If you're grounded in the basics of Swift Xcode & the Cocoa framework this book provides a structured explanation of all essential real-world i OS app components Through deep exploration & copious code examples you'll learn how to create views manipulate view controllers & add features from i OS frameworks 810 pages Neuberg Matt ...

Take advantage of Java Script's power to build robust web-scale or enterprise applications that are easy to extend & maintain By applying the design patterns outlined in this practical book experienced Java Script developers will learn how to write flexible & resilient code that's easier
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- to work with as your code base grows Java Script may be the most essential web programming language but in the real world Java Script applications often break when you make changes With this book author Eric Elliott shows you how to add client- & server-side features to a large Java Script application without negatively affecting the rest of your code Examine the anatomy of a large-scale Java Script application Build modern web apps with the capabilities of desktop applications Learn best practices for code organization modularity & reuse Separate your application into different layers of responsibility Build efficient self-describing hypermedia APIs with Nodejs Test integrate & deploy software updates in rapid cycles Control resource access with user authentication & authorization Expand your application's reach through internationalization

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Programming Massively Parallel Processors A Hands-on Approach Third Edition shows both student & professional alike the basic concepts of parallel programming & GPU architecture exploring in detail various techniques for constructing parallel programs Case studies demonstrate the development process detailing computational thinking & ending with effective & efficient parallel programs Topics of performance floating-point format parallel patterns & dynamic parallelism are covered in-depth For this new edition the authors have updated their coverage of CUDA including coverage of newer libraries such as Cu DNN moved content that has become less important to appendices added two new chapters on parallel patterns & updated case studies to reflect current industry practices ...

Don't accept the compromise between fast & beautiful you can have it all Phoenix creator Chris Mc Cord Elixir creator Jose Valim & award-winning author Bruce Tate walk you through building an application that's fast & reliable At every step you'll learn from the Phoenix creators not just what to do but why ...

Don't accept the compromise between fast & beautiful you can have it all Phoenix creator Chris Mc Cord Elixir creator Jose Valim & award-winning author Bruce Tate walk you through building an application that's fast & reliable At every step you'll learn from the Phoenix creators not just what to do but why Packed with insider insights this definitive guide will be your constant companion in your journey from Phoenix novice to expert as you build the next generation of web applications Phoenix is the long-awaited web framework based on Elixir the highly concurrent language that combines a beautiful syntax with rich metaprogramming The authors who developed the earliest production Phoenix applications will show you how to create code that's easier to write test understand & maintain The best way to learn Phoenix is to code & you'll get to attack some interesting problems Start working with controllers views & templates within the first few pages Build an in-memory repository & then back it with an Ecto database layer Learn to use change sets & constraints that keep readers informed & your database integrity intact Craft your own interactive application based on the channels API for the real-time high-performance applications that this ecosystem made famous Write your own authentication components called plugs & even learn to use the OTP layer for monitored reliable services Organize your code with umbrella projects so you can keep your applications modular & easy to maintain This is a book by developers & for developers & we know how to help you ramp up quickly Any book can tell you what to do When you've finished this one you'll also know why to do it What You Need To work through this book you will need a computer capable of running Erlang 17 or better Elixir 11 or better Phoenix 10 or better & Ecto 10 or better A rudimentary knowledge of Elixir is also highly recommended ...

Rust is a new systems programming language that combines the performance & low-level control of C & C with memory safety & thread safety Rust's modern flexible types ensure your program is free of null pointer dereferences double frees dangling pointers & similar bugs all at compile time without runtime overhead In multi-threaded code Rust catches data races at compile time making concurrency much easier to use Written by two experienced systems programmers this book explains how Rust manages to bridge the gap between performance & safety & how you can take advantage of it Topics include How Rust represents values in memory (with diagrams) Complete explanations of ownership moves borrows & lifetimes Cargo rustdoc unit tests & how to publish your code on cratesio Rust's public package repository High-level features like generic code closures collections & iterators that make Rust productive & flexible Concurrency in Rust threads mutexes channels & atomics all much safer to use than in C or C Unsafe code & how to preserve the integrity of ordinary code that uses it Extended examples illustrating how pieces of the language fit together ...

This is the only comprehensive authoritative guide to building Conversational User Interfaces (CUI aka bots chatbots or chatterbots) with the Microsoft Bot Framework Reflecting the next radical revolution in human-computer interaction it will help you leverage advanced artificial intelligence (AI) & natural language processing to empower new & existing applications with stunningly intuitive conversational interfaces Long-time Microsoft MVP Joe Mayo begins with high-level explanations of what Microsoft Bot Framework is what you can do with it & why it matters so much Next he presents the foundational knowledge you need to start creating real bots & CUIs Step by step you'll learn how to build message dialogs manage conversations interact with framework APIs & incorporate powerful natural language processing with Microsoft's advanced Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS) Mayo also offers detailed guidance on deploying your customized bots to key platforms such as Slack Skype & Facebook Messenger Throughout Mayo's practical examples combine code with clear explanations of when & why you would perform each task From start to finish Programming the Microsoft Bot Framework is relentlessly practical helping you translate the advanced magic of intelligent bots into real solutions right now ...

The second edition of this bestselling TAB guide from electronics guru Simon Monk is fully updated for the latest version Raspberry Pi B the smaller Raspberry Pi A & updates to the Raspbian operating system & associated hardware 208 pages 50 Illustrations unspecified Monk Simon ...

It's an exciting time to get involved with Micro Python the re-implementation of Python 3 for microcontrollers & embedded systems This practical guide delivers the knowledge you need to roll up your sleeves & create exceptional embedded projects with this lean & efficient programming language If you're familiar with Python as a programmer educator or maker you're ready to learn-and have fun along the way Author Nicholas Tollervey takes you on a journey from first steps to advanced projects You'll explore the types of devices that run Micro Python & examine how the language uses & interacts with hardware to process input connect to the outside world communicate wirelessly make sounds & music & drive robotics projects Work with Micro Python on four typical devices Py Board the microbit Adafruit's Circuit Playground Express & ESP8266ESP32 boards Explore a framework that helps you generate evaluate & evolve embedded projects that solve real problems Dive into practical Micro Python examples visual feedback input & sensing GPIO networking sound & music & robotics Learn how idiomatic Micro Python helps you express a lot with the minimum of resources Take the next step by getting involved with the Python community ...

Progress to Edexcel AS Mathematics Workbook is your stepping stone to starting the AS Mathematics course with complete confidence Work through this write-on workbook unit by unit to cover the key algebra you need to bridge successfully from GCSE to AS Mathematics ...