; Client/server computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Achieve improved network programmability and automation by leveraging powerful network programming concepts, algorithms, and tools Key Features Deal with remote network servers using SSH, FTP, SNMP and LDAP protocols. Design multi threaded and event-driven architectures for asynchronous servers programming. Leverage your Python programming skills to build powerful network applications Book Description Network programming has always been a demanding task. With full-featured and well-documented libraries all the way up the stack, Python makes network programming the enjoyable experience it should be. Starting with a walk through of today's major networking protocols, through this book, you'll learn how to employ Python for network programming, how to request and retrieve web resources, and how to extract data in major formats over the web. You will utilize Python for emailing using different protocols, and you'll interact with remote systems and IP and DNS networking. You will cover the connection of networking devices and configuration using Python 3.7, along with cloud-based network management tasks using Python. As the book progresses, socket programming will be covered, followed by how to design servers, and the pros and cons of multithreaded and event-driven architectures. You'll develop practical clientside applications, including web API clients, email clients, SSH, and FTP. These applications will also be implemented through existing web application frameworks. What you will learn Execute Python modules on networking tools Automate tasks regarding the analysis and extraction of information from a network Get to grips with asynchronous programming modules available in Python Get to grips with IP address manipulation modules using Python programming Understand the main frameworks available in Python that are focused on web application Manipulate IP addresses and perform CIDR calculations Who this book is for If you're a Python developer or a system administrator with Python experience and you're looking to take your first steps in network programming, then this book is for you. If you're a network engineer or a network professional aiming to be more productive and efficient in networking programmability and automation then this book would serve as a useful resource. Basic knowledge of Python is assumed.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 8, 2019)
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  • 144
    ISBN: 9781789349757 , 1789349753
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: OpenCV (Computer program language) ; Computer vision ; Python (Computer program language) ; Image processing ; Machine learning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Create advanced applications with Python and OpenCV, exploring the potential of facial recognition, machine learning, deep learning, web computing and augmented reality. Key Features Develop your computer vision skills by mastering algorithms in Open Source Computer Vision 4 (OpenCV 4)and Python Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques with TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch Discover the modern design patterns you should avoid when developing efficient computer vision applications Book Description OpenCV is considered to be one of the best open source computer vision and machine learning software libraries. It helps developers build complete projects in relation to image processing, motion detection, or image segmentation, among many others. OpenCV for Python enables you to run computer vision algorithms smoothly in real time, combining the best of the OpenCV C++ API and the Python language. In this book, you'll get started by setting up OpenCV and delving into the key concepts of computer vision. You'll then proceed to study more advanced concepts and discover the full potential of OpenCV. The book will also introduce you to the creation of advanced applications using Python and OpenCV, enabling you to develop applications that include facial recognition, target tracking, or augmented reality. Next, you'll learn machine learning techniques and concepts, understand how to apply them in real-world examples, and also explore their benefits, including real-time data production and faster data processing. You'll also discover how to translate the functionality provided by OpenCV into optimized application code projects using Python bindings. Toward the concluding chapters, you'll explore the application of artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques using the popular Python libraries TensorFlow, and Keras. By the end of this book, you'll be able to develop advanced computer vision applications to meet your customers' demands. What you will learn Handle files and images, and explore various image processing techniques Explore image transformations, including translation, resizing, and cropping Gain insights into building histograms Brush up on contour detection, filtering, and drawing Work with Augmented Reality to build marker-based and markerless applications Work with the main machine learning algorithms in OpenCV Explore the deep learning Python libraries and OpenCV deep learning capabilities Create computer vision and deep lear...
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  • 145
    ISBN: 9781789955019 , 1789955017
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Web services ; TypeScript (Computer program language) ; Application program interfaces (Computer software) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A step-by-step guide that will help you design, develop, scale, and deploy RESTful APIs with TypeScript 3 and Node.js Key Features Gain in-depth knowledge of OpenAPI and Swagger to build scalable web services Explore a variety of test frameworks and test runners such as Stryker, Mocha, and Chai Create a pipeline by Dockerizing your environment using Travis CI, Google Cloud Platform, and GitHub Book Description In the world of web development, leveraging data is the key to developing comprehensive applications, and RESTful APIs help you to achieve this systematically. This book will guide you in designing and developing web services with the power of TypeScript 3 and Node.js. You'll design REST APIs using best practices for request handling, validation, authentication, and authorization. You'll also understand how to enhance the capabilities of your APIs with ODMs, databases, models and views, as well as asynchronous callbacks. This book will guide you in securing your environment by testing your services and initiating test automation with different testing approaches. Furthermore, you'll get to grips with developing secure, testable, and more efficient code, and be able to scale and deploy TypeScript 3 and Node.js-powered RESTful APIs on cloud platforms such as the Google Cloud Platform. Finally, the book will help you explore microservices and give you an overview of what GraphQL can allow you to do. By the end of this book, you will be able to use RESTful web services to create your APIs for mobile and web apps and other platforms. What you will learn Explore various methods to plan your services in a scalable way Understand how to handle different request types and the response status code Get to grips with securing web services Delve into error handling and logging your web services for improved debugging Uncover the microservices architecture and GraphQL Create automated CI/CD pipelines for release and deployment strategies Who this book is for If you're a developer who has a basic understanding of REST concepts and want to learn how to design and develop RESTful APIs, this book is for you. Prior knowledge of TypeScript will help you make the most out of this book.
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  • 146
    ISBN: 9781839214035 , 1839214031 , 9781839217470
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Windows Azure ; Cloud computing ; Windows Azure ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed June 3, 2020)
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  • 147
    ISBN: 9781789957730 , 1789957737
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Blockchains (Databases) ; Application software ; Development ; Bitcoin ; Electronic funds transfers ; Electronic commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build real-world projects like a smart contract deployment platform, betting apps, wallet services, and much more using blockchain Key Features Apply blockchain principles and features for making your life and business better Understand Ethereum for smart contracts and DApp deployment Tackle current and future challenges and problems relating to blockchain Book Description Blockchain applications provide a single-shared ledger to eliminate trust issues involving multiple stakeholders. It is the main technical innovation of Bitcoin, where it serves as the public ledger for Bitcoin transactions. Blockchain Developer's Guide takes you through the electrifying world of blockchain technology. It begins with the basic design of a blockchain and elaborates concepts, such as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), tokens, smart contracts, and other related terminologies. You will then explore the components of Ethereum, such as Ether tokens, transactions, and smart contracts that you need to build simple DApps. Blockchain Developer's Guide also explains why you must specifically use Solidity for Ethereum-based projects and lets you explore different blockchains with easy-to-follow examples. You will learn a wide range of concepts - beginning with cryptography in cryptocurrencies and including ether security, mining, and smart contracts. You will learn how to use web sockets and various API services for Ethereum. By the end of this Learning Path, you will be able to build efficient decentralized applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Blockchain Quick Reference by Brenn Hill, Samanyu Chopra, Paul Valencourt Building Blockchain Projects by Narayan Prusty What you will learn Understand how various components of the blockchain architecture work Get familiar with cryptography and the mechanics behind blockchain Apply consensus protocol to determine the business sustainability Understand what ICOs and crypto-mining are, and how they work Who this book is for Blockchain Developer's Guide is for you if you want to get to grips with the blockchain technology and develop your own distributed applications. It is also designed for those who want to polish their existing knowledge regarding the various pillars of the blockchain ecosystem. Prior exposure to an object-oriented programming language such as JavaScript is needed. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books yo...
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  • 148
    ISBN: 9781789958669 , 1789958660
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: C++ (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Create apps in C++ and leverage its latest features using modern programming techniques. Key Features Develop strong C++ skills to build a variety of applications Explore features of C++17, such as containers, algorithms, and threads Grasp the standard support for threading and concurrency and use them in basic daily tasks Book Description C++ is one of the most widely used programming languages. It is fast, flexible, and used to solve many programming problems. This Learning Path gives you an in-depth and hands-on experience of working with C++, using the latest recipes and understanding most recent developments. You will explore C++ programming constructs by learning about language structures, functions, and classes, which will help you identify the execution flow through code. You will also understand the importance of the C++ standard library as well as memory allocation for writing better and faster programs. Modern C++: Efficient and Scalable Application Development deals with the challenges faced with advanced C++ programming. You will work through advanced topics such as multithreading, networking, concurrency, lambda expressions, and many more recipes. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have all the skills to become a master C++ programmer. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Beginning C++ Programming by Richard Grimes Modern C++ Programming Cookbook by Marius Bancila The Modern C++ Challenge by Marius Bancila What you will learn Become familiar with the structure of C++ projects Identify the main structures in the language: functions and classes Learn to debug your programs Leverage C++ features to obtain increased robustness and performance Explore functions and callable objects with a focus on modern features Serialize and deserialize JSON and XML data Create client-server applications that communicate over TCP/IP Use design patterns to solve real-world problems Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for developers who want to gain a solid foundation in C++. The desire to learn how to code in C++ is all you need to get started with this Learning Path
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  • 149
    ISBN: 9781789803686 , 1789803683
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft Visual studio ; Application program interfaces (Computer software) ; Artificial intelligence ; Machine learning ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build smarter applications with AI capabilities using Microsoft Cognitive Services APIs without much hassle Key Features Explore the Cognitive Services APIs for building machine learning applications Build applications with computer vision, speech recognition, and language processing capabilities Learn to implement human-like cognitive intelligence for your applications Book Description Microsoft Cognitive Services is a set of APIs for adding intelligence to your application and leverage the power of AI to solve any business problem using the cognitive capabilities. This book will be your practical guide to working with cognitive APIs developed by Microsoft and provided with the Azure platform to developers and businesses. You will learn to integrate the APIs with your applications in Visual Studio. The book introduces you to about 24 APIs including Emotion, Language, Vision, Speech, Knowledge, and Search among others. With the easy-to-follow examples you will be able to develop applications for image processing, speech recognition, text procession, and so on to enhance the capability of your applications to perform more human-like tasks. Going ahead, the book will help you work with the datasets that enable your applications to process various data in form of image, videos, and texts. By the end of the book, you will get confident to explore the Cognitive Services APIs for your applications and make them intelligent for deploying in businesses. What you will learn Identify a person through visual and audio inspection Reduce user effort by utilizing AI-like capabilities Understand how to analyze images and texts in different ways Analyze images using Vision APIs Add video analysis to applications using Vision APIs Utilize Search to find anything you want Analyze text to extract information and explore text structure Who this book is for Learning Microsoft Cognitive Services is for developers and machine learning enthusiasts who want to get started with building intelligent applications without much programming knowledge. Some prior knowledge of .NET and Visual Studio will help you undertake the tasks explained in this book.
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  • 150
    ISBN: 9781789614848 , 1789614848
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Node.js ; Blockchains (Databases) ; Application program interfaces (Computer software) ; JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Electronic data processing ; Distributed processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore the essentials of blockchain technology with JavaScript to develop highly secure bitcoin-like applications Key Features Develop bitcoin and blockchain-based cryptocurrencies using JavaScript Create secure and high-performant blockchain networks Build custom APIs and decentralized networks to host blockchain applications Book Description Learn Blockchain Programming with JavaScript begins by giving you a clear understanding of what blockchain technology is. You'll then set up an environment to build your very own blockchain and you'll add various functionalities to it. By adding functionalities to your blockchain such as the ability to mine new blocks, create transactions, and secure your blockchain through a proof-of-work you'll gain an in-depth understanding of how blockchain technology functions. As you make your way through the chapters, you'll learn how to build an API server to interact with your blockchain and how to host your blockchain on a decentralized network. You'll also build a consensus algorithm and use it to verify data and keep the entire blockchain network synchronized. In the concluding chapters, you'll finish building your blockchain prototype and gain a thorough understanding of why blockchain technology is so secure and valuable. By the end of this book, you'll understand how decentralized blockchain networks function and why decentralization is such an important feature for securing a blockchain. What you will learn Gain an in-depth understanding of blockchain and the environment setup Create your very own decentralized blockchain network from scratch Build and test the various endpoints necessary to create a decentralized network Learn about proof-of-work and the hashing algorithm used to secure data Mine new blocks, create new transactions, and store the transactions in blocks Explore the consensus algorithm and use it to synchronize the blockchain network Who this book is for Learn Blockchain Programming with JavaScript is for JavaScript developers who wish to learn about blockchain programming or build their own blockchain using JavaScript frameworks.
