Programming and scripting languages: general

Master BeagleBone programming by doing simple electronics and Internet of Things projects Key FeaturesQuickly develop electronics projects that interact with Internet applications using JavaScript and PythonLearn about electronics components such as sensors and motors, and how to communicate with them by writing programsA step-by-step guide to explore the exciting world of BeagleBone-from connecting BeagleBone to doing electronics projects and creating IoT applicationsBook DescriptionThe whole world is moving from desktop computers to smartphones and embedded systems.

Explore the features of Unity 5 for 2D game development by building three amazing game projectsKey Features[*] Explore the 2D architecture of Unity 5, and the tools and techniques for developing 2D games[*] Discover how to use Unity's 2D tools, including Sprites, physics, and maps, to create different genres of games[*] Practical tutorial on the intermediate and advanced development concepts in Unity 5 to create three interesting and fully functional gamesBook DescriptionFlexible, powerful, and full of rich features, Unity 5 is the engine of choice for AAA 2D and 3D game development.

Leverage Python source code to revolutionize your short selling strategy and to consistently make profits in bull, bear, and sideways marketsKey FeaturesUnderstand techniques such as trend following, mean reversion, position sizing, and risk management in a short-selling contextImplement Python source code to explore and develop your own investment strategyTest your trading strategies to limit risk and increase profitsBook DescriptionIf you are in the long/short business, learning how to sell short is not a choice.

Key FeaturesKickstart your career or dive into a new hobby by exploring game design with UE4 and C++Learn the techniques needed to prototype and develop your own ideasReinforce your skills with project-based learning by building a series of games from scratchWhat you will learnCreate a fully-functional third-person character and enemiesBuild navigation with keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and touch controlsProgram logic and game mechanics with collision and particle effectsExplore AI for games with Blackboards and Behavior TreesBuild character animations with Animation Blueprints and MontagesTest your game for mobile devices using mobile previewAdd polish to your game with visual and sound effectsMaster the fundamentals of game UI design using a heads-up displayWho this book is forThis book is suitable for anyone who wants to get started using UE4 for game development.

Achieve improved network programmability and automation by leveraging powerful network programming concepts, algorithms, and toolsKey FeaturesDeal with remote network servers using SSH, FTP, SNMP and LDAP protocols.

Updated with the latest Maven coordinates, Java programming features, and API changes, this book is your guide to solving problems in writing asynchronous and event-based programsKey FeaturesExplore a variety of tools and techniques used to solve problems in implementing concurrency and parallelizationLearn about core operators in RxJava that enable you to express your code logic productivelyApply RxJava with Kotlin to create responsive Android apps with better user experienceBook DescriptionRxJava is not just a popular library for building asynchronous and event-based applications; it also enables you to create a cleaner and more readable code base.

Delve into the world of Kotlin and learn to build powerful Android and web applicationsKey FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of Kotlin to write high-quality codeTest and debug your applications with the different unit testing frameworks in KotlinExplore Kotlin's interesting features such as null safety, reflection, and annotationsBook DescriptionKotlin is a general-purpose programming language used for developing cross-platform applications.

Integrate Redux with React and other front-end JavaScript frameworks efficiently and manage application states effectivelyKey FeaturesGet better at building web applications with state management using ReduxLearn the fundamentals of Redux to structure your app more efficientlyThis guide will teach you develop complex apps that would be easier to maintainBook DescriptionStarting with a detailed overview of Redux, we will follow the test-driven development (TDD) approach to develop single-page applications.

Write efficient, reusable scripts to build custom characters, game environments, and control enemy AI Key FeaturesBuild captivating multiplayer games using Unreal Engine and C++Incorporate existing C++ libraries into your game to add extra functionality such as hardware integrationPractical solutions for memory management, error handling, inputs, and collision for your game codebaseBook DescriptionUnreal Engine 4 (UE4) is a popular and award-winning game engine that powers some of the most popular games.

Designed with beginners in mind, this workshop helps you make the most of Python libraries and the Jupyter Notebook's functionality to understand how data science can be applied to solve real-world data problems.

