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Ultimate WebAssembly for High-Performance Apps

by Srinivas Shanmugam ...

Unleash near-native performance for modern web and cloud applications Key Features ● Build high-performance apps using WebAssembly across web, server, and edge. ● Master Rust, C/C++, Node.js, and WASI for real-world Wasm workflows. ● Deploy secure, scalable WebAssembly solutions for cloud, IoT, and AI systems. Book Description WebAssembly is transforming how high-performance applications are built ... Read more

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Unleash near-native performance for modern web and cloud applications Key Features ● Build high-performance apps using WebAssembly across web, server, and edge. ● Master Rust, C/C++, Node.js, and WASI for real-world Wasm workflows. ● Deploy secure, scalable WebAssembly solutions for cloud, IoT, and AI systems. Book Description WebAssembly is transforming how high-performance applications are built
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Mobile Technology for Children

Designing for Interaction and Learning

by Allison Druin ...

Children are one of the largest new user groups of mobile technology -- from phones to micro-laptops to electronic toys. These products are both lauded and criticized, especially when it comes to their role in education and learning. The need has never been greater to understand how these technologies are being designed and to evaluate their impact worldwide. Mobile Technology for Children brings ... Read more

$57.59 USD

Children are one of the largest new user groups of mobile technology -- from phones to micro-laptops to electronic toys. These products are both lauded and criticized, especially when it comes to their role in education and learning. The need has never been greater to understand how these technologies are being designed and to evaluate their impact worldwide. Mobile Technology for Children brings
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Practical Process Automation

by Bernd Ruecker ...

In today's IT architectures, microservices and serverless functions play increasingly important roles in process automation. But how do you create meaningful, comprehensive, and connected business solutions when the individual components are decoupled and independent by design? Targeted at developers and architects, this book presents a framework through examples, practical advice, and use cases ... Read more

$41.09 USD

In today's IT architectures, microservices and serverless functions play increasingly important roles in process automation. But how do you create meaningful, comprehensive, and connected business solutions when the individual components are decoupled and independent by design? Targeted at developers and architects, this book presents a framework through examples, practical advice, and use cases
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Infrastructure as Code

Designing and Delivering Dynamic Systems for the Cloud Age

by Kief Morris ...

The past decade has seen cloud and infrastructure as code move out of shadow IT and startups and into the mainstream. Many organizations rushed to adopt new technologies as part of their transformation into digital businesses, creating a sprawl of unmaintainable infrastructure codebases. Now, there is a need to consolidate cloud-based systems into mature foundations for sustainable growth.With ... Read more

$48.99 USD

The past decade has seen cloud and infrastructure as code move out of shadow IT and startups and into the mainstream. Many organizations rushed to adopt new technologies as part of their transformation into digital businesses, creating a sprawl of unmaintainable infrastructure codebases. Now, there is a need to consolidate cloud-based systems into mature foundations for sustainable growth.With
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Linux Tackles Microsoft - Discover The Superior Performance And Power Savings of Linux Vs. Microsoft

by John E. Meister ...

Tests in this book show the performance differences of Linux vs. Microsoft Windows, XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.On a Dell D630 (4gb Memory) Linux took 33.6 seconds to run a test, Win 10 took 333.583 seconds,that means on a D630 that Linux is 8.9x's faster than Microsoft Windows 10.UPDATED TESTS: (21 Jan 2015)On a Dell T3610 (16GB memory) Linux took 4.2 seconds to run the same test, Win 10 took 149.1 ... Read more

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Tests in this book show the performance differences of Linux vs. Microsoft Windows, XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.On a Dell D630 (4gb Memory) Linux took 33.6 seconds to run a test, Win 10 took 333.583 seconds,that means on a D630 that Linux is 8.9x's faster than Microsoft Windows 10.UPDATED TESTS: (21 Jan 2015)On a Dell T3610 (16GB memory) Linux took 4.2 seconds to run the same test, Win 10 took 149.1
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Learning ServiceNow

Administration and development on the Now platform, for powerful IT automation

by Tim Woodruff ...