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  • 151
    ISBN: 9781789618174 , 1789618177
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Information visualization ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understand and build beautiful and advanced plots with Matplotlib and Python Key Features Practical guide with hands-on examples to design interactive plots Advanced techniques to constructing complex plots Explore 3D plotting and visualization using Jupyter Notebook Book Description In this book, you'll get hands-on with customizing your data plots with the help of Matplotlib. You'll start with customizing plots, making a handful of special-purpose plots, and building 3D plots. You'll explore non-trivial layouts, Pylab customization, and more about tile configuration. You'll be able to add text, put lines in plots, and also handle polygons, shapes, and annotations. Non-Cartesian and vector plots are exciting to construct, and you'll explore them further in this book. You'll delve into niche plots and visualize ordinal and tabular data. In this book, you'll be exploring 3D plotting, one of the best features when it comes to 3D data visualization, along with Jupyter Notebook, widgets, and creating movies for enhanced data representation. Geospatial plotting will also be explored. Finally, you'll learn how to create interactive plots with the help of Jupyter. Learn expert techniques for effective data visualization using Matplotlib 3 and Python with our latest offering -- Matplotlib 3.0 Cookbook What you will learn Deal with non-trivial and unusual plots Understanding Basemap methods Customize and represent data in 3D Construct Non-Cartesian and vector plots Design interactive plots using Jupyter Notebook Make movies for enhanced data representation Who this book is for This book is aimed at individuals who want to explore data visualization techniques. A basic knowledge of Matplotlib and Python is required.
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  • 152
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789610611 , 1789610613
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Rust (Computer program language) ; Computer programming ; C (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get familiar with writing programs in the trending new systems programming language that brings together the powerful performance of low-level languages with the advanced features like thread safety in multi-threaded code Key Features Learn the semantics of Rust, which can be significantly different from other programming languages Understand clearly how to work with the Rust compiler which strictly enforces rules that may not be obvious Examples and insights beyond the Rust documentation Book Description Rust is an emerging programming language applicable to areas such as embedded programming, network programming, system programming, and web development. This book will take you from the basics of Rust to a point where your code compiles and does what you intend it to do! This book starts with an introduction to Rust and how to get set for programming, including the rustup and cargo tools for managing a Rust installation and development workflow. Then you'll learn about the fundamentals of structuring a Rust program, such as functions, mutability, data structures, implementing behavior for types, and many more. You will also learn about concepts that Rust handles differently from most other languages. After understanding the Basics of Rust programming, you will learn about the core ideas, such as variable ownership, scope, lifetime, and borrowing. After these key ideas, you will explore making decisions in Rust based on data types by learning about match and if let expressions. After that, you'll work with different data types in Rust, and learn about memory management and smart pointers. What you will learn Install Rust and write your first program with it Understand ownership in Rust Handle different data types Make decisions by pattern matching Use smart pointers Use generic types and type specialization Write code that works with many data types Tap into the standard library Who this book is for This book is for people who are new to Rust, either as their first programming language or coming to it from somewhere else. Familiarity with computer programming in any other language will be helpful in getting the best out of this book.
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  • 153
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789808087 , 1789808081
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Firewalls (Computer security) ; Software configuration management ; Open source software ; Cloud computing ; Security measures ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A practical, example-driven guide to configuring even the most advanced features of pfSense 2.x Key Features Build a high-availability fault-tolerant security system with pfSense 2.x Leverage the latest version of pfSense to secure your cloud environment A recipe-based guide that will help you enhance your on-premise and cloud security principles Book Description pfSense is an open source distribution of the FreeBSD-based firewall that provides a platform for ?exible and powerful routing and firewalling. The versatility of pfSense presents us with a wide array of configuration options, which makes determining requirements a little more difficult and a lot more important compared to other offerings. pfSense 2.x Cookbook ? Second Edition starts by providing you with an understanding of how to complete the basic steps needed to render a pfSense firewall operational. It starts by showing you how to set up different forms of NAT entries and firewall rules and use aliases and scheduling in firewall rules. Moving on, you will learn how to implement a captive portal set up in different ways (no authentication, user manager authentication, and RADIUS authentication), as well as NTP and SNMP configuration. You will then learn how to set up a VPN tunnel with pfSense. The book then focuses on setting up traffic shaping with pfSense, using either the built-in traffic shaping wizard, custom ?oating rules, or Snort. Toward the end, you will set up multiple WAN interfaces, load balancing and failover groups, and a CARP failover group. You will also learn how to bridge interfaces, add static routing entries, and use dynamic routing protocols via third-party packages. What you will learn Configure the essential pfSense services (namely, DHCP, DNS, and DDNS) Create aliases, firewall rules, NAT port-forward rules, and rule schedules Create multiple WAN interfaces in load-balanced or failover configurations Configure firewall redundancy with a CARP firewall failover Configure backup/restoration and automatic configuration-file backup Configure some services and perform diagnostics with command-line utilities Who this book is for This book is intended for all levels of network administrators. If you are an advanced user of pfSense, then you can flip to a particular recipe and quickly accomplish the task at hand; if you are new to pfSense, on the other hand, you can work through the book chapter by chapter and learn all of the features of the system from the ground up.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2011. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed February 18, 2019)
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  • 154
    ISBN: 9781789809657 , 1789809657
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Blender (Computer file) ; Video recording ; Computer programs ; Computer graphics ; Three-dimensional display systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use Blender to edit and produce video for YouTube or any other social media platforms Key Features Use the Blender Video editing toolkit and UI Make 3D info-graphics and interactive video with the latest Blender toolkit Prepare a video production with live markings for tracking Book Description One of the critical components of any workflow related to video production is a reliable tool to create and edit media such as video and audio. In most cases, you will find video producers using software that can only cut and mount video in a "traditional" way. What if you could use a software that offers not only options to edit and cut video, but also create 3D content and animation? With Blender, you can make use of a fantastic set of tools to edit and cut video, and also produce 3D content that will enable you to take your productions to the next level. Do you want to take footage from a camera and cut or add sound and titles? This book will show you how Blender can do that for you! You will learn to add 3D virtual objects to the same footage that will help you to create a full 3D environment. Using some camera tricks, you can even turn Blender into a powerful 2.5D animation software to create compelling infographics to produce educational, marketing, and instructional videos. You will also learn how to work with motion tracking to mix live-action footage with virtual objects. You will then learn how to use the video editing capabilities of Blender and match 3D content to your project for YouTube or any other media. Toward the end of the book, you will export the project to YouTube using optimal settings for the best performance in the platform. What you will learn Import video and audio footage to Blender Use the Video Sequencer Editor to manipulate footage Prepare a project related to video in Blender Cut and reorganize video footage in Blender Create animations and add voiceover and sound to video Build infographics based on 3D content Blend 3D content with live-action footage Export video for YouTube using optimal settings Who this book is for Anyone trying to produce content based on video for platforms like YouTube. Those artists will need a software to cut and edit video footage or make small intro clips, animations, or info graphics for video.
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  • 155
    ISBN: 9781789532630 , 1789532639
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Visual studio ; C# (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Computer programming ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn advanced C# concepts and techniques such as building caches, cryptography, and parallel programming by solving interesting programming challenges Key Features Gain useful insights on advanced C# programming topics and APIs Use locking and cached values to solve parallel problems Take advantage of .NET's cryptographic tools to encrypt and decrypt strings Book Description C# is a multi-paradigm programming language. The Modern C# Challenge covers with aspects of the .NET Framework such as the Task Parallel Library (TPL) and CryptoAPI. It also encourages you to explore important programming trade-offs such as time versus space or simplicity. There may be many ways to solve a problem and there is often no single right way, but some solutions are definitely better than others. This book has combined these solutions to help you solve real-world problems with C#. In addition to describing programming trade-offs, The Modern C# Challenge will help you build a useful toolkit of techniques such as value caching, statistical analysis, and geometric algorithms. By the end of this book, you will have walked through challenges in C# and explored the .NET Framework in order to develop program logic for real-world applications. What you will learn Perform statistical calculations such as finding the standard deviation Find combinations and permutations Search directories for files matching patterns using LINQ and PLINQ Find areas of polygons using geometric operations Randomize arrays and lists with extension methods Explore the filesystem to find duplicate files Simulate complex systems and implement equality in a class Use cryptographic techniques to encrypt and decrypt strings and files Who this book is for The Modern C# Challenge is for all C# developers of different abilities wanting to solve real-world problems. There are problems for everyone at any level of expertise in C#
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  • 156
    ISBN: 9781789539622 , 1789539625
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: JIRA (Computer file) ; Agile software development ; Computer software ; Development ; Issues management ; Computer programs ; Project management ; Computer programs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Plan, track, and release great software Key Features Learn to create reports and dashboard for effective project management Implement your development strategy in JIRA. Practices to help you manage the issues in the development team Book Description As teams scale in size, project management can get very complicated. One of the best tools to deal with this kind of problem is JIRA. This book will start by organizing your project requirements and the principles of Agile development to get you started. You will then be introduced to set up a JIRA account and the JIRA ecosystem to help you implement a dashboard for your team's work and issues. You will learn how to manage any issues and bugs that might emerge in the development stage. Going ahead, the book will help you build reports and use them to plan the releases based on the study of the reports. Towards the end, you will come across working with the gathered data and create a dashboard that helps you track the project's development. What you will learn Create your first project (and manage existing projects) in JIRA Manage your board view and backlogs in JIRA Run a Scrum Sprint project in JIRA Create reports (including topic-based reports) Forecast using versions Search for issues with JIRA Query Language (JQL) Execute bulk changes to issues Create custom filters, dashboards, and widgets Create epics, stories, bugs, and tasks Who this book is for This book is for administrators who wants to apply the Agile approach to managing the issues, bugs, and releases in their software development projects using JIRA.
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  • 157
    ISBN: 9781789537949 , 1789537940
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Cryptography ; Ciphers ; Data encryption (Computer science) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to evaluate and compare data encryption methods and attack cryptographic systems About This Book Explore popular and important cryptographic methods Compare cryptographic modes and understand their limitations Learn to perform attacks on cryptographic systems Who This Book Is For Hands-On Cryptography with Python is for security professionals who want to learn to encrypt and evaluate data, and compare different encryption methods. What You Will Learn Protect data with encryption and hashing Explore and compare various encryption methods Encrypt data using the Caesar Cipher technique Make hashes and crack them Learn how to use three NIST-recommended systems: AES, SHA, and RSA Understand common errors in encryption and exploit them In Detail Cryptography is essential for protecting sensitive information, but it is often performed inadequately or incorrectly. Hands-On Cryptography with Python starts by showing you how to encrypt and evaluate your data. The book will then walk you through various data encryption methods,such as obfuscation, hashing, and strong encryption, and will show how you can attack cryptographic systems. You will learn how to create hashes, crack them, and will understand why they are so different from each other. In the concluding chapters, you will use three NIST-recommended systems: the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), and the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA). By the end of this book, you will be able to deal with common errors in encryption. Style and approach A practical guide that will help the readers to encrypt their data with ease
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  • 158
    ISBN: 9781789531060 , 1789531063
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Git (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Database management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Port projects over from GitHub and convert SVN projects to GitLab hosted git projects Key Features Effective guide for GitLab migration from GitHub and SVN Learn to implement DevOps with GitLab 11 Manage projects with issue boards and time tracking Book Description Gitlab is an open source repository management and version control toolkit with an enterprise offering. This book is the ideal guide to GitLab as a version control system (VCS), issue management tool, and a continuous integration platform. The book starts with an introduction to GitLab, a walkthrough of its features, and explores concepts such as version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. It then takes you through the process of downloading and installing a local copy of the on-premise version of GitLab in Ubuntu and/or CentOS. You will look at some common work?ows associated with GitLab work?ow and learn about project management in GitLab. You will see tools and techniques for migrating your code base from various version control systems such as GitHub and SVN to GitLab. By the end of the book, you will be using Gitlab for repository management, and be able to migrate projects from other VCSs to GitLab. What you will learn Set up CI and test builds for your projects Understand the benefits and limitations of GitLab work?ow Migrate from other common VCS platforms to Gitlab Create, review, and merge code changes Learn to branch local code and create a new branch in GitLab Configure sequential stages and simultaneous stages for CI/CD Access Mattermost for on-premise GitLab Discover the issue tracking features of GitLab Who this book is for The book is intended for the developers, SREs, and DevOps professionals who are looking for techniques to port their codebase to GitLab from GitHub or are looking to work with GitLab as their version control system of choice. If you've used other VCSs before, that will help with this book.
