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DevOps with Kubernetes
DevOps with Kubernetes
Hideto Saito
¥90.46
Leverage the power of Kubernetes to build an efficient software delivery pipeline. Key Features * Learn about DevOps, containers, and Kubernetes all within one handy book * A practical guide to container management and orchestration * Learn how to monitor, log, and troubleshoot your Kubernetes applications Book Description Kubernetes has been widely adopted across public clouds and on-premise data centers. As we're living in an era of microservices, knowing how to use and manage Kubernetes is an essential skill for everyone in the IT industry. This book is a guide to everything you need to know about Kubernetes—from simply deploying a container to administrating Kubernetes clusters wisely. You'll learn about DevOps fundamentals, as well as deploying a monolithic application as microservices and using Kubernetes to orchestrate them. You will then gain an insight into the Kubernetes network, extensions, authentication and authorization. With the DevOps spirit in mind, you'll learn how to allocate resources to your application and prepare to scale them efficiently. Knowing the status and activity of the application and clusters is crucial, so we’ll learn about monitoring and logging in Kubernetes. Having an improved ability to observe your services means that you will be able to build a continuous delivery pipeline with confidence. At the end of the book, you'll learn how to run managed Kubernetes services on three top cloud providers: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. What you will learn * Learn fundamental and advanced DevOps skills and tools * Get a comprehensive understanding of containers * Dockerize an application * Administrate and manage Kubernetes cluster * Extend the cluster functionality with custom resources * Understand Kubernetes network and service mesh * Implement Kubernetes logging and monitoring * Manage Kubernetes services in Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform,and Microsoft Azure Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn containerization and clustering in a practical way using Kubernetes. No prerequisite skills are required, however, essential DevOps skill and public/private Cloud knowledge will accelerate the reading speed. If you're advanced, you can get a deeper understanding of all the tools and technique described in the book.
Mastering Adobe Captivate 2019
Mastering Adobe Captivate 2019
Dr. Pooja Jaisingh
¥90.46
Create responsive eLearning content, including quizzes, demonstrations, simulations and Virtual Reality projects that fit on any device with Adobe Captivate 2019 Key Features * Build responsive, interactive and highly engaging eLearning content with Adobe Captivate 2019 * Build Virtual Reality eLearning experiences with Adobe Captivate 2019 * Assess your student knowledge with interactive and random quizzes * Seamlessly integrate your eLearning content with any SCORM or xAPI compliant LMS Book Description Adobe Captivate is used to create highly engaging, interactive, and responsive eLearning content. This book takes you through the production of a few pieces of eLearning content, covering all the project types and workflows of Adobe Captivate. First, you will learn how to create a typical interactive Captivate project. This will give you the opportunity to review all Captivate objects and uncover the application's main tools. Then, you will use the built-in capture engine of Captivate to create an interactive software simulation and a Video Demo that can be published as an MP4 video. Then, you will approach the advanced responsive features of Captivate to create a project that can be viewed on any device. And finally, you will immerse your learners in a 360o environment by creating Virtual Reality projects of Adobe Captivate. At the end of the book, you will empower your workflow and projects with the newer and most advanced features of the application, including variables, advanced actions, JavaScript, and using Captivate 2019 with other applications. If you want to produce high quality eLearning content using a wide variety of techniques, implement eLearning in your company, enable eLearning on any device, assess the effectiveness of the learning by using extensive Quizzing features, or are simply interested in eLearning, this book has you covered! What you will learn * Learn how to use the objects in Captivate to build professional eLearning content * Enhance your projects by adding interactivity, animations, and more * Add multimedia elements, such as audio and video, to create engaging learning experiences * Use themes to craft a unique visual experience * Use question slides to create SCORM-compliant quizzes that integrate seamlessly with your LMS * Make your content fit any device with responsive features of Captivate * Create immersive 360° experiences with Virtual Reality projects of Captivate 2019 * Integrate Captivate with other applications (such as PowerPoint and Photoshop) to establish a professional eLearning production workflow * Publish your project in a wide variety of formats including HTML5 and Flash Who this book is for If you are a teacher, instructional designer, eLearning developer, or human resources manager who wants to implement eLearning, then this book is for you. A basic knowledge of your OS is all it takes to create the next generation of responsive eLearning content.
