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Introducing Elixir: Getting Started in Functional Programming
by Simon St. Laurent J. David EisenbergSmooth, powerful, and small, Elixir is an excellent language for learning functional programming, and with this hands-on introduction, you’ll discover just how powerful Elixir can be. Authors Simon St. Laurent and J. David Eisenberg show you how Elixir combines the robust functional programming of Erlang with an approach that looks more like Ruby, and includes powerful macro features for metaprogramming.Updated to cover Elixir 1.4, the second edition of this practical book helps you write simple Elixir programs by teaching one skill at a time. Once you pick up pattern matching, process-oriented programming, and other concepts, you’ll understand why Elixir makes it easier to build concurrent and resilient programs that scale up and down with ease.Get comfortable with IEx, Elixir’s command line interfaceLearn Elixir’s basic structures by working with numbersDiscover atoms, pattern matching, and guards: the foundations of your program structureDelve into the heart of Elixir processing with recursion, strings, lists, and higher-order functionsCreate Elixir processes and send messages among themStore and manipulate structured data with Erlang Term Storage and the Mnesia databaseBuild resilient applications with the Open Telecom Platform
Introducing Erlang
by Simon St. LaurentIf you're new to Erlang, its functional style can seem difficult, but with help from this hands-on introduction, you'll scale the learning curve and discover how enjoyable, powerful, and fun this language can be. Author Simon St. Laurent shows you how to write simple Erlang programs by teaching you one basic skill at a time. You'll learn about pattern matching, recursion, message passing, process-oriented programming, and establishing pathways for data rather than telling it where to go. By the end of your journey, you'll understand why Erlang is ideal for concurrency and resilience. Get cozy with Erlang's shell, its command line interface Become familiar with Erlang's basic structures by working with numbers Discover atoms, pattern matching, and guards: the foundations of your program structure Delve into the heart of Erlang processing with recursion, strings, lists, and higher-order functions Create processes, send messages among them, and apply pattern matching to incoming messages Store and manipulate structured data with Erlang Term Storage and the Mnesia database Learn about Open Telecom Platform, Erlang's open source libraries and tools
Introducing Erlang: Getting Started in Functional Programming
by Simon St. LaurentIf you’re new to Erlang, its functional style can seem difficult, but with help from this hands-on introduction, you’ll scale the learning curve and discover how enjoyable, powerful, and fun this language can be.In this updated second edition, author Simon St.Laurent shows you how to write simple Erlang programs by teaching you one skill at a time. You’ll learn about pattern matching, recursion, message passing, process-oriented programming, and establishing pathways for data rather than telling it where to go. By the end of your journey, you’ll understand why Erlang is ideal for concurrency and resilience.Get cozy with Erlang’s shell, its command line interfaceDefine functions, using the fun tool, to represent repeated calculationsDiscover atoms, pattern matching, and guards: the foundations of your program structureDelve into the heart of Erlang processing with recursion, strings, lists, and higher-order functionsCreate processes, send messages among them, and apply pattern matching to incoming messagesStore and manipulate structured data with Erlang Term Storage and the Mnesia databaseLearn about Open Telecom Platform, Erlang’s open source libraries and tools
Introducing Ethereum and Solidity
by Chris DannenLearn how to use Solidity and the Ethereum project - second only to Bitcoin in market capitalization. Blockchain protocols are taking the world by storm, and the Ethereum project, with its Turing-complete scripting language Solidity, has rapidly become a front-runner. This book presents the blockchain phenomenon in context; then situates Ethereum in a world pioneered by Bitcoin. See why professionals and non-professionals alike are honing their skills in smart contract patterns and distributed application development. You'll review the fundamentals of programming and networking, alongside its introduction to the new discipline of crypto-economics. You'll then deploy smart contracts of your own, and learn how they can serve as a back-end for JavaScript and HTML applications on the Web. Many Solidity tutorials out there today have the same flaw: they are written for"advanced" JavaScript developers who want to transfer their skills to a blockchain environment. Introducing Ethereum and Solidity is accessible to technology professionals and enthusiasts of "all levels. " You'll find exciting sample code that can move forward real world assets in both the academic and the corporate arenas. Find out now why this book is a powerful gateway for creative technologists of all types, from concept to deployment. What You'll Learn See how Ethereum (and other cryptocurrencies) work Compare distributed apps (dapps) to web apps Rrite Ethereum smart contracts in Solidity language Connect Ethereum smart contracts to your HTML/CSS/JavaScript web applications Deploy your own dapp, coin, and blockchain Work with basic and intermediate smart contracts Who This Book Is For Anyone who is curious about Ethereum or has some familiarity with computer science Product managers, CTOs, and experienced JavaScript programmers Experts will find the advanced sample projects in this book rewarding because of the power of Solidity
Introducing Functional Programming Using C#: Leveraging a New Perspective for OOP Developers