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  • 159
    ISBN: 9781789539271 , 1789539277
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Application software ; Testing ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get hands-on experience in using Burp Suite to execute attacks and perform web assessments Key Features Explore the tools in Burp Suite to meet your web infrastructure security demands Configure Burp to fine-tune the suite of tools specific to the target Use Burp extensions to assist with different technologies commonly found in application stacks Book Description Burp Suite is a Java-based platform for testing the security of your web applications, and has been adopted widely by professional enterprise testers. The Burp Suite Cookbook contains recipes to tackle challenges in determining and exploring vulnerabilities in web applications. You will learn how to uncover security flaws with various test cases for complex environments. After you have configured Burp for your environment, you will use Burp tools such as Spider, Scanner, Intruder, Repeater, and Decoder, among others, to resolve specific problems faced by pentesters. You will also explore working with various modes of Burp and then perform operations on the web. Toward the end, you will cover recipes that target specific test scenarios and resolve them using best practices. By the end of the book, you will be up and running with deploying Burp for securing web applications. What you will learn Configure Burp Suite for your web applications Perform authentication, authorization, business logic, and data validation testing Explore session management and client-side testing Understand unrestricted file uploads and server-side request forgery Execute XML external entity attacks with Burp Perform remote code execution with Burp Who this book is for If you are a security professional, web pentester, or software developer who wants to adopt Burp Suite for applications security, this book is for you.
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  • 160
    ISBN: 9781789538021 , 1789538025
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Big data ; Data mining ; Automatic data collection systems ; Electronic data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to architect, implement, and administer a complex Splunk Enterprise environment and extract valuable insights from business data. Key Features Understand the various components of Splunk and how they work together to provide a powerful Big Data analytics solution. Collect and index data from a wide variety of common machine data sources Design searches, reports, and dashboard visualizations to provide business data insights Book Description Splunk is a leading platform and solution for collecting, searching, and extracting value from ever increasing amounts of big data - and big data is eating the world! This book covers all the crucial Splunk topics and gives you the information and examples to get the immediate job done. You will find enough insights to support further research and use Splunk to suit any business environment or situation. Splunk 7.x Quick Start Guide gives you a thorough understanding of how Splunk works. You will learn about all the critical tasks for architecting, implementing, administering, and utilizing Splunk Enterprise to collect, store, retrieve, format, analyze, and visualize machine data. You will find step-by-step examples based on real-world experience and practical use cases that are applicable to all Splunk environments. There is a careful balance between adequate coverage of all the critical topics with short but relevant deep-dives into the configuration options and steps to carry out the day-to-day tasks that matter. By the end of the book, you will be a confident and proficient Splunk architect and administrator. What you will learn Design and implement a complex Splunk Enterprise solution Configure your Splunk environment to get machine data in and indexed Build searches to get and format data for analysis and visualization Build reports, dashboards, and alerts to deliver critical insights Create knowledge objects to enhance the value of your data Install Splunk apps to provide focused views into key technologies Monitor, troubleshoot, and manage your Splunk environment Who this book is for This book is intended for experienced IT personnel who are just getting started working with Splunk and want to quickly become proficient with its usage. Data analysts who need to leverage Splunk to extract critical business insights from application logs and other machine data sources will also benefit from this book.
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  • 161
    ISBN: 9781789534405 , 1789534402
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Data mining ; Python (Computer program language) ; Quantitative research ; Science ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Enhance your data analysis and predictive modeling skills using popular Python tools Key Features Cover all fundamental libraries for operation and manipulation of Python for data analysis Implement real-world datasets to perform predictive analytics with Python Access modern data analysis techniques and detailed code with scikit-learn and SciPy Book Description Python is one of the most common and popular languages preferred by leading data analysts and statisticians for working with massive datasets and complex data visualizations. Become a Python Data Analyst introduces Python's most essential tools and libraries necessary to work with the data analysis process, right from preparing data to performing simple statistical analyses and creating meaningful data visualizations. In this book, we will cover Python libraries such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, SciPy, and scikit-learn, and apply them in practical data analysis and statistics examples. As you make your way through the chapters, you will learn to efficiently use the Jupyter Notebook to operate and manipulate data using NumPy and the pandas library. In the concluding chapters, you will gain experience in building simple predictive models and carrying out statistical computation and analysis using rich Python tools and proven data analysis techniques. By the end of this book, you will have hands-on experience performing data analysis with Python. What you will learn Explore important Python libraries and learn to install Anaconda distribution Understand the basics of NumPy Produce informative and useful visualizations for analyzing data Perform common statistical calculations Build predictive models and understand the principles of predictive analytics Who this book is for Become a Python Data Analyst is for entry-level data analysts, data engineers, and BI professionals who want to make complete use of Python tools for performing efficient data analysis. Prior knowledge of Python programming is necessary to understand the concepts covered in this book
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  • 162
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789537529 , 1789537525
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Develop a solid understanding of the important command-line tools and utilities in Linux About This Book Delve into the fundamentals of Linux Explore and work with virtualization, command lines, and Bash shell scripts Use special file permission flags such as setuid and setgid Who This Book Is For Fundamentals of Linux is for individuals looking to work as a Linux system administrator. What You Will Learn Explore basic and advanced command-line concepts Install Linux, work with VirtualBox, and install CentOS 7 in VirtualBox Work with the command line efficiently and learn how to navigate through the Linux filesystem Create file and user group permissions and edit files Use Sticky bit to secure your Linux filesystem Define and remove ACL from Linux files In Detail Linux is a Unix-like operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. Fundamentals of Linux will help you learn all the essentials of the Linux command line required to get you started. The book will start by teaching you how to work with virtualization software and install CentOS 7 Linux as a VM. Then, you will get to grips with the workings of various command line operations, such as cursor movement, commands, options, and arguments. As you make your way through the chapters, the book will not only focus on the most essential Linux commands but also give an introduction to Bash shell scripting. Finally, you will explore advanced topics, such as networking and troubleshooting your system, and you will get familiar with the advanced file permissions: ACL, setuid, and setgid. Fundamentals of Linux includes real-world tasks, use cases, and problems that, as a system administrator, you might encounter in your day-to-day activities. Style and approach A step-by-step guide filled with real-world examples that will cover the fundamentals of Linux
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  • 163
    ISBN: 9781789538618 , 1789538610
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Firewalls (Computer security) ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Routers (Computer networks) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use an open source firewall and features such as failover, load balancer, OpenVPN, IPSec, and Squid to protect your network Key Features Explore pfSense, a trusted open source network security solution Configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules Test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple WAN connections Book Description While connected to the internet, you're a potential target for an array of cyber threats, such as hackers, keyloggers, and Trojans that attack through unpatched security holes. A firewall works as a barrier (or shield') between your computer and cyberspace. pfSense is highly versatile firewall software. With thousands of enterprises using pfSense, it is fast becoming the world's most trusted open source network security solution. Network Security with pfSense begins with an introduction to pfSense, where you will gain an understanding of what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages. Next, you will learn how to configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules. As you make your way through the chapters, you will test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple wide area network (WAN) connections. You will then configure pfSense with OpenVPN for secure remote connectivity and implement IPsec VPN tunnels with pfSense. In the concluding chapters, you'll understand how to configure and integrate pfSense as a Squid proxy server. By the end of this book, you will be able to leverage the power of pfSense to build a secure network. What you will learn Understand what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages Configure pfSense as a firewall Set up pfSense for failover and load balancing Connect clients through an OpenVPN client Configure an IPsec VPN tunnel with pfSense Integrate the Squid proxy into pfSense Who this book is for Network Security with pfSense is for IT administrators, security administrators, technical architects, chief experience officers, and individuals who own a home or small office network and want to secure it.
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  • 164
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789535983 , 1789535980
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations, maps
    Keywords: Digital mapping ; Geospatial data ; Geographic information systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A fast-paced guide to putting your GeoServer-based application into fast, user-friendly, and secure production Key Features Resolve bottlenecks, optimize data stores, and cluster server resources Use identity management and authentication for a user-specific, secure web application Go beyond traditional web hosting to explore the full range of hosting options in the cloud Book Description GeoServer is open source, server-side software written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. In this book, you'll start by learning how to develop a spatial analysis platform with web processing services. Then you'll see how to develop an algorithm by chaining together geospatial analysis processes, which you can share with anyone in the world. Next you'll delve into a very important technique to improve the speed of your map application - tile caching. Here, you'll understand how tile caching works, how to develop an effective tile cache-supported web service, and how to leverage tile caching in your OpenLayers web application. Further on, you'll explore important tweaks to produce a performant GeoServer-backed web mapping application. Moving on, you'll enable authentication on the frontend and backend to protect sensitive map data, and deliver sensitive data to your end user. Finally, you'll see how to put your web application into production in a secure and user-friendly way. You'll go beyond traditional web hosting to explore the full range of hosting options in the cloud, and maintain a reliable server instance. What you will learn Develop a WPS-processing service to allow web-based geospatial data processing Get to know important techniques to improve the speed of your web map application - tile caching, raster data optimization, and server clustering Find out which GeoServer settings resolve bottlenecks Develop an algorithm by chaining geospatial analysis processes together Put your application into production with hosting, monitoring, and automated backup and recovery Understand how to develop an effective tile cache-supported web service Master techniques that ensure resilient server deployment Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn about advanced interfaces, security, and troubleshooting techniques in GeoServer. A basic understanding of GeoServer is required
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  • 165
    ISBN: 9781789531893 , 1789531896
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Database management ; Information visualization ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Gain useful insights from your data using popular data science tools Key Features A one-stop guide to Python libraries such as pandas and NumPy Comprehensive coverage of data science operations such as data cleaning and data manipulation Choose scalable learning algorithms for your data science tasks Book Description Fully expanded and upgraded, the latest edition of Python Data Science Essentials will help you succeed in data science operations using the most common Python libraries. This book offers up-to-date insight into the core of Python, including the latest versions of the Jupyter Notebook, NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn. The book covers detailed examples and large hybrid datasets to help you grasp essential statistical techniques for data collection, data munging and analysis, visualization, and reporting activities. You will also gain an understanding of advanced data science topics such as machine learning algorithms, distributed computing, tuning predictive models, and natural language processing. Furthermore, You'll also be introduced to deep learning and gradient boosting solutions such as XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost. By the end of the book, you will have gained a complete overview of the principal machine learning algorithms, graph analysis techniques, and all the visualization and deployment instruments that make it easier to present your results to an audience of both data science experts and business users What you will learn Set up your data science toolbox on Windows, Mac, and Linux Use the core machine learning methods offered by the scikit-learn library Manipulate, fix, and explore data to solve data science problems Learn advanced explorative and manipulative techniques to solve data operations Optimize your machine learning models for optimized performance Explore and cluster graphs, taking advantage of interconnections and links in your data Who this book is for If you're a data science entrant, data analyst, or data engineer, this book will help you get ready to tackle real-world data science problems without wasting any time. Basic knowledge of probability/statistics and Python coding experience will assist you in understanding the concepts covered in this book. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support an...