A practical guide to learning visual perception for self-driving cars for computer vision and autonomous system engineersKey FeaturesExplore the building blocks of the visual perception system in self-driving carsIdentify objects and lanes to define the boundary of driving surfaces using open-source tools like OpenCV and PythonImprove the object detection and classification capabilities of systems with the help of neural networksBook DescriptionThe visual perception capabilities of a self-driving car are powered by computer vision.

Design clever algorithms that can uncover interesting structures and hidden relationships in unstructured, unlabeled dataKey FeaturesLearn how to select the most suitable Python library to solve your problemCompare k-Nearest Neighbor (k-NN) and non-parametric methods and decide when to use themDelve into the applications of neural networks using real-world datasetsBook DescriptionUnsupervised learning is a useful and practical solution in situations where labeled data is not available.

Use Python and NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit) to build out your own text classifiers and solve common NLP problems.

Begin writing graphical user interface(GUI) applications for building human machine interfaces with a clear understanding of key concepts of the Qt frameworkKey FeaturesLearn how to write, assemble, and build Qt application from the command lineUnderstand key concepts like Signals and Slots in QtBest practices and effective techniques for designing graphical user interfaces using Qt 5Book DescriptionQt is a cross-platform application framework and widget toolkit that is used to create GUI applications that can run on different hardware and operating systems.

Build smart cybersecurity systems with the power of machine learning and deep learning to protect your corporate assetsKey FeaturesIdentify and predict security threats using artificial intelligenceDevelop intelligent systems that can detect unusual and suspicious patterns and attacksLearn how to test the effectiveness of your AI cybersecurity algorithms and toolsBook DescriptionToday's organizations spend billions of dollars globally on cybersecurity.

Enhance your career options with this well-crafted object-oriented programming language that enjoys the support of an enormous ecosystem of tools and librariesKey FeaturesGet introduced to Java, its features, and its ecosystemUnderstand how Java uses object-oriented programmingBecome an expert Java exception handlerBook DescriptionSince its inception, Java has stormed the programming world.

Explore Qt Creator, Qt Quick, and QML to design and develop applications that work on desktop, mobile, embedded, and IoT platformsKey FeaturesBuild a solid foundation in Qt by learning about its core classes, multithreading, File I/O, and networkingLearn GUI programming and build custom interfaces using Qt Widgets, Qt Designer, and QMLUse the latest features of C++17 for improving the performance of your Qt applicationsBook DescriptionQt is a powerful development framework that serves as a complete toolset for building cross-platform applications, helping you reduce development time and improve productivity.

A problem-solution guide to encounter various NLP tasks utilizing Java open source libraries and cloud-based solutionsKey FeaturesPerform simple-to-complex NLP text processing tasks using modern Java libraries Extract relationships between different text complexities using a problem-solution approach Utilize cloud-based APIs to perform machine translation operationsBook DescriptionNatural Language Processing (NLP) has become one of the prime technologies for processing very large amounts of unstructured data from disparate information sources.

A beginner's guide to building Windows applications with WinUI for UWP and desktop applicationsKey FeaturesCreate modern Windows 10 applications and gain access to UI controls that were previously limited to UWP applicationsDiscover how to modernize your existing Win32 apps with a modern Windows 10 UILearn to embed a single page application (SPA) in a WinUI application with a web framework like BlazorBook DescriptionWinUI 3.

Build modern, scalable, and cloud-ready single-page applications using ASP.

From fundamentals and design patterns to the different strategies for creating secure and reliable architectures in AWS cloud, learn everything you need to become a successful solutions architectKey FeaturesCreate solutions and transform business requirements into technical architecture with this practical guideUnderstand various challenges that you might come across while refactoring or modernizing legacy applicationsDelve into security automation, DevOps, and validation of solution architectureBook DescriptionBecoming a solutions architect gives you the flexibility to work with cutting-edge technologies and define product strategies.

