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Into the Spiders' Lair: The Rise of the Warlords Book Three: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure (Rise of the Warlords #3)
by Mark ChevertonThe witches of the Far Lands of Minecraft are missing . . . all of them! When a young village girl is badly injured, and only a witch can help her, Watcher and his friends quickly discover there are spiders involved. They must follow clues leading them through jungles and forests, all the way to the doorstep of the dreaded outcast spiders, the Forgotten. Watcher and his companions must figure out a way to free the witches from their ruthless captors, but can they escape the Lair of the Forgotten in time to save the girl?The Rise of the Warlords series is a Minecraft adventure like never before, giving fans the option to play along in Minecraft as they read on custom Far Lands worlds exclusively designed by bestselling author Mark Cheverton.
Into the Wild: Beyond the Design Research Lab (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics #48)
by Alan Chamberlain Andy CrabtreeThis edited collection opens up new intellectual territories and articulates the ways in which academics are theorising and practicing new forms of research in ‘wild’ contexts. Many researchers are choosing to leave the familiarity of their laboratory-based settings in order to pursue in-situ studies ‘in the wild’ that can help them to better understand the implications of their work in real-world settings. This has naturally led to ethical, philosophical and practical reappraisals with regard to the taken for granted lab-based modus operandi of scientific, cultural and design-based ways of working. This evolving movement has led to a series of critical debates opening up around the nature of research in the wild, but up until now these debates have not been drawn together in a coherent way that could be useful in an academic context. The book brings together applied, methodological and theoretical perspectives relating to this subject area, and provides a platform and a source of reference material for researchers, students and academics to base their work on. Cutting across multiple disciplines relating to philosophy, sociology, ethnography, design, human–computer interaction, science, history and critical theory, this timely collection appeals to a broad range of academics in varying fields of research.
Intranet Performance Management (Advanced And Emerging Communications Technologies Ser. #7)
by Kornel TerplanTo avoid serious bottlenecks, components of the Internet and of intranets-such as servers, browsers, and the access networks-must be properly designed, implemented, managed, and monitored. Beginning with the basics, Intranet Performance Management sets forth the standards, methods, and tools that can simplify and unify systems and network management, avoid the seemingly inherent problems associated with them, and contain costs.In this book, world reknowned expert Kornel Terplan addresses: Proactive server, browser, and access network monitoring Managing and authoring home page content Traffic management and load balancing in the access networks Reviewing and evaluating usage statistics using log filesThese tasks-essential to the success of an intranet-require the active and diligent work of the management team. Effective performance of these tasks allows for the use of inexpensive browsers, facilitates education, and improves Internet culture and scalability.
Intravascular Imaging and Computer Assisted Stenting, and Large-Scale Annotation of Biomedical Data and Expert Label Synthesis
by M. Jorge Cardoso Tal Arbel Su-Lin Lee Veronika Cheplygina Simone Balocco Diana Mateus Guillaume Zahnd Lena Maier-Hein Stefanie Demirci Eric Granger Luc Duong Marc-André Carbonneau Shadi Albarqouni Gustavo CarneiroThis book constitutes the refereed joint proceedings of the 6th Joint International Workshop on Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and Computer Assisted Stenting, CVII-STENT 2017, and the Second International Workshop on Large-Scale Annotation of Biomedical Data and Expert Label Synthesis, LABELS 2017, held in conjunction with the 20th International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, in Québec City, QC, Canada, in September 2017. The 6 full papers presented at CVII-STENT 2017 and the 11 full papers presented at LABELS 2017 were carefully reviewed and selected. The CVII-STENT papers feature the state of the art in imaging, treatment, and computer-assisted intervention in the field of endovascular interventions. The LABELS papers present a variety of approaches for dealing with few labels, from transfer learning to crowdsourcing.