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  • 166
    ISBN: 9781789344066 , 1789344069
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Apache Ignite ; Big data ; Electronic data processing ; Distributed processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build efficient, high-performance & scalable systems to process large volumes of data with Apache Ignite Key Features Understand Apache Ignite's in-memory technology Create High-Performance app components with Ignite Build a real-time data streaming and complex event processing system Book Description Apache Ignite is a distributed in-memory platform designed to scale and process large volume of data. It can be integrated with microservices as well as monolithic systems, and can be used as a scalable, highly available and performant deployment platform for microservices. This book will teach you to use Apache Ignite for building a high-performance, scalable, highly available system architecture with data integrity. The book takes you through the basics of Apache Ignite and in-memory technologies. You will learn about installation and clustering Ignite nodes, caching topologies, and various caching strategies, such as cache aside, read and write through, and write behind. Next, you will delve into detailed aspects of Ignite's data grid: web session clustering and querying data. You will learn how to process large volumes of data using compute grid and Ignite's map-reduce and executor service. You will learn about the memory architecture of Apache Ignite and monitoring memory and caches. You will use Ignite for complex event processing, event streaming, and the time-series predictions of opportunities and threats. Additionally, you will go through off-heap and on-heap caching, swapping, and native and Spring framework integration with Apache Ignite. By the end of this book, you will be confident with all the features of Apache Ignite 2.x that can be used to build a high-performance system architecture. What you will learn Use Apache Ignite's data grid and implement web session clustering Gain high performance and linear scalability with in-memory distributed data processing Create a microservice on top of Apache Ignite that can scale and perform Perform ACID-compliant CRUD operations on an Ignite cache Retrieve data from Apache Ignite's data grid using SQL, Scan and Lucene Text query Explore complex event processing concepts and event streaming Integrate your Ignite app with the Spring framework Who this book is for The book is for Big Data professionals who want to learn the essentials of Apache Ignite. Prior experience in Java is necessary.
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  • 167
    ISBN: 9781789345438 , 178934543X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows server ; Client/server computing ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Improve and reimagine your organization's security stance, desktop standards, and server administration with centralized management via Group Policy. Key Features Explore advanced filtering techniques for Group Policy Objects Interact with Group Policy through GPMC and PowerShell Practical guide covering the daily and advanced administration of group policy Book Description This book begins with a discussion of the core material any administrator needs to know in order to start working with Group Policy. Moving on, we will also walk through the process of building a lab environment to start testing Group Policy today. Next we will explore the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and start using the powerful features available for us within that interface. Once you are well versed with using GPMC, you will learn to perform and manage the traditional core tasks inside Group Policy. Included in the book are many examples and walk-throughs of the different filtering options available for the application of Group Policy settings, as this is the real power that Group Policy holds within your network. You will also learn how you can use Group Policy to secure your Active Directory environment, and also understand how Group Policy preferences are different than policies, with the help of real-world examples. Finally we will spend some time on maintenance and troubleshooting common Group Policy-related issues so that you, as a directory administrator, will understand the diagnosing process for policy settings. By the end of the book, you will be able to jump right in and use Group Policy to its full potential. What you will learn Become familiar with the Group Policy Management Console Create, link, and filter new policies Secure your users and devices using Group Policy Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy Administer Group Policy via PowerShell Control your Active Directory environment efficiently with Group Policy settings Who this book is for If you are an IT professional who works with Windows Servers or are interested in an Active Directory environment then this book is for you. General knowledge of Microsoft Windows, how Windows Server fits into an enterprise's infrastructure and also some existing knowledge of an Active Directory domain environment is expected.
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  • 168
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer security ; Computers ; Access control ; Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Discover network vulnerabilities and threats to design effective network security strategies Key Features Plunge into scanning techniques using the most popular tools Effective vulnerability assessment techniques to safeguard network infrastructure Explore the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) and the features used for port and vulnerability scanning Book Description Network scanning is a discipline of network security that identifies active hosts on networks and determining whether there are any vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Nessus and Nmap are among the top tools that enable you to scan your network for vulnerabilities and open ports, which can be used as back doors into a network. Network Scanning Cookbook contains recipes for configuring these tools in your infrastructure that get you started with scanning ports, services, and devices in your network. As you progress through the chapters, you will learn how to carry out various key scanning tasks, such as firewall detection, OS detection, and access management, and will look at problems related to vulnerability scanning and exploitation in the network. The book also contains recipes for assessing remote services and the security risks that they bring to a network infrastructure. By the end of the book, you will be familiar with industry-grade tools for network scanning, and techniques for vulnerability scanning and network protection. What you will learn Install and configure Nmap and Nessus in your network infrastructure Perform host discovery to identify network devices Explore best practices for vulnerability scanning and risk assessment Understand network enumeration with Nessus and Nmap Carry out configuration audit using Nessus for various platforms Write custom Nessus and Nmap scripts on your own Who this book is for If you're a network engineer or information security professional wanting to protect your networks and perform advanced scanning and remediation for your network infrastructure, this book is for you.
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  • 169
    ISBN: 9781789539578 , 1789539579
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Automate the deployment of your environment with the power of the Docker toolchain About This Book Written and reviewed by expert Docker developers The book precisely covers all the essential topics such as building images and managing container swarms required in day to day use for Docker The book includes activities on the docker CLI and exercises such as writing Dockerfiles for Python which will allow you to reinforce the concepts covered Who This Book Is For The book is crafted for developers, system architects, junior and mid-level site reliability engineers interested in adapting a docker workflow. They are also required to have a basic knowledge of UNIX concepts such as ssh, ports and logs What You Will Learn Understand how to effectively design and build containers for different applications Setup an environment for testing, avoiding environment mismatch that is breaking production Setup and manage a multi-tier environment Run, debug, and experiment with applications in a container In Detail DevOps with Docker outlines the power of containerization and the influence this innovation has on development teams and general operations. We also get to understand what DevOps really is, the principles involved and how the process contributes to product health, by implementing a Docker workflow. We will learn to interpret Dockerfile syntax, build images and setup containers and images. In addition, we will deploy a Docker image to the Docker Hub.Docker is an open source containerization tool, that makes it easier to streamline product delivery. It helps reduce the time taken to get from a whiteboard sketch of the business to a money-back implementation. This fast-paced book is a perfect amalgamation of theory and hands-on exercises. The book will take you through the basics of Docker and DevOps and why and how they integrate. You will then understand what containers are, and how to create and manage them. Next, we will work on the docker-compose file and CLI. Then we will move to set up a network with the docker-compose tool. Gradually you will learn how to scale a delivery pipeline and multiple deployments with Docker. Lastly, you will grasp the concept of orchestration and learn to implement the delivery of containerized applications. Style and approach This is a fast-paced, practical hands-on book aimed at experienced developers and system architects. As you progress you'll find helpful tips and tricks, as well as useful self-assessment mater...
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  • 170
    ISBN: 9781789348972 , 1789348978
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Web applications ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Apply functional Reactive programming for simple and scalable state management with MobX Key Features The easiest way to learn MobX to enhance your client-side state-management Understand how the concepts and components fit together Work through different state management scenarios with MobX Book Description MobX is a simple and highly scalable state management library in JavaScript. Its abstractions can help you manage state in small to extremely large applications. However, if you are just starting out, it is essential to have a guide that can help you take the first steps. This book aims to be that guide that will equip you with the skills needed to use MobX and effectively handle the state management aspects of your application. You will first learn about observables, actions, and reactions: the core concepts of MobX. To see how MobX really shines and simplifies state management, you'll work through some real-world use cases. Building on these core concepts and use cases, you will learn about advanced MobX, its APIs, and libraries that extend MobX. By the end of this book, you will not only have a solid conceptual understanding of MobX, but also practical experience. You will gain the confidence to tackle many of the common state management problems in your own projects. What you will learn Explore the fundamental concepts of MobX, such as observables, actions, and reactions Use observables to track state and react to its changes with validations and visual feedback (via React Components) Create a MobX observable from different data types Define form data as an observable state and tackle sync and async form validations Use the special APIs to directly manipulate observables, tracking its changes, and discovering the reasons behind a change Tackle any state management issue you may have in your app by combining mobx-utils and mobx-state-tree Explore the internals of the MobX reactive system by diving into its inner workings Who this book is for This book is for web developers who want to implement easy and scalable state management for their apps. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is assumed Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-mailed directly to you.
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  • 171
    ISBN: 9781789349665 , 1789349664
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Natural language processing (Computer science) ; Bayesian statistical decision theory ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Bayesian modeling with PyMC3 and exploratory analysis of Bayesian models with ArviZ Key Features A step-by-step guide to conduct Bayesian data analyses using PyMC3 and ArviZ A modern, practical and computational approach to Bayesian statistical modeling A tutorial for Bayesian analysis and best practices with the help of sample problems and practice exercises. Book Description The second edition of Bayesian Analysis with Python is an introduction to the main concepts of applied Bayesian inference and its practical implementation in Python using PyMC3, a state-of-the-art probabilistic programming library, and ArviZ, a new library for exploratory analysis of Bayesian models. The main concepts of Bayesian statistics are covered using a practical and computational approach. Synthetic and real data sets are used to introduce several types of models, such as generalized linear models for regression and classification, mixture models, hierarchical models, and Gaussian processes, among others. By the end of the book, you will have a working knowledge of probabilistic modeling and you will be able to design and implement Bayesian models for your own data science problems. After reading the book you will be better prepared to delve into more advanced material or specialized statistical modeling if you need to. What you will learn Build probabilistic models using the Python library PyMC3 Analyze probabilistic models with the help of ArviZ Acquire the skills required to sanity check models and modify them if necessary Understand the advantages and caveats of hierarchical models Find out how different models can be used to answer different data analysis questions Compare models and choose between alternative ones Discover how different models are unified from a probabilistic perspective Think probabilistically and benefit from the flexibility of the Bayesian framework Who this book is for If you are a student, data scientist, researcher, or a developer looking to get started with Bayesian data analysis and probabilistic programming, this book is for you. The book is introductory so no previous statistical knowledge is required, although some experience in using Python and NumPy is expected.
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  • 172
    ISBN: 9781789345933 , 1789345936
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Robots ; Programming ; Robots ; Control systems ; Raspberry Pi (Computer) ; Python (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Gain experience of building a next-generation collaboration robot Key Features Get up and running with the fundamentals of robotic programming Program a robot using Python and the Raspberry Pi 3 Learn to build a smart robot with interactive and AI-enabled behaviors Book Description We live in an age where the most difficult human tasks are now automated. Smart and intelligent robots, which will perform different tasks precisely and efficiently, are the requirement of the hour. A combination of Raspberry Pi and Python works perfectly when making these kinds of robots. Learn Robotics Programming starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot, along with how to plan, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you will gradually progress to adding different outputs and sensors, learning new building skills, and writing code for interesting behaviors with sensors. You'll also be able to update your robot, and set up web, phone, and Wi-Fi connectivity in order to control it. By the end of the book, you will have built a clever robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence (AI) operations. What you will learn Configure a Raspberry Pi for use in a robot Interface motors and sensors with a Raspberry Pi Implement code to make interesting and intelligent robot behaviors Understand the first steps in AI behavior such as speech recognition visual processing Control AI robots using Wi-Fi Plan the budget for requirements of robots while choosing parts Who this book is for Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and enthusiasts interested in robotics and developing a fully functional robot. No major experience required just some programming knowledge would be sufficient.