by Vaskaran SarcarUnderstand the power of C#, a multi-paradigm language. This book will help you learn, analyze, and harness the functional aspects of C# so you can create a better program.The book is divided into two parts. Part I starts with an overview of functional programming (FP). It covers the building blocks for FP: functions and immutability. You will learn about the built-in supports for FP, first- and higher-order functions (HOF), functional purity and side effects, different forms of immutability, and much more. Part II includes discussions on functional composition using pipelining and currying. It also explains how to handle temporal coupling and discusses partial functions and useful functional patterns (such as Map, Bind, Filter, and Fold). Author Vaskaran Sarcar takes you through functional exception-handling mechanisms and provides additional tips to make your programs more efficient.After reading the book, you will understand and be able to implement key aspects of FP. You will be able to produce better code (and refactor existing code) by combining the best techniques from both FP and object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigms.What Will You LearnUnderstand how the concepts of functional programming (FP) can be implemented using C#Refactor existing code (following the FP paradigm) to make it more readable, maintainable, and predictiveKnow how advanced features (such as delegates, lambdas, generics) can be used differentlyUnderstand how to efficiently use features such as lambda expressions and type inference as C# includes explicit language extensions to support functional programmingWho This Book Is ForC# developers familiar with object-oriented programming (OOP) who want to harness the power of functional programming (FP)
Introducing GitHub: A Non-Technical Guide
by Peter Bell Brent BeerIf you’re new to GitHub, this concise book shows you just what you need to get started and no more. It’s perfect for project and product managers, stakeholders, and other team members who want to collaborate on a development project—whether it’s to review and comment on work in progress or to contribute specific changes. It’s also great for developers just learning GitHub.GitHub has rapidly become the default platform for software development, but it’s also ideal for other text-based documents, from contracts to screenplays. This hands-on book shows you how to use GitHub’s web interface to view projects and collaborate effectively with your team.Learn how and why people use GitHub to collaborateView the status of a project—recent changes, outstanding work, and historic changesCreate and edit files through GitHub without learning GitSuggest changes to projects you don’t have permission to edit directlyUse tools like issues, pull requests, and branches to specify and collaborate on changesCreate a new GitHub repository to control who has access to your project
Introducing GitHub: A Non-Technical Guide
by Brent BeerIf you’re new to GitHub, this concise book shows you just what you need to get started and no more. It’s perfect for project and product managers, stakeholders, and other team members who want to collaborate on a development project—whether it’s to review and comment on work in progress or to contribute specific changes. It’s also great for developers just learning GitHub.GitHub has rapidly become the default platform for software development, but it’s also ideal for other text-based documents, from contracts to screenplays. This hands-on book shows you how to use GitHub’s web interface to view projects and collaborate effectively with your team. The updated second edition covers code review, and includes updates to the desktop application, the Atom text editor, protected branches, and project management features.Keep track of, and work with, developers more effectivelyLearn the basics so you can contribute to your software projectsUnderstand foundational Git knowledge, including commits and cloningGet tips on positive interaction with developers
Introducing Go: Build Reliable, Scalable Programs
by Caleb DoxseyPerfect for beginners familiar with programming basics, this hands-on guide provides an easy introduction to Go, the general-purpose programming language from Google. Author Caleb Doxsey covers the language’s core features with step-by-step instructions and exercises in each chapter to help you practice what you learn.Go is a general-purpose programming language with a clean syntax and advanced features, including concurrency. This book provides the one-on-one support you need to get started with the language, with short, easily digestible chapters that build on one another. By the time you finish this book, not only will you be able to write real Go programs, you'll be ready to tackle advanced techniques.Jump into Go basics, including data types, variables, and control structuresLearn complex types, such as slices, functions, structs, and interfacesExplore Go’s core library and learn how to create your own packageWrite tests for your code by using the language’s go test programLearn how to run programs concurrently with goroutines and channelsGet suggestions to help you master the craft of programming
Introducing Gradle
by Balaji VaranasiThis concise book is a quick-start primer on the Gradle build automation tool. It provides a general introduction to Gradle, including how to set it up and the basics of Groovy, the language used for creating Gradle build files. The book also provides practical guides to writing tasks and actions and to understanding the build life cycle. Furthermore, it takes you step-by-step through the creation and use of a custom plugin. After reading and using Introducing Gradle, you will have an understanding of Gradle's dependency management and how single and multi-projects are structured and configured. It also teaches you how to use Gradle for publishing artifacts to local and Nexus remote repositories. Finally, the book covers Jenkins support for Gradle. What you'll learn What Gradle is and how it compares with Ant, Maven, and more How to set up and test Gradle Basic Groovy language features What tasks and projects are How to use out-of-the-box plugins and create custom ones Dependency management with Gradle How to publish artifacts to local and remote repositories How to configure Jenkins to work with Gradle How multi-projects are organized Who this book is for This book is for programmers and build-automation engineers who are new to Gradle. Some exposure to Java is helpful but no knowledge of Groovy is required. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Setting up Gradle 3. Groovy Language Primer 4. Understanding Gradle Builds 5. Projects and Plugins 6. Dependency Management 7. Multi-Project Builds 8. Publishing Artifacts 9. Continuous Integration
