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JavaScript Object Programming

by Martin Rinehart ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This brief book explains the advantages of the object model, inheritance, both classical and prototypical, and shows how these concepts can be implemented in JavaScript. It also shows how object programming (OP) opens a new world of design possibilities that go far beyond inheritance.This book will help the intermediate JavaScript programmer learn to use both types of inheritance. For classical ... Read more

$28.99 USD

This brief book explains the advantages of the object model, inheritance, both classical and prototypical, and shows how these concepts can be implemented in JavaScript. It also shows how object programming (OP) opens a new world of design possibilities that go far beyond inheritance.This book will help the intermediate JavaScript programmer learn to use both types of inheritance. For classical
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What Makes Us Smart

The Computational Logic of Human Cognition

by Samuel J. Gershman ...

How a computational framework can account for the successes and failures of human cognitionAt the heart of human intelligence rests a fundamental puzzle: How are we incredibly smart and stupid at the same time? No existing machine can match the power and flexibility of human perception, language, and reasoning. Yet, we routinely commit errors that reveal the failures of our thought processes. What ... Read more

$28.79 USD

How a computational framework can account for the successes and failures of human cognitionAt the heart of human intelligence rests a fundamental puzzle: How are we incredibly smart and stupid at the same time? No existing machine can match the power and flexibility of human perception, language, and reasoning. Yet, we routinely commit errors that reveal the failures of our thought processes. What
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Clean Code in JavaScript

Develop reliable, maintainable, and robust JavaScript

by James Padolsey ...

Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in ... Read more

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Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in
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Programming Languages and Systems

33rd European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2024, Held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2024, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, April 6–11, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Stephanie Weirich ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume open access book set LNCS 14576 + 14577 constitutes the proceedings of the 33rd European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2024, which was held during April 6-11, 2024, in Luxemburg, as part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2024.The 25 full papers and 1 fresh perspective paper presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected ... Read more

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The two-volume open access book set LNCS 14576 + 14577 constitutes the proceedings of the 33rd European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2024, which was held during April 6-11, 2024, in Luxemburg, as part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2024.The 25 full papers and 1 fresh perspective paper presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected
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Autonomous Driving

Technical, Legal and Social Aspects

Edited by Markus Maurer, J. Christian Gerdes, Barbara Lenz, Hermann Winner ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book takes a look at fully automated, autonomous vehicles and discusses many open questions: How can autonomous vehicles be integrated into the current transportation system with diverse users and human drivers? Where do automated vehicles fall under current legal frameworks? What risks are associated with automation and how will society respond to these risks? How will the marketplace react ... Read more

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This book takes a look at fully automated, autonomous vehicles and discusses many open questions: How can autonomous vehicles be integrated into the current transportation system with diverse users and human drivers? Where do automated vehicles fall under current legal frameworks? What risks are associated with automation and how will society respond to these risks? How will the marketplace react
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Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems

25th International Conference, TACAS 2019, Held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2019, Prague, Czech Republic, April 6–11, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Tomáš Vojnar, Lijun Zhang ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book is Open Access under a CC BY licence.The LNCS 11427 and 11428 proceedings set constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems, TACAS 2019, which took place in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2019, held as part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2019.The total of ... Read more

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This book is Open Access under a CC BY licence.The LNCS 11427 and 11428 proceedings set constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems, TACAS 2019, which took place in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2019, held as part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2019.The total of
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Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics

by Burak Kanber, Lee Jacobson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics is a brief introduction to solving problems using genetic algorithms, with working projects and solutions written in the Java programming language. This brief book will guide you step-by-step through various implementations of genetic algorithms and some of their common applications, with the aim to give you a practical understanding allowing you to solve your own ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics is a brief introduction to solving problems using genetic algorithms, with working projects and solutions written in the Java programming language. This brief book will guide you step-by-step through various implementations of genetic algorithms and some of their common applications, with the aim to give you a practical understanding allowing you to solve your own
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Sentient Design

Crafting Intelligent Interfaces with AI

by Josh Clark ...