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  • 173
    ISBN: 9781789139587 , 1789139589
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Neural networks (Computer science) ; Machine learning ; Python (Computer program language) ; Artificial intelligence ; Information visualization ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Simplify next-generation deep learning by implementing powerful generative models using Python, TensorFlow and Keras Key Features Understand the common architecture of different types of GANs Train, optimize, and deploy GAN applications using TensorFlow and Keras Build generative models with real-world data sets, including 2D and 3D data Book Description Developing Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) is a complex task, and it is often hard to find code that is easy to understand. This book leads you through eight different examples of modern GAN implementations, including CycleGAN, simGAN, DCGAN, and 2D image to 3D model generation. Each chapter contains useful recipes to build on a common architecture in Python, TensorFlow and Keras to explore increasingly difficult GAN architectures in an easy-to-read format. The book starts by covering the different types of GAN architecture to help you understand how the model works. This book also contains intuitive recipes to help you work with use cases involving DCGAN, Pix2Pix, and so on. To understand these complex applications, you will take different real-world data sets and put them to use. By the end of this book, you will be equipped to deal with the challenges and issues that you may face while working with GAN models, thanks to easy-to-follow code solutions that you can implement right away. What you will learn Structure a GAN architecture in pseudocode Understand the common architecture for each of the GAN models you will build Implement different GAN architectures in TensorFlow and Keras Use different datasets to enable neural network functionality in GAN models Combine different GAN models and learn how to fine-tune them Produce a model that can take 2D images and produce 3D models Develop a GAN to do style transfer with Pix2Pix Who this book is for This book is for data scientists, machine learning developers, and deep learning practitioners looking for a quick reference to tackle challenges and tasks in the GAN domain. Familiarity with machine learning concepts and working knowledge of Python programming language will help you get the most out of the book.
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  • 174
    ISBN: 9781789132755 , 1789132754
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A comprehensive guide to help you understand the principles of Reactive and asynchronous programming and its benefits Key Features Explore the advantages of Reactive programming Use concurrency and parallelism in RxPY to build powerful reactive applications Deploy and scale your reactive applications using Docker Book Description Reactive programming is central to many concurrent systems, but it's famous for its steep learning curve, which makes most developers feel like they're hitting a wall. With this book, you will get to grips with reactive programming by steadily exploring various concepts This hands-on guide gets you started with Reactive Programming (RP) in Python. You will learn abouta the principles and benefits of using RP, which can be leveraged to build powerful concurrent applications. As you progress through the chapters, you will be introduced to the paradigm of Functional and Reactive Programming (FaRP), observables and observers, and concurrency and parallelism. The book will then take you through the implementation of an audio transcoding server and introduce you to a library that helps in the writing of FaRP code. You will understand how to use third-party services and dynamically reconfigure an application. By the end of the book, you will also have learned how to deploy and scale your applications with Docker and Traefik and explore the significant potential behind the reactive streams concept, and you'll have got to grips with a comprehensive set of best practices. What you will learn Structure Python code for better readability, testing, and performance Explore the world of event-based programming Grasp the use of the most common operators in Rx Understand reactive extensions beyond simple examples Master the art of writing reusable components Deploy an application on a cloud platform with Docker and Traefik Who this book is for If you are a Python developer who wants to learn Reactive programming to build powerful concurrent and asynchronous applications, this book is for you. Basic understanding of the Python language is all you need to understand the concepts covered in this book.
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  • 175
    ISBN: 9781789341461 , 1789341469
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A concise walk-through of CentOS 7, starting from installation to securing it's environment. Key Features No previous Linux environment experience needed for reading this book Get comfortable with a popular and stable Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution Most of the command line based concepts are explained with graphics Book Description Linux kernel development has been the worlds largest collaborative project to date. With this practical guide, you will learn Linux through one of its most popular and stable distributions. This book will introduce you to essential Linux skills using CentOS 7. It describes how a Linux system is organized, and will introduce you to key command-line concepts you can practice on your own. It will guide you in performing basic system administration tasks and day-to-day operations in a Linux environment. You will learn core system administration skills for managing a system running CentOS 7 or a similar operating system, such as RHEL 7, Scientific Linux, and Oracle Linux. You will be able to perform installation, establish network connectivity and user and process management, modify file permissions, manage text files using the command line, and implement basic security administration after covering this book. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of working with Linux using the command line. What you will learn Understand file system hierarchy and essential command-line skills Use Vi editor, I/O redirections and how to work with common text manipulating tools Create, delete, modify user accounts and manage passwords and their aging policy Manage file ownership, permissions, and ACL Execute process management and monitoring on the command line Validate and manage network configuration using nmcli Manage remote logins using SSH and file transfer using SCP and Rsync Understand system logging, how to control system services with systemd and systemctl, and manage firewalId Who this book is for Any individual who wants to learn how to use Linux as server or desktop in his environment. Whether you are a developer, budding system administrator, or tech lover with no previous Linux administration background, you will be able to start your journey in Linux using CentOS 7 with this book.
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  • 176
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789346718 , 1789346711
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Wireshark (Computer file) ; Computer network protocols ; Computer networks ; Monitoring ; Packet switching (Data transmission) ; Packet transport networks ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Protect your network as you move from the basics of the Wireshark scenarios to detecting and resolving network anomalies. About This Book Learn protocol analysis, optimization and troubleshooting using Wireshark, an open source tool Learn the usage of filtering and statistical tools to ease your troubleshooting job Quickly perform root-cause analysis over your network in an event of network failure or a security breach Who This Book Is For If you are a security professional or a network enthusiast who is interested in understanding the internal working of networks and packets, then this book is for you. No prior knowledge of Wireshark is needed. What You Will Learn Learn how TCP/IP works Install Wireshark and understand its GUI Creation and Usage of Filters to ease analysis process Understand the usual and unusual behaviour of Protocols Troubleshoot network anomalies quickly with help of Wireshark Use Wireshark as a diagnostic tool for network security analysis to identify source of malware Decrypting wireless traffic Resolve latencies and bottleneck issues in the network In Detail Wireshark is an open source protocol analyser, commonly used among the network and security professionals. Currently being developed and maintained by volunteer contributions of networking experts from all over the globe. Wireshark is mainly used to analyze network traffic, analyse network issues, analyse protocol behaviour, etc. - it lets you see what's going on in your network at a granular level. This book takes you from the basics of the Wireshark environment to detecting and resolving network anomalies. This book will start from the basics of setting up your Wireshark environment and will walk you through the fundamentals of networking and packet analysis. As you make your way through the chapters, you will discover different ways to analyse network traffic through creation and usage of filters and statistical features. You will look at network security packet analysis, command-line utilities, and other advanced tools that will come in handy when working with day-to-day network operations. By the end of this book, you have enough skill with Wireshark 2 to overcome real-world network challenges. Style and approach Learn and practice the skills of protocol and network analysis using the tool of the pros, Wireshark.
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  • 177
    ISBN: 9781789346626 , 1789346622
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Web applications ; Testing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Achieve the gold standard in penetration testing with Kali using this masterpiece, now in its fourth edition Key Features Rely on the most updated version of Kali to formulate your pentesting strategies Test your corporate network against threats Explore new cutting-edge wireless penetration tools and features Book Description Kali Linux is a comprehensive penetration testing platform with advanced tools to identify, detect, and exploit the vulnerabilities uncovered in the target network environment. With Kali Linux, you can apply the appropriate testing methodology with defined business objectives and a scheduled test plan, resulting in successful penetration testing project engagement. This fourth edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing starts with the installation of Kali Linux. You will be able to create a full test environment to safely practice scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation. You'll explore the essentials of penetration testing by collecting relevant data on the target network with the use of several footprinting and discovery tools. As you make your way through the chapters, you'll focus on specific hosts and services via scanning and run vulnerability scans to discover various risks and threats within the target, which can then be exploited. In the concluding chapters, you'll apply techniques to exploit target systems in order to gain access and find a way to maintain that access. You'll also discover techniques and tools for assessing and attacking devices that are not physically connected to the network, including wireless networks. By the end of this book, you will be able to use NetHunter, the mobile version of Kali Linux, and write a detailed report based on your findings. What you will learn Conduct the initial stages of a penetration test and understand its scope Perform reconnaissance and enumeration of target networks Obtain and crack passwords Use Kali Linux NetHunter to conduct wireless penetration testing Create proper penetration testing reports Understand the PCI-DSS framework and tools used to carry out segmentation scans and penetration testing Carry out wireless auditing assessments and penetration testing Understand how a social engineering attack such as phishing works Who this book is for This fourth edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is for pentesters, ethical hackers, and IT security professionals with basic knowledge of Unix/Linu...
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  • 178
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789342932 , 1789342937
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Drupal (Computer file) ; Web sites ; Authoring programs ; Web site development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Your step by step guide with easy to follow instructions for navigating Drupal 8 Key Features Build a great Drupal website easily How to structure, create and maintain different types of content Design roles for secure editing of your site Book Description Drupal is a powerful content management platform, ?exible enough to accommodate almost any content requirements. This ?exibility comes with a cost: complexity. Drupal 8 Quick Start Guide will clear your path from installation to a building usable site in minutes, and to a customized site in one sitting. You will begin with installation of Drupal and going through the main sections of the Drupal UI. Then, you will create a content type that describes its content, which simplifies the act of creating and editing the actual content later. You will learn about user roles, using real-world examples. This will help you to learn how to design roles, and how to assign appropriate permissions to them. Next, you will learn to use the WYSIWYG editor, configure it for other roles, navigate the various fields on the content creation form, and publish content. To begin to appreciate the ?exibility and expandability of Drupal, you will make use of popular content-focused modules that extend Drupal's power. You will learn how to expand your market to other readers directly and through other sites by configuring content and UI translations and creating a View that provides an RSS feed. Finally, you will put everything together by customizing the home page for your new website. What you will learn Create and customize Drupal structures, such as menus, tags, and content categories Extend Drupal's capabilities with add-on modules Administer site users, their roles, and the actions to which they are granted access Understand user roles and permissions Create, edit, and publish content Use Views for custom content selection and display Expand your audience with custom RSS feeds Configure a home page with meaningful sections for a better UX Who this book is for This book is for content administrators, developers, site builders and administrators who are new to Drupal 8.
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  • 179
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; Go (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Web applications ; Web services ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to build, secure, deploy, and manage your serverless application in Golang with AWS Lambda Key Features Implement AWS lambda to build scalable and cost-efficient applications in Go Design and set the data flow between cloud services and custom business logic Learn to design Lambda functions using real-world examples and implementation scenarios Book Description Serverless architecture is popular in the tech community due to AWS Lambda. Go is simple to learn, straightforward to work with, and easy to read for other developers; and now it's been heralded as a supported language for AWS Lambda. This book is your optimal guide to designing a Go serverless application and deploying it to Lambda. This book starts with a quick introduction to the world of serverless architecture and its benefits, and then delves into AWS Lambda using practical examples. You'll then learn how to design and build a production-ready application in Go using AWS serverless services with zero upfront infrastructure investment. The book will help you learn how to scale up serverless applications and handle distributed serverless systems in production. You will also learn how to log and test your application. Along the way, you'll also discover how to set up a CI/CD pipeline to automate the deployment process of your Lambda functions. Moreover, you'll learn how to troubleshoot and monitor your apps in near real-time with services such as AWS CloudWatch and X-ray. This book will also teach you how to secure the access with AWS Cognito. By the end of this book, you will have mastered designing, building, and deploying a Go serverless application. What you will learn Understand how AWS Lambda works and use it to create an application Understand how to scaleup serverless applications Design a cost-effective serverless application in AWS Build a highly scalable and fault-tolerant CI/CD pipeline Understand how to troubleshoot and monitor serverless apps in AWS Discover the working of APIs and single page applications Build a production-ready serverless application in Go Who this book is for This book is for Go developers who would like to learn about serverless architecture. Go programming knowledge is assumed. DevOps and Solution Architects who are interested in building serverless applications in Go can also choose this book. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http:/...
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  • 180
    ISBN: 9781788999151 , 1788999150
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic data processing ; Automation ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step-by-step instructions which take you through each program to automate monotonous tasks with Python 3.7 Key Features Automate integral business processes such as report generation, email marketing, and lead generation Build your first web application that scrapes data and accesses websites' APIs Create graphic-rich charts, graphs, and maps using Matplotlib Book Description Have you been doing the same old monotonous office work over and over again? Or have you been trying to find an easy way to make your life better by automating some of your repetitive tasks? Through a tried and tested approach, understand how to automate all the boring stuff using Python. The Python Automation Cookbook helps you develop a clear understanding of how to automate your business processes using Python, including detecting opportunities by scraping the web, analyzing information to generate automatic spreadsheets reports with graphs, and communicating with automatically generated emails. You'll learn how to get notifications via text messages and run tasks while your mind is focused on other important activities, followed by understanding how to scan documents such as resumes. Once you've gotten familiar with the fundamentals, you'll be introduced to the world of graphs, along with studying how to produce organized charts using Matplotlib. In addition to this, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of how to generate rich graphics showing relevant information. By the end of this book, you'll have refined your skills by attaining a sound understanding of how to identify and correct problems to produce superior and reliable systems. What you will learn Get to grips with scraping a website to detect changes Search and process raw sales files to aggregate information in spreadsheets Explore techniques to extract information from an Excel spreadsheet and generate exciting reports with graphs Discover the techniques required to generate random, print-friendly codes to be used as single-use coupons Automatically generate a marketing campaign, contacting the recipients over different channels Identify and implement precise solutions Who this book is for The Python Automation Cookbook is for you if you are a developer or anyone who wants to automate monotonous manual tasks related to fields such as finance, sales, and HR, among others. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at h...
