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Mastering Natural Language Processing with Python
by Iti Mathur Deepti Chopra Nisheeth JoshiMaximize your NLP capabilities while creating amazing NLP projects in Python About This Book * Learn to implement various NLP tasks in Python * Gain insights into the current and budding research topics of NLP * This is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help students and researchers create their own projects based on real-life applications Who This Book Is For This book is for intermediate level developers in NLP with a reasonable knowledge level and understanding of Python. What You Will Learn * Implement string matching algorithms and normalization techniques * Implement statistical language modeling techniques * Get an insight into developing a stemmer, lemmatizer, morphological analyzer, and morphological generator * Develop a search engine and implement POS tagging concepts and statistical modeling concepts involving the n gram approach * Familiarize yourself with concepts such as the Treebank construct, CFG construction, the CYK Chart Parsing algorithm, and the Earley Chart Parsing algorithm * Develop an NER-based system and understand and apply the concepts of sentiment analysis * Understand and implement the concepts of Information Retrieval and text summarization * Develop a Discourse Analysis System and Anaphora Resolution based system In Detail Natural Language Processing is one of the fields of computational linguistics and artificial intelligence that is concerned with human-computer interaction. It provides a seamless interaction between computers and human beings and gives computers the ability to understand human speech with the help of machine learning. This book will give you expertise on how to employ various NLP tasks in Python, giving you an insight into the best practices when designing and building NLP-based applications using Python. It will help you become an expert in no time and assist you in creating your own NLP projects using NLTK. You will sequentially be guided through applying machine learning tools to develop various models. We'll give you clarity on how to create training data and how to implement major NLP applications such as Named Entity Recognition, Question Answering System, Discourse Analysis, Transliteration, Word Sense disambiguation, Information Retrieval, Sentiment Analysis, Text Summarization, and Anaphora Resolution. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide, full of hands-on examples of real-world tasks. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used.
Mastering .NET Machine Learning
by Jamie DixonMaster the art of machine learning with .NET and gain insight into real-world applications About This Book * Based on .NET framework 4.6.1, includes examples on ASP.NET Core 1.0 * Set up your business application to start using machine learning techniques * Familiarize the user with some of the more common .NET libraries for machine learning * Implement several common machine learning techniques * Evaluate, optimize and adjust machine learning models Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at .Net developers who want to build complex machine learning systems. Some basic understanding of data science is required. What You Will Learn * Write your own machine learning applications and experiments using the latest .NET framework, including .NET Core 1.0 * Set up your business application to start using machine learning. * Accurately predict the future using regressions. * Discover hidden patterns using decision trees. * Acquire, prepare, and combine datasets to drive insights. * Optimize business throughput using Bayes Classifier. * Discover (more) hidden patterns using KNN and Naive Bayes. * Discover (even more) hidden patterns using K-Means and PCA. * Use Neural Networks to improve business decision making while using the latest ASP.NET technologies. * Explore "Big Data", distributed computing, and how to deploy machine learning models to IoT devices - making machines self-learning and adapting * Along the way, learn about Open Data, Bing maps, and MBrace In Detail .Net is one of the widely used platforms for developing applications. With the meteoric rise of Machine learning, developers are now keen on finding out how can they make their .Net applications smarter. Also, .NET developers are interested into moving into the world of devices and how to apply machine learning techniques to, well, machines. This book is packed with real-world examples to easily use machine learning techniques in your business applications. You will begin with introduction to F# and prepare yourselves for machine learning using .NET framework. You will be writing a simple linear regression model using an example which predicts sales of a product. Forming a base with the regression model, you will start using machine learning libraries available in .NET framework such as Math.NET, Numl.NET and Accord.NET with the help of a sample application. You will then move on to writing multiple linear regressions and logistic regressions. You will learn what is open data and the awesomeness of type providers. Next, you are going to address some of the issues that we have been glossing over so far and take a deep dive into obtaining, cleaning, and organizing our data. You will compare the utility of building a KNN and Naive Bayes model to achieve best possible results. Implementation of Kmeans and PCA using Accord.NET and Numl.NET libraries is covered with the help of an example application. We will then look at many of issues confronting creating real-world machine learning models like overfitting and how to combat them using confusion matrixes, scaling, normalization, and feature selection. You will now enter into the world of Neural Networks and move your line of business application to a hybrid scientific application. After you have covered all the above machine learning models, you will see how to deal with very large datasets using MBrace and how to deploy machine learning models to Internet of Thing (IoT) devices so that the machine can learn and adapt on the fly. Style and approach This book will guide you in learning everything about how to tackle the flood of data being encountered these days in your .NET applications with the help of popular machine learning libraries offered by the .NET framework.
Mastering NGINX - Second Edition
by Dimitri AivaliotisAn in-depth guide to configuring NGINX for your everyday server needs About This Book * Get tips, tricks, and master insight to help you configure NGINX for any server situation * Integrate NGINX into your applications architecture with is, using hands-on guidance and practical code samples that are free to use * Troubleshoot configuration problems before and as they arise, for a seamless NGINX server experience Who This Book Is For This book is for system administrators and engineers who want to personalize NGINX, and design a robust configuration module to solve their hosting problems. Some knowledge of NGINX is a plus, but is not a prerequisite. What You Will Learn * Compile the right third-party module to meet your needs * Write an authentication server to use with the mail proxy module * Create your own SSL certificates to encrypt connections * Use try_files to solve your file-existence check problems * Cache and compress responses to get speedier user interaction * Integrate popular PHP frameworks with the FastCGI module * Construct useful logging configurations In Detail NGINX is a high-performance HTTP server and mail proxy designed to use very few system resources. But despite its power it is often a challenge to properly configure NGINX to meet your expectations. Mastering Nginx is the solution - an insider's guide that will clarify the murky waters of NGINX's configuration. Tune NGINX for various situations, improve your NGINX experience with some of the more obscure configuration directives, and discover how to design and personalize a configuration to match your needs. To begin with, quickly brush up on installing and setting up the NGINX server on the OS and its integration with third-party modules. From here, move on to explain NGINX's mail proxy module and its authentication, and reverse proxy to solve scaling issues. Then see how to integrate NGINX with your applications to perform tasks. The latter part of the book focuses on working through techniques to solve common web issues and the know-hows using NGINX modules. Finally, we will also explore different configurations that will help you troubleshoot NGINX server and assist with performance tuning. Style and approach This is a mastering guide where you will follow an instructional, conversational approach working through problems and their solutions.