Introducing Jakarta EE CDI: Contexts and Dependency Injection for Enterprise Java Development
by Luqman SaeedDiscover the Jakarta EE Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI 2.0) framework which helps you write better code through the use of well-defined enterprise Java-based components and beans (EJBs). If you have ever wanted to write clean Java EE code, this short book is your best guide for doing so: you will pick up valuable tips along the way from your author's years of experience teaching and coding. Introducing Jakarta EE CDI covers CDI 2.0 in detail and equips you with the theoretical underpinnings of Java EE, now Jakarta EE. This book is packed with so much that by the end of it, you will feel confident to use your new-found knowledge to help you write better, readable, maintainable, and long-lived mission-critical software. What You Will Learn Write better code with the Jakarta EE Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) framework Work with the powerful, extensible, and well-defined contextual life cycle for components Use CDI’s mechanism for decoupling application components through a typesafe event API Build typesafe interceptors for altering the behaviour of components at runtime Harness the well-defined qualifier system for easy isolation of beans Convert almost any valid Java type to a CDI managed bean with CDI’s producer mechanism Who This Book Is For Experienced enterprise Java, Java EE, or J2EE developers who may be new to CDI or dependency injection.
Introducing Java EE 7: A Look at What's New
by Josh JuneauIntroducing Java EE 7: A Look at What's New guides you through the new features and enhancements in each of the technologies comprising the Java EE platform. Readers of this book will not have to wade through introductory material or information covering features that have been part of the EE platform for years. Instead, developers can pick this book up and read it to brush up on those features that have changed or have been added for the EE 7 release. This handy reference helps you move forward from Java EE 6 to the new EE 7 platform quickly and easily. Java is a mature programming language that has been refined over the years into a productive language widely used in enterprise application development. Although the language contains frameworks and methodologies that have been used for years, it is important to make use of the most current features available in the language in order to achieve the best results. Introducing Java EE 7: A Look at What's New covers the solutions using the most current Java Enterprise technologies, including EJB 3.2, JSF 2.2, and JAX-RS 2.0. Build a streamlined and reliable application that uses the latest in Java technologies, and develop it much faster than you did with the older technologies. Rejuvenate your Java expertise to use the freshest capabilities, or perhaps learn Java Enterprise development for the first time and discover one of the most widely used and most powerful technologies available for application development today. Get up and running quickly with the new features of EE 7! Designed to get you up and running quickly with the newly released Java EE 7 Includes real world examples of how to use new and updated features. Demonstrates the latest productivity enhancements in the platform
Introducing Linux Distros
by Jose Dieguez CastroThe first barrier that a new Linux user has to face is the overwhelming number of "flavors" that this operating system has. These "flavors" are commonly known as distros (from distribution), and to date there are more than three hundred active distros to choose from. So, how to choose one? You can choose the most popular at the moment, or take heed of what your friend says, but are you sure that this is the one that you need? Making the wrong decision on this matter is behind a good number of disappointments with this operating system. You need to choose the distro that is right for you and your needs. Introducing Linux Distros teaches you the pros and the cons of the most frequently used distros in order to find the one that is right for you. You will explore each distro step by step, so that you don't have to endure hours of web surfing, countless downloads, becoming confused by new concepts and, in the worst cases, reading complex and marathon installation guides. You will benefit from the author's long-term experience working with each distro hands on, enabling you to choose the best distro for your long-term needs. Linux offers us a wonderful open source alternative to proprietary software, and using Introducing Linux Distros you can decide how to best make it work for you. Start exploring the open source world today. What you'll learn What a Linux distro is and why are some many Which criteria you need to follow to make a right decision Which "family trees" of Linux Distros exist The most used Linux distros and their unique "philosophy" The pros and cons of those distros How to install a good number of Linux distros Which tasks are needed to "maintain" those Linux installations working How get support for each distro Who this book is for Introducing Linux Distros is for the newcomer to the Linux world that has to deal with myriad distributions to make a first and crucial decision: what Linux Distro to use? This book will help anyone find the distro that best fits your needs, and make your Linux debut a smoother one.