Intravascular Imaging and Computer Assisted Stenting and Large-Scale Annotation of Biomedical Data and Expert Label Synthesis: 7th Joint International Workshop, CVII-STENT 2018 and Third International Workshop, LABELS 2018, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2018, Granada, Spain, September 16, 2018, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11043)
by Pierre Jannin Eric Granger Emanuele Trucco Diana Mateus Veronika Cheplygina Stefano Moriconi Su-Lin Lee Shadi Albarqouni Stefanie Demirci Guillaume Zahnd Luc Duong Lena Maier-Hein Anne Martel Raphael Sznitman Simone Balocco Zeike Taylor Danail StoyanovThis book constitutes the refereed joint proceedings of the 7th Joint International Workshop on Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and Computer Assisted Stenting, CVII-STENT 2018, and the Third International Workshop on Large-Scale Annotation of Biomedical Data and Expert Label Synthesis, LABELS 2018, held in conjunction with the 21th International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2018, in Granada, Spain, in September 2018. The 9 full papers presented at CVII-STENT 2017 and the 12 full papers presented at LABELS 2017 were carefully reviewed and selected. The CVII-STENT papers feature the state of the art in imaging, treatment, and computer-assisted intervention in the field of endovascular interventions. The LABELS papers present a variety of approaches for dealing with few labels, from transfer learning to crowdsourcing.
Intrinsically Motivated Learning in Natural and Artificial Systems
by Gianluca Baldassarre Marco MirolliIt has become clear to researchers in robotics and adaptive behaviour that current approaches are yielding systems with limited autonomy and capacity for self-improvement. To learn autonomously and in a cumulative fashion is one of the hallmarks of intelligence, and we know that higher mammals engage in exploratory activities that are not directed to pursue goals of immediate relevance for survival and reproduction but are instead driven by intrinsic motivations such as curiosity, interest in novel stimuli or surprising events, and interest in learning new behaviours. The adaptive value of such intrinsically motivated activities lies in the fact that they allow the cumulative acquisition of knowledge and skills that can be used later to accomplish fitness-enhancing goals. Intrinsic motivations continue during adulthood, and in humans they underlie lifelong learning, artistic creativity, and scientific discovery, while they are also the basis for processes that strongly affect human well-being, such as the sense of competence, self-determination, and self-esteem.This book has two aims: to present the state of the art in research on intrinsically motivated learning, and to identify the related scientific and technological open challenges and most promising research directions. The book introduces the concept of intrinsic motivation in artificial systems, reviews the relevant literature, offers insights from the neural and behavioural sciences, and presents novel tools for research. The book is organized into six parts: the chapters in Part I give general overviews on the concept of intrinsic motivations, their function, and possible mechanisms for implementing them; Parts II, III, and IV focus on three classes of intrinsic motivation mechanisms, those based on predictors, on novelty, and on competence; Part V discusses mechanisms that are complementary to intrinsic motivations; and Part VI introduces tools and experimental frameworks for investigating intrinsic motivations.The contributing authors are among the pioneers carrying out fundamental work on this topic, drawn from related disciplines such as artificial intelligence, robotics, artificial life, evolution, machine learning, developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. The book will be of value to graduate students and academic researchers in these domains, and to engineers engaged with the design of autonomous, adaptive robots.The contributing authors are among the pioneers carrying out fundamental work on this topic, drawn from related disciplines such as artificial intelligence, robotics, artificial life, evolution, machine learning, developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. The book will be of value to graduate students and academic researchers in these domains, and to engineers engaged with the design of autonomous, adaptive robots.
Intrinsically Motivated Learning in Natural and Artificial Systems
by Marco Mirolli Gianluca BaldassarreIt has become clear to researchers in robotics and adaptive behaviour that current approaches are yielding systems with limited autonomy and capacity for self-improvement. To learn autonomously and in a cumulative fashion is one of the hallmarks of intelligence, and we know that higher mammals engage in exploratory activities that are not directed to pursue goals of immediate relevance for survival and reproduction but are instead driven by intrinsic motivations such as curiosity, interest in novel stimuli or surprising events, and interest in learning new behaviours. The adaptive value of such intrinsically motivated activities lies in the fact that they allow the cumulative acquisition of knowledge and skills that can be used later to accomplish fitness-enhancing goals. Intrinsic motivations continue during adulthood, and in humans they underlie lifelong learning, artistic creativity, and scientific discovery, while they are also the basis for processes that strongly affect human well-being, such as the sense of competence, self-determination, and self-esteem. This book has two aims: to present the state of the art in research on intrinsically motivated learning, and to identify the related scientific and technological open challenges and most promising research directions. The book introduces the concept of intrinsic motivation in artificial systems, reviews the relevant literature, offers insights from the neural and behavioural sciences, and presents novel tools for research. The book is organized into six parts: the chapters in Part I give general overviews on the concept of intrinsic motivations, their function, and possible mechanisms for implementing them; Parts II, III, and IV focus on three classes of intrinsic motivation mechanisms, those based on predictors, on novelty, and on competence; Part V discusses mechanisms that are complementary to intrinsic motivations; and Part VI introduces tools and experimental frameworks for investigating intrinsic motivations.The contributing authors are among the pioneers carrying out fundamental work on this topic, drawn from related disciplines such as artificial intelligence, robotics, artificial life, evolution, machine learning, developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. The book will be of value to graduate students and academic researchers in these domains, and to engineers engaged with the design of autonomous, adaptive robots. The contributing authors are among the pioneers carrying out fundamental work on this topic, drawn from related disciplines such as artificial intelligence, robotics, artificial life, evolution, machine learning, developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. The book will be of value to graduate students and academic researchers in these domains, and to engineers engaged with the design of autonomous, adaptive robots.