Create experiences that crackle with awareness and agency, adapting to your users in the moment. Sentient Design is the practice of crafting intelligent interfaces: dashboards that design themselves, apps that manifest on demand, agents that just get it done, and much more. This groundbreaking book gives designers and product leaders the practical framework and imaginative perspective to deliver ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Create experiences that crackle with awareness and agency, adapting to your users in the moment. Sentient Design is the practice of crafting intelligent interfaces: dashboards that design themselves, apps that manifest on demand, agents that just get it done, and much more. This groundbreaking book gives designers and product leaders the practical framework and imaginative perspective to deliver
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Hands-On Internet of Things with MQTT

Build connected IoT devices with Arduino and MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT)

by Tim Pulver ...

Develop a variety of projects and connect them to microcontrollers and web servers using the lightweight messaging protocol MQTTKey FeaturesLeverage the power of MQTT to build a pet food dispenser, e-ink to-do list, and a productivity cubeLearn about technologies like laser cutting, 3D printing, and PCB production for building robust prototypesExplore practical uses cases to gain an in-depth ... Read more

$23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop a variety of projects and connect them to microcontrollers and web servers using the lightweight messaging protocol MQTTKey FeaturesLeverage the power of MQTT to build a pet food dispenser, e-ink to-do list, and a productivity cubeLearn about technologies like laser cutting, 3D printing, and PCB production for building robust prototypesExplore practical uses cases to gain an in-depth
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AI Health Guide Smart Tech Tools for Fitness, Nutrition, Sleep, Longevity, and a Healthier Family

by D.K. Hopkins ...

Feeling tired, unfocused, or burned out by modern life? Balancing work, family, and health can drain your energy and impact your sleep, focus, and overall wellness. The good news, AI-powered health tools can help you take control of your wellbeing.From smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart scales and health apps, technology can now track your sleep, activity, heart rate, stress, and body ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Feeling tired, unfocused, or burned out by modern life? Balancing work, family, and health can drain your energy and impact your sleep, focus, and overall wellness. The good news, AI-powered health tools can help you take control of your wellbeing.From smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart scales and health apps, technology can now track your sleep, activity, heart rate, stress, and body
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Access Data Analysis Cookbook

Slicing and Dicing to Find the Results You Need

by Ken Bluttman, Wayne S. Freeze ...

If you have large quantities of data in a Microsoft Access database, and need to study that data in depth, this book is a data cruncher's dream. Access Data Analysis Cookbook offers practical recipes to solve a variety of common problems that users have with extracting Access data and performing calculations on it. Each recipe includes a discussion on how and why the solution works.Whether you use ... Read more

$28.99 USD

If you have large quantities of data in a Microsoft Access database, and need to study that data in depth, this book is a data cruncher's dream. Access Data Analysis Cookbook offers practical recipes to solve a variety of common problems that users have with extracting Access data and performing calculations on it. Each recipe includes a discussion on how and why the solution works.Whether you use
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Rapid Contextual Design

A How-to Guide to Key Techniques for User-Centered Design

by Karen Holtzblatt, Jessamyn Burns Wendell, Shelley Wood ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
Is it impossible to schedule enough time to include users in your design process? Is it difficult to incorporate elaborate user-centered design techniques into your own standard design practices? Do the resources needed seem overwhelming? This handbook introduces Rapid CD, a fast-paced, adaptive form of Contextual Design. Rapid CD is a hands-on guide for anyone who needs practical guidance on how ... Read more

$51.99 USD

Is it impossible to schedule enough time to include users in your design process? Is it difficult to incorporate elaborate user-centered design techniques into your own standard design practices? Do the resources needed seem overwhelming? This handbook introduces Rapid CD, a fast-paced, adaptive form of Contextual Design. Rapid CD is a hands-on guide for anyone who needs practical guidance on how
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Measuring the User Experience

Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting Usability Metrics

by Thomas Tullis, William Albert ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
Effectively measuring the usability of any product requires choosing the right metric, applying it, and effectively using the information it reveals. Measuring the User Experience provides the first single source of practical information to enable usability professionals and product developers to do just that. Authors Tullis and Albert organize dozens of metrics into six categories: performance, ... Read more

$50.99 USD

Effectively measuring the usability of any product requires choosing the right metric, applying it, and effectively using the information it reveals. Measuring the User Experience provides the first single source of practical information to enable usability professionals and product developers to do just that. Authors Tullis and Albert organize dozens of metrics into six categories: performance,
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ETL with Azure Cookbook

Practical recipes for building modern ETL solutions to load and transform data from any source

by Matija Lah, Madina Saitakhmetova, Christian Cote ...

Explore the latest Azure ETL techniques both on-premises and in the cloud using Azure services such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Azure Data Factory, and Azure DatabricksKey FeaturesUnderstand the key components of an ETL solution using Azure Integration ServicesDiscover the common and not-so-common challenges faced while creating modern and scalable ETL solutionsProgram and extend ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the latest Azure ETL techniques both on-premises and in the cloud using Azure services such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Azure Data Factory, and Azure DatabricksKey FeaturesUnderstand the key components of an ETL solution using Azure Integration ServicesDiscover the common and not-so-common challenges faced while creating modern and scalable ETL solutionsProgram and extend
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Communicating Data with Tableau

Designing, Developing, and Delivering Data Visualizations

by Ben Jones ...

Go beyond spreadsheets and tables and design a data presentation that really makes an impact. This practical guide shows you how to use Tableau Software to convert raw data into compelling data visualizations that provide insight or allow viewers to explore the data for themselves.Ideal for analysts, engineers, marketers, journalists, and researchers, this book describes the principles of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Go beyond spreadsheets and tables and design a data presentation that really makes an impact. This practical guide shows you how to use Tableau Software to convert raw data into compelling data visualizations that provide insight or allow viewers to explore the data for themselves.Ideal for analysts, engineers, marketers, journalists, and researchers, this book describes the principles of
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Computer Aided Verification

31st International Conference, CAV 2019, New York City, NY, USA, July 15-18, 2019, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Isil Dillig, Serdar Tasiran ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access two-volume set LNCS 11561 and 11562 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Computer Aided Verification, CAV 2019, held in New York City, USA, in July 2019.The 52 full papers presented together with 13 tool papers and 2 case studies, were carefully reviewed and selected from 258 submissions. The papers were organized in the following topical ... Read more

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This open access two-volume set LNCS 11561 and 11562 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Computer Aided Verification, CAV 2019, held in New York City, USA, in July 2019.The 52 full papers presented together with 13 tool papers and 2 case studies, were carefully reviewed and selected from 258 submissions. The papers were organized in the following topical
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Kafka Connect

Build and Run Data Pipelines

by Mickael Maison, Kate Stanley ...

Used by more than 80% of Fortune 100 companies, Apache Kafka has become the de facto event streaming platform. Kafka Connect is a key component of Kafka that lets you flow data between your existing systems and Kafka to process data in real time.With this practical guide, authors Mickael Maison and Kate Stanley show data engineers, site reliability engineers, and application developers how to ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Used by more than 80% of Fortune 100 companies, Apache Kafka has become the de facto event streaming platform. Kafka Connect is a key component of Kafka that lets you flow data between your existing systems and Kafka to process data in real time.With this practical guide, authors Mickael Maison and Kate Stanley show data engineers, site reliability engineers, and application developers how to
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The C# Programmer’s Study Guide (MCSD)

Exam: 70-483

by Ali Asad, Hamza Ali ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam 70-483: Programming in C#. The “What, Why, and How” of each concept is presented along with quick summaries, code challenges, and exam questions to review and practice key concepts.You will learn how to use:Lambda expressions to write LINQ query expressionsAsynchronous programming with the Async and Await keywords to maximize performance of slow ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam 70-483: Programming in C#. The “What, Why, and How” of each concept is presented along with quick summaries, code challenges, and exam questions to review and practice key concepts.You will learn how to use:Lambda expressions to write LINQ query expressionsAsynchronous programming with the Async and Await keywords to maximize performance of slow
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Programming with Qt

Writing Portable GUI applications on Unix and Win32

by Matthias Kalle Dalheimer ...