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  • 181
    ISBN: 9781789132014 , 1789132010
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: iOS (Electronic resource) ; Swift (Computer program language) ; Mobile computing ; Application software ; Development ; Mobile apps ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Become a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core ML Key Features Explore the extensive world of iOS development through practical examples Gain detailed insights into core iOS programming concepts such as app extensions and performance Extend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities Book Description The iOS development environment has significantly matured, and with Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. However, the journey to mastering iOS development and the new features of iOS 12 is not straightforward. This book will help you make that transition smoothly and easily. With the help of Swift 4.2, you'll not only learn how to program for iOS 12, but also how to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices. Mastering iOS 12 Programming will help you build real-world applications and reflect the real-world development flow. You will also find a mix of thorough background information and practical examples, teaching you how to start implementing your newly gained knowledge. By the end of this book, you will have got to grips with building iOS applications that harness advanced techniques and make best use of the latest and greatest features available in iOS 12. What you will learn Build a professional iOS application using Xcode 10 and Swift 4.2 Use AutoLayout to create complex layouts that look great on every device Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKit Dynamics Enhance your app by using instruments and building your own profiling tools Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2 Who this book is for If you're a developer with some experience in iOS programming and want to enhance your skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift to build great applications, this book is for you.
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  • 182
    ISBN: 9781789137446 , 1789137446
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Science ; Data processing ; Data mining ; Information visualization ; Python (Computer program language) ; Java (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Create and share livecode, equations, visualizations, and explanatory text, in both a single document and a web browser with Jupyter Key Features Learn how to use Jupyter 5.x features such as cell tagging and attractive table styles Leverage big data tools and datasets with different Python packages Explore multiple-user Jupyter Notebook servers Book Description The Jupyter Notebook allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and explanatory text. The Jupyter Notebook system is extensively used in domains such as data cleaning and transformation, numerical simulation, statistical modeling, and machine learning. Learning Jupyter 5 will help you get to grips with interactive computing using real-world examples. The book starts with a detailed overview of the Jupyter Notebook system and its installation in different environments. Next, you will learn to integrate the Jupyter system with different programming languages such as R, Python, Java, JavaScript, and Julia, and explore various versions and packages that are compatible with the Notebook system. Moving ahead, you will master interactive widgets and namespaces and work with Jupyter in a multi-user mode. By the end of this book, you will have used Jupyter with a big dataset and be able to apply all the functionalities you've explored throughout the book. You will also have learned all about the Jupyter Notebook and be able to start performing data transformation, numerical simulation, and data visualization. What you will learn Install and run the Jupyter Notebook system on your machine Implement programming languages such as R, Python, Julia, and JavaScript with the Jupyter Notebook Use interactive widgets to manipulate and visualize data in real time Start sharing your Notebook with colleagues Invite your colleagues to work with you on the same Notebook Organize your Notebook using Jupyter namespaces Access big data in Jupyter for dealing with large datasets using Spark Who this book is for Learning Jupyter 5 is for developers, data scientists, machine learning users, and anyone working on data analysis or data science projects across different teams. Data science professionals will also find this book useful for performing technical and scientific computing collaboratively. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If ...
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  • 183
    ISBN: 9781789131864 , 1789131863
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Unity (Electronic resource) ; Computer games ; Programming ; Machine learning ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Transform games into environments using machine learning and Deep learning with Tensorflow, Keras, and Unity About This Book Learn how to apply core machine learning concepts to your games with Unity Learn the Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning and Q-Learning and apply them to your games Learn How to build multiple asynchronous agents and run them in a training scenario Who This Book Is For This book is intended for developers with an interest in using Machine learning algorithms to develop better games and simulations with Unity. The reader will be required to have a working knowledge of C# and a basic understanding of Python. What You Will Learn Develop Reinforcement and Deep Reinforcement Learning for games. Understand complex and advanced concepts of reinforcement learning and neural networks Explore various training strategies for cooperative and competitive agent development Adapt the basic script components of Academy, Agent, and Brain to be used with Q Learning. Enhance the Q Learning model with improved training strategies such as Greedy-Epsilon exploration Implement a simple NN with Keras and use it as an external brain in Unity Understand how to add LTSM blocks to an existing DQN Build multiple asynchronous agents and run them in a training scenario In Detail Unity Machine Learning agents allow researchers and developers to create games and simulations using the Unity Editor, which serves as an environment where intelligent agents can be trained with machine learning methods through a simple-to-use Python API. This book takes you from the basics of Reinforcement and Q Learning to building Deep Recurrent Q-Network agents that cooperate or compete in a multi-agent ecosystem. You will start with the basics of Reinforcement Learning and how to apply it to problems. Then you will learn how to build self-learning advanced neural networks with Python and Keras/TensorFlow. From there you move o n to more advanced training scenarios where you will learn further innovative ways to train your network with A3C, imitation, and curriculum learning models. By the end of the book, you will have learned how to build more complex environments by building a cooperative and competitive multi-agent ecosystem. Style and approach This book focuses on the foundations of ML, RL and DL for building agents in a game or simulation
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  • 184
    ISBN: 9781789138511 , 1789138515
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Swift (Computer program language) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: From learning about the most sought-after design patterns to a comprehensive coverage of architectural patterns and code testing, this book is all you need to write clean, reusable code Key Features Write clean, reusable and maintainable code, and make the most of the latest Swift version. Analyze case studies of some of the popular open source projects and give your workflow a huge boost Choose patterns such as MVP, MVC, and MVVM depending on the application being built Book Description Swift keeps gaining traction not only amongst Apple developers but also as a server-side language. This book demonstrates how to apply design patterns and best practices in real-life situations, whether that's for new or already existing projects. You'll begin with a quick refresher on Swift, the compiler, the standard library, and the foundation, followed by the Cocoa design patterns ? the ones at the core of many cocoa libraries ? to follow up with the creational, structural, and behavioral patterns as defined by the GoF. You'll get acquainted with application architecture, as well as the most popular architectural design patterns, such as MVC and MVVM, and learn to use them in the context of Swift. In addition, you'll walk through dependency injection and functional reactive programming. Special emphasis will be given to techniques to handle concurrency, including callbacks, futures and promises, and reactive programming. These techniques will help you adopt a test-driven approach to your workflow in order to use Swift Package Manager and integrate the framework into the original code base, along with Unit and UI testing. By the end of the book, you'll be able to build applications that are scalable, faster, and easier to maintain. What you will learn Work efficiently with Foundation and Swift Standard library Understand the most critical GoF patterns and use them efficiently Use Swift 4.2 and its unique capabilities (and limitations) to implement and improve GoF patterns Improve your application architecture and optimize for maintainability and performance Write efficient and clean concurrent programs using futures and promises, or reactive programming techniques Use Swift Package Manager to refactor your program into reusable components Leverage testing and other techniques for writing robust code Who this book is for This book is for intermediate developers who want to apply design patterns with Swift to structure and scale their applications. You are ex...
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  • 185
    ISBN: 9781789137941 , 1789137942
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Electronic data processing ; Distributed processing ; Blockchains (Databases) ; Distributed databases ; JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Mine Ether, deploy smart contracts, tokens, and ICOs, and manage security vulnerabilities of Ethereum Key Features Build end-to-end decentralized Ethereum apps using Truffle, Web3, and Solidity Explore various solution-based recipes to build smart contracts and foolproof decentralized applications Develop decentralized marketplaces from scratch, build wallets, and manage transactions Book Description Ethereum and Blockchain will change the way software is built for business transactions. Most industries have been looking to leverage these new technologies to gain efficiencies and create new business models and opportunities. The Ethereum Cookbook covers various solutions such as setting up Ethereum, writing smart contracts, and creating tokens, among others. You'll learn about the security vulnerabilities, along with other protocols of Ethereum. Once you have understood the basics, you'll move on to exploring various design decisions and tips to make your application scalable and secure. In addition to this, you'll work with various Ethereum packages such as Truffle, Web3, and Ganache. By the end of this book, you'll have comprehensively grasped the Ethereum principles and ecosystem. What you will learn Efficiently write smart contracts in Ethereum Build scalable distributed applications and deploy them Use tools and frameworks to develop, deploy, and test your application Use block explorers such as Etherscan to find a specific transaction Create your own tokens, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and games Understand various security flaws in smart contracts in order to avoid them Who this book is for The Ethereum Cookbook is for you if you are a software engineer, Blockchain developer, or research scientist who wants to build smart contracts, develop decentralized applications, and facilitate peer-to-peer transaction. It is assumed that you are familiar with Blockchain concepts and have sound knowledge of JavaScript.
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  • 186
    ISBN: 9781789138306 , 1789138302
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Dark Web ; Invisible Web ; World Wide Web ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understanding the concept Dark Web and Dark Net to utilize it for effective cybersecurity Key Features Understand the concept of Dark Net and Deep Web Use Tor to extract data and maintain anonymity Develop a security framework using Deep web evidences Book Description The overall world wide web is divided into three main areas - the Surface Web, the Deep Web, and the Dark Web. The Deep Web and Dark Web are the two areas which are not accessible through standard search engines or browsers. It becomes extremely important for security professionals to have control over these areas to analyze the security of your organization. This book will initially introduce you to the concept of the Deep Web and the Dark Web and their significance in the security sector. Then we will deep dive into installing operating systems and Tor Browser for privacy, security and anonymity while accessing them. During the course of the book, we will also share some best practices which will be useful in using the tools for best effect. By the end of this book, you will have hands-on experience working with the Deep Web and the Dark Web for security analysis What you will learn Access the Deep Web and the Dark Web Learn to search and find information in the Dark Web Protect yourself while browsing the Dark Web Understand what the Deep Web and Dark Web are Learn what information you can gather, and how Who this book is for This book is targeted towards security professionals, security analyst, or any stakeholder interested in learning the concept of deep web and dark net. No prior knowledge on Deep Web and Dark Net is required
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  • 187
    ISBN: 9781789135107 , 1789135109
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Windows Azure ; Cloud computing ; Database management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to efficiently run Linux-based workloads in Azure Key Features Manage and deploy virtual machines in your Azure environment Explore various open source tools to integrate automation and orchestration Leverage Linux features to create, run, and manage containers Book Description Azure's market share has increased massively and enterprises are adopting it rapidly. Linux is a widely-used operating system and has proven to be one of the most popular workloads on Azure. It has become crucial for Linux administrators and Microsoft professionals to be well versed with the concepts of managing Linux workloads in an Azure environment. Hands-On Linux Administration on Azure starts by introducing you to the fundamentals of Linux and Azure, after which you will explore advanced Linux features and see how they are managed in an Azure environment. Next, with the help of real-world scenarios, you will learn how to deploy virtual machines(VMs) in Azure, along with extending Azure VMs capabilities and managing them efficiently. You will then understand continuous configuration automation and use Ansible, SaltStack and Powershell DSC for orchestration. As you make your way through the chapters, you will understand containers and how they work, along with managing containers and the various tasks you can perform with them. In the concluding chapters, you will cover some Linux troubleshooting techniques on Azure, and you will also be able to monitor Linux in Azure using different open source tools. By the end of this book, you will be able to administer Linux on Azure and make the most of the important tools required for deployment. What you will learn Understand why Azure is the ideal solution for your open source workloads Master essential Linux skills and learn to find your way around the Linux environment Deploy Linux in an Azure environment Use configuration management to manage Linux in Azure Manage containers in an Azure environment Enhance Linux security and use Azure's identity management systems Automate deployment with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Powershell Employ Ansible to manage Linux instances in an Azure cloud environment Who this book is for Hands-On Linux Administration on Azure is for Linux administrators and Microsoft professionals that need to deploy and manage their workloads in Azure. Prior knowledge of Linux and Azure isn't necessary.