Mastering OpenLayers 3
by Gabor FarkasCreate powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide About This Book * Develop responsive and platform-independent web mapping applications with OpenLayers 3 * Learn the key points of creating great applications with native JavaScript through the step-by-step examples * Master the use of the library, from compiling custom builds to developing a complete WebGIS application Who This Book Is For This book is intended for front-end developers with basic understanding of JavaScript and GIS concepts, and preferably for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of OpenLayers 3. You might have never used OpenLayers 3 as a seasoned JavaScript developer. If this is the case and you are eager to learn web mapping, this book will definitely set you on the right track. What You Will Learn * Use the advanced functionality of the OpenLayers 3 library effectively * Implement the library in your application, shaping it to your needs * Manage layers and the layer stack dynamically * Create not only stunning but also accurate thematic maps * Extend OpenLayers 3 with your own custom classes * Develop mobile-friendly web mapping applications * Make stunning effects with canvas manipulation, or visualize point clouds with WebGL * Integrate third-party applications, and create custom builds that completely satisfy your needs In Detail OpenLayers 3 allows you to create stunning web mapping and WebGIS applications. It uses modern, cutting edge browser technologies. It is written with Closure Library, enabling you to build browser-independent applications without painful debugging ceremonies, which even have some limited fallback options for older browsers. With this guide, you will be introduced to the world of advanced web mapping and WebGIS. First, you will be introduced to the advanced features and functionalities available in OpenLayers 3. Next, you will be taken through the key points of creating custom applications with OpenLayers 3. You will then learn how to create the web mapping application of yours (or your company's) dream with this open source, expense-free, yet very powerful library. We'll also show you how to make amazing looking thematic maps and create great effects with canvas manipulation. By the end of this book, you will have a strong command of web mapping and will be well on your way to creating amazing applications using OpenLayers 3. Style and approach This is an advanced guide packed with comprehensive examples, and it concentrates on the advanced parts of OpenLayers 3 and JavaScript. It intentionally skips the basic and well-known methodologies, but discusses the hard-to-understand ones in great detail.
Mastering Oracle GoldenGate
by Ravinder GuptaMaster Oracle GoldenGate technology on multiple database platforms using this step-by-step implementation guide. Learn about advanced features to use in building a robust, high-availability replication system. Provided are detailed illustration of Oracle GoldenGate concepts, GoldenGate tools and add-ons, as well as illustrative examples. The book covers Oracle GoldenGate for Oracle database, and also discusses setup and configuration for other common databases such as IBM DB2, SYBASE ASE, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. The technology landscape is fast-changing, and Mastering Oracle GoldenGate stays current by covering the new features included in Oracle GoldenGate 12c. The book covers both classic capture and integrated capture, as well as delivery. Also covered are Oracle GoldenGate security and performance tuning, to keep your system secure and performing at its best. You will learn to monitor your GoldenGate system using tools that come with Oracle GoldenGate management pack, as well as using shell scripts. Troubleshooting is well-illustrated with examples: Covering Oracle GoldenGate technology across common database brands Discussing high-performing and secure replication environments Speaking to replication in Big Data and cloud computing environments What You Will Learn Implement Oracle GoldenGate for real time replication Secure and tune your replication environment for high performance Administer your Oracle GoldenGate environment Learn troubleshooting approaches with help of examples Make use of GoldenGate Management Pack and its API Feed live data into Big Data and cloud-based systems Who This Book Is For Database professionals who have chosen to ride the Oracle GoldenGate roller coaster for real-time replication solutions. The book is for beginners as well as professionals who are willing to master the leading replication technology in the industry. It is an excellent choice for professionals who are implementing or maintaining Oracle GoldenGate replication environments on any of the major database management system platforms.
Mastering Parallel Programming with R
by Thorsten Forster Simon R. Chapple Eilidh Troup Terence SloanMaster the robust features of R parallel programming to accelerate your data science computations About This Book * Create R programs that exploit the computational capability of your cloud platforms and computers to the fullest * Become an expert in writing the most efficient and highest performance parallel algorithms in R * Get to grips with the concept of parallelism to accelerate your existing R programs Who This Book Is For This book is for R programmers who want to step beyond its inherent single-threaded and restricted memory limitations and learn how to implement highly accelerated and scalable algorithms that are a necessity for the performant processing of Big Data. No previous knowledge of parallelism is required. This book also provides for the more advanced technical programmer seeking to go beyond high level parallel frameworks. What You Will Learn * Create and structure efficient load-balanced parallel computation in R, using R's built-in parallel package * Deploy and utilize cloud-based parallel infrastructure from R, including launching a distributed computation on Hadoop running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Get accustomed to parallel efficiency, and apply simple techniques to benchmark, measure speed and target improvement in your own code * Develop complex parallel processing algorithms with the standard Message Passing Interface (MPI) using RMPI, pbdMPI, and SPRINT packages * Build and extend a parallel R package (SPRINT) with your own MPI-based routines * Implement accelerated numerical functions in R utilizing the vector processing capability of your Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with OpenCL * Understand parallel programming pitfalls, such as deadlock and numerical instability, and the approaches to handle and avoid them * Build a task farm master-worker, spatial grid, and hybrid parallel R programs In Detail R is one of the most popular programming languages used in data science. Applying R to big data and complex analytic tasks requires the harnessing of scalable compute resources. Mastering Parallel Programming with R presents a comprehensive and practical treatise on how to build highly scalable and efficient algorithms in R. It will teach you a variety of parallelization techniques, from simple use of R's built-in parallel package versions of lapply(), to high-level AWS cloud-based Hadoop and Apache Spark frameworks. It will also teach you low level scalable parallel programming using RMPI and pbdMPI for message passing, applicable to clusters and supercomputers, and how to exploit thousand-fold simple processor GPUs through ROpenCL. By the end of the book, you will understand the factors that influence parallel efficiency, including assessing code performance and implementing load balancing; pitfalls to avoid, including deadlock and numerical instability issues; how to structure your code and data for the most appropriate type of parallelism for your problem domain; and how to extract the maximum performance from your R code running on a variety of computer systems. Style and approach This book leads you chapter by chapter from the easy to more complex forms of parallelism. The author's insights are presented through clear practical examples applied to a range of different problems, with comprehensive reference information for each of the R packages employed. The book can be read from start to finish, or by dipping in chapter by chapter, as each chapter describes a specific parallel approach and technology, so can be read as a standalone.
