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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Exam Guide (SAP-C02)

Gain the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to ace the AWS (SAP-C02) exam on your first attempt

by Patrick Sard, Yohan Wadia ...

Become an AWS Solutions Architect Professional with this latest AWS (SAP-C02) exam guide Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources, including mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesExplore content meticulously aligned with AWS (SAP-C02) exam objectivesChallenge your knowledge through mock tests with exam-level difficultyGain expert insights ... Read more

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Become an AWS Solutions Architect Professional with this latest AWS (SAP-C02) exam guide Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources, including mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesExplore content meticulously aligned with AWS (SAP-C02) exam objectivesChallenge your knowledge through mock tests with exam-level difficultyGain expert insights
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Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager

by Dr. James Stanier ...

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How ... Read more

$25.91 USD

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How
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Serious Games

Foundations, Concepts and Practice

Edited by Ralf Dörner, Stefan Göbel, Wolfgang Effelsberg, Josef Wiemeyer ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of serious games, which differ considerably from computer games that are meant for pure entertainment.Undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines who want to learn about serious games are one target group of this book. Prospective developers of serious games are another, as they can use the book for self-study in order to ... Read more

$56.69 USD

This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of serious games, which differ considerably from computer games that are meant for pure entertainment.Undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines who want to learn about serious games are one target group of this book. Prospective developers of serious games are another, as they can use the book for self-study in order to
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Terraform: Up and Running

Writing Infrastructure as Code

by Yevgeniy Brikman ...

Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on third edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for version 1.0 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running with Terraform.Gruntwork cofounder ... Read more

$36.98 USD

Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on third edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for version 1.0 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running with Terraform.Gruntwork cofounder
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The Software Architect Elevator

Redefining the Architect's Role in the Digital Enterprise

by Gregor Hohpe ...

As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company’s structure and processes. To accomplish that, they need to connect the IT engine room to the ... Read more

$36.98 USD

As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company’s structure and processes. To accomplish that, they need to connect the IT engine room to the
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Facilitating Software Architecture

Empowering Teams to Make Architectural Decisions

by Andrew Harmel-Law ...

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows ... Read more

$38.87 USD

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows
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IT Architecture For Dummies

by Susan L. Cook, Kalani Kirk Hausman ...

A solid introduction to the practices, plans, and skills required for developing a smart system architectureInformation architecture combines IT skills with business skills in order to align the IT structure of an organization with the mission, goals, and objectives of its business. This friendly introduction to IT architecture walks you through the myriad issues and complex decisions that many ... Read more

$22.00 USD

A solid introduction to the practices, plans, and skills required for developing a smart system architectureInformation architecture combines IT skills with business skills in order to align the IT structure of an organization with the mission, goals, and objectives of its business. This friendly introduction to IT architecture walks you through the myriad issues and complex decisions that many
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The Software Engineer's Guidebook

Navigating senior, tech lead, and staff engineer positions at tech companies and startups

by Gergely Orosz ...

In my first few years as a developer I assumed that hard work was all I needed. Then I was passed over for a promotion and my manager couldn’t give me feedback on what areas to improve, so I could get to the senior engineer level. I was frustrated; even bitter: not as much about missing the promotion, but because of the lack of guidance.By the time I became a manager, I was determined to support ... Read more

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In my first few years as a developer I assumed that hard work was all I needed. Then I was passed over for a promotion and my manager couldn’t give me feedback on what areas to improve, so I could get to the senior engineer level. I was frustrated; even bitter: not as much about missing the promotion, but because of the lack of guidance.By the time I became a manager, I was determined to support
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Cloud Foundry: The Definitive Guide

Develop, Deploy, and Scale

by Duncan C. E. Winn ...

How can Cloud Foundry help you develop and deploy business-critical applications and tasks with velocity? This practical guide demonstrates how this open source, cloud-native application platform not only significantly reduces the develop-to-deploy cycle time, but also raises the value line for application operators by changing the way applications and supporting services are deployed and run. ... Read more

$27.89 USD

How can Cloud Foundry help you develop and deploy business-critical applications and tasks with velocity? This practical guide demonstrates how this open source, cloud-native application platform not only significantly reduces the develop-to-deploy cycle time, but also raises the value line for application operators by changing the way applications and supporting services are deployed and run.
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AI Systems Performance Engineering

Optimizing Model Training and Inference Workloads with GPUs, CUDA, and PyTorch

by Chris Fregly ...