Introducción a los Algoritmos y las Estructuras de Datos 1: Una base sólida para el mundo real del aprendizaje de máquinas y la estructura de datos (Introducción a los Algoritmos y las Estructuras de Datos #1)
by Bolakale AremuBeneficios acerca del aprendizaje de algoritmos y estructuras de datos. Primero, te ayudarán a convertirte en un mejor programador. Otro beneficio es que te harán pensar más lógicamente. Además, te pueden ayudar a diseñar mejores sistemas para almacenar y procesar datos. También sirven como una herramienta para la optimización y solución de problemas. Como resultado, los conceptos de algoritmos y estructuras de datos son muy valiosos en cualquier campo. Por ejemplo, puedes utilizarlos cuando construyas una aplicación web o escribes software para otros dispositivos. Puedes utilizarlos para aprendizaje de máquinas y analíticas de datos, las cuales son actualmente dos áreas excitantes. Si eres un hacker, los algoritmos y las estructuras de datos en Python también son importantes para ti en cualquier parte. Ahora, cualquiera que sea tu estilo de aprendizaje preferido, te tendré cubierto. Si eres un aprendiz visual, te encantarán mis diagramas claros e ilustraciones a través de este libro. Si eres un aprendiz práctico, te encantarán mis lecciones de práctica, de manera que puedas obtener práctica con algoritmos y estructuras de datos de una forma práctica. Estructura del curso. Hay cinco volúmenes en este curso. Este es el volumen uno. En este volumen, tomarás una inmersión profunda en el mundo de los algoritmos. Con frecuencia incremental, los algoritmos comienzan a moldear nuestras vidas de muchas maneras - desde los productos que nos recomiendan, hasta los amigos en que interactuamos en los medios sociales, y aún más importante que los aspectos sociales, como las políticas, privacía y cuidado de la salud. Por lo tanto, la primera parte de este curso cubre lo que son los algoritmos, como trabajan, donde se les puede encontrar (en aplicaciones de la vida real). En el segundo volumen, trabajarás a través de la introducción de las estructuras de datos. Aprenderás acerca de las e
Introducción a los Algoritmos y las Estructuras de Datos 2: Una base sólida para el mundo real del aprendizaje de máquinas y análisis de datos (Introducción a los Algoritmos y las Estructuras de Datos #2)
by Bolakale AremuIntroducción a Algoritmos y Estructuras de Datos - Volumen 2 Este libro es el segundo volumen de una serie titulada Introducción a los Algoritmos y Estructuras de Datos. El diseño de un algoritmo eficiente para la solución de problemas requiere la inclusión de las estructuras de datos apropiadas. En el campo de la ciencia de la computación, las estructuras de datos se utilizan para organizar y almacenar datos de una forma que sea más fácil de entender y utilizar. Se utilizan para organizar y representar datos de una forma que sea más fácil a las computadoras recuperar y analizar. Estos son los bloques de construcción fundamentales que cualquier programador debe conocer acerca de cómo utilizarlos correctamente para construir tus propios programas.