Mastering pfSense
by David ZientaraMaster the art of managing, securing, and monitoring your network using the powerful pfSense 2.3 About This Book * You can always do more to secure your software - so extend and customize your pfSense firewall * Build a high availability security system that's fault tolerant - and capable of blocking any threats * Put the principles of better security into practice - unlock a more stable and reliable firewall Who This Book Is For SysAdmins and security pros - get more from the world's leading firewall with this book. You can always do more to secure your software, so start here. What You Will Learn * Configure pfSense services such as DHCP, Dynamic DNS, captive portal, DNS, NTP and SNMP * Set up a managed switch to work with VLANs * Use pfSense to allow, block and deny traffic * Make use of the traffic shaper to lower and raise the priority of certain types of traffic * Set up and connect to a VPN tunnel with pfSense * Incorporate redundancy and high availability by utilizing load balancing and the Common Address Redundancy Protocol (CARP) * Explore diagnostic tools in pfSense to solve network problems In Detail pfSense has the same reliability and stability as even the most popular commercial firewall offerings on the market - but, like the very best open-source software, it doesn't limit you. You're in control - you can exploit and customize pfSense around your security needs. If you're familiar with pfSense you probably knew that already. This book builds on any knowledge you may already have, and provides you with a clear route to expand your skills and pfSense's capabilities. You'll learn how to customize and configure pfSense to construct a firewall that can protect you from any potential security threats. Find out how to set up a VPN, and build a high-availability system that provides redundancy and fault tolerance - essential when security and software performance are so interdependent. With further guidance on how to use a diverse range of third-party packages - all of which will help you unlock more from pfSense, this book covers everything you need - and more - to get a high-quality, reliable firewall up and running for a fraction of the cost. Style and approach Practical and actionable, tackle some advanced functionalities of pfSense with minimum fuss. We know you don't just want an instruction manual - you want to put the principles of better security into practice. That's exactly why we produced this book.
Mastering PhoneGap Mobile Application Development
by Kerri ShottsTake your PhoneGap experience to the next level and create engaging real-world applications About This Book * Create a useful PhoneGap workflow for larger projects in order to simplify and manage the development process * Use third-party plugins, IndexedDB, and SQLite for PhoneGap to develop large-scale, data-driven, and highly accessible applications * A pragmatic guide to construct top-notch large-scale applications using PhoneGap Who This Book Is For If you have created simple applications using PhoneGap in the past and now want to take your workflow and apps to the next level, this book will help you reach your goals. You should have a good working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and prior experience with PhoneGap. What You Will Learn * Construct build workflows that simplify complex application development * Integrate the next version of JavaScript to simplify your code * Create accessible hybrid applications * Persist and query data using third-party database plugins * Create your own PhoneGap plugins for your unique use cases * Create icons and splash screens suitable for submission to app stores * Publish your app to the Google Play and Apple iTunes stores In Detail PhoneGap is a useful and flexible tool that enables you to create complex hybrid applications for mobile platforms. In addition to the core technology, there is a large and vibrant community that creates third-party plugins that can take your app to the next level. This book will guide you through the process of creating a complex data-driven hybrid mobile application using PhoneGap, web technologies, and third-party plugins. A good foundation is critical, so you will learn how to create a useful workflow to make development easier. From there, the next version of JavaScript (ES6) and the CSS pre-processor SASS are introduced as a way to simplify creating the look of the mobile application. Responsive design techniques are also covered, including the flexbox layout module. As many apps are data-driven, you'll build an application throughout the course of the book that relies upon IndexedDB and SQLite. You'll also download additional content and address how to handle in-app purchases. Furthermore, you'll build your own customized plugins for your particular use case. When the app is complete, the book will guide you through the steps necessary to submit your app to the Google Play and Apple iTunes stores. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide, in which the concepts covered are explained with the help of hands-on examples
Mastering PHP Design Patterns
by Junade AliDevelop robust and reusable code using a multitude of design patterns for PHP 7 About This Book * Learn about advanced design patterns in PHP 7 * Understand enhanced architectural patterns * Learn to implement reusable design patterns to address common recurring problems Who This Book Is For This book is for PHP developers who wish to have better organization structure over their code through learning common methodologies to solve architectural problems against a backdrop of learning new functionality in PHP 7. What You Will Learn * Recognize recurring problems in your code with Anti-Patterns * Uncover object creation mechanisms using Creational Patterns * Use Structural design patterns to easily access your code * Address common issues encountered when linking objects using the splObserver classes in PHP 7 * Achieve a common style of coding with Architectural Patterns * Write reusable code for common MVC frameworks such as Zend, Laravel, and Symfony * Get to know the best practices associated with design patterns when used with PHP 7 In Detail Design patterns are a clever way to solve common architectural issues that arise during software development. With an increase in demand for enhanced programming techniques and the versatile nature of PHP, a deep understanding of PHP design patterns is critical to achieve efficiency while coding. This comprehensive guide will show you how to achieve better organization structure over your code through learning common methodologies to solve architectural problems. You'll also learn about the new functionalities that PHP 7 has to offer. Starting with a brief introduction to design patterns, you quickly dive deep into the three main architectural patterns: Creational, Behavioral, and Structural popularly known as the Gang of Four patterns. Over the course of the book, you will get a deep understanding of object creation mechanisms, advanced techniques that address issues concerned with linking objects together, and improved methods to access your code. You will also learn about Anti-Patterns and the best methodologies to adopt when building a PHP 7 application. With a concluding chapter on best practices, this book is a complete guide that will equip you to utilize design patterns in PHP 7 to achieve maximum productivity, ensuring an enhanced software development experience. Style and approach The book covers advanced design patterns in detail in PHP 7 with the help of rich code-based examples.