Introducing MLOps: How To Scale Machine Learning In The Enterprise
by Mark Treveil Nicolas Omont Clément Stenac Kenji Lefevre Du Phan Joachim Zentici Adrien Lavoillotte Makoto Miyazaki Lynn HeidmannMore than half of the analytics and machine learning (ML) models created by organizations today never make it into production. Some of the challenges and barriers to operationalization are technical, but others are organizational. Either way, the bottom line is that models not in production can't provide business impact.This book introduces the key concepts of MLOps to help data scientists and application engineers not only operationalize ML models to drive real business change but also maintain and improve those models over time. Through lessons based on numerous MLOps applications around the world, nine experts in machine learning provide insights into the five steps of the model life cycle--Build, Preproduction, Deployment, Monitoring, and Governance--uncovering how robust MLOps processes can be infused throughout.This book helps you:Fulfill data science value by reducing friction throughout ML pipelines and workflowsRefine ML models through retraining, periodic tuning, and complete remodeling to ensure long-term accuracyDesign the MLOps life cycle to minimize organizational risks with models that are unbiased, fair, and explainableOperationalize ML models for pipeline deployment and for external business systems that are more complex and less standardized
Introducing Markdown and Pandoc: Using Markup Language and Document Converter
by Thomas MailundDiscover how to write manuscripts in Markdown and translate them with Pandoc into different output formats. You’ll use Markdown to annotate text formatting information with a strong focus on semantic information: you can annotate your text with information about where chapters and sections start, but not how chapter and heading captions should be formatted. As a result, you’ll decouple the structure of a text from how it is visualized and make it easier for you to produce different kinds of output. The same text can easily be formatted as HTML, PDF, or Word documents, with various visual styles, by tools that understand the markup annotations. Finally, you’ll learn to use Pandoc, a tool for translating between different markup languages, such as LaTeX, HTML, and Markdown. This book will not describe all the functionality that Pandoc provides, but will teach you how to translate Markdown documents, how to customize your documents using templates, and how to extend Pandoc’s functionality using filters. If that is something you are interested in, Introducing Markdown and Pandoc will get you started. With this set of skills you’ll be able to write more efficiently without worrying about needless formatting and other distractions.What You Will LearnWhy and how to use Markdown and PandocWrite MarkdownUse extensions available in Pandoc and MarkdownWrite math and code blocksUse templates and produce documentsWho This Book Is ForProgrammers and problem solvers looking for technical documentation solutions.
Introducing Materialize
by Aravind Shenoy Anirudh PrabhuThis concise step-by-step guide includes the best practices and patterns that help readers of all levels to unearth the potential of Materialize. A responsive framework based on Google's innovative Material Design language, Materialize provides CSS and JavaScript features similar to other popular frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation. With the advent of Material Design, developers can no longer overlook its importance and resourcefulness in web design and development. However, incorporating this toolkit in the web application can be quite a juggle. Compared to other design languages available in the market today, Materialize is the only one that adds depth and motion to its application elements. Ideal for web designers and developers, Introducing Materialize is your comprehensive training guide to the newest design language you need to learn. What You'll Learn Learn why Materialize is so popular and resourceful Get up and Running with this awesome toolkit Quick start with Materialize and creating unique designs Downloading and Installing the framework Get a grip on the fundamentals of Material Design Gather comprehensive knowledge about the framework Unearth the potential of this framework for real time implementation Who This Book Is For Ideal for web developers and designers with good experience of UI technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. This book does not require prior experience of any responsive framework. It caters to readers on all levels ranging from beginners to experienced professionals.
