Beginning MicroPython with the Raspberry Pi Pico

Program the Raspberry Pi Pico, the latest microcontroller board from raspberrypi.org, with MicroPython. This book will take you on a tour of the Raspberry Pi Pico, including how to get started using the microcontroller, seeing which alternative microcontrollers are available, and how to connect and run simple code examples.

• Bell, Charles
• 24.07.2022

Kafka Troubleshooting in Production

This book provides Kafka administrators, site reliability engineers, and DataOps and DevOps practitioners with a list of real production issues that can occur in Kafka clusters and how to solve them. The production issues covered are assembled into a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for those engineers who are responsible for the stability and performance of Kafka clusters in production, whether those clusters are deployed in the cloud or on-premises.

• Eldor, Elad
• 30.11.2023

Introducing .NET MAUI

Interested in giving Microsoft’s new Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) a try? This book provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools and hands-on coding to build their own cross-platform applications.The book is a comprehensive end-to-end guide on creating, building, and distributing .

• Lawrence, Shaun
• 15.06.2023

SQL Server Big Data Clusters

Use this guide to one of SQL Server 2019’s most impactful features—Big Data Clusters. You will learn about data virtualization and data lakes for this complete artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform within the SQL Server database engine.

• Weissman, Benjamin
• 24.05.2020

Practical Forensic Analysis of Artifacts on iOS and Android Devices

Leverage foundational concepts and practical skills in mobile device forensics to perform forensically sound criminal investigations involving the most complex mobile devices currently available on the market. Using modern tools and techniques, this book shows you how to conduct a structured investigation process to determine the nature of the crime and to produce results that are useful in criminal proceedings.

• Moreb, Mohammed
• 16.04.2022

Beginning Google Blogger

Are you interested in starting a blog but can’t decide on which service to use? Google’s Blogger offers many advantages over other blog publishing systems, including seamless integration with Google services and web applications. Beginning Google Blogger is a complete resource on how to create and manage a blog using Blogger.

• Wright-Porto, Heather
• 27.07.2010

Getting Started with the Uno Platform and WinUI 3

Get ready to build applications that can run anywhere using the Uno Platform and WinUI.Modern application development can be an intimidating and complex topic, especially when you are building cross-platform applications that need to support multiple operating systems and form factors.

• Hoefling, Skye
• 01.10.2022

Introduction to Java Through Game Development

Interested in learning how to program with Java? Let’s face it, the best way to learn to program is by writing programs. This can be a daunting proposition with the specter of hours of simple command line example programs hanging over your head. Fear not! Now you can learn to program in Java in a fun way by working on video games.

• Brusca, Victor G.
• 25.11.2022

Create an Enterprise-Level Test Automation Framework with Appium

Think from a framework design perspective and move beyond straightforward coding skills. You’ll design an enterprise level test framework that is capable of supporting both TDD and BDD at the same time, using the latest open source tools and coding best practices.

• Das, Koushik
• 12.08.2022

Women Leaders at Work

"Women Leaders at Work traces the personal life decisions taken by women who found ways to achieve greatness in their work. Each story is intriguing. But, collectively, the stories provide inspiration. They illustrate how real women of varied talents from varied backgrounds traversed quite different paths, seized opportunities presented in many guises, and found ways to achieve and to contribute to society.

• Ghaffari, Elizabeth
• 21.12.2011

Developing Cognitive Bots Using the IBM Watson Engine

Cognitive Virtual Bots are taking the technology and user experience world by storm. This book provides clear guidance on how different cognitive platforms can be used to develop Cognitive Virtual Assistants that enable a conversation by using DialogFlow and advanced Natural Language Processing.

• Sabharwal, Navin
• 17.12.2019

Running ESXi on a Raspberry Pi

Gain foundational knowledge of ESXi technology and understand why it is such a dominant force in the datacenter. This book also looks beyond ESXi to other vSphere technologies, such as virtual machines (VMs), vMotion, and vCenter Server.     Knowing how these technologies complement ESXi running on a Raspberry Pi will help you get the most out of ESXi on Arm technologies.

• Fenton, Thomas
• 06.11.2021

Beyond Accessibility Compliance

Take a deep look at accessibility as it applies to mobile and wearables. This book covers topics within the accessibility domain that are rarely covered or understood, despite the fact that nearly half of the world’s population uses smartphones. Moreover, by 2025, 72% of smartphone users are expected to only use smartphones to access the internet.

• Chadha, Sukriti
• 01.12.2022

Raspberry Pi Image Processing Programming

Understand the concepts of image processing with Python 3 and create applications using Raspberry Pi 4. This book covers image processing with the latest release of Python 3, using Raspberry Pi OS and Raspberry Pi 4B with the 8 GB RAM model as the preferred computing platform.

• Pajankar, Ashwin
• 02.08.2022

A Software Engineer’s Guide to Seniority

There are few books in the market that talk about the effort within and outside of the job that helps software engineers advance in their careers. This book is a truthful and introspective look at technical careers and a consolidation of that information and advice for engineers that are looking to elevate their career to the senior level.