IT service management automation at your fingertipsKey Features\[\*\]Learn to leverage ServiceNow’s capabilities for improved IT automation by following step-by-step, practical instructions\[\*\]Build core administration, development, and maintenance skills with IT service management in ServiceNow\[\*\]Improve your workflow efficiency by designing and creating responsive and automated workflows, ... Read more

$41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

IT service management automation at your fingertipsKey Features\[\*\]Learn to leverage ServiceNow’s capabilities for improved IT automation by following step-by-step, practical instructions\[\*\]Build core administration, development, and maintenance skills with IT service management in ServiceNow\[\*\]Improve your workflow efficiency by designing and creating responsive and automated workflows,
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Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Certification and Implementation Guide

Master the deployment, management, and monitoring of Google Cloud solutions

by Agnieszka Koziorowska, Wojciech Marusiak ...

Gain practical knowledge and hands-on expertise in implementing Google Cloud Platform services and prepare to confidently pass the exam on your first attemptKey FeaturesExplore Google Cloud Platform services and operations in depthGain hands-on experience to effectively employ Google Cloud servicesReceive tailored guidance for Associate Cloud Engineer certification from Google expertsPurchase of ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain practical knowledge and hands-on expertise in implementing Google Cloud Platform services and prepare to confidently pass the exam on your first attemptKey FeaturesExplore Google Cloud Platform services and operations in depthGain hands-on experience to effectively employ Google Cloud servicesReceive tailored guidance for Associate Cloud Engineer certification from Google expertsPurchase of
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Learning Apache Cassandra

by Mat Brown ...

About This BookLearn to install and use Cassandra from the ground upDesign rich schemas that capture the relationships between different data types using compound primary keysMaster the advanced features available in Cassandra 2.0 through a step-by-step tutorial that builds a real-world application's database layer.Who This Book Is ForIf you're an application developer familiar with SQL databases ... Read more

$27.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

About This BookLearn to install and use Cassandra from the ground upDesign rich schemas that capture the relationships between different data types using compound primary keysMaster the advanced features available in Cassandra 2.0 through a step-by-step tutorial that builds a real-world application's database layer.Who This Book Is ForIf you're an application developer familiar with SQL databases
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Effective DevOps

Building a Culture of Collaboration, Affinity, and Tooling at Scale

by Jennifer Davis, Ryn Daniels ...

Some companies think that adopting devops means bringing in specialists or a host of new tools. With this practical guide, you’ll learn why devops is a professional and cultural movement that calls for change from inside your organization. Authors Ryn Daniels and Jennifer Davis provide several approaches for improving collaboration within teams, creating affinity among teams, promoting efficient ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Some companies think that adopting devops means bringing in specialists or a host of new tools. With this practical guide, you’ll learn why devops is a professional and cultural movement that calls for change from inside your organization. Authors Ryn Daniels and Jennifer Davis provide several approaches for improving collaboration within teams, creating affinity among teams, promoting efficient
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Cloud VR

Technology and Application

by Huaping Xiong, Dawei Li, Kun Huang, Mu Xu, Yin Huang, Lingling Xu, Jianfei Lai, Shengjun Qian ...

Based on the technical accumulation and practice of Huawei iLab in the Cloud VR field, this book systematically describes the advantages of Cloud VR technologies; technical requirements on clouds, networks, and terminals as well as solution implementation; Cloud VR experience evaluation baselines and methods; and current business practices.Cloud VR introduces cloud computing and cloud rendering to ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Based on the technical accumulation and practice of Huawei iLab in the Cloud VR field, this book systematically describes the advantages of Cloud VR technologies; technical requirements on clouds, networks, and terminals as well as solution implementation; Cloud VR experience evaluation baselines and methods; and current business practices.Cloud VR introduces cloud computing and cloud rendering to
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Kickstart JavaScript Fundamentals

by Dr. Rupali Mahesh Chopade ...

Build Confidence, Build Code — JavaScript Starts Here! Key Features ● Learn JavaScript step-by-step with real-world coding examples. ● Master the DOM, events, and asynchronous code with clarity. ● Bridge frontend and backend with Node.js fundamentals. Book Description JavaScript is the backbone of the modern web. From interactive websites to dynamic single-page applications, it is the most ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build Confidence, Build Code — JavaScript Starts Here! Key Features ● Learn JavaScript step-by-step with real-world coding examples. ● Master the DOM, events, and asynchronous code with clarity. ● Bridge frontend and backend with Node.js fundamentals. Book Description JavaScript is the backbone of the modern web. From interactive websites to dynamic single-page applications, it is the most
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Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum

Write your own practical quantum programs with Python

by Robert Loredo ...