Building Computer Vision Projects with OpenCV 4 and C++
Building Computer Vision Projects with OpenCV 4 and C++
David Millán Escrivá
¥90.46
Delve into practical computer vision and image processing projects and get up to speed with advanced object detection techniques and machine learning algorithms Key Features * Discover best practices for engineering and maintaining OpenCV projects * Explore important deep learning tools for image classification * Understand basic image matrix formats and filters Book Description OpenCV is one of the best open source libraries available and can help you focus on constructing complete projects on image processing, motion detection, and image segmentation. This Learning Path is your guide to understanding OpenCV concepts and algorithms through real-world examples and activities. Through various projects, you'll also discover how to use complex computer vision and machine learning algorithms and face detection to extract the maximum amount of information from images and videos. In later chapters, you'll learn to enhance your videos and images with optical flow analysis and background subtraction. Sections in the Learning Path will help you get to grips with text segmentation and recognition, in addition to guiding you through the basics of the new and improved deep learning modules. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have mastered commonly used computer vision techniques to build OpenCV projects from scratch. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt books: * Mastering OpenCV 4 - Third Edition by Roy Shilkrot and David Millán Escrivá * Learn OpenCV 4 By Building Projects - Second Edition by David Millán Escrivá, Vinícius G. Mendon?a, and Prateek Joshi What you will learn * Stay up-to-date with algorithmic design approaches for complex computer vision tasks * Work with OpenCV's most up-to-date API through various projects * Understand 3D scene reconstruction and Structure from Motion (SfM) * Study camera calibration and overlay augmented reality (AR) using the ArUco module * Create CMake scripts to compile your C++ application * Explore segmentation and feature extraction techniques * Remove backgrounds from static scenes to identify moving objects for surveillance * Work with new OpenCV functions to detect and recognize text with Tesseract Who this book is for If you are a software developer with a basic understanding of computer vision and image processing and want to develop interesting computer vision applications with OpenCV, this Learning Path is for you. Prior knowledge of C++ and familiarity with mathematical concepts will help you better understand the concepts in this Learning Path.
Extreme C
Extreme C
Kamran Amini
¥90.46
Push the limits of what C - and you - can do, with this high-intensity guide to the most advanced capabilities of C Key Features * Make the most of C’s low-level control, flexibility, and high performance * A comprehensive guide to C’s most powerful and challenging features * A thought-provoking guide packed with hands-on exercises and examples Book Description There’s a lot more to C than knowing the language syntax. The industry looks for developers with a rigorous, scientific understanding of the principles and practices. Extreme C will teach you to use C’s advanced low-level power to write effective, efficient systems. This intensive, practical guide will help you become an expert C programmer. Building on your existing C knowledge, you will master preprocessor directives, macros, conditional compilation, pointers, and much more. You will gain new insight into algorithm design, functions, and structures. You will discover how C helps you squeeze maximum performance out of critical, resource-constrained applications. C still plays a critical role in 21st-century programming, remaining the core language for precision engineering, aviations, space research, and more. This book shows how C works with Unix, how to implement OO principles in C, and fully covers multi-processing. In Extreme C, Amini encourages you to think, question, apply, and experiment for yourself. The book is essential for anybody who wants to take their C to the next level. What you will learn * Build advanced C knowledge on strong foundations, rooted in first principles * Understand memory structures and compilation pipeline and how they work, and how to make most out of them * Apply object-oriented design principles to your procedural C code * Write low-level code that’s close to the hardware and squeezes maximum performance out of a computer system * Master concurrency, multithreading, multi-processing, and integration with other languages * Unit Testing and debugging, build systems, and inter-process communication for C programming Who this book is for Extreme C is for C programmers who want to dig deep into the language and its capabilities. It will help you make the most of the low-level control C gives you.
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise
Roberto Stefanetti
¥90.46
Implement Business Central and explore methods to upgrade to NAV 2018 Key Features *Learn the key roles of Dynamics NAV partner and the roles within your customer's organization *Create configuration packages and perform data migration *Explore Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to use Dynamics NAV 2018 functionalities in the Cloud Book Description Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a full business solution suite and a complete ERP solution, which contains a robust set of development tools; these tools can help you to gain control over your business and can simplify supply chains, manufacturing, and operations. Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise covers the latest features of Dynamics Business Central and NAV from the end users' and developers' perspectives. It also provides an insight into different tools available for implementation, whether it's a new installation or migrating from the previous version of Dynamics NAV. This book will take you from an introduction to Dynamics NAV 2018 through to exploring all the techniques related to implementation and migration. You will also learn to expand functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. As you progress through the book, you will learn to work with third-party add-on tools. In the concluding chapters, you will explore Dynamics 365 Business Central, the new Cloud solution based on the Microsoft NAV platform, and techniques for using Docker and Sandbox to develop applications. By the end of the book, you will have gained a deep understanding of the key components for successful Dynamics NAV implementation for an organization. What you will learn *Explore new features introduced in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 *Migrate to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 from previous versions *Learn abstract techniques for data analysis, reporting, and debugging *Install, configure, and use additional tools for business intelligence, document management, and reporting *Discover Dynamics 365 Business Central and several other Microsoft services *Utilize different tools to develop applications for Business Central Who this book is for Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise is for Dynamics NAV partners and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementation. This book is for you if you want to be a project manager or get involved with Dynamics NAV, but do not have the expertise to write code yourself. This book can also help you to understand the need to move to Business Central and its advantages.
