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Smart Technologies for Precision Assembly

9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, Virtual Event, December 14–15, 2020, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Svetan Ratchev ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, held virtually in December 2020.The 16 revised full papers and 10 revised short papers presented together with 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers address topics such as assembly design and ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, held virtually in December 2020.The 16 revised full papers and 10 revised short papers presented together with 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers address topics such as assembly design and
... Read more
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

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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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Engineering a Compiler

by Keith D. Cooper, Linda Torczon ...

Engineering a Compiler, Third Edition covers the latest developments in compiler technology, with new chapters focusing on semantic elaboration (the problems that arise in generating code from the ad-hoc syntax-directed translation schemes in a generated parser), on runtime support for naming and addressability, and on code shape for expressions, assignments and control-structures. Leading ... Read more

$71.09 USD

Engineering a Compiler, Third Edition covers the latest developments in compiler technology, with new chapters focusing on semantic elaboration (the problems that arise in generating code from the ad-hoc syntax-directed translation schemes in a generated parser), on runtime support for naming and addressability, and on code shape for expressions, assignments and control-structures. Leading
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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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Learning Web Design

A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Images

by Jennifer Robbins ...

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices.Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices.Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various
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UX for AI

A Framework for Designing AI-Driven Products

by Greg Nudelman ...

Learn to research, plan, design, and test the UX of AI-powered productsUnlock the future of design with UX for AI—your indispensable guide to not only surviving but thriving in a world powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned UX designer or a budding design student, this book offers a lifeline for navigating the new normal, ensuring you stay relevant, valuable, and ... Read more

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Learn to research, plan, design, and test the UX of AI-powered productsUnlock the future of design with UX for AI—your indispensable guide to not only surviving but thriving in a world powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned UX designer or a budding design student, this book offers a lifeline for navigating the new normal, ensuring you stay relevant, valuable, and
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Curso de Consultoría TIC. Gestión, Software ERP y CRM

by Antonio Valle, Alejandro Puerta, Roberto Núñez ...

El mundo actual se encuentra bajo constante cambio, de grandes avances y descubrimientos, apalancado principalmente por la globalización y por las nuevas tecnologías, acarreando una fuerte competitividad, que ha forzado las personas y organizaciones a asumir nuevos caminos ante tales innovaciones.Uno de los cambios más importantes y significativos para las organizaciones fue la transición de una ... Read more

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El mundo actual se encuentra bajo constante cambio, de grandes avances y descubrimientos, apalancado principalmente por la globalización y por las nuevas tecnologías, acarreando una fuerte competitividad, que ha forzado las personas y organizaciones a asumir nuevos caminos ante tales innovaciones.Uno de los cambios más importantes y significativos para las organizaciones fue la transición de una
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PostgreSQL 10 High Performance

Expert techniques for query optimization, high availability, and efficient database maintenance

by Enrico Pirozzi ...

Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to design, administer and maintain a high-performance database solutionKey Features\[\*\]Obtain optimal PostgreSQL 10 database performance, ranging from initial design to routine maintenance\[\*\] Fine tune the performance of your queries and avoid the common pitfalls that can slow your system down\[\*\] Contains tips and tricks on scaling successful database ... Read more

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Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to design, administer and maintain a high-performance database solutionKey Features\[\*\]Obtain optimal PostgreSQL 10 database performance, ranging from initial design to routine maintenance\[\*\] Fine tune the performance of your queries and avoid the common pitfalls that can slow your system down\[\*\] Contains tips and tricks on scaling successful database
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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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Cloud Application Architectures

Building Applications and Infrastructure in the Cloud

by George Reese ...

If you're involved in planning IT infrastructure as a network or system architect, system administrator, or developer, this book will help you adapt your skills to work with these highly scalable, highly redundant infrastructure services.While analysts hotly debate the advantages and risks of cloud computing, IT staff and programmers are left to determine whether and how to put their applications ... Read more

$17.29 USD

If you're involved in planning IT infrastructure as a network or system architect, system administrator, or developer, this book will help you adapt your skills to work with these highly scalable, highly redundant infrastructure services.While analysts hotly debate the advantages and risks of cloud computing, IT staff and programmers are left to determine whether and how to put their applications
... Read more
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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Python: Data Analytics and Visualization

by Phuong Vo.T.H, Martin Czygan, Ashish Kumar, Kirthi Raman ...