A step-by-step guide to working with programs that exploit quantum computing principles, with the help of IBM Quantum, Qiskit, and PythonKey FeaturesUnderstand the difference between classical computers and quantum computersWork with key quantum computational principles such as superposition, interference, and entanglement, and observe how they are leveraged on the IBM Quantum systemsRun your own ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide to working with programs that exploit quantum computing principles, with the help of IBM Quantum, Qiskit, and PythonKey FeaturesUnderstand the difference between classical computers and quantum computersWork with key quantum computational principles such as superposition, interference, and entanglement, and observe how they are leveraged on the IBM Quantum systemsRun your own
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An Introduction to Parallel Programming

by Peter Pacheco ...

An Introduction to Parallel Programming is the first undergraduate text to directly address compiling and running parallel programs on the new multi-core and cluster architecture. It explains how to design, debug, and evaluate the performance of distributed and shared-memory programs. The author Peter Pacheco uses a tutorial approach to show students how to develop effective parallel programs with ... Read more

$56.69 USD

An Introduction to Parallel Programming is the first undergraduate text to directly address compiling and running parallel programs on the new multi-core and cluster architecture. It explains how to design, debug, and evaluate the performance of distributed and shared-memory programs. The author Peter Pacheco uses a tutorial approach to show students how to develop effective parallel programs with
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Architecture Modernization

Socio-technical alignment of software, strategy, and structure

by Nick Tune, Jean-Georges Perrin ...

Proven techniques and principles for modernizing legacy systems into new architectures that deliver serious competitive advantage.For a business to thrive, it needs a modern software architecture that is aligned with its corporate architecture. This book presents concrete practices that sync software, product, strategy, team dynamics, and work practices. You’ll evolve your technical and social ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Proven techniques and principles for modernizing legacy systems into new architectures that deliver serious competitive advantage.For a business to thrive, it needs a modern software architecture that is aligned with its corporate architecture. This book presents concrete practices that sync software, product, strategy, team dynamics, and work practices. You’ll evolve your technical and social
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Structured Parallel Programming

Patterns for Efficient Computation

by Michael McCool, James Reinders, Arch Robison ...

Structured Parallel Programming offers the simplest way for developers to learn patterns for high-performance parallel programming. Written by parallel computing experts and industry insiders Michael McCool, Arch Robison, and James Reinders, this book explains how to design and implement maintainable and efficient parallel algorithms using a composable, structured, scalable, and machine ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Structured Parallel Programming offers the simplest way for developers to learn patterns for high-performance parallel programming. Written by parallel computing experts and industry insiders Michael McCool, Arch Robison, and James Reinders, this book explains how to design and implement maintainable and efficient parallel algorithms using a composable, structured, scalable, and machine
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Getting Started with the Internet of Things

Connecting Sensors and Microcontrollers to the Cloud

by Cuno Pfister ...

What is the Internet of Things? It's billions of embedded computers, sensors, and actuators all connected online. If you have basic programming skills, you can use these powerful little devices to create a variety of useful systems—such as a device that waters plants when the soil becomes dry. This hands-on guide shows you how to start building your own fun and fascinating projects.Learn to ... Read more

$14.39 USD

What is the Internet of Things? It's billions of embedded computers, sensors, and actuators all connected online. If you have basic programming skills, you can use these powerful little devices to create a variety of useful systems—such as a device that waters plants when the soil becomes dry. This hands-on guide shows you how to start building your own fun and fascinating projects.Learn to
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Kubernetes Security and Observability

A Holistic Approach to Securing Containers and Cloud Native Applications

by Brendan Creane, Amit Gupta ...