Introducing Maven
by Balaji Varanasi Sudha BelidaIntroducing Maven is your quick start-up primer guide on Maven. This fully packed mini-book includes the new features and enhancements found in the latest version of Maven. In this short 100-page book, you'll learn all about Maven and how to set it up to use. You'll learn about the Maven life cycle and how to effectively leverage and use it. Also, you'll learn the basics of using site plugins and generating Javadocs, test coverage/FindBugs reports, version/release notes and more. Furthermore, you'll take advantage of Maven's archetypes to bootstrap new projects easily. Finally, you will learn how to integrate Nexus repository manager with Maven release phases. After reading and using this short book, you'll have an understanding of Maven's dependency management and how to organize basic and multi-module Maven projects. What you'll learn What Maven is and how it compares with Ant, Gradle and more. How to set up and test Maven What transitive dependencies are How to create a basic Maven project How set up a multi-module project What is the Maven life cycle and how to leverage it How to generate Javadocs, unit test reports and more with Maven How to use Maven archetypes How to integrate with Nexus repository manager Releasing your project with Maven and more How to integrate with Subversion Who this book is for This book is for those new to Maven. It is recommended for experienced Java coders, programmers and developers, especially those doing enterprise and Java web development using the Spring Framework. Table of Contents 1. Maven Basics 2. Setting up Maven 3. Maven Basic Project 4. Maven Advanced Project 5. Maven Life Cycle 6. Documentation and Reporting 7. Maven Archetypes 8. Maven Release
Introducing Maven: A Build Tool for Today's Java Developers
by Balaji VaranasiGain an understanding of Maven’s dependency management and use it to organize basic and multi-module Maven projects. This short book is your quick-start tutorial for learning to use Maven. It includes inconsistently immutable collections, better array construction, and more from the latest Maven version 3.6. This second edition covers the newest in today's most popular build tool for Java development and programming. You'll learn all about Maven and how to set it up. Firstly, you’ll cover the Maven life cycle and how to effectively leverage it. Also, you'll see the basics of site plugins, generating Javadocs, test coverage/FindBugs reports, and version/release notes. Furthermore, you'll take advantage of Maven's archetypes to bootstrap new projects easily. Finally, you will learn how to integrate the Nexus repository manager with Maven release phases. What You Will Learn Set up your basic project in Maven Create more advanced projects Apply the Maven life cycle to your build Work with Maven archetypes and manage Maven releases Integrate with Jenkins, Eclipse, and other IDEs Carry out debugging and password encryption Who This Book Is For Those new to Maven or those who are familiar with Maven, but maybe not with the latest Maven 3.6 release.
Introducing Maya
by Dariush DerakhshaniA practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011 Four previous editions can't be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the striking examples included from talented Maya users. You'll create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn to model a human hand and a decorative box--among other projects--and master all essential tools. Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2011 Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more Provides project files on CD and walks you through the creation of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene files Includes a color insert with pages of striking examples from talented Maya beginners Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Introducing Mechanisms and APIs for Memory Management: Using Windows OS Native Runtime APIs
by Roger VillelaExplore and learn introductory topics about programming mechanisms for memory management available for Microsoft Windows. This book uses C++ pointers and specialized APIs such as the smart pointers of the C++ Standard Library and Microsoft UCRT functions. You’ll also see how to work with lvalue and rvalue references. Introducing Mechanisms and APIs for Memory Management begins with topics about hardware features on the Intel x86 and Intel 64 (x64/amd64) hardware architectures and memory management. After reading this book you will be able to begin work with Windows memory management APIs.What You Will LearnUnderstand concepts and hardware features for Intel x86 and Intel 64 (x64/amd64) and memory managementDiscover C++ programming language techniques and smart pointers Work with Microsoft UCRT management APIs for memory managementWho This Book Is ForSoftware and cloud developers working on Microsoft Windows.