• Harper, Jocelyn
• 03.12.2022

Sensors and Protocols for Industry 4.0

This book Identifies the right sensors and single board computers for any application to achieve the best performance in Industry 4.0 settings and applications. You’ll see what technologies apply the IIoT with elegant efficiency to drastically improve remote monitoring and controlling, decision making, and preventative maintenance.

• Kanagachidambaresan, G. R.
• 05.07.2023

Pro Kotlin Web Apps from Scratch

Build production-grade web apps from scratch – without using frameworks – with Kotlin on the Java platform. You’ll learn how to use and compose libraries, how to choose between different libraries, and the benefits of explicit and straight-forward code, vs.

• Lilleaas, August
• 10.02.2023

Basic Math for Game Development with Unity 3D

This book will teach you fundamental mathematical concepts using Unity-based custom examples, explaining the implementations and demonstrating how these concepts are applied in building modern video game functionality. You will learn the theoretical foundation of each concept, and then interact, examine, and modify the implementation to inspect the effects.

• Sung, Kelvin
• 25.12.2023

Understanding Microsoft Teams Administration

This book provides solutions, best practices, tips, and workarounds to plan, design, customize, implement, and manage Microsoft Teams in any environment. This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest techniques and products, including migration from Skype for Business On-Prem to Microsoft Teams, along with Teams for Education, which includes a range of features and tools that enable teachers and students to collaborate, communicate, and learn in a virtual environment.

• Ilag, Balu N
• 19.12.2023

DevSecOps Adventures

• Pylayeva, Dana
• 11.07.2024

iPhone Advanced Projects

As the fourth book in our series of iPhone Projects based on the work and experiences of iPhone, this volume takes on the more advanced aspects of iPhone development. The first generation of iPhone applications has hit the App Store, and now it's time to optimize performance, streamline the user interface, and make every successful iPhone app just that much more sophisticated.

• Mark, David
• 04.11.2009

Managing Derivatives Contracts

"I am sure practitioners, auditors, and regulators will find the content of Mr Shaik's book of value. The accessible style is also welcome. All in all, a worthwhile addition to the finance literature and one that hopefully helps plug the knowledge gap in this field.

• Shaik, Khader
• 20.09.2014

Pro SQL Server Wait Statistics

Pro SQL Server Wait Statistics is a practical guide for analyzing and troubleshooting SQL Server performance using wait statistics. Whether you are new to wait statistics, or already familiar with them, this book will help you gain a deeper understanding on how wait statistics are generated and what they can mean for your SQL Server’s performance.

• van de Laar, Enrico
• 26.08.2015

Modern Concurrency on Apple Platforms

Build solid software with modern and safe concurrency features. Concurrency is one of the hardest problems in computer science. For years, computer scientists and engineers have developed different strategies for dealing with concurrency. However, the original concurrency primitives are complicated and difficult to understand, and even harder to implement.

• Kautsch, Andrés Ibañez
• 15.11.2022

Pro SQL Server 2022 Wait Statistics

Use this practical guide to analyze and troubleshoot SQL Server performance using wait statistics. You'll learn to identify precisely why your queries are running slowly. And you'll know how to measure the amount of time consumed by each bottleneck so you can focus attention on making the largest improvements first.

• LaRock, Thomas
• 12.01.2023

IBM Software Systems Integration

Examine the working details for real-world Java programs used for system integration with IBM Software, applying various API libraries (as used by Banking and Insurance companies). This book includes the step-by-step procedure to use the IBM FileNet Case Manager 5.

• Bluck, Alan S.
• 17.01.2023

Pro App Development with Flutter

Take the next step in building your Flutter skillset. Whether you’re starting from scratch or attempting to add Flutter to an existing application, this book will show you the tools and tricks you need to get going, and how to make sure that your application is performing as fast and as stable as possible.

• Karasavvas, Theodore
• 11.10.2023

Processing for Android

Learn how to use the Processing programming language and environment to create Android applications with ease. This book covers the basics of the Processing language, allowing users to effectively program interactive graphics in 2D, 3D, and Extended Reality (XR).

• Colubri, Andrés
• 02.10.2023

Industrial Vision Systems with Raspberry Pi

Today’s industries are faced with a growing demand for vision systems due to their non-invasive characteristics in inspecting product quality. These systems identify surface defects and faults, and verify components’ orientation and their measurements, etc.

• Kadhar, Mohaideen A, Dr.
• 14.12.2023

CompTIA Linux+ Certification Companion

The CompTIA Linux+ Certification" book – the ultimate guide to mastering Linux system administration in preparation for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, this comprehensive resource is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the world of Linux.

• Sheikh, Ahmed F.
• 07.06.2024

Digital Transformation of SAP Supply Chain Processes

Take a high-level tour of SAP oDATA integrations with frontend technologies like Angular using the SAP Mobile Services Platform. This book will give you a different perspective on executing SAP transactions on iOS using Angular instead of SAP-provided Fiori-based applications.

• Gupta, Pranay
• 07.05.2024