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  • 188
    ISBN: 9781789131758 , 1789131758
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Go (Computer program language) ; Data structures (Computer science) ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore various dependency injection methods in Go such as monkey patching, constructor injection, and method injection Key Features Learn to evaluate Code UX and make it better Explore SOLID principles and understand how they relate to dependency injection Use Google's wire framework to simplify dependence management Book Description Hands-On Dependency Injection in Go takes you on a journey, teaching you about refactoring existing code to adopt dependency injection (DI) using various methods available in Go. Of the six methods introduced in this book, some are conventional, such as constructor or method injection, and some unconventional, such as just-in-time or config injection. Each method is explained in detail, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses, and is followed with a step-by-step example of how to apply it. With plenty of examples, you will learn how to leverage DI to transform code into something simple and flexible. You will also discover how to generate and leverage the dependency graph to spot and eliminate issues. Throughout the book, you will learn to leverage DI in combination with test stubs and mocks to test otherwise tricky or impossible scenarios. Hands-On Dependency Injection in Go takes a pragmatic approach and focuses heavily on the code, user experience, and how to achieve long-term benefits through incremental changes. By the end of this book, you will have produced clean code that's easy to test. What you will learn Understand the benefits of DI Explore SOLID design principles and how they relate to Go Analyze various dependency injection patterns available in Go Leverage DI to produce high-quality, loosely coupled Go code Refactor existing Go code to adopt DI Discover tools to improve your code's testability and test coverage Generate and interpret Go dependency graphs Who this book is for Hands-On Dependency Injection in Go is for programmers with a few year s experience in any language and a basic understanding of Go. If you wish to produce clean, loosely coupled code that is inherently easier to test, this book is for you.
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  • 189
    ISBN: 9781788996013 , 1788996011
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Browsers (Computer programs) ; Automation ; Application software ; Testing ; Mobile computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Real-world examples of cross-browser, mobile, and data-driven testing with all the latest features of Selenium WebDriver 3 Key Features Unlock the full potential of Selenium to test your web applications Use Selenium Grid for faster, parallel running, and cross-browser testing Test iOS and Android Apps with Appium Book Description Selenium WebDriver is an open source automation tool implemented through a browser-specific driver, which sends commands to a browser and retrieves results. The latest version of Selenium 3 brings with it a lot of new features that change the way you use and setup Selenium WebDriver. This book covers all those features along with the source code, including a demo website that allows you to work with an HMTL5 application and other examples throughout the book. Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide will walk you through the various APIs of Selenium WebDriver, which are used in automation tests, followed by a discussion of the various WebDriver implementations available. You will learn to strategize and handle rich web UI using advanced WebDriver API along with real-time challenges faced in WebDriver and solutions to handle them. You will discover different types and domains of testing such as cross-browser testing, load testing, and mobile testing with Selenium. Finally, you will also be introduced to data-driven testing using TestNG to create your own automation framework. By the end of this book, you will be able to select any web application and automate it the way you want. What you will learn Understand what Selenium 3 is and how is has been improved than its predecessor Use different mobile and desktop browser platforms with Selenium 3 Perform advanced actions, such as drag-and-drop and action builders on web page Learn to use Java 8 API and Selenium 3 together Explore remote WebDriver and discover how to use it Perform cross browser and distributed testing with Selenium Grid Use Actions API for performing various keyboard and mouse actions Who this book is for Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide is for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers interested in using Selenium for testing their applications. Prior programming experience in Java is necessary.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2014. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 30, 2018)
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  • 190
    ISBN: 9781788990639 , 1788990633
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: User interfaces (Computer systems) ; Testing ; Web-based user interfaces ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Gain actionable insights from qualitative remote studies to improve user experience Key Features Understand the different usability testing methodologies and their strengths and weaknesses Master the execution of remote studies Learn how to analyze and present study results Book Description Usability testing is a subdiscipline of User Experience. Its goal is to ensure that a given product is easy to use and the user's experience with the product is intuitive and satisfying. Usability studies are conducted with study participants who are representative of the target users to gather feedback on a user interface. The feedback is then used to refine and improve the user interface. Remote studies involve fewer logistics, allow participation regardless of location and are quicker and cheaper to execute compared to in person studies, while delivering valuable insights. The users are not inhibited by being in a new environment under observation; they can act naturally in their familiar environment. Remote unmoderated studies additionally have the advantage of being independent of time zones. This book will teach you how to conduct qualitative remote usability studies, in particular remote moderated and unmoderated studies. Each chapter provides actionable tips on how to use each methodology and how to compensate for the specific nature of each methodology. The book also provides material to help with planning and executing each study type. What you will learn Choose the most suitable remote study methodology Establish a clear goal for the study Plan the study execution Understand recruitment logistics, expectations and compensation Set up and moderate remote studies Write good tasks and questions for each methodology Analyze and document the study results Deliver results that align with the goal for the study Who this book is for This book is for user experience (UX) professionals familiar with traditional in-person usability testing methodologies, or for UX designers with no prior exposure to user research and usability testing. Customer experience professionals or product managers who want to understand remote usability testing will also find this book useful. No knowledge of remote usability testing is needed.
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  • 191
    ISBN: 9781788996747 , 1788996747
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Computer programming ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get up and running with system programming concepts in Linux Key Features Acquire insight on Linux system architecture and its programming interfaces Get to grips with core concepts such as process management, signalling and pthreads Packed with industry best practices and dozens of code examples Book Description The Linux OS and its embedded and server applications are critical components of today's software infrastructure in a decentralized, networked universe. The industry's demand for proficient Linux developers is only rising with time. Hands-On System Programming with Linux gives you a solid theoretical base and practical industry-relevant descriptions, and covers the Linux system programming domain. It delves into the art and science of Linux application programming - system architecture, process memory and management, signaling, timers, pthreads, and file IO. This book goes beyond the use API X to do Y approach; it explains the concepts and theories required to understand programming interfaces and design decisions, the tradeoffs made by experienced developers when using them, and the rationale behind them. Troubleshooting tips and techniques are included in the concluding chapter. By the end of this book, you will have gained essential conceptual design knowledge and hands-on experience working with Linux system programming interfaces. What you will learn Explore the theoretical underpinnings of Linux system architecture Understand why modern OSes use virtual memory and dynamic memory APIs Get to grips with dynamic memory issues and effectively debug them Learn key concepts and powerful system APIs related to process management Effectively perform file IO and use signaling and timers Deeply understand multithreading concepts, pthreads APIs, synchronization and scheduling Who this book is for Hands-On System Programming with Linux is for Linux system engineers, programmers, or anyone who wants to go beyond using an API set to understanding the theoretical underpinnings and concepts behind powerful Linux system programming APIs. To get the most out of this book, you should be familiar with Linux at the user-level logging in, using shell via the command line interface, the ability to use tools such as find, grep, and sort. Working knowledge of the C programming language is required. No prior experience with Linux systems programming is assumed.
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  • 192
    ISBN: 9781789130775 , 1789130778
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Penetration testing (Computer security) ; Web applications ; Testing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Become the ethical hacker you need to be to protect your network Key Features Set up, configure, and run a newly installed Kali-Linux 2018.x Footprint, monitor, and audit your network and investigate any ongoing infestations Customize Kali Linux with this professional guide so it becomes your pen testing toolkit Book Description Microsoft Windows is one of the two most common OSes, and managing its security has spawned the discipline of IT security. Kali Linux is the premier platform for testing and maintaining Windows security. Kali is built on the Debian distribution of Linux and shares the legendary stability of that OS. This lets you focus on using the network penetration, password cracking, and forensics tools, and not the OS. This book has the most advanced tools and techniques to reproduce the methods used by sophisticated hackers to make you an expert in Kali Linux penetration testing. You will start by learning about the various desktop environments that now come with Kali. The book covers network sniffers and analysis tools to uncover the Windows protocols in use on the network. You will see several tools designed to improve your average in password acquisition, from hash cracking, online attacks, offline attacks, and rainbow tables to social engineering. It also demonstrates several use cases for Kali Linux tools like Social Engineering Toolkit, and Metasploit, to exploit Windows vulnerabilities. Finally, you will learn how to gain full system-level access to your compromised system and then maintain that access. By the end of this book, you will be able to quickly pen test your system and network using easy-to-follow instructions and support images. What you will learn Learn advanced set up techniques for Kali and the Linux operating system Understand footprinting and reconnaissance of networks Discover new advances and improvements to the Kali operating system Map and enumerate your Windows network Exploit several common Windows network vulnerabilities Attack and defeat password schemes on Windows Debug and reverse engineer Windows programs Recover lost files, investigate successful hacks, and discover hidden data Who this book is for If you are a working ethical hacker who is looking to expand the offensive skillset with a thorough understanding of Kali Linux, then this is the book for you. Prior knowledge about Linux operating systems, BASH terminal, and Windows command line would be highly beneficial.
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  • 193
    ISBN: 9781789134759 , 1789134757
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Machine learning ; Neural networks (Computer science) ; Artificial intelligence ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Insightful practical projects to master deep learning and neural network architectures using Python, Keras and MXNet About This Book Rich projects on computer vision, NLP, and image processing Build your own neural network and explore innumerable possibilities with deep learning Explore the power of Python for deep learning in various scenarios using insightful projects Who This Book Is For This book is for developers, data scientists, or enthusiasts, who have sound knowledge of python programming, basics of machine learning, and want to break into deep learning, either for opening a new career opportunity or for realizing their own AI projects. What You Will Learn Set up a Deep Learning development environment on AWS, using GPU-powered instances and the Deep Learning AMI Implement Sequence to Sequence Networks for modeling natural language processing Develop an end-to-end speech recognition system Build a system for pixel-wise semantic labeling of an image Develop a system that generates images and their regions In Detail Deep Learning has quietly revolutionized every field of Artificial Intelligence, enabling the development of applications that a few years ago were considered almost impossible. This book will provide all the knowledge needed to implement complex deep learning projects in the field of computational linguistics and computer vision. Each new project will build upon the experience and knowledge accumulated in the previous ones, allowing the reader to progressively master the subject. You will learn neural network models implementing a text classifier system using Recurrent Neural network model (RNN) and optimize it to understand the shortcomings you might come across while implementing a simple deep learning system. If you are looking to implement intelligent systems like Automatic Machine Translation, Handwriting Generation, Character Text Generation, Object Classification in Photographs, Colorization of Images, Image Caption Generation, Character Text Generation or Automatic Game Playing into your application then this book is for you. By the end of this book, you will come across various Recurrent and Convolutional Neural network implementations with practical hands-on to modeling concepts like regularization, Gradient clipping, and gradient normalization, LSTM, Bidirectional RNN's through a series engaging projects. Style and approach One stop guide to gain deep learning knowledge and skills by working on authentic, engagin...