Introducing Micronaut: Build, Test, and Deploy Java Microservices on Oracle Cloud
by Todd Raymond SharpThe microservice architecture has been adopted by many developer teams around the world. To be successful, it's crucial that you understand how to program a microservice and get it running in the cloud. This book will walk you through the process of how to build, test, and deploy a Java-based Micronaut microservice to the Oracle Cloud with GitHub Actions. You'll learn how to create a Virtual Machine (with both the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) CLI and the OCI Gradle Plugin), as well as create and deploy the microservice as a Docker container that can be stored in Oracle Container Infrastructure Registry (OCIR) and deployed to an Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) cluster. The microservice will use Micronaut Data for persistence, Testcontainers for testing, and Liquibase to manage your Oracle DB production schema.After reading or using this book, you'll be able to build, test and deploy your first microservices using the Micronaut framework, Oracle Cloud and more.What You'll LearnBuild and deploy Java-based microservices using Micronaut and Oracle CloudRun tests and publishing reportsDeploy to Oracle Cloud using OCI CLI and the OCI Gradle plug-inAdd a persistence tier to the microserviceDistribute a microservice with persistenceWho This Book Is ForProgrammers and software developers with experience in Java and microservices programming who are new to Micronaut.
Introducing Microsoft Access Using Macro Programming Techniques: An Introduction to Desktop Database Development by Example
by Flavio MorgadoLearn Microsoft Access by building a powerful database application from start to finish.Microsoft Access ships with every version of Office, from Office 2019 to Office 365 Home and Personal editions. Most people understand the value of having a reliable contact database, but few realize that Access can be an incredibly valuable data tool and an excellent gateway for learning database development. Introducing Microsoft Access Using Macro Programming Techniques approaches database development from a practical and experiential standpoint. You will learn important data concepts as you journey through each step of creating a database using Access. The example you will build takes advantage of a massive amount of data from an external source of nutritional data (USDA). You will leverage this freely available repository of information in multiple ways, putting Access to the test in creating powerful business solutions that you can then apply to your own data sets. The tables and records in this database will be used to demonstrate key relational principles in Access, including how to use the relationship window to understand the relationships between tables and how to create different objects such as queries, forms, reports, and macros. Using this approach, you will learn how desktop database development can be a powerful solution to meet your business needs. What You Will Learn Discover the relational database and how it is different from other databasesCreate database tables and establish relationships between them to create a solid relational database systemUnderstand the concept and importance of referential integrity (RI) in data and databasesUse different types of Access queries to extract the information you need from the databaseShow database information in individual, customized windows using Access FormsPresent insightful information about the database using Access ReportsAutomate your database solutions with macros Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to build a database using Microsoft Access to create customized solutions. It is also useful for those working in IT managing large contact data sets (healthcare, retail, etc.) who need to learn the basics in order to create a professional database solution. Readers should have access to some version of Microsoft Access in order to perform the exercises in this book.
Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Managers: Enhance Your Team's Productivity and Creativity with Generative AI-Powered Assistant (Inside Copilot)
by Adeel KhanEmbark on an exhilarating journey through the digital landscape with Microsoft Copilots, a suite of AI-powered tools that help you create, edit, and optimize content, code, and data across various Microsoft platforms. This book will be your indispensable guide to harnessing the power of generative AI within the Microsoft ecosystem, introducing you to various copilots and their impact on your business processes. The book will guide you as a manager to leverage Microsoft Copilot to improve your personal productivity, your team's productivity, and achieve your business goals with success. This book is organized into five parts. The first part introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and its features and benefits. In the second part, you will get an overview of the integration of Microsoft Copilot with M365 tools. The third part teaches you about the maker copilot in Power Platform services followed by the business expert copilot for Sales and Service for Business Applications such as Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. The book also introduces you to Copilot Studio to help you extend the copilots or build your own. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of Microsoft Copilot and how to use copilots effectively and efficiently with various transformation platforms. You will also have a collection of tips, tricks, and best practices to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot. What Will You Learn Set up and activate Microsoft Copilot on various Microsoft platforms Use Microsoft Copilot to generate and enhance content, code, and data with M365, Power Platform, and Business Applications tools Understand tips, tricks, and best practices to get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Build your own copilot using your own organization data Who This Book Is For Managers, team leaders, and business practitioners who want to improve their and their team's productivity and creativity with Microsoft platforms
Introducing Microsoft Flow: Automating Workflows Between Apps And Services
by Vijai Anand RamalingamUse Microsoft Flow in your business to improve productivity through automation with this step-by-step introductory text from a Microsoft Flow expert. You’ll see the prerequisites to get started with this cloud-based service, including how to create a flow and how to use different connectors. Introducing Microsoft Flow takes you through connecting with SharePoint, creating approval flows, and using mobile apps. This vital information gives you a head-start when planning your Microsoft Flow implementation.The second half of the book continues with managing connections and gateways, where you’ll cover the configuration, creation, and deletion of connectors and how to connect to a data gateway. The final topic is Flow administration and techniques to manage the environment.After reading this book, you will be able to create and manage Flow from desktop, laptop, or mobile devices and connect with multiple services such as SharePoint, Twitter, Facebook, and other networking sites.What You Will LearnCreate flows from built-in and blank templates Manage flows, connections, and gatewaysCreate approvals, connect with multiple services, and use mobile appsWho This Book Is ForAdministrators and those who are interested in creating automated workflows using templates and connecting with multiple services without writing a single line of code.