Mastering PostCSS for Web Design
by Alex LibbyExplore the power of PostCSS to write highly performing, modular, and modern CSS code for your web pages About This Book * Incorporate cutting-edge styles in your web pages with PostCSS * Simplify the process of writing CSS to a great extent using PostCSS shortcuts, fallbacks, and pack plugins * This in-depth, step-by-step guide will help you master PostCSS, to create amazing and responsive web designs Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for web developers and designers who are comfortable with HTML5 and CSS and now want to master PostCSS for web design. Web designers who have been using SASS or Less and now want to adopt PostCSS would also find this book useful. What You Will Learn * Add mixin and variable support to PostCSS along with conditional support * Explore the different ways of nesting code such as BEM and standard nesting within PostCSS * Optimize media queries built with PostCSS to get the best performance * Add dynamic styling elements such as images, fonts, grids, and SVG and retina support using existing preprocessors as well as PostCSS * Get familiar with using plugins, and extend PostCSS with the API * Build a fully working custom preprocessor and test it on different sites such as WordPress * Write a custom syntax in PostCSS while still using pre-built syntaxes such as Less, SASS, or Stylus * Provide support for future CSS such as CSS4 using current CSS3 classes In Detail PostCSS is a tool that has quickly emerged as the future of existing preprocessors such as SASS and Less, mainly because of its power, speed, and ease of use. This comprehensive guide offers in-depth guidance on incorporating cutting-edge styles into your web page and at the same time maintaining the performance and maintainability of your code. The book will show how you can take advantage of PostCSS to simplify the entire process of stylesheet authoring. It covers various techniques to add dynamic and modern styling features to your web pages. As the book progresses, you will learn how to make CSS code more maintainable by taking advantage of the modular architecture of PostCSS. By the end of this book, you would have mastered the art of adding modern CSS effects to web pages by authoring high performing, maintainable stylesheets. Style and approach This comprehensive book provides in-depth guidance on how to build a PostCSS powered responsive site from scratch. Following a step-by-step approach, you will learn how to add modern styles to web pages. It also contains several tips and best practices on how you can optimize your sites by writing high performing code in PostCSS.
Mastering Predictive Analytics with Python
by Joseph BabcockExploit the power of data in your business by building advanced predictive modeling applications with Python About This Book * Master open source Python tools to build sophisticated predictive models * Learn to identify the right machine learning algorithm for your problem with this forward-thinking guide * Grasp the major methods of predictive modeling and move beyond the basics to a deeper level of understanding Who This Book Is For This book is designed for business analysts, BI analysts, data scientists, or junior level data analysts who are ready to move from a conceptual understanding of advanced analytics to an expert in designing and building advanced analytics solutions using Python. You're expected to have basic development experience with Python. What You Will Learn * Gain an insight into components and design decisions for an analytical application * Master the use Python notebooks for exploratory data analysis and rapid prototyping * Get to grips with applying regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning algorithms * Discover the advanced methods to analyze structured and unstructured data * Find out how to deploy a machine learning model in a production environment * Visualize the performance of models and the insights they produce * Scale your solutions as your data grows using Python * Ensure the robustness of your analytic applications by mastering the best practices of predictive analysis In Detail The volume, diversity, and speed of data available has never been greater. Powerful machine learning methods can unlock the value in this information by finding complex relationships and unanticipated trends. Using the Python programming language, analysts can use these sophisticated methods to build scalable analytic applications to deliver insights that are of tremendous value to their organizations. In Mastering Predictive Analytics with Python, you will learn the process of turning raw data into powerful insights. Through case studies and code examples using popular open-source Python libraries, this book illustrates the complete development process for analytic applications and how to quickly apply these methods to your own data to create robust and scalable prediction services. Covering a wide range of algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, as well as cutting-edge techniques such as deep learning, this book illustrates not only how these methods work, but how to implement them in practice. You will learn to choose the right approach for your problem and how to develop engaging visualizations to bring the insights of predictive modeling to life Style and approach This book emphasizes on explaining methods through example data and code, showing you templates that you can quickly adapt to your own use cases. It focuses on both a practical application of sophisticated algorithms and the intuitive understanding necessary to apply the correct method to the problem at hand. Through visual examples, it also demonstrates how to convey insights through insightful charts and reporting.
Mastering Proxmox - Second Edition
by Wasim AhmedThe book targets Linux and system administrators and professionals working in IT teams who would like to design and implement a enterprise-quality virtualized environment using Proxmox.Knowledge of networking and virtualization concepts is assumed.