Building  Large-Scale Web Applications with Angular
Building Large-Scale Web Applications with Angular
Chandermani Arora
¥90.46
A definitive guide on frontend development with Angular from design to deployment Key Features *Develop web applications from scratch using Angular and TypeScript *Explore reactive programming principles and RxJS to develop and test apps easily *Study continuous integration and deployment on the AWS cloud Book Description If you have been burnt by unreliable JavaScript frameworks before, you will be amazed by the maturity of the Angular platform. Angular enables you to build fast, efficient, and real-world web apps. In this Learning Path, you'll learn Angular and to deliver high-quality and production-grade Angular apps from design to deployment. You will begin by creating a simple fitness app, using the building blocks of Angular, and make your final app, Personal Trainer, by morphing the workout app into a full-fledged personal workout builder and runner with an advanced directive building - the most fundamental and powerful feature of Angular. You will learn the different ways of architecting Angular applications using RxJS, and some of the patterns that are involved in it. Later you’ll be introduced to the router-first architecture, a seven-step approach to designing and developing mid-to-large line-of-business apps, along with popular recipes. By the end of this book, you will be familiar with the scope of web development using Angular, Swagger, and Docker, learning patterns and practices to be successful as an individual developer on the web or as a team in the Enterprise. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: *Angular 6 by Example by Chandermani Arora, Kevin Hennessy *Architecting Angular Applications with Redux, RxJS, and NgRx by Christoffer Noring *Angular 6 for Enterprise-Ready Web Applications by Doguhan Uluca What you will learn *Develop web applications from scratch using Angular and TypeScript *Explore reactive programming principles, RxJS to develop and test apps efficiently *Study continuous integration and deployment your Angular app on the AWS cloud Who this book is for If you're a JavaScript or frontend developer looking to gain comprehensive experience of using Angular for end-to-end enterprise-ready applications, this Learning Path is for you.
Advanced Python Programming
Advanced Python Programming
Dr. Gabriele Lanaro
¥90.46
Create distributed applications with clever design patterns to solve complex problems Key Features * Set up and run distributed algorithms on a cluster using Dask and PySpark * Master skills to accurately implement concurrency in your code * Gain practical experience of Python design patterns with real-world examples Book Description This Learning Path shows you how to leverage the power of both native and third-party Python libraries for building robust and responsive applications. You will learn about profilers and reactive programming, concurrency and parallelism, as well as tools for making your apps quick and efficient. You will discover how to write code for parallel architectures using TensorFlow and Theano, and use a cluster of computers for large-scale computations using technologies such as Dask and PySpark. With the knowledge of how Python design patterns work, you will be able to clone objects, secure interfaces, dynamically choose algorithms, and accomplish much more in high performance computing. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have the skills and confidence to build engaging models that quickly offer efficient solutions to your problems. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Python High Performance - Second Edition by Gabriele Lanaro * Mastering Concurrency in Python by Quan Nguyen * Mastering Python Design Patterns by Sakis Kasampalis What you will learn * Use NumPy and pandas to import and manipulate datasets * Achieve native performance with Cython and Numba * Write asynchronous code using asyncio and RxPy * Design highly scalable programs with application scaffolding * Explore abstract methods to maintain data consistency * Clone objects using the prototype pattern * Use the adapter pattern to make incompatible interfaces compatible * Employ the strategy pattern to dynamically choose an algorithm Who this book is for This Learning Path is specially designed for Python developers who want to build high-performance applications and learn about single core and multi-core programming, distributed concurrency, and Python design patterns. Some experience with Python programming language will help you get the most out of this Learning Path.
Python: Advanced Guide to Artificial Intelligence
Python: Advanced Guide to Artificial Intelligence
Giuseppe Bonaccorso
¥90.46
Demystify the complexity of machine learning techniques and create evolving, clever solutions to solve your problems Key Features *Master supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised ML algorithms and their implementation *Build deep learning models for object detection, image classification, similarity learning, and more *Build, deploy, and scale end-to-end deep neural network models in a production environment Book Description This Learning Path is your complete guide to quickly getting to grips with popular machine learning algorithms. You'll be introduced to the most widely used algorithms in supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised machine learning, and learn how to use them in the best possible manner. Ranging from Bayesian models to the MCMC algorithm to Hidden Markov models, this Learning Path will teach you how to extract features from your dataset and perform dimensionality reduction by making use of Python-based libraries. You'll bring the use of TensorFlow and Keras to build deep learning models, using concepts such as transfer learning, generative adversarial networks, and deep reinforcement learning. Next, you'll learn the advanced features of TensorFlow1.x, such as distributed TensorFlow with TF clusters, deploy production models with TensorFlow Serving. You'll implement different techniques related to object classification, object detection, image segmentation, and more. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll have obtained in-depth knowledge of TensorFlow, making you the go-to person for solving artificial intelligence problems This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: *Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms by Giuseppe Bonaccorso *Mastering TensorFlow 1.x by Armando Fandango *Deep Learning for Computer Vision by Rajalingappaa Shanmugamani What you will learn *Explore how an ML model can be trained, optimized, and evaluated *Work with Autoencoders and Generative Adversarial Networks *Explore the most important Reinforcement Learning techniques *Build end-to-end deep learning (CNN, RNN, and Autoencoders) models Who this book is for This Learning Path is for data scientists, machine learning engineers, artificial intelligence engineers who want to delve into complex machine learning algorithms, calibrate models, and improve the predictions of the trained model. You will encounter the advanced intricacies and complex use cases of deep learning and AI. A basic knowledge of programming in Python and some understanding of machine learning concepts are required to get the best out of this Learning Path.
Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference
Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference
Devin Knight
¥90.46
Design, develop, and master efficient Power BI solutions for impactful business insights Key Features *Get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI *Combine data from multiple sources, create visuals, and publish reports across platforms *Understand Power BI concepts with real-world use cases Book Description Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide gets you started with business intelligence by showing you how to install the Power BI toolset, design effective data models, and build basic dashboards and visualizations that make your data come to life. In this Learning Path, you will learn to create powerful interactive reports by visualizing your data and learn visualization styles, tips and tricks to bring your data to life. You will be able to administer your organization's Power BI environment to create and share dashboards. You will also be able to streamline deployment by implementing security and regular data refreshes. Next, you will delve deeper into the nuances of Power BI and handling projects. You will get acquainted with planning a Power BI project, development, and distribution of content, and deployment. You will learn to connect and extract data from various sources to create robust datasets, reports, and dashboards. Additionally, you will learn how to format reports and apply custom visuals, animation and analytics to further refine your data. By the end of this Learning Path, you will learn to implement the various Power BI tools such as on-premises gateway together along with staging and securely distributing content via apps. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: *Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide by Devin Knight et al. *Mastering Microsoft Power BI by Brett Powell What you will learn *Connect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery options *Leverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reports *Administer a Power BI cloud tenant for your organization *Deploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report Server *Build efficient data retrieval and transformation processes Who this book is for Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide is for those who want to learn and use the Power BI features to extract maximum information and make intelligent decisions that boost their business. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, then Learning Path is for you. It consists of real-world examples on Power BI and goes deep into the technical issues, covers additional protocols, and much more.
Improving your C# Skills
Improving your C# Skills
Ovais Mehboob Ahmed Khan
¥90.46
Conquer complex and interesting programming challenges by building robust and concurrent applications with caches, cryptography, and parallel programming. Key Features * Understand how to use .NET frameworks like the Task Parallel Library (TPL)and CryptoAPI * Develop a containerized application based on microservices architecture * Gain insights into memory management techniques in .NET Core Book Description This Learning Path shows you how to create high performing applications and solve programming challenges using a wide range of C# features. You’ll begin by learning how to identify the bottlenecks in writing programs, highlight common performance pitfalls, and apply strategies to detect and resolve these issues early. You'll also study the importance of micro-services architecture for building fast applications and implementing resiliency and security in .NET Core. Then, you'll study the importance of defining and testing boundaries, abstracting away third-party code, and working with different types of test double, such as spies, mocks, and fakes. In addition to describing programming trade-offs, this Learning Path will also help you build a useful toolkit of techniques, including value caching, statistical analysis, and geometric algorithms. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * C# 7 and .NET Core 2.0 High Performance by Ovais Mehboob Ahmed Khan * Practical Test-Driven Development using C# 7 by John Callaway, Clayton Hunt * The Modern C# Challenge by Rod Stephens What you will learn * Measure application performance using BenchmarkDotNet * Leverage the Task Parallel Library (TPL) and Parallel Language Integrated Query (PLINQ)library to perform asynchronous operations * Modify a legacy application to make it testable * Use LINQ and PLINQ to search directories for files matching patterns * Find areas of polygons using geometric operations * Randomize arrays and lists with extension methods * Use cryptographic techniques to encrypt and decrypt strings and files Who this book is for If you want to improve the speed of your code and optimize the performance of your applications, or are simply looking for a practical resource on test driven development, this is the ideal Learning Path for you. Some familiarity with C# and .NET will be beneficial.
Improving your Penetration Testing Skills
Improving your Penetration Testing Skills
Gilberto Najera-Gutierrez
¥88.28
Evade antiviruses and bypass firewalls with the most widely used penetration testing frameworks Key Features * Gain insights into the latest antivirus evasion techniques * Set up a complete pentesting environment using Metasploit and virtual machines * Discover a variety of tools and techniques that can be used with Kali Linux Book Description Penetration testing or ethical hacking is a legal and foolproof way to identify vulnerabilities in your system. With thorough penetration testing, you can secure your system against the majority of threats. This Learning Path starts with an in-depth explanation of what hacking and penetration testing is. You’ll gain a deep understanding of classical SQL and command injection flaws, and discover ways to exploit these flaws to secure your system. You'll also learn how to create and customize payloads to evade antivirus software and bypass an organization's defenses. Whether it’s exploiting server vulnerabilities and attacking client systems, or compromising mobile phones and installing backdoors, this Learning Path will guide you through all this and more to improve your defense against online attacks. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need to invade a system and identify all its vulnerabilities. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux - Third Edition by Juned Ahmed Ansari and Gilberto Najera-Gutierrez * Metasploit Penetration Testing Cookbook - Third Edition by Abhinav Singh , Monika Agarwal, et al What you will learn * Build and analyze Metasploit modules in Ruby * Integrate Metasploit with other penetration testing tools * Use server-side attacks to detect vulnerabilities in web servers and their applications * Explore automated attacks such as fuzzing web applications * Identify the difference between hacking a web application and network hacking * Deploy Metasploit with the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) * Use MSFvenom to generate payloads and backdoor files, and create shellcode Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for security professionals, web programmers, and pentesters who want to learn vulnerability exploitation and make the most of the Metasploit framework. Some understanding of penetration testing and Metasploit is required, but basic system administration skills and the ability to read code are a must.