Introducing Microsoft Orleans: Implementing Cloud-Native Services with a Virtual Actor Framework
by Thomas NelsonWelcome to Orleans, a virtual actor framework from Microsoft that allows a single developer to create immensely scalable, available applications while maintaining a high throughput. This guide is designed to give you a foundational understanding of Orleans, an overview of its implementations, and plenty of hands-on coding experience. Side-by-side monolithic and microservice patterns alongside Orleans' framework features are also discussed, to help readers without an actor model background understand how they can enhance applications. Author Nelson’s approach is to introduce patterns as needed for business requirements, including monolithic microservices and to convert monolithic to microservices, in order to keep a microservice from growing into a monolithic application. Orleans is a good choice for either of these scenarios as the next step to build your backend services and reduce unnecessary orchestration, overhead, and tooling. The Orleans framework was designed to handle tedious overhead, allowing the developer to focus on the solution. You will learn how Orleans can support billions of virtually parallel transactions while sustaining low latency and high availability. In addition, you will glimpse under the hood at Orleans to discover its useful attributes. All key learning points include hands-on coding examples to reinforce understanding. This book goes beyond what Orleans is to explain where it fits within the realm of development. You will gain an in-depth understanding to build a foundation for future growth. What You Will Learn Understand how Orleans can benefit your monolithic and/or microservice applicationsGain a brief overview of actor models and how they relate to OrleansObserve the design patterns and how Orleans can simplify or reduce tooling requirementsKnow the pros and cons of microservices and Orleans to determine the best course of action based on the needs of an applicationDiscover Orleans' design patterns and practices, including life cycle, messaging guarantees, cluster management, streams, load balancing, and moreBuild your first Orleans' application; build base knowledge of application structure, unit testing, dashboard, scheduled events Who This Book Is For This book is for developers. A basic understanding of .NET development and an understanding of service concepts is helpful. Readers will need a connection to download Nuget packages and a code editor (Community Edition Visual Studio or VS Code).
Introducing Microsoft Purview: Unlocking the Power of Governance, Compliance, and Security in the Modern Cloud Enterprise
by Charles WaghmareMicrosoft Purview is an integrated Information governance platform that provides organizations with the tools needed to manage, discover, and protect their information assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This book will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Purview, its features, and its capabilities. This book begins with an introduction to the groundbreaking features and architecture of Microsoft Purview, highlighting its potential impact on organizational dynamics. You further, delve into the fundamentals of information governance, understanding its critical importance and the principles that drive effective data management in today's enterprises. Moving ahead, you will explore the intricacies of information cataloging and metadata management, learning how to create and manage centralized information catalogs, enrich metadata, and much more. Next, you will gain a deep understanding of data lineage and mapping, mastering the visualization of data flows and conducting comprehensive impact analyses. You will learn how to leverage the powerful analytics tools within Microsoft Purview to generate insightful reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Further, you will navigate the complexities of policy management and compliance, establishing robust frameworks to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA followed by industry best practices and real-world case studies, optimizing your data management strategies and overcoming common challenges. Finally, peer into the future of information governance, exploring emerging technologies and trends, and understanding the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in shaping the landscape. What You Will Learn: Understanding and apply information Governance best practices in the organization. Discovering automated information discovery capabilities Understanding the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing information governance practices How to comply with various information privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) Who This Book Is For: Information engineers and Information Governance Officers