Mastering Puppet - Second Edition
by Thomas UphillMaster Puppet for configuration management of your systems in an enterprise deployment About This Book * This book is an advanced guide to using and deploying Puppet 4 in your organization with a special focus on issues faced in larger enterprise deployments * From an experienced author, learn to deal with scaling, performance, and multiple developers with the help of real-world examples * This is the most up-to-date guide on Puppet, and covers the advanced concepts of Puppet 4 Who This Book Is For This book is for those who have intermediate knowledge of Puppet and are looking to deploy it in their environment. Some idea how to write simple modules for configuration management with Puppet is a prerequisite for this book. What You Will Learn * Scale out your Puppet infrastructure using proxying techniques * Automate your code promotion workflow using Git and r10k * Solve real-world problems using public modules from the Puppet Forge * Use Hiera to separate the data of your configuration from the code of your configuration * Write your own custom facts in Ruby * Extend Puppet with your own custom facts, modules, and types * Use exported resources to orchestrate change between machines * Debug a puppetserver using Java techniques In Detail Puppet is a configuration management system and a language. It was written for and by system administrators to manage large numbers of systems efficiently and prevent configuration drifts. Mastering Puppet deals with the issues faced when scaling out Puppet to handle large numbers of nodes. It will show you how to fit Puppet into your enterprise and allow many developers to work on your Puppet code simultaneously. In addition, you will learn to write custom facts and roll your own modules to solve problems. Next, popular options for performing reporting and orchestration tasks will be introduced in this book. Moving over to troubleshooting techniques, which will be very useful. The concepts presented are useful to any size organization. By the end of the book, you will know how to deal with problems of scale and exceptions in your code, automate workflows, and support multiple developers working simultaneously. Style and approach This book is a step-wise guide packed with examples to help you configure complex systems in Puppet.
Mastering Python
by Rick Van HattemMaster the art of writing beautiful and powerful Python by using all of the features that Python 3.5 offers About This Book * Become familiar with the most important and advanced parts of the Python code style * Learn the trickier aspects of Python and put it in a structured context for deeper understanding of the language * Offers an expert's-eye overview of how these advanced tasks fit together in Python as a whole along with practical examples Who This Book Is For Almost anyone can learn to write working script and create high quality code but they might lack a structured understanding of what it means to be 'Pythonic'. If you are a Python programmer who wants to code efficiently by getting the syntax and usage of a few intricate Python techniques exactly right, this book is for you. What You Will Learn * Create a virtualenv and start a new project * Understand how and when to use the functional programming paradigm * Get familiar with the different ways the decorators can be written in * Understand the power of generators and coroutines without digressing into lambda calculus * Create metaclasses and how it makes working with Python far easier * Generate HTML documentation out of documents and code using Sphinx * Learn how to track and optimize application performance, both memory and cpu * Use the multiprocessing library, not just locally but also across multiple machines * Get a basic understanding of packaging and creating your own libraries/applications In Detail Python is a dynamic programming language. It is known for its high readability and hence it is often the first language learned by new programmers. Python being multi-paradigm, it can be used to achieve the same thing in different ways and it is compatible across different platforms. Even if you find writing Python code easy, writing code that is efficient, easy to maintain, and reuse is not so straightforward. This book is an authoritative guide that will help you learn new advanced methods in a clear and contextualised way. It starts off by creating a project-specific environment using venv, introducing you to different Pythonic syntax and common pitfalls before moving on to cover the functional features in Python. It covers how to create different decorators, generators, and metaclasses. It also introduces you to functools.wraps and coroutines and how they work. Later on you will learn to use asyncio module for asynchronous clients and servers. You will also get familiar with different testing systems such as py.test, doctest, and unittest, and debugging tools such as Python debugger and faulthandler. You will learn to optimize application performance so that it works efficiently across multiple machines and Python versions. Finally, it will teach you how to access C functions with a simple Python call. By the end of the book, you will be able to write more advanced scripts and take on bigger challenges. Style and Approach This book is a comprehensive guide that covers advanced features of the Python language, and communicate them with an authoritative understanding of the underlying rationale for how, when, and why to use them.
Mastering Python Data Analysis
by Magnus Vilhelm Persson Luiz Felipe MartinsBecome an expert at using Python for advanced statistical analysis of data using real-world examples About This Book * Clean, format, and explore data using graphical and numerical summaries * Leverage the IPython environment to efficiently analyze data with Python * Packed with easy-to-follow examples to develop advanced computational skills for the analysis of complex data Who This Book Is For If you are a competent Python developer who wants to take your data analysis skills to the next level by solving complex problems, then this advanced guide is for you. Familiarity with the basics of applying Python libraries to data sets is assumed. What You Will Learn * Read, sort, and map various data into Python and Pandas * Recognise patterns so you can understand and explore data * Use statistical models to discover patterns in data * Review classical statistical inference using Python, Pandas, and SciPy * Detect similarities and differences in data with clustering * Clean your data to make it useful * Work in Jupyter Notebook to produce publication ready figures to be included in reports In Detail Python, a multi-paradigm programming language, has become the language of choice for data scientists for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning. Ever imagined how to become an expert at effectively approaching data analysis problems, solving them, and extracting all of the available information from your data? Well, look no further, this is the book you want! Through this comprehensive guide, you will explore data and present results and conclusions from statistical analysis in a meaningful way. You'll be able to quickly and accurately perform the hands-on sorting, reduction, and subsequent analysis, and fully appreciate how data analysis methods can support business decision-making. You'll start off by learning about the tools available for data analysis in Python and will then explore the statistical models that are used to identify patterns in data. Gradually, you'll move on to review statistical inference using Python, Pandas, and SciPy. After that, we'll focus on performing regression using computational tools and you'll get to understand the problem of identifying clusters in data in an algorithmic way. Finally, we delve into advanced techniques to quantify cause and effect using Bayesian methods and you'll discover how to use Python's tools for supervised machine learning. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to reading, processing, and analyzing data in Python using various methods and tools. Rich in examples, each topic connects to real-world examples and retrieves data directly online where possible. With this book, you are given the knowledge and tools to explore any data on your own, encouraging a curiosity befitting all data scientists.