Understand, evaluate, and visualize dataAbout This BookLearn basic steps of data analysis and how to use Python and its packagesA step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including tips, tricks, and best practicesEffectively visualize a broad set of analyzed data and generate effective resultsWho This Book Is ForThis book is for Python Developers who are keen to get into data analysis and wish to ... Read more

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Understand, evaluate, and visualize dataAbout This BookLearn basic steps of data analysis and how to use Python and its packagesA step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including tips, tricks, and best practicesEffectively visualize a broad set of analyzed data and generate effective resultsWho This Book Is ForThis book is for Python Developers who are keen to get into data analysis and wish to
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AI For Amateurs

Artificial Intelligence, #1

by Aishwarya Saxena ...

Series Book 1 - Artificial Intelligence
BOOK SUMMARYHey curious minds, ready to blast off into the mind-bending world of AI?This book isn't your dusty textbook! Ditch the jargon and get ready for a wild ride through the future where robots aren't just sci-fi fodder, they're our potential roommates, doctors, and maybe even friends!Think robots are taking over? We'll peel back the curtain on AI, dissecting its cool powers and exploring ... Read more

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BOOK SUMMARYHey curious minds, ready to blast off into the mind-bending world of AI?This book isn't your dusty textbook! Ditch the jargon and get ready for a wild ride through the future where robots aren't just sci-fi fodder, they're our potential roommates, doctors, and maybe even friends!Think robots are taking over? We'll peel back the curtain on AI, dissecting its cool powers and exploring
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Jupyter for Data Science

Exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization with Jupyter

by Toomey ...

Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data ... Read more

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Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data
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Data Engineering with dbt

A practical guide to building a cloud-based, pragmatic, and dependable data platform with SQL

by Roberto Zagni ...

Use easy-to-apply patterns in SQL and Python to adopt modern analytics engineering to build agile platforms with dbt that are well-tested and simple to extend and run Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesBuild a solid dbt base and learn data modeling and the modern data stack to become an analytics engineerBuild automated and reliable pipelines to deploy, test, ... Read more

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Use easy-to-apply patterns in SQL and Python to adopt modern analytics engineering to build agile platforms with dbt that are well-tested and simple to extend and run Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesBuild a solid dbt base and learn data modeling and the modern data stack to become an analytics engineerBuild automated and reliable pipelines to deploy, test,
... Read more
Effective Business Intelligence with QuickSight

Boost your business IQ with Amazon QuickSight

by Rajesh Nadipalli ...

From data to actionable business insights using Amazon QuickSight!Key Features\[\*\] A practical hands-on guide to improving your business with the power of BI and Quicksight\[\*\] Immerse yourself with an end-to-end journey for effective analytics using QuickSight and related services\[\*\] Packed with real-world examples with Solution Architectures needed for a cloud-powered Business ... Read more

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From data to actionable business insights using Amazon QuickSight!Key Features\[\*\] A practical hands-on guide to improving your business with the power of BI and Quicksight\[\*\] Immerse yourself with an end-to-end journey for effective analytics using QuickSight and related services\[\*\] Packed with real-world examples with Solution Architectures needed for a cloud-powered Business
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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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Designing with Data

Improving the User Experience with A/B Testing

by Rochelle King, Elizabeth F Churchill, Caitlin Tan ...

On the surface, design practices and data science may not seem like obvious partners. But these disciplines actually work toward the same goal, helping designers and product managers understand users so they can craft elegant digital experiences. While data can enhance design, design can bring deeper meaning to data.This practical guide shows you how to conduct data-driven A/B testing for making ... Read more

$30.99 USD

On the surface, design practices and data science may not seem like obvious partners. But these disciplines actually work toward the same goal, helping designers and product managers understand users so they can craft elegant digital experiences. While data can enhance design, design can bring deeper meaning to data.This practical guide shows you how to conduct data-driven A/B testing for making
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Building Scalable Web Sites

Building, Scaling, and Optimizing the Next Generation of Web Applications

by Cal Henderson ...