Julia 1.0 Programming Complete Reference Guide
Julia 1.0 Programming Complete Reference Guide
Ivo Balbaert
¥88.28
Learn dynamic programming with Julia to build apps for data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and the web Key Features * Leverage Julia's high speed and efficiency to build fast, efficient applications * Perform supervised and unsupervised machine learning and time series analysis * Tackle problems concurrently and in a distributed environment Book Description Julia offers the high productivity and ease of use of Python and R with the lightning-fast speed of C++. There’s never been a better time to learn this language, thanks to its large-scale adoption across a wide range of domains, including fintech, biotech and artificial intelligence (AI). You will begin by learning how to set up a running Julia platform, before exploring its various built-in types. This Learning Path walks you through two important collection types: arrays and matrices. You’ll be taken through how type conversions and promotions work, and in further chapters you'll study how Julia interacts with operating systems and other languages. You’ll also learn about the use of macros, what makes Julia suitable for numerical and scientific computing, and how to run external programs. Once you have grasped the basics, this Learning Path goes on to how to analyze the Iris dataset using DataFrames. While building a web scraper and a web app, you’ll explore the use of functions, methods, and multiple dispatches. In the final chapters, you'll delve into machine learning, where you'll build a book recommender system. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be well versed with Julia and have the skills you need to leverage its high speed and efficiency for your applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Julia 1.0 Programming - Second Edition by Ivo Balbaert * Julia Programming Projects by Adrian Salceanu What you will learn * Create your own types to extend the built-in type system * Visualize your data in Julia with plotting packages * Explore the use of built-in macros for testing and debugging * Integrate Julia with other languages such as C, Python, and MATLAB * Analyze and manipulate datasets using Julia and DataFrames * Develop and run a web app using Julia and the HTTP package * Build a recommendation system using supervised machine learning Who this book is for If you are a statistician or data scientist who wants a quick course in the Julia programming language while building big data applications, this Learning Path is for you. Basic knowledge of mathematics and programming is a must.
The Complete Rust Programming Reference Guide
The Complete Rust Programming Reference Guide
Rahul Sharma
¥88.28
Design and implement professional-level programs by leveraging modern data structures and algorithms in Rust Key Features * Improve your productivity by writing more simple and easy code in Rust * Discover the functional and reactive implementations of traditional data structures * Delve into new domains of Rust, including WebAssembly, networking, and command-line tools Book Description Rust is a powerful language with a rare combination of safety, speed, and zero-cost abstractions. This Learning Path is filled with clear and simple explanations of its features along with real-world examples, demonstrating how you can build robust, scalable, and reliable programs. You’ll get started with an introduction to Rust data structures, algorithms, and essential language constructs. Next, you will understand how to store data using linked lists, arrays, stacks, and queues. You’ll also learn to implement sorting and searching algorithms, such as Brute Force algorithms, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic Programming, and Backtracking. As you progress, you’ll pick up on using Rust for systems programming, network programming, and the web. You’ll then move on to discover a variety of techniques, right from writing memory-safe code, to building idiomatic Rust libraries, and even advanced macros. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be able to implement Rust for enterprise projects, writing better tests and documentation, designing for performance, and creating idiomatic Rust code. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Mastering Rust - Second Edition by Rahul Sharma and Vesa Kaihlavirta * Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Rust by Claus Matzinger What you will learn * Design and implement complex data structures in Rust * Create and use well-tested and reusable components with Rust * Understand the basics of multithreaded programming and advanced algorithm design * Explore application profiling based on benchmarking and testing * Study and apply best practices and strategies in error handling * Create efficient web applications with the Actix-web framework * Use Diesel for type-safe database interactions in your web application Who this book is for If you are already familiar with an imperative language and now want to progress from being a beginner to an intermediate-level Rust programmer, this Learning Path is for you. Developers who are already familiar with Rust and want to delve deeper into the essential data structures and algorithms in Rust will also find this Learning Path useful.