Introducing Algorithms in C: A Step by Step Guide to Algorithms in C
by Luciano ManelliStudy elementary and complex algorithms with clear examples and implementations in C. This book introduces data types (simple and structured) and algorithms with graphical and textual explanations. In the next sections, you’ll cover simple and complex standard algorithms with their flowcharts: everything is integrated with explanations and tables to give a step-by-step evolution of the algorithms. The main algorithms are: the sum of three or n numbers in a loop, decimal-to-binary conversion, maximum and minimum search, linear/sequential search, binary search, bubble sort, selection sort, merging of two sorted arrays, reading characters from a file, stack management, and factorial and Fibonacci sequences. The last section of Introducing Algorithms in C is devoted to the introduction of the C language and the implementation of the code, which is connected to the studied algorithms. The book is full of screenshots and illustrations showing the meaning of the code. What You Will Learn Implement algorithms in C Work with variables, constants, and primitive and structured types Use arrays, stacks, queues, graphs, trees, hash tables, records, and files Explore the design of algorithms Solve searching problems, including binary search, sorting, and bubble/selection sort Program recursive algorithms with factorial functions and Fibonacci sequences Who This Book Is For Primarily beginners: it can serve as a starting point for anyone who is beginning the study of computer science and information systems for the first time.
Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011
by Dariush DerakhshaniAn Autodesk Official Training Guide to 3ds Max 2011 3ds Max is a popular 3D animation-and-effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, and other animation. However, it also presents a number of challenges to newcomers. This introduction to the latest version breaks down the complexities of learning 3D software and walks you through the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and using visual effects. Real-world examples from talented beginning 3ds max users motivate you to learn the software and helpful tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for you to unravel. In addition, each chapter is richly illustrated with workflows to make learning 3ds max 2011 much easier and fn. Introduces you to the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and incorporating visual effects using the latest version of 3ds Max software Features excellent tutorials, helpful examples, detailed workflows, and a companion Web site to enhance your learning experience Explains a variety of methods for solving real-world challenges and breaks down why certain methods are used Makes the transition of coming from other 3D software applications as smooth as possible Introducing 3ds Max 2011 takes a typically difficult subject and breaks into easily digestible pieces so you can confidently begin working with this 3D animation software today.
Introducing Autodesk Maya: Autodesk Official Press
by Dariush DerakhshaniThis book is your perfect hands‑on guide to start animating quickly. Using approachable, real‑world exercises, you’ll master the fundamentals of this animation software by following full‑color screenshots step by step. Each chapter opens with a quick discussion of concepts and learning objectives, and then launches into hands‑on tutorials that give you firsthand experience and a good start. You’ll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Whether you’re a complete beginner or migrating from another 3D application, this task‑based book provides the solid grounding you need in Autodesk Maya.Key Features Model with polygons, meshes, and more Add motion with simple and complex animations Add color and textures to visualize materials and surfaces Render scenes with great lighting and camera placement
Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012
by Dariush DerakhshaniA practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012 This book is the ideal primer to getting started with Maya, the premier 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, and commercials. You'll learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Professional visual effects artist and instructor Dariush Derakhshani explains the nuances of the complex software, while creative tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for those new to 3D. You'll be up and running in no time with the world's most popular professional 3D software application. Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2012 Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more Concepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realistic challenges and clear explanations Color insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya users Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide.
Introducing Autodesk Maya 2013
by Dariush DerakhshaniA complete update to the popular Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, and other animation. This bestselling, official guide is a must for 3D beginners who want a thorough grounding in this dynamic and complex software. Fully updated for the newest version of Maya, the book explains the interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, dynamics, visualization, and visual effects. Fun and challenging tutorials lead you through the nuances of the software and offer plenty of chances to practice what you've learned. The Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya, endorsed and promoted by Autodesk to its 2,500 Authorized Training Centers worldwide Maya is the 3D animation and effects software used in the film, game, and advertising industries; it's a complex program and this book gives beginners the knowledge and confidence they need Shows how to master the interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects Step-by-step tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for those new to 3D and those switching from another 3D application Materials are available for instructors who want to use this guide with their students Introducing Autodesk Maya is the perfect guide to get you up and running on the world's most popular professional 3D application.