Learn the tricks of the trade so you can build and architect applications that scale quickly--without all the high-priced headaches and service-level agreements associated with enterprise app servers and proprietary programming and database products. Culled from the experience of the Flickr.com lead developer, Building Scalable Web Sites offers techniques for creating fast sites that your visitors ... Read more

$23.09 USD

Learn the tricks of the trade so you can build and architect applications that scale quickly--without all the high-priced headaches and service-level agreements associated with enterprise app servers and proprietary programming and database products. Culled from the experience of the Flickr.com lead developer, Building Scalable Web Sites offers techniques for creating fast sites that your visitors
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Machine Learning, Data Science, and AI Engineering with Python

Build real world ML pipelines, deploy LLM in production, and scale AI applications with Python

by Frank Kane, Gabriel Preda ...

Build complete machine learning and AI solutions with Python, from modeling and LLMs to deployment and MLOps. Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Key FeaturesBuild AI systems from data prep to LLM deploymentLearn RAG pipelines, Context engineering, Agentic AI, and real MLOps toolsApply each concept using practical Python projectsBook DescriptionMachine Learning, Data ... Read more

$28.79 USD

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Build complete machine learning and AI solutions with Python, from modeling and LLMs to deployment and MLOps. Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Key FeaturesBuild AI systems from data prep to LLM deploymentLearn RAG pipelines, Context engineering, Agentic AI, and real MLOps toolsApply each concept using practical Python projectsBook DescriptionMachine Learning, Data
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Practical Web Design for Absolute Beginners

by Adrian W. West ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn the fundamentals of modern web design, rather than relying on CMS programs, such as WordPress or Joomla!. You will be introduced to the essentials of good design and how to optimize for search engines. You will discover how to register a domain name and migrate a website to a remote host. Because you will have built the web pages yourself, you will know exactly how HTML and CSS work. You ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Learn the fundamentals of modern web design, rather than relying on CMS programs, such as WordPress or Joomla!. You will be introduced to the essentials of good design and how to optimize for search engines. You will discover how to register a domain name and migrate a website to a remote host. Because you will have built the web pages yourself, you will know exactly how HTML and CSS work. You
... Read more
Going Text: Mastering the Command Line

by Brian Schell ...

Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most ... Read more

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Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most
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Data Fluency

Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication

by Zach Gemignani, Chris Gemignani, Richard Galentino, Patrick Schuermann ...

A dream come true for those looking to improve their data fluencyAnalytical data is a powerful tool for growing companies, but what good is it if it hides in the shadows? Bring your data to the forefront with effective visualization and communication approaches, and let Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Communication show you the best tools and strategies for getting the ... Read more

$25.00 USD

A dream come true for those looking to improve their data fluencyAnalytical data is a powerful tool for growing companies, but what good is it if it hides in the shadows? Bring your data to the forefront with effective visualization and communication approaches, and let Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Communication show you the best tools and strategies for getting the
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Hands-On Data Warehousing with Azure Data Factory

ETL techniques to load and transform data from various sources, both on-premises and on cloud

by Giuseppe Ciaburro, Christian Cote, Michelle Gutzait ...

Leverage the power of Microsoft Azure Data Factory v2 to build hybrid data solutionsKey FeaturesCombine the power of Azure Data Factory v2 and SQL Server Integration ServicesDesign and enhance performance and scalability of a modern ETL hybrid solutionInteract with the loaded data in data warehouse and data lake using Power BIBook DescriptionETL is one of the essential techniques in data ... Read more

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Leverage the power of Microsoft Azure Data Factory v2 to build hybrid data solutionsKey FeaturesCombine the power of Azure Data Factory v2 and SQL Server Integration ServicesDesign and enhance performance and scalability of a modern ETL hybrid solutionInteract with the loaded data in data warehouse and data lake using Power BIBook DescriptionETL is one of the essential techniques in data
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