Mastering IOT
Mastering IOT
Colin Dow
¥88.28
Leverage the full potential of IoT with the combination of Raspberry Pi 3 and Python and architect a complete IoT system that is the best fit for your organization Key Features * Build complex Python-based applications with IoT * Explore different concepts, technologies, and tradeoffs in the IoT architectural stack * Delve deep into each element of the IoT design—from sensors to the cloud Book Description The Internet of Things (IoT) is the fastest growing technology market. Industries are embracing IoT technologies to improve operational expenses, product life, and people's well-being. We’ll begin our journey with an introduction to Raspberry Pi and quickly jump right into Python programming. We’ll learn all concepts through multiple projects, and then reinforce our learnings by creating an IoT robot car. We’ll examine modern sensor systems and focus on what their power and functionality can bring to our system. We’ll also gain insight into cloud and fog architectures, including the OpenFog standards. The Learning Path will conclude by discussing three forms of prevalent attacks and ways to improve the security of our IoT infrastructure. By the end of this Learning Path, we will have traversed the entire spectrum of technologies needed to build a successful IoT system, and will have the confidence to build, secure, and monitor our IoT infrastructure. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Internet of Things Programming Projects by Colin Dow * Internet of Things for Architects by Perry Lea What you will learn * Build a home security dashboard using an infrared motion detector * Receive data and display it with an actuator connected to the Raspberry Pi * Build an IoT robot car that is controlled via the Internet * Use IP-based communication to easily and quickly scale your system * Explore cloud protocols, such as Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) and CoAP * Secure communication with encryption forms, such as symmetric key Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for developers, architects, and system designers who are interested in building exciting projects with Python by understanding the IoT ecosphere, various technologies, and tradeoffs. Technologists and technology managers who want to develop a broad view of IoT architecture, will also find this Learning Path useful. Prior programming knowledge of Python is a must.
Complete Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Development with Unity
Complete Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Development with Unity
Jesse Glover
¥88.28
Get close and comfortable with Unity and build applications that run on HoloLens, Daydream, and Oculus Rift Key Features * Build fun augmented reality applications using ARKit, ARCore, and Vuforia * Explore virtual reality by developing more than 10 engaging projects * Learn how to integrate AR and VR concepts together in a single application Book Description Unity is the leading platform to develop mixed reality experiences because it provides a great pipeline for working with 3D assets. Using a practical and project-based approach, this Learning Path educates you about the specifics of AR and VR development using Unity 2018 and Unity 3D. You’ll learn to integrate, animate, and overlay 3D objects on your camera feed, before moving on to implement sensor-based AR applications. You’ll explore various concepts by creating an AR application using Vuforia for both macOS and Windows for Android and iOS devices. Next, you’ll learn how to develop VR applications that can be experienced with devices, such as Oculus and Vive. You’ll also explore various tools for VR development: gaze-based versus hand controller input, world space UI canvases, locomotion and teleportation, timeline animation, and multiplayer networking. You’ll learn the Unity 3D game engine via the interactive Unity Editor and C# programming. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be fully equipped to develop rich, interactive mixed reality experiences using Unity. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Unity Virtual Reality Projects - Second Edition by Jonathan Linowes * Unity 2018 Augmented Reality Projects by Jesse Glover What you will learn * Create 3D scenes to learn about world space and scale * Move around your scenes using locomotion and teleportation * Create filters or overlays that work with facial recognition software * Interact with virtual objects using eye gaze, hand controllers, and user input events * Design and build a VR storytelling animation with a soundtrack and timelines * Create social VR experiences with Unity networking Who this book is for If you are a game developer familiar with 3D computer graphics and interested in building your own AR and VR games or applications, then this Learning Path is for you. Any prior experience in Unity and C# will be an advantage. In all, this course teaches you the tools and techniques to develop engaging mixed reality applications.
Elasticsearch 7.0 Cookbook
Elasticsearch 7.0 Cookbook
Alberto Paro
¥88.28
Search, analyze, and manage data effectively with Elasticsearch 7 Key Features * Extend Elasticsearch functionalities and learn how to deploy on Elastic Cloud * Deploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologies * Explore the capabilities of Elasticsearch 7 with easy-to-follow recipes Book Description Elasticsearch is a Lucene-based distributed search server that allows users to index and search unstructured content with petabytes of data. With this book, you'll be guided through comprehensive recipes on what's new in Elasticsearch 7, and see how to create and run complex queries and analytics. Packed with recipes on performing index mapping, aggregation, and scripting using Elasticsearch, this fourth edition of Elasticsearch Cookbook will get you acquainted with numerous solutions and quick techniques for performing both every day and uncommon tasks such as deploying Elasticsearch nodes, integrating other tools to Elasticsearch, and creating different visualizations. You will install Kibana to monitor a cluster and also extend it using a variety of plugins. Finally, you will integrate your Java, Scala, Python, and big data applications such as Apache Spark and Pig with Elasticsearch, and create efficient data applications powered by enhanced functionalities and custom plugins. By the end of this book, you will have gained in-depth knowledge of implementing Elasticsearch architecture, and you'll be able to manage, search, and store data efficiently and effectively using Elasticsearch. What you will learn * Create an efficient architecture with Elasticsearch * Optimize search results by executing analytics aggregations * Build complex queries by managing indices and documents * Monitor the performance of your cluster and nodes * Design advanced mapping to take full control of index steps * Integrate Elasticsearch in Java, Scala, Python, and big data applications * Install Kibana to monitor clusters and extend it for plugins Who this book is for If you’re a software engineer, big data infrastructure engineer, or Elasticsearch developer, you'll find this book useful. This Elasticsearch book will also help data professionals working in the e-commerce and FMCG industry who use Elastic for metrics evaluation and search analytics to get deeper insights for better business decisions. Prior experience with Elasticsearch will help you get the most out of this book.
Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Mark Brummel
¥88.28
Explore the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Visual Studio Code development environment with the help of useful examples and case studies Key Features * Tailor your applications to best suit the needs of your business * Explore the latest features of Business Central with examples curated by industry experts * Integrate Business Central features in your applications with this comprehensive guide Book Description Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a full ERP business solution suite with a robust set of development tools to support customization and enhancement. These tools can be used to tailor Business Central's in-built applications to support complete management functions for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. Using a case study approach, this book will introduce you to Dynamics 365 Business Central and Visual Studio Code development tools to help you become a productive Business Central developer. You'll also learn how to evaluate a product's development capabilities and manage Business Central-based development and implementation. You'll explore application structure, the construction of and uses for each object type, and how it all fits together to build apps that meet special business requirements. By the end of this book, you'll understand how to design and develop high-quality software using the Visual Studio Code development environment, the AL language paired with the improved editor, patterns, and features. What you will learn * Programming using the AL language in the Visual Studio Code development environment * Explore functional design and development using AL * How to build interactive pages and learn how to extract data for users * How to use best practices to design and develop modifications for new functionality integrated with the standard Business Central software * Become familiar with deploying the broad range of components available in a Business Central system * Create robust, viable systems to address specific business requirements Who this book is for If you want to learn about Dynamics 365 Business Central's powerful and extensive built-in development capabilities, this is the book for you. ERP consultants and managers of Business Central development will also find this book helpful. Although you aren't expected to have worked with Dynamics Business Central, basic understanding of programming and familiarity with business application software will help you understand the concepts covered in this book.
Azure DevOps Server 2019 Cookbook
Azure DevOps Server 2019 Cookbook
Tarun Arora
¥88.28
Over 70 recipes to effectively apply DevOps best practices and implement Agile, Git, CI-CD & Test automation using Azure DevOps Server (TFS) 2019 Key Features * Learn improving code quality using pull requests, branch policies, githooks and git branching design * Accelerate the deployment of high quality software by automating build and releases using CI-CD Pipelines. * Learn tried and tested techniques to automate database deployments, App Service & Function Deployments in Azure. Book Description Azure DevOps Server, previously known as Team Foundation Server (TFS), is a comprehensive on-premise DevOps toolset with a rich ecosystem of open source plugins. This book is your one stop guide to learn how to effectively use all of these Azure DevOps services to go from zero to DevOps. You will start by building high-quality scalable software targeting .NET, .NET core or Node.js applications. You will learn techniques that will help you to set up end-to-end traceability of your code changes from design through to release. Whether you are deploying software on-premise or in the cloud in App Service, Functions, or Azure VMs, this book will help you learn release management techniques to reduce release failures. Next, you will be able to secure application configuration by using Azure KeyVault. You will also learn how to create and release extensions to the Azure DevOps marketplace and reach million developer ecosystem for feedback. The working extension samples will allow you to iterate changes in your extensions easily and release updates to the marketplace quickly. By the end of this book, techniques provided in the book will help you break down the invisible silos between your software development teams. This will transform you from being a good software development team to an elite modern cross functional software development team. What you will learn * Set up a team project for an Agile delivery team, importing requirements from Excel * Plan,track, and monitor progress using self updating boards, Sprint and Kanban boards * Unlock the features of Git by using branch policies, Git pull requests, forks, and Git hooks * Build and release .NET core, SQL and Node.js applications using Azure Pipeline * Automate testing by integrating Microsoft and open source testing frameworks * Extend Azure DevOps Server to a million developer ecosystem Who this book is for This book is for anyone looking to succeed with DevOps. The techniques in this book apply to all roles of the software development lifecycle including developers, testers, architects, configuration analysts, site reliability engineers and release managers. If you are a new user you’ll learn how to get started; if you are an experienced user you’ll learn how to launch your project into a modern and mature DevOps enabled software development team.