Introducing Autodesk Maya 2015
by Dariush DerakhshaniLearn Autodesk Maya from an award-winning insider <P><P> Best-selling author, visual effects supervisor, and technical educator Dariush Derakhshani brings you a newly-updated, step-by-step guide to the most popular and complex 3D application on the market, Autodesk Maya. Introducing Autodesk Maya 2015 includes straightforward lessons, real-world examples, detailed tutorials, and downloadable project files that get you modeling and animating your own digital models and scenes right away.<P> The book starts you with the latest CG concepts and production workflows, and then shows you how to create a solar system to help get you acquainted with the basic tool set in Maya. From there, the books helps you: <P> * Learn the Maya user interface, including menus and plug-ins <P> * Build simple animations and 3D images right away <P> * Explore polygons, modeling, and NEX tools<P> * Get started with HDRI lighting, rendering, dynamics, simulations, and effects <P> Whether you're new to 3D or migrating from another 3D application, Introducing Autodesk Maya 2015 will kick-start your creativity and get you up and running with Maya. Author Derakhshani has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos.
Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016: Autodesk Official Press
by Dariush DerakhshaniStart modeling right away with this hands-on guide to learning Autodesk Maya 2016 Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016 is the official guide to the most popular and complex 3D application on the market. Building from the ground up, this book combines straightforward text with practical examples that make it easy to absorb the basics and start designing and animating your own digital models and scenes. The tutorials offer realistic challenges and clear explanations, laid out in fun, step-by-step lessons that help you gain confidence and learn by doing. You'll delve into CG and 3D core concepts and production workflows, then get right to work designing an animation of the solar system as you learn the interface and basic tools. As your modeling skills grow, you'll build a steam locomotive, a starfish, a table lamp, and much more as you learn to rig your model for animation, create fabric motion with nCloth, and add the lighting and effects that bring your scenes to life. The companion website features downloadable project files that help you see how the pros do it, and the book includes real-world examples from talented users who were beginners just like you. Master the Maya 2016 interface, menus, and plug-ins Begin building simple animations right away Explore modeling, rendering, animation, and cloth motion Add lighting, rendering, dynamics, simulations, and effects If you want to work like the pros, Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016 is the perfect primer for getting started.
Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016: Autodesk Official Press
by Dariush DerakhshaniStart modeling right away with this hands-on guide to learning Autodesk Maya 2016 Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016 is the official guide to the most popular and complex 3D application on the market. Building from the ground up, this book combines straightforward text with practical examples that make it easy to absorb the basics and start designing and animating your own digital models and scenes. The tutorials offer realistic challenges and clear explanations, laid out in fun, step-by-step lessons that help you gain confidence and learn by doing. You'll delve into CG and 3D core concepts and production workflows, then get right to work designing an animation of the solar system as you learn the interface and basic tools. As your modeling skills grow, you'll build a steam locomotive, a starfish, a table lamp, and much more as you learn to rig your model for animation, create fabric motion with nCloth, and add the lighting and effects that bring your scenes to life. The companion website features downloadable project files that help you see how the pros do it, and the book includes real-world examples from talented users who were beginners just like you. Master the Maya 2016 interface, menus, and plug-ins Begin building simple animations right away Explore modeling, rendering, animation, and cloth motion Add lighting, rendering, dynamics, simulations, and effects If you want to work like the pros, Introducing Autodesk Maya 2016 is the perfect primer for getting started.
Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012
by Patrick DavisA fast, focused introduction to Revit functions, tools, and concepts As the leading Building Information Modeling software package, Revit is praised for its ease of use, power, and sophistication. Authored by a high profile team of Revit professionals, this reference and tutorial quickly has readers building skills to an intermediate level by exploring Revit tools and tasks, putting parametric modeling to use, detailing the basics of views and constraints, and working with detailing, massing, rendering, interior design, and more. Based on real-world workflows and projects, this book shows you readers how to model, document, present, and share designs using Revit just the way the pros do. Discussions and workflows are reinforced with tutorials drawn from the authors' extensive experience, and a beautiful 16-page color insert focuses on real-world Revit projects. Helps novice-to-intermediate level users learn Revit and its functions, tools, and concepts easily and efficiently Contains straightforward explanations, real-world examples, beautiful illustrations, and practical tutorials that focus intently on accomplishing vital Revit tasks Features in-depth discussions reinforced by comprehensive step-by-step exercises that show you how to model, document, present, and share your designs Includes a beautiful 16-page color insert with inspirational and instructional images drawn from the authors' professional experience This book is the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who want to quickly accomplish crucial Revit tasks.