The popular open source KDE desktop environment for Unix was built with Qt, a C++ class library for writing GUI applications that run on Unix, Linux, Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT platforms. Qt emulates the look and feel of Motif, but is much easier to use. Best of all, after you have written an application with Qt, all you have to do is recompile it to have a version that works on ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The popular open source KDE desktop environment for Unix was built with Qt, a C++ class library for writing GUI applications that run on Unix, Linux, Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT platforms. Qt emulates the look and feel of Motif, but is much easier to use. Best of all, after you have written an application with Qt, all you have to do is recompile it to have a version that works on
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Artificial Intelligence

by SHEILA KIPKORE ...

"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and ... Read more

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"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and
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Human-Centered AI

by Ben Shneiderman ...

The remarkable progress in algorithms for machine and deep learning have opened the doors to new opportunities, and some dark possibilities. However, a bright future awaits those who build on their working methods by including HCAI strategies of design and testing. As many technology companies and thought leaders have argued, the goal is not to replace people, but to empower them by making design ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The remarkable progress in algorithms for machine and deep learning have opened the doors to new opportunities, and some dark possibilities. However, a bright future awaits those who build on their working methods by including HCAI strategies of design and testing. As many technology companies and thought leaders have argued, the goal is not to replace people, but to empower them by making design
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Pro Spring Boot 3

An Authoritative Guide with Best Practices

by Felipe Gutierrez ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book will teach you how to build complex Spring applications and microservices out of the box, with minimal concern over things like configurations. Pro Spring Boot 3 will show you how to fully leverage Spring Boot 3's robust features and how to apply them to create enterprise-ready applications, microservices, and web/cloud applications that just work.Special focus is given to what's been ... Read more

$34.19 USD

This book will teach you how to build complex Spring applications and microservices out of the box, with minimal concern over things like configurations. Pro Spring Boot 3 will show you how to fully leverage Spring Boot 3's robust features and how to apply them to create enterprise-ready applications, microservices, and web/cloud applications that just work.Special focus is given to what's been
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Deep Learning

A Practitioner's Approach

by Josh Patterson, Adam Gibson ...

Although interest in machine learning has reached a high point, lofty expectations often scuttle projects before they get very far. How can machine learning—especially deep neural networks—make a real difference in your organization? This hands-on guide not only provides the most practical information available on the subject, but also helps you get started building efficient deep learning ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Although interest in machine learning has reached a high point, lofty expectations often scuttle projects before they get very far. How can machine learning—especially deep neural networks—make a real difference in your organization? This hands-on guide not only provides the most practical information available on the subject, but also helps you get started building efficient deep learning
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The Instant AI Agency: How to Cash 6 & 7 Figure Checks in the New Digital Gold Rush Without Being A Tech Nerd

by Dan Wardrope ...

Today's businesses are struggling because costs are going up and profits are getting smaller. Many of them don't know how to fix this problem, and the bigger they are, the bigger the problem. This is a trillion-dollar problem. That's why the one who can provide a viable solution will be paid a king's ransom.This book shows how anyone can easily start an online business that helps companies solve ... Read more

$26.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Today's businesses are struggling because costs are going up and profits are getting smaller. Many of them don't know how to fix this problem, and the bigger they are, the bigger the problem. This is a trillion-dollar problem. That's why the one who can provide a viable solution will be paid a king's ransom.This book shows how anyone can easily start an online business that helps companies solve
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