Advanced Blockchain Development
Advanced Blockchain Development
Imran Bashir
¥88.28
Explore distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts and develop real-time decentralized applications with Ethereum and Solidity Key Features * Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain * Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts * Gain advanced insights into cryptography and cryptocurrencies Book Description Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger with applications in industries such as finance, government, and media. This Learning Path is your guide to building blockchain networks using Ethereum, JavaScript, and Solidity. You will get started by understanding the technical foundations of blockchain technology, including distributed systems, cryptography and how this digital ledger keeps data secure. Further into the chapters, you’ll gain insights into developing applications using Ethereum and Hyperledger. As you build on your knowledge of Ether security, mining , smart contracts, and Solidity, you’ll learn how to create robust and secure applications that run exactly as programmed without being affected by fraud, censorship, or third-party interference. Toward the concluding chapters, you’ll explore how blockchain solutions can be implemented in applications such as IoT apps, in addition to its use in currencies. The Learning Path will also highlight how you can increase blockchain scalability and even discusses the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to tackle pain points encountered in the blockchain life cycle and confidently design and deploy decentralized applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Mastering Blockchain - Second Edition by Imran Bashir * Building Blockchain Projects by Narayan Prusty What you will learn * Understand why decentralized applications are important * Discover the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies * Master how cryptography is used to secure data with the help of examples * Maintain, monitor, and manage your blockchain solutions * Create Ethereum wallets * Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for blockchain developers who want to build decentralized applications and smart contracts from scratch using Hyperledger. Basic familiarity with any programming language will be useful to get started with this Learning Path.
Advanced Machine Learning with R
Advanced Machine Learning with R
Cory Lesmeister
¥88.28
Master machine learning techniques with real-world projects that interface TensorFlow with R, H2O, MXNet, and other languages Key Features * Gain expertise in machine learning, deep learning and other techniques * Build intelligent end-to-end projects for finance, social media, and a variety of domains * Implement multi-class classification, regression, and clustering Book Description R is one of the most popular languages when it comes to exploring the mathematical side of machine learning and easily performing computational statistics. This Learning Path shows you how to leverage the R ecosystem to build efficient machine learning applications that carry out intelligent tasks within your organization. You'll tackle realistic projects such as building powerful machine learning models with ensembles to predict employee attrition. You'll explore different clustering techniques to segment customers using wholesale data and use TensorFlow and Keras-R for performing advanced computations. You’ll also be introduced to reinforcement learning along with its various use cases and models. Additionally, it shows you how some of these black-box models can be diagnosed and understood. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to deploy machine learning techniques in your own projects. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * R Machine Learning Projects by Dr. Sunil Kumar Chinnamgari * Mastering Machine Learning with R - Third Edition by Cory Lesmeister What you will learn * Develop a joke recommendation engine to recommend jokes that match users’ tastes * Build autoencoders for credit card fraud detection * Work with image recognition and convolutional neural networks * Make predictions for casino slot machine using reinforcement learning * Implement NLP techniques for sentiment analysis and customer segmentation * Produce simple and effective data visualizations for improved insights * Use NLP to extract insights for text * Implement tree-based classifiers including random forest and boosted tree Who this book is for If you are a data analyst, data scientist, or machine learning developer this is an ideal Learning Path for you. Each project will help you test your skills in implementing machine learning algorithms and techniques. A basic understanding of machine learning and working knowledge of R programming is necessary to get the most out of this Learning Path.
The Complete Kubernetes Guide
The Complete Kubernetes Guide
Jonathan Baier
¥88.28
Design, deploy, and manage large-scale containers using Kubernetes Key Features * Gain insight into the latest features of Kubernetes, including Prometheus and API aggregation * Discover ways to keep your clusters always available, scalable, and up-to-date * Master the skills of designing and deploying large clusters on various cloud platforms Book Description If you are running a number of containers and want to be able to automate the way they’re managed, it can be helpful to have Kubernetes at your disposal. This Learning Path guides you through core Kubernetes constructs, such as pods, services, replica sets, replication controllers, and labels. You'll get started by learning how to integrate your build pipeline and deployments in a Kubernetes cluster. As you cover more chapters in the Learning Path, you'll get up to speed with orchestrating updates behind the scenes, avoiding downtime on your cluster, and dealing with underlying cloud provider instability in your cluster. With the help of real-world use cases, you'll also explore options for network configuration, and understand how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot various Kubernetes networking plugins. In addition to this, you'll gain insights into custom resource development and utilization in automation and maintenance workflows. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll have the expertise you need to progress from an intermediate to an advanced level of understanding Kubernetes. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Getting Started with Kubernetes - Third Edition by Jonathan Baier and Jesse White * Mastering Kubernetes - Second Edition by Gigi Sayfan What you will learn * Download, install, and configure the Kubernetes code base * Create and configure custom Kubernetes resources * Use third-party resources in your automation workflows * Deliver applications as standard packages * Set up and access monitoring and logging for Kubernetes clusters * Set up external access to applications running in the cluster * Manage and scale Kubernetes with hosted platforms on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Run multiple clusters and manage them from a single control plane Who this book is for If you are a developer or a system administrator with an intermediate understanding of Kubernetes and want to master its advanced features, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of networking is required to easily understand the concepts explained.