Introducing Azure Bot Service: Building Bots for Business
by Charles WaghmareSee how custom chatbots and Azure Bot Service can resolve common business problems. This book takes you through the many possibilities of bot development from a business point of view, using Microsoft bot technology, and demonstrates how to connect, deploy, and manage them.Starting with an introduction to chatbots and their features you will go through the design and implementation of Azure chatbots. This will set the foundation for the rest of the book before you learn how to create and manage messages in chatbots. You’ll then see how to deploy your chatbot in different business scenarios and how to integrate Azure chatbots with different applications such as Facebook and Twitter. To really allow you to demonstrate business value, Introducing Azure Bot Service covers tips on enhancing customer satisfaction and developing insights by analyzing customer behavior. This knowledge will help you understand how artificial intelligence techniques such as chatbots help your organization undergo digital transformation.After reading this book, you will be ready to build chatbots using Microsoft Azure, deploy them in different business scenarios, and measure the benefits of chatbots. What You Will LearnBuild time-saving chatbots using Azure Bot ServiceEngage in proactive customer interaction Integrate chatbots as a key aspect of your business strategyImprove customer satisfactionEase into digital transformation using Azure chatbots Who This Book Is ForDevelopers who are interested in building chatbots.
Introducing Azure Kubernetes Service: A Practical Guide to Container Orchestration
by Steve Buchanan Janaka Rangama Ned BellavanceGo from zero to sixty deploying and running a Kubernetes cluster on Microsoft Azure! This hands-on practical guide to Microsoft’s Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), a managed container orchestration platform, arms you with the tools and knowledge you need to easily deploy and operate on this complex platform. Take a journey inside Docker containers, container registries, Kubernetes architecture, Kubernetes components, and core Kubectl commands. Drawing on hard-earned experience in the field, the authors provide just enough theory to help you grasp important concepts, teaching the practical straightforward knowledge you need to start running your own AKS cluster. You will dive into topics related to the deployment and operation of AKS, including Rancher for management, security, networking, storage, monitoring, backup, scaling, identity, package management with HELM, and AKS in CI/CD. What You Will Learn Develop core knowledge of Docker containers, registries, and KubernetesGain AKS skills for Microsoft’s fastest growing services in the cloud Understand the pros and cons of deploying and operating AKSDeploy and manage applications on the AKS platform Use AKS within a DevOps CI/CD process Who This Book Is For IT professionals who work with DevOps, the cloud, Docker, networking, storage, Linux, or Windows. Experience with cloud, DevOps, Docker, or application development is helpful.
Introducing Blockchain Applications: Understand and Develop Blockchain Applications Through Distributed Systems
by Joseph Thachil GeorgeDeepen your understanding of blockchain technology and develop your own blockchain applications. This book provides a thorough review of distribution-based systems on blockchain technology, starting from the fundamental concepts that underlie it, all the way through the implementation of a blockchain network for business purposes. Author Joseph Thachil George begins by introducing you to blockchain and some basic concepts of technology, including distributed systems, systems of systems, cyber-physical systems, the Byzantine Consensus, the CAP theorem, and cryptographic techniques. Next, he analyzes the structure of blocks and smart contracts and the mother of all blockchain platforms, Bitcoin. That sets the stage for an examination of transaction structure, validation, and flow, from creation to registration in the ledger and structure of the blocks, the Nakamoto consensus, and finally forks. From there, you’ll experience a deep dive into Ethereum; including the concepts of Gas and Message, smart contracts and the Ethereum virtual machine. From there, you’ll learn about the Ethereum consensus protocol, Ethereum Casper, and the Ethereum Proof-of-Stake algorithm. You’ll then see how blockchain can be connected to a distributed system, followed by a demonstration of how you can model a distributed system using Blockly4SoS and Kilobots. The concluding chapters offer a practical example that combines distributed systems with blockchain technology. After reading this book, you will understand how to implement blockchain technology in a distributed system and be able to leverage this knowledge in your own projects. What You Will Learn Learn the concept of blockchains by way of a practical example Grasp the connection between distributed systems and blockchain technologyLearn the design of blockchain with hyperledger fabricLearn the design of cyber-physical systems in a distributed environment Who Is This Book For Developers who are enthusiastic about the design and implementation of distributed systems.