Mastering QGIS - Second Edition
by Dr Richard Gisp Dr Luigi Pirelli Gisp Kurt Menke Dr John GispGo beyond the basics and unleash the full power of QGIS with practical, step-by-step examples About This Book * This book is your one-stop solution to all of your GIS needs using the open source QGIS * Master QGIS by learning about database integration, geoprocessing tools, Python scripts, advanced cartography, and custom plugins * This example-rich, practical guide will help you create sophisticated analyses and maps Who This Book Is For If you are a GIS professional, a consultant, a student, or perhaps a fast learner who wants to go beyond the basics of QGIS, then this book is for you. It will prepare you to realize the full potential of QGIS. What You Will Learn * Create and manage a spatial database * Get to know advanced techniques to style GIS data * Prepare both vector and raster data for processing * Add heat maps, live layer effects, and labels to your maps * Master LAStools and GRASS integration with the Processing Toolbox * Edit and repair topological data errors * Automate workflows with batch processing and the QGIS Graphical Modeler * Integrate Python scripting into your data processing workflows * Develop your own QGIS plugin In Detail QGIS is an open source solution to GIS. It is widely used by GIS professionals all over the world. It is the leading alternative to the proprietary GIS software. Although QGIS is described as intuitive, it is also by default complex. Knowing which tools to use and how to apply them is essential to producing valuable deliverables on time. Starting with a refresher on the QGIS basics, this book will take you all the way through to creating your first custom QGIS plugin. From the refresher, we will recap how to create, populate, and manage a spatial database. You'll also walk through styling GIS data, from creating custom symbols and color ramps to using blending modes. In the next section, you will discover how to prepare vector, heat maps, and create live layer effects, labeling, and raster data for processing. You'll also discover advanced data creation and editing techniques. The last third of the book covers the more technical aspects of QGIS such as using LAStools and GRASS GIS's integration with the Processing Toolbox, how to automate workflows with batch processing, and how to create graphical models. Finally, you will see how to create and run Python data processing scripts and write your own QGIS plugin with pyqgis. By the end of the book, you will understand how to work with all the aspects of QGIS, and will be ready to use it for any type of GIS work. Style and approach This step-by-step comprehensive guide will let you dig your teeth into working with spatial databases, creating your own QGIS plugins, and creating your own custom graphical models.
Mastering QlikView Data Visualization
by Karl PoverTake your QlikView skills to the next level and master the art of creating visual data analysis for real business needs About This Book * Explore how to create your own QlikView data laboratory and how to develop QlikView applications using agile project methods * Implement advanced data visualization and analysis for common business requirements from the sales, finance, marketing, inventory, operations, and human resources departments * Learn from real-life experience shared in this book that will give you the upper hand in your next QlikView project Who This Book Is For This book is intended for developers who want to go beyond their technical knowledge of QlikView and understand how to create analysis and data visualizations that solve real business needs. You should have a basic understanding of advanced QlikView functions. What You Will Learn * Apply advanced QlikView techniques such as set analysis and nested aggregation in order to deliver common business requirements * Understand real business requirements for sales, finance, marketing, and human resources departments * Discover when to apply more advanced data visualization such as frequency polygons, bullet graphs, and XmR charts * Go beyond native QlikView and include geographical analysis, planning, and sentiment analysis in your QlikView application * Troubleshoot common errors we discover at the moment we visualize data in QlikView * Develop a plan to master Qlik Sense data visualization In Detail Just because you know how to swing a hammer doesn't mean you know how to build a house. Now that you've learned how to use QlikView, it's time to learn how to develop meaningful QlikView applications that deliver what your business users need. You will explore the requirements and the data from several business departments in order to deliver the most amazing analysis and data visualizations. In doing so, you will practice using advanced QlikView functions, chart object property options, and extensions to solve real-world challenges. Style and approach This hands-on guide follows the story of a company implementing QlikView as its enterprise data discovery solution. Each chapter starts with an understanding of the business requirements and the data model, and then helps you create insightful analysis and data visualizations. Each chapter expands on what was done in the previous chapter as we follow this continuously improving iterative process.
Mastering Qt 5
by Guillaume Lazar Robin PeneaMaster application development by writing succinct, robust, and reusable code with Qt 5 About This Book • Unleash the power of Qt 5 with C++14 • Integrate useful third-party libraries such as OpenCV • Package and deploy your application on multiple platforms Who This Book Is For This book will appeal to developers and programmers who would like to build GUI-based applications. Knowledge of C++ is necessary and the basics of Qt would be helpful. What You Will Learn • Create stunning UIs with Qt Widget and Qt Quick • Develop powerful, cross-platform applications with the Qt framework • Design GUIs with the Qt Designer and build a library in it for UI preview • Handle user interaction with the Qt signal/slot mechanism in C++ • Prepare a cross-platform project to host a third-party library • Build a Qt application using the OpenCV API • Use the Qt Animation framework to display stunning effects • Deploy mobile apps with Qt and embedded platforms In Detail Qt 5.7 is an application development framework that provides a great user experience and develops full-capability applications with Qt Widgets, QML, and even Qt 3D. This book will address challenges in successfully developing cross-platform applications with the Qt framework. Cross-platform development needs a well-organized project. Using this book, you will have a better understanding of the Qt framework and the tools to resolve serious issues such as linking, debugging, and multithreading. Your journey will start with the new Qt 5 features. Then you will explore different platforms and learn to tame them. Every chapter along the way is a logical step that you must take to master Qt. The journey will end in an application that has been tested and is ready to be shipped. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow yet comprehensive guide to building applications in Qt. Each chapter covers increasingly advanced topics, with subjects grouped according to their complexity as well as their usefulness. Packed with practical examples and explanations, Mastering Qt contains everything you need to take your applications to the next level.