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  • 194
    ISBN: 9781788998352 , 1788998359
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Android (Electronic resource) ; Application software ; Development ; Mobile apps ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Find out how to write Kotlin code without overhead and how to use different profiling tools and bytecode viewer to inspect expressions of Kotlin language. About This Book Apply modern Kotlin features to speed up processing and implement highly efficient and reliable codes. Learn memory optimization, concurrency, multi-threading, scaling, and caching techniques to achieve high performance. Learn how to prevent unnecessary overhead and use profiling tools to detect performance issues. Who This Book Is For This book is for Kotlin developers who would like to build reliable and high-performance applications. Prior Kotlin programming knowledge is assumed. What You Will Learn Understand the importance of high performance Learn performance metrics Learn popular design patterns currently being used in Kotlin Understand how to apply modern Kotlin features to data processing Learn how to use profling tools Discover how to read bytecode Learn to perform memory optimizations Uncover approaches to the multithreading environment In Detail The ease with which we write applications has been increasing, but with it comes the need to address their performance. A balancing act between easily implementing complex applications and keeping their performance optimal is a present-day requirement In this book, we explore how to achieve this crucial balance, while developing and deploying applications with Kotlin. The book starts by analyzing various Kotlin specifcations to identify those that have a potentially adverse effect on performance. Then, we move on to monitor techniques that enable us to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize performance metrics. Next, we look at techniques that help to us achieve high performance: memory optimization, concurrency, multi threading, scaling, and caching. We also look at fault tolerance solutions and the importance of logging. We'll also cover best practices of Kotlin programming that will help you to improve the quality of your code base. By the end of the book, you will have gained some insight into various techniques and solutions that will help to create high-performance applications in the Kotlin environment Style and approach This book guides you through how to use profiling tools to detect performance issues and build high-performance applications in the Kotlin environment.
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  • 195
    ISBN: 9781788990301 , 1788990307
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: JavaScript (Computer program language) ; Machine learning ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A definitive guide to creating an intelligent web application with the best of machine learning and JavaScript About This Book Solve complex computational problems in browser with JavaScript Teach your browser how to learn from rules using the power of machine learning Understand discoveries on web interface and API in machine learning Who This Book Is For This book is for you if you are a JavaScript developer who wants to implement machine learning to make applications smarter, gain insightful information from the data, and enter the field of machine learning without switching to another language. Working knowledge of JavaScript language is expected to get the most out of the book. What You Will Learn Get an overview of state-of-the-art machine learning Understand the pre-processing of data handling, cleaning, and preparation Learn Mining and Pattern Extraction with JavaScript Build your own model for classification, clustering, and prediction Identify the most appropriate model for each type of problem Apply machine learning techniques to real-world applications Learn how JavaScript can be a powerful language for machine learning In Detail In over 20 years of existence, JavaScript has been pushing beyond the boundaries of web evolution with proven existence on servers, embedded devices, Smart TVs, IoT, Smart Cars, and more. Today, with the added advantage of machine learning research and support for JS libraries, JavaScript makes your browsers smarter than ever with the ability to learn patterns and reproduce them to become a part of innovative products and applications. Hands-on Machine Learning with JavaScript presents various avenues of machine learning in a practical and objective way, and helps implement them using the JavaScript language. Predicting behaviors, analyzing feelings, grouping data, and building neural models are some of the skills you will build from this book. You will learn how to train your machine learning models and work with different kinds of data. During this journey, you will come across use cases such as face detection, spam filtering, recommendation systems, character recognition, and more. Moreover, you will learn how to work with deep neural networks and guide your applications to gain insights from data. By the end of this book, you'll have gained hands-on knowledge on evaluating and implementing the right model, along with choosing from different JS libraries, such as NaturalNode, brain, harthur, classifier,...
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  • 196
    ISBN: 9781788997065 , 1788997069
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Internet of things ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic apparatus and appliances ; Design and construction ; Mobile computing ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Connect things to create amazing IoT applications in minutes About This Book Use Blynk cloud and Blynk server to connect devices Build IoT applications on Android and iOS platforms A practical guide that will show how to connect devices using Blynk and Raspberry Pi 3 Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at any stakeholder working in the IoT sector who wants to understand how Blynk works and build exciting IoT projects. Prior understanding of Raspberry Pi, C/C++, and electronics is a must. What You Will Learn Build devices using Raspberry Pi and various sensors and actuators Use Blynk cloud to connect and control devices through the Blynk app Connect devices to Blynk cloud and server through Ethernet and Wi-Fi Make applications using Blynk apps (App Builder) on Android and iOS platforms Run Blynk personal server on the Windows, MAC, and Raspberry Pi platforms In Detail Blynk, known as the most user-friendly IoT platform, provides a way to build mobile applications in minutes. With the Blynk drag-n-drop mobile app builder, anyone can build amazing IoT applications with minimal resources and effort, on hardware ranging from prototyping platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi 3 to industrial-grade ESP8266, Intel, Sierra Wireless, Particle, Texas Instruments, and a few others. This book uses Raspberry Pi as the main hardware platform and C/C++ to write sketches to build projects. The first part of this book shows how to set up a development environment with various hardware combinations and required software. Then you will build your first IoT application with Blynk using various hardware combinations and connectivity types such as Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Then you'll use and configure various widgets (control, display, notification, interface, time input, and some advanced widgets) with Blynk App Builder to build applications. Towards the end, you will learn how to connect with and use built-in sensors on Android and iOS mobile devices. Finally you will learn how to build a robot that can be controlled with a Blynk app through the Blynk cloud and personal server. By the end of this book, you will have hands-on experience building IoT applications using Blynk. Style and approach A step-by-step guide that will help you build simple yet exciting project in no time.
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  • 197
    ISBN: 9781788830836 , 1788830830
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Cloud computing ; Computing platforms ; Real-time data processing ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Develop, deploy, and scale your applications with Google Cloud Platform Key Features Create and deploy your applications on Google Cloud Platform Store and manage source code and debug Cloud-hosted apps with plugins and IDEs Streamline developer workflows with tools for alerting and managing deployments Book Description Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides autoscaling compute power and distributed in-memory cache, task queues, and datastores to write, build, and deploy Cloud-hosted applications. With Google Cloud Platform for Developers, you will be able to develop and deploy scalable applications from scratch and make them globally available in almost any language. This book will guide you in designing, deploying, and managing applications running on Google Cloud. You'll start with App Engine and move on to work with Container Engine, compute engine, and cloud functions. You'll learn how to integrate your new applications with the various data solutions on GCP, including Cloud SQL, Bigtable, and Cloud Storage. This book will teach you how to streamline your workflow with tools such as Source Repositories, Container Builder, and StackDriver. Along the way, you'll see how to deploy and debug services with IntelliJ, implement continuous delivery pipelines, and configure robust monitoring and alerting for your production systems. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with all the development tools of Google Cloud Platform, and you'll develop, deploy, and manage highly scalable and reliable applications. What you will learn Understand the various service offerings on GCP Deploy and run services on managed platforms such as App Engine and Container Engine Securely maintain application states with Cloud Storage, Datastore, and Bigtable Leverage StackDriver monitoring and debugging to minimize downtime and mitigate issues without impacting users Design and implement complex software solutions utilizing Google Cloud Integrate with best-in-class big data solutions such as Bigquery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub Who this book is for Google Cloud Platform for Developers is for application developers. This book will enable you to fully leverage the power of Google Cloud Platform to build resilient and intelligent software solutions. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http:...
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  • 198
    ISBN: 9781788992534 , 1788992539
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Internet marketing ; Data mining ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: With Hands-On Recommendation Systems with Python, learn the tools and techniques required in building various kinds of powerful recommendation systems (collaborative, knowledge and content based) and deploying them to the web Key Features Build industry-standard recommender systems Only familiarity with Python is required No need to wade through complicated machine learning theory to use this book Book Description Recommendation systems are at the heart of almost every internet business today; from Facebook to Net?ix to Amazon. Providing good recommendations, whether it's friends, movies, or groceries, goes a long way in defining user experience and enticing your customers to use your platform. This book shows you how to do just that. You will learn about the different kinds of recommenders used in the industry and see how to build them from scratch using Python. No need to wade through tons of machine learning theory - you'll get started with building and learning about recommenders as quickly as possible.. In this book, you will build an IMDB Top 250 clone, a content-based engine that works on movie metadata. You'll use collaborative filters to make use of customer behavior data, and a Hybrid Recommender that incorporates content based and collaborative filtering techniques With this book, all you need to get started with building recommendation systems is a familiarity with Python, and by the time you're fnished, you will have a great grasp of how recommenders work and be in a strong position to apply the techniques that you will learn to your own problem domains. What you will learn Get to grips with the different kinds of recommender systems Master data-wrangling techniques using the pandas library Building an IMDB Top 250 Clone Build a content based engine to recommend movies based on movie metadata Employ data-mining techniques used in building recommenders Build industry-standard collaborative filters using powerful algorithms Building Hybrid Recommenders that incorporate content based and collaborative fltering Who this book is for If you are a Python developer and want to develop applications for social networking, news personalization or smart advertising, this is the book for you. Basic knowledge of machine learning techniques will be helpful, but not mandatory.
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  • 199
    ISBN: 9781788836913 , 178883691X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Reinforcement learning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A hands-on guide enriched with examples to master deep reinforcement learning algorithms with Python About This Book Your entry point into the world of artificial intelligence using the power of Python An example-rich guide to master various RL and DRL algorithms Explore various state-of-the-art architectures along with math Who This Book Is For If you're a machine learning developer or deep learning enthusiast interested in artificial intelligence and want to learn about reinforcement learning from scratch, this book is for you. Some knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this book. What You Will Learn Understand the basics of reinforcement learning methods, algorithms, and elements Train an agent to walk using OpenAI Gym and Tensorflow Understand the Markov Decision Process, Bellman's optimality, and TD learning Solve multi-armed-bandit problems using various algorithms Master deep learning algorithms, such as RNN, LSTM, and CNN with applications Build intelligent agents using the DRQN algorithm to play the Doom game Teach agents to play the Lunar Lander game using DDPG Train an agent to win a car racing game using dueling DQN In Detail Reinforcement Learning (RL) is the trending and most promising branch of artificial intelligence. Hands-On Reinforcement learning with Python will help you master not only the basic reinforcement learning algorithms but also the advanced deep reinforcement learning algorithms. The book starts with an introduction to Reinforcement Learning followed by OpenAI Gym, and TensorFlow. You will then explore various RL algorithms and concepts, such as Markov Decision Process, Monte Carlo methods, and dynamic programming, including value and policy iteration. This example-rich guide will introduce you to deep reinforcement learning algorithms, such as Dueling DQN, DRQN, A3C, PPO, and TRPO. You will also learn about imagination-augmented agents, learning from human preference, DQfD, HER, and many more of the recent advancements in reinforcement learning. By the end of the book, you will have all the knowledge and experience needed to implement reinforcement learning and deep reinforcement learning in your projects, and you will be all set to enter the world of artificial intelligence. Style and approach This is a hands-on book designed to further expand your machine learning skills by understanding reinforcement to deep reinforcement le...
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  • 200
    ISBN: 9781789136517 , 1789136512
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Apache Hadoop ; Big data ; Database management ; Databases ; Development ; Databases ; Design ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This book takes you on a fantastic journey to discover the attributes of big data using Apache Hive. About This Book Grasp the skills needed to write efficient Hive queries to analyze the Big Data Discover how Hive can coexist and work with other tools within the Hadoop ecosystem Uses practical, example-oriented scenarios to cover all the newly released features of Apache Hive 2.3.3 Who This Book Is For If you are a data analyst, developer, or simply someone who wants to quickly get started with Hive to explore and analyze Big Data in Hadoop, this is the book for you. Since Hive is an SQL-like language, some previous experience with SQL will be useful to get the most out of this book. What You Will Learn Create and set up the Hive environment Discover how to use Hive's definition language to describe data Discover interesting data by joining and filtering datasets in Hive Transform data by using Hive sorting, ordering, and functions Aggregate and sample data in different ways Boost Hive query performance and enhance data security in Hive Customize Hive to your needs by using user-defined functions and integrate it with other tools In Detail In this book, we prepare you for your journey into big data by frstly introducing you to backgrounds in the big data domain, alongwith the process of setting up and getting familiar with your Hive working environment. Next, the book guides you through discovering and transforming the values of big data with the help of examples. It also hones your skills in using the Hive language in an effcient manner. Toward the end, the book focuses on advanced topics, such as performance, security, and extensions in Hive, which will guide you on exciting adventures on this worthwhile big data journey. By the end of the book, you will be familiar with Hive and able to work effeciently to find solutions to big data problems Style and approach This book takes on a practical approach which will get you familiarized with Apache Hive and how to use it to efficiently to find solutions to your big data problems. This book covers crucial topics like performance, and data security in order to help you make the most of the Hive working environment. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-ma...
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