Securing, observing, and troubleshooting containerized workloads on Kubernetes can be daunting. It requires a range of considerations, from infrastructure choices and cluster configuration to deployment controls and runtime and network security. With this practical book, you'll learn how to adopt a holistic security and observability strategy for building and securing cloud native applications ... Read more

$34.59 USD

Securing, observing, and troubleshooting containerized workloads on Kubernetes can be daunting. It requires a range of considerations, from infrastructure choices and cluster configuration to deployment controls and runtime and network security. With this practical book, you'll learn how to adopt a holistic security and observability strategy for building and securing cloud native applications
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Distributed Systems

An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition

by Sukumar Ghosh ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series
Distributed Systems: An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition provides a balanced and straightforward treatment of the underlying theory and practical applications of distributed computing. As in the previous version, the language is kept as unobscured as possible-clarity is given priority over mathematical formalism. This easily digestible text:Fea ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Distributed Systems: An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition provides a balanced and straightforward treatment of the underlying theory and practical applications of distributed computing. As in the previous version, the language is kept as unobscured as possible-clarity is given priority over mathematical formalism. This easily digestible text:Fea
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Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond

Master Azure administration and pass the AZ-104 exam with confidence

by Donovan Kelly ...

Leverage Azure's storage, security, networking, and compute services to ace the AZ-104 exam and excel in your daily tasks Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesPrepare for the AZ-104 exam with the latest exam objectives and contentGain hands-on Azure experience with practical labs for real-world ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage Azure's storage, security, networking, and compute services to ace the AZ-104 exam and excel in your daily tasks Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesPrepare for the AZ-104 exam with the latest exam objectives and contentGain hands-on Azure experience with practical labs for real-world
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Using Docker

Developing and Deploying Software with Containers

by Adrian Mouat ...

Docker containers offer simpler, faster, and more robust methods for developing, distributing, and running software than previously available. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn why containers are so important, what you’ll gain by adopting Docker, and how to make it part of your development process.Ideal for developers, operations engineers, and system administrators—especially those keen to ... Read more

$36.79 USD

Docker containers offer simpler, faster, and more robust methods for developing, distributing, and running software than previously available. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn why containers are so important, what you’ll gain by adopting Docker, and how to make it part of your development process.Ideal for developers, operations engineers, and system administrators—especially those keen to
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Cloud-Native Observability with OpenTelemetry

Learn to gain visibility into systems by combining tracing, metrics, and logging with OpenTelemetry

by Alex Boten ...

Leverage OpenTelemetry's API, libraries, tools and the collector to produce and collect telemetry along with using open-source tools to analyze distributed traces, check metrics and logs, and gain insights into application healthKey FeaturesGet to grips with OpenTelemetry, an open-source cloud-native software observability standardUse vendor-neutral tools to instrument applications to produce ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage OpenTelemetry's API, libraries, tools and the collector to produce and collect telemetry along with using open-source tools to analyze distributed traces, check metrics and logs, and gain insights into application healthKey FeaturesGet to grips with OpenTelemetry, an open-source cloud-native software observability standardUse vendor-neutral tools to instrument applications to produce
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Argo CD in Practice

The GitOps way of managing cloud-native applications

by Spiros Economakis, Liviu Costea, Alexander Matyushentsev ...

Build CD pipelines following GitOps principles like declarative and immutable changes stored in version control, all continuously reconciled by Argo CD, and minimize the failure of deployments. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. Key Features • Discover how to apply GitOps principles to build real-world CD pipelines • Understand Argo CD components and how ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build CD pipelines following GitOps principles like declarative and immutable changes stored in version control, all continuously reconciled by Argo CD, and minimize the failure of deployments. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. Key Features • Discover how to apply GitOps principles to build real-world CD pipelines • Understand Argo CD components and how
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Grokking Continuous Delivery

by Christie Wilson ...

Build and use systems that safely automate software delivery from testing through release with this jargon-busting guide to continuous delivery pipelines.In Grokking Continuous Delivery you will learn how to:Design effective CD pipelines for new and legacy projectsKeep your software projects release-readyMaintain effective testsScale CD across multiple applicationsEnsure pipelines give the right ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Build and use systems that safely automate software delivery from testing through release with this jargon-busting guide to continuous delivery pipelines.In Grokking Continuous Delivery you will learn how to:Design effective CD pipelines for new and legacy projectsKeep your software projects release-readyMaintain effective testsScale CD across multiple applicationsEnsure pipelines give the right
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Digital and Microprocessor Techniques V11

by Clive W Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$3.65 USD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
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