Mastering React
by Ryan Vice Adam HortonMaster the art of building modern web applications using React About This Book * Write a complete application in React using an array of supporting libraries, both specifically React-related and general purpose * Understand what makes React stand apart from the vast majority of JS frameworks available through detailed explanations and concise examples * Explore the React ecosystem and how to integrate React with other modern web technologies Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for web developers possessing strong core JavaScript fundamentals who are also interested in learning what React brings to the architectural table. Previous experience with React or other web frameworks isn't required, but may help. What You Will Learn * Understand the React component lifecycle and core concepts such as props and states * Craft forms and implement form validation patterns using React * Explore the anatomy of a modern single-page web application * Develop an approach for choosing and combining web technologies without being paralyzed by the options available * Create a complete single-page application * Start coding with a plan using an application design process * Add to your arsenal of prototyping techniques and tools * Make your React application feel great using animations In Detail React stands out in the web framework crowd through its approach to composition. This approach yields blazingly fast rendering capabilities. This book will help you understand what makes React special. It starts with the fundamentals and uses a pragmatic approach, focusing on clear development goals. You'll learn how to combine many web technologies surrounding React into a complete set for constructing a modern web application. With this text, you'll blitz the basics then swiftly move on to advanced topics such as form validation and complete application construction. You'll also explore several design activities which will help you develop your web applications with a thoughtful plan. Finally, you'll learn several methods for implementing slick animations using React. Style and approach This is a comprehensive, hands-on guide that helps you get a solid understanding of the ins and outs of React development. For application development, you will get a high view of the anatomy where you will zoom into each part and make decisions by moving through the application's anatomy; selecting a solution that fits the problem and lines up with your goals.
Mastering Redis
by Jeremy NelsonTake your knowledge of Redis to the next level to build enthralling applications with ease About This Book * Detailed explanation on Data structure server with powerful strings, lists, sets, sorted-sets, and hashes * Learn to Scale your data with Redis Cluster's distributed setup * This is a fast paced practical guide full of screenshots and real work examples to help you get to grips with Redis in no time. Who This Book Is For If you are a software developer with some experience with Redis and would now like to elevate your Redis knowledge and skills even further, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn * Choose the right Redis data structure for your problem * Understand Redis event-loop and implement your own custom C commands * Solve complex workflows with Redis server-side scripting with Lua * Configure your Redis instance for optimal memory management * Scale your data in a distributed manner with Redis Cluster * Improve the stability of your Redis solution using Redis Sentinel * Complement your existing database and NoSQL environment with Redis * Exploit a wide range of features provided by Redis to become a DevOps expert. In Detail Redis is the most popular, open-source, key value data structure server that provides a wide range of capabilities on which multiple platforms can be be built. Its fast and flexible data structures give your existing applications an edge in the development environment. This book is a practical guide which aims to help you deep dive into the world of Redis data structure to exploit its excellent features. We start our journey by understanding the need of Redis in brief, followed by an explanation of Advanced key management. Next, you will learn about design patterns, best practices for using Redis in DevOps environment and Docker containerization paradigm in detail. After this, you will understand the concept of scaling with Redis cluster and Redis Sentinel , followed by a through explanation of incorporating Redis with NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch and MongoDB. At the end of this section, you will be able to develop competent applications using these technologies. You will then explore the message queuing and task management features of Redis and will be able to implement them in your applications. Finally, you will learn how Redis can be used to build real-time data analytic dashboards, for different disparate data streams. Style and approach This is a hands on guide full of easy-to-follow examples, that illustrate important concepts and techniques to solve complex problems with Redis.
Mastering Redmine - Second Edition
by Andriy LesyukAn expert's guide to open source project management with Redmine About This Book * Learn Redmine through the basic topics to the mastering ones * Customize Redmine without breaking upgrade compatibility * Become an expert of Redmine after having read this comprehensive guide with tips, tricks and best practices. Who This Book Is For This book is best suited for project managers and Redmine administrators who have working knowledge of Redmine and who now want to get advanced practical knowledge to manage and monitor projects effectively and efficiently. What You Will Learn * Forget about troubles with installing and configuring Redmine * Feel at ease with using Redmine wiki syntax * Get familiar with the permissions system and issue life cycle in Redmine * Use Redmine for issue tracking, project hosting, project management, and time tracking * Find and choose plugins, and get familiar with some of the most useful Redmine plugins In Detail Redmine is not only one of the popular open source project management applications but also one of the best project hosting and issue tracking solutions. This book is an update of our previous successful edition, Mastering Redmine. This book is a comprehensive guide that will give you a detailed practical understanding on how to effectively manage, monitor and administer complex projects using Redmine. You will get familiar with the concept of Issue Tracking and will get to know why and what makes Redmine one of the best issue trackers. Another main part of Redmine functionality, which is Managing projects shows why this is one of the best applications for project hosting. Furthermore, you will learn more about Redmine rich text formatting syntax, access control and workflow and time Tracking. Towards the end, you will unleash the power of custom fields and guides to show how to customize Redmine without breaking upgrade compatibility. By the end of the book, you will have a deep practical understanding on how to effectively monitor and manage large scale and complex projects using Redmine. Style and approach A comprehensive practical guide that will help the readers from custom configuration to integration of complex plugins and applications, and will leverage Redmine in appropriate situations for better and efficient results.