An effective guide to designing, building, and deploying enterprise Java microservices with Eclipse MicroProfileKey FeaturesCreate cloud-native microservices with ease using this detailed guideAvoid vendor lock-in when implementing microservices using Eclipse MicroProfileDiscover why MicroProfile is a great specification for building microservices in multi-cloud environmentsBook DescriptionEclipse MicroProfile has gained momentum in the industry as a multi-vendor, interoperable, community-driven specification.

Gain the knowledge of various deep neural network architectures and their application areas to conquer your NLP issues.

A definitive guide on frontend development with Angular from design to deploymentKey FeaturesDevelop web applications from scratch using Angular and TypeScriptExplore reactive programming principles and RxJS to develop and test apps easilyStudy continuous integration and deployment on the AWS cloudBook DescriptionIf you have been burnt by unreliable JavaScript frameworks before, you will be amazed by the maturity of the Angular platform.

Learn the mathematics behind quantum computing and explore the high-level quantum language Silq to take your quantum programming skills to the next levelKey FeaturesHarness the potential of quantum computers more effectively using SilqLearn how to solve core problems that you may face while writing quantum programsExplore useful quantum applications such as cryptography and quantum machine learningBook DescriptionQuantum computing is a growing field, with many research projects focusing on programming quantum computers in the most efficient way possible.

With knowledge and information shared by experts, take your first steps towards creating scalable AI algorithms and solutions in Python, through practical exercises and engaging activitiesKey FeaturesLearn about AI and ML algorithms from the perspective of a seasoned data scientistGet practical experience in ML algorithms, such as regression, tree algorithms, clustering, and moreDesign neural networks that emulate the human brainBook DescriptionYou already know that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are present in many of the tools you use in your daily routine.

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Design, develop, and solve real-world automation and orchestration problems by unlocking the automation capabilities of Ansible.

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A comprehensive guide to Python programming for web development using the most popular Python web framework - DjangoKey FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of programming with Python and building web appsBuild web applications from scratch with DjangoCreate real-world RESTful web services with the latest Django frameworkBook DescriptionIf you want to develop complete Python web apps with Django, this Learning Path is for you.

A comprehensive guide with 80+ examples on 3D programming in WebGL 2, covering computer graphics topics such as rendering, 3D math, camera, and moreKey FeaturesCreate visually stunning, high-performance 3D applications for the web with WebGL 2A complete course on 3D computer graphics: rendering, 3D math, lighting, cameras, and moreUnlock a variety of new and advanced features offered in WebGL 2Book DescriptionAs highly interactive applications have become an increasingly important part of the user experience, WebGL is a unique and cutting-edge technology that brings hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to the web.

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Handle every problem you come across in the world of Clojure programming with this expert collection of recipesKey Features[*] Discover a wide variety of practical cases and real world techniques to enhance your productivity with Clojure.

Leverage the power of Python design patterns to solve real-world problems in software architecture and designKey Features[*] Understand the structural, creational, and behavioral Python design patterns[*] Get to know the context and application of design patterns to solve real-world problems in software architecture, design, and application development[*] Get practical exposure through sample implementations in Python v3.

Write high-level abstractions while retaining full control of the hardware, performances, and maintainability.

Develop your coding skills by exploring Java concepts and techniques such as Strings, Objects and Types, Data Structures and Algorithms, Concurrency, and Functional programmingKey FeaturesSolve Java programming challenges and get interview-ready by using the power of modern Java 11Test your Java skills using language features, algorithms, data structures, and design patternsExplore areas such as web development, mobile development, and GUI programmingBook DescriptionThe super-fast evolution of the JDK between versions 8 and 12 has increased the learning curve of modern Java, therefore has increased the time needed for placing developers in the Plateau of Productivity.

Get started with TensorFlow fundamentals to build and train deep learning models with real-world data, practical exercises, and challenging activitiesKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of tensors, neural networks, and deep learningDiscover how to implement and fine-tune deep learning models for real-world datasetsBuild your experience and confidence with hands-on exercises and activitiesBook DescriptionGetting to grips with tensors, deep learning, and neural networks can be intimidating and confusing for anyone, no matter their experience level.