Introducing Blockchain with Java: Program, Implement, and Extend Blockchains with Java
by Spiro BuzharovskiCreate your own crypto currency by implementing blockchain technology using Java. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to create a user interface using Java FX and implement SQLite DB using JDBC Driver for the blockchain.Introducing Blockchain with Java includes numerous exercises and test questions to help you solidify what you have learned as you progress through the book, and provides ideas on expanding the codebase to make it your own. You will have access to a fully-functioning repository with Java code. Upon completing this book, you will have the knowledge necessary to program your own blockchains with Java and you will have a completed project for your portfolio. What You Will LearnKnow the most important theoretical concepts of the blockchainCode the blockchain in JavaCreate a user interface with JavaFXImplement SQLite DB using JDBC DriverCreate a P2P multi-threaded app Create your own cryptocurrency app with full functionalityImplement blockchain technology on a P2P network from scratch using Java, JavaFX, and SQLWho This Book Is ForAnyone with a basic level knowledge of: Java or similar object-oriented programming language, FXML or HTML or similar markup language, and SQL
Introducing Blockchain with Lisp: Implement and Extend Blockchains with the Racket Language
by Boro SitnikovskiImplement blockchain from scratch covering all the details with Racket, a general-purpose Lisp. You'll start by exploring what a blockchain is, so you have a solid foundation for the rest of the book. You'll then be ready to learn Racket before starting on your blockchain implementation. Once you have a working blockchain, you'll move onto extending it. The book's appendices provide supporting resources to help you in your blockchain projects. The recommended approach for the book is to follow along and write the code as it’s being explained instead of reading passively. This way you will get the most out of it. All of the source code is available for free download from GitHub. What You Will LearnDiscover the Racket programming language and how to use itImplement a blockchain from scratch using LispImplement smart contracts and peer-to-peer supportLearn how to use macros to employ more general abstractionsWho This Book Is For Novices that have at least some experience with programming, as well as some basic working experience with computers. The book also assumes some experience with high school mathematics, such as functions.
Introducing Bootstrap 4
by Jörg KrauseLearn how to use the front end CSS framework Bootstrap 4 to create powerful web applications. You'll work with all the components of Bootstrap 4 using easy-to-follow instructions and example code snippets. You'll also use Bootstrap 4 for typography, forms, and modules, and see how to structure your page and your code to be optimally efficient.CSS frameworks give front end developers the capability to create responsible or adaptive web designs that overcome the various variations of modern browsers. Bootstrap is the leading CSS framework and gives developers a unique way to create responsive web sites.What You'll LearnUnderstand the basics about responsive web design using CSS3Install and use the SASS frameworkUse the templates and themes market for BootstrapWho This Book Is ForThis book is for developers of web applications who already know how to use CSS and JavaScript and want to explore the capabilities of a framework to increase productivity.
Introducing Bootstrap 4: Create Powerful Web Applications Using Bootstrap 4.5
by Jörg KrauseGet introduced to front-end CSS frameworks using the latest version of Bootstrap. Through easy-to-follow instructions and examples, this book will prepare you to create powerful web applications using Bootstrap 4.5. This updated second edition of Introducing Bootstrap 4 builds your understanding of the basic rules of CSS, the SASS pre-compiler, Bootstrap, and how they work together. After learning to set up CSS on both Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, you will discover how you can make use of templates and themes written for Bootstrap, and how to refine the user interface. You will also find out how you can utilize and activate components. Numerous screenshots and code snippets are provided to help explain and reinforce the concepts discussed in the book. CSS frameworks give front-end developers the capability to create responsible and adaptive web designs that are able to accommodate the various variations of modern browsers. Start front-end development using Bootstrap 4.5 with this book. What You Will Learn Explore the Bootstrap features required to create web applicationsUnderstand the basics of responsive web design using CSS 3Install the SASS framework and understand how to use itMaster practical aspects of using Bootstrap in real-life scenarios Who This Book Is For This book is intended for beginner-level web designers and developers interested in front-end development.