Mastering RethinkDB
by Shahid ShaikhMaster the capabilities of RethinkDB and implement them to develop efficient real-time web applications. The way to better database development is here! About This Book • Master the powerful ReQL queries to manipulate your JSON data, • Learn how to develop scalable, real-time web applications using RethinkDB and Node.js and deploy them for production, • A detailed, step-by-step guide to help you master the concepts of RethinkDB programming with ease Who This Book Is For This book caters to all the real-time application developers looking forward to master their skills using RethinkDB. A basic understanding of RethinkDB and Node.js is essential to get the most out of this book. What You Will Learn • Master the web-based management console for data-center configuration (sharding, replication, and more), database monitoring, and testing queries. • Run queries using the ReQL language • Perform Geospatial queries (such as finding all the documents with locations within 5km of a given point). • Deal with time series data, especially across various times zones. • Extending the functionality of RethinkDB and integrate it with third party libraries such as ElasticSearch to enhance our search In Detail RethinkDB has a lot of cool things to be excited about: ReQL (its readable,highly-functional syntax), cluster management, primitives for 21st century applications, and change-feeds. This book starts with a brief overview of the RethinkDB architecture and data modeling, and coverage of the advanced ReQL queries to work with JSON documents. Then, you will quickly jump to implementing these concepts in real-world scenarios, by building real-time applications on polling, data synchronization, share market, and the geospatial domain using RethinkDB and Node.js. You will also see how to tweak RethinkDB's capabilities to ensure faster data processing by exploring the sharding and replication techniques in depth. Then, we will take you through the more advanced administration tasks as well as show you the various deployment techniques using PaaS, Docker, and Compose. By the time you have finished reading this book, you would have taken your knowledge of RethinkDB to the next level, and will be able to use the concepts in RethinkDB to develop efficient, real-time applications with ease. Style and approach This book is a unique blend of comprehensive theory and real-world examples to help you master RethinkDB.
Mastering SaltStack - Second Edition
by Joseph HallTake charge of SaltStack to automate and configure your enterprise-grade environments About This Book * Automate tasks effectively and take charge of your infrastructure * Effectively scale Salt to manage thousands of machines and tackle everyday problems * Explore Salt's inner workings and advance your knowledge of it Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for IT professionals and ops engineers who already manage groups of servers, but would like to expand their knowledge and gain expertise with SaltStack. This book explains the advanced features and concepts of Salt. A basic knowledge of Salt is required in order to get to grips with advanced Salt features. What You Will Learn * Automate tasks effectively, so that your infrastructure can run itself * Start building more complex concepts * Master user-level internals * Build scaling strategies * Explore monitoring strategies * Learn how to troubleshoot Salt and its subcomponents * Explore best practices for Salt In Detail SaltStack is a powerful configuration management and automation suite designed to manage servers and tens of thousands of nodes. This book showcases Salt as a very powerful automation framework. We will review the fundamental concepts to get you in the right frame of mind, and then explore Salt in much greater depth. You will explore Salt SSH as a powerful tool and take Salt Cloud to the next level. Next, you'll master using Salt services with ease in your infrastructure. You will discover methods and strategies to scale your infrastructure properly. You will also learn how to use Salt as a powerful monitoring tool. By the end of this book, you will have learned troubleshooting tips and best practices to make the entire process of using Salt pain-free and easy. Style and approach This book follows a step-by-step conversational tone. Topics are covered in detail through examples and a user-friendly approach.
Mastering Sass
by Luke WattsCreate interactive and responsive cross-browser apps with SASS and Compass About This Book * Create data-intensive, highly scalable apps using Sass and COMPASS * Master the concepts of Sass and COMPASS and unleash your potential to develop enterprise-grade apps * This book is an experts' guide on leveraging Sass and COMPASS features Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at those who know CSS3 and HTML5 quite well and who've built a few small-to-medium-sized websites from scratch using Sass and Compass. What You Will Learn * Master Sass and Compass features * Familiarize yourself with CSS and HTML concepts that are vital for a good Sass workflow. * Build real-world websites focusing on layouts and content aspects * Work on a grid system using Compass and Susy * Automate your workflow with Gulp * Write functions and mixins to leverage the control flow In Detail CSS and Sass add elegance and excellence to the basic language, and consist of a CSS-compatible syntax that allows you to use variables, nested rules, mixins, inline imports, and much more. This book will start with an overview of the features in Sass and Compass, most of which you'll already be familiar; however, this will ensure you know what's expected as the book goes deeper into Sass and Compass. Next you will learn CSS and HTML concepts that are vital to a good Sass workflow. After all, Sass exists to simplify writing CSS, but it won't teach you how to make clean, scalable, reusable CSS. For that, you need to understand some basic concepts of OOCSS, SMACCS, and Atomic Design. Once you've brushed up on the important concepts, it's time to write some Sass. Mainly you'll write a few functions and mixins that really leverage control flow using @if / @else loops and you'll learn how to figure out when and why things are going wrong before they bring you to a stop. Moving further, you'll learn how to use @debug, @warn and @error to properly handle errors. You'll also learn about Gulp and how to use it to automate your workflow and reduce your repetitive tasks. And finally you'll learn about sourcemaps. With sourcemaps, you'll be able to write, debug, and view your Sass and Compass all from within the browser. It'll even LiveReload too! As a bonus, you'll take a look at that funky Flexbox, currently all the rage! You'll learn how powerful and flexible it really is, and how you can use it with Compass. Best of all, it falls back very gracefully indeed! In fact, you'll be able to apply it to any existing project without having to change a line of the original CSS. Style and approach This book will provide readers with practical, actionable expertise to enhance their knowledge
Mastering Scala Machine Learning
by Alexander KozlovMastering Scala Machine Learning is intended for enthusiasts who want to plunge into the new pool of emerging techniques for machine learning. Some familiarity with standard statistical techniques is required.