Build real-world projects like a smart contract deployment platform, betting apps, wallet services, and much more using blockchainKey FeaturesApply blockchain principles and features for making your life and business betterUnderstand Ethereum for smart contracts and DApp deploymentTackle current and future challenges and problems relating to blockchainBook DescriptionBlockchain applications provide a single-shared ledger to eliminate trust issues involving multiple stakeholders.

Develop sophisticated mapping applications from scratch using Python 3 tools for geospatial developmentKey FeaturesBuild web applications based around maps and geospatial data using Python 3.

Redefine your software development experience by understanding the extensive features and rich functionalities offered by Visual Studio CodeKey FeaturesLeverage the power of the free, cross-platform, and highly customizable code editor to build modern web and cloud applicationsEdit, debug and deploy on Microsoft Azure with Visual Studio CodeLearn how to customize features and install a wide variety of third-party extensionsBook DescriptionMicrosoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, lightweight code editor for modern web and cloud development.

Create large-scale web applications with code that is extensible and easy to understand using React HooksKey FeaturesExplore effective strategies for migrating your state management from Redux and MobX to React HooksIntegrate Hooks with React features such as Context and Suspense to add advanced functionality to your web appsCreate complex applications by combining multiple hooksBook DescriptionReact Hooks revolutionize how you manage state and effects in your web applications.

A curious JavaScript developer's practical guide to deep dive into Deno and get the most out of it for building secure web applicationsKey FeaturesUnderstand Deno's essential concepts and featuresLearn how to use Deno in real-world scenariosUse Deno to develop, test, and deploy web applications and toolsBook DescriptionDeno is a JavaScript and TypeScript runtime with secure defaults and a great developer experience.

Harness the full power of the Visual Studio IDE to take your coding skills to the next level by learning about IDE productivity practices and exclusive techniquesKey FeaturesIncrease your productivity by leveraging Visual Studio 2019's improvements and featuresExplore powerful editing, code intelligence, and source code control features to increase productivityDelve into VS's powerful, untapped features such as custom project templates and extensionsBook DescriptionVisual Studio 2019 (VS 2019) and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) are powerful professional development tools that help you to develop applications for any platform with ease.

Learn and use the design patterns and best practices in Spring to solve common design problems and build user-friendly microservicesKey FeaturesStudy the benefits of using the right design pattern in your toolkitManage your code easily with Spring's dependency injection patternExplore the features of Docker and Mesos to build successful microservicesBook DescriptionGetting Started with Spring Microservices begins with an overview of the Spring Framework 5.

This book teaches system programming with the latest versions of C through a set of practical examples and problems.

A comprehensive guide to get you up to speed with the latest developments of practical machine learning with Python and upgrade your understanding of machine learning (ML) algorithms and techniquesKey FeaturesDive into machine learning algorithms to solve the complex challenges faced by data scientists todayExplore cutting edge content reflecting deep learning and reinforcement learning developmentsUse updated Python libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn to track machine learning projects end-to-endBook DescriptionPython Machine Learning By Example, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive gateway into the world of machine learning (ML).

Build customized solutions that fulfil your business requirements using the latest features of Jira 8Key FeaturesLearn how to customize Jira applications to suit your organizational requirementsExtend Jira's capabilities for custom integrations with other products and services such as Slack and GitHubExplore practical recipes for troubleshooting and securing your Jira instances with best practicesBook DescriptionJira is a project management tool used widely by organizations to plan, track, and release software.

Take your neural networks to a whole new level with the simplicity and modularity of Keras, the most commonly used high-level neural networks API.

Master the Underutilized Advanced Features of SQL and PL/SQLThis hands-on guide from Oracle Press shows how to fully exploit lesser known but extremely useful SQL and PL/SQL features-and how to effectively use both languages together.

Master the essential skills needed to recognize and solve complex problems with machine learning and deep learning.