Elevate your AI system performance capabilities with this definitive guide to maximizing efficiency across every layer of your AI infrastructure. In today's era of ever-growing generative models, AI Systems Performance Engineering provides engineers, researchers, and developers with a hands-on set of actionable optimization strategies. Learn to co-optimize hardware, software, and algorithms to ... Read more

$55.07 USD

Elevate your AI system performance capabilities with this definitive guide to maximizing efficiency across every layer of your AI infrastructure. In today's era of ever-growing generative models, AI Systems Performance Engineering provides engineers, researchers, and developers with a hands-on set of actionable optimization strategies. Learn to co-optimize hardware, software, and algorithms to
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Enterprise Architecture Complete Certification Kit - Core Series for IT

by Ivanka Menken ...

Learn how to find your own way out of the current general market confusion about Enterprise Architecture. Set your own direction for your projects and not be confused by Reference Models, Enterprise Architecture tools, EA Methods and especially Enterprise Architecture frameworks.This Certification provides the essential skills for EA's. The certification validates that you know specific methods, ... Read more

$51.83 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to find your own way out of the current general market confusion about Enterprise Architecture. Set your own direction for your projects and not be confused by Reference Models, Enterprise Architecture tools, EA Methods and especially Enterprise Architecture frameworks.This Certification provides the essential skills for EA's. The certification validates that you know specific methods,
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Mastering API Architecture

Design, Operate, and Evolve API-Based Systems

by James Gough, Daniel Bryant, Matthew Auburn ...

Most organizations with a web presence build and operate APIs; the doorway for customers to interact with the company's services. Designing, building, and managing these critical programs affect everyone in the organization, from engineers and product owners to C-suite executives. But the real challenge for developers and solution architects is creating an API platform from the ground up.With this ... Read more

$36.98 USD

Most organizations with a web presence build and operate APIs; the doorway for customers to interact with the company's services. Designing, building, and managing these critical programs affect everyone in the organization, from engineers and product owners to C-suite executives. But the real challenge for developers and solution architects is creating an API platform from the ground up.With this
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Computer Science Principles V11

by Clive W Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$3.29 USD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
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Introduction to Logic Circuits & Logic Design with Verilog

by Brock J. LaMeres ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook for courses in Digital Systems Design introduces students to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. Coverage includes both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) design approach (computer-based). Using this textbook enables readers to design digital systems using the modern HDL ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This textbook for courses in Digital Systems Design introduces students to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. Coverage includes both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) design approach (computer-based). Using this textbook enables readers to design digital systems using the modern HDL
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Semantic Software Design

A New Theory and Practical Guide for Modern Architects

by Eben Hewitt ...

With this practical book, architects, CTOs, and CIOs will learn a set of patterns for the practice of architecture, including analysis, documentation, and communication. Author Eben Hewitt shows you how to create holistic and thoughtful technology plans, communicate them clearly, lead people toward the vision, and become a great architect or Chief Architect.This book covers each key aspect of ... Read more

$27.89 USD

With this practical book, architects, CTOs, and CIOs will learn a set of patterns for the practice of architecture, including analysis, documentation, and communication. Author Eben Hewitt shows you how to create holistic and thoughtful technology plans, communicate them clearly, lead people toward the vision, and become a great architect or Chief Architect.This book covers each key aspect of
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Practical Monitoring

Effective Strategies for the Real World

by Mike Julian ...

Do you have a nagging feeling that your monitoring needs improvement, but you just aren’t sure where to start or how to do it? Are you plagued by constant, meaningless alerts? Does your monitoring system routinely miss real problems? This is the book for you.Mike Julian lays out a practical approach to designing and implementing effective monitoring—from your enterprise application down to the ... Read more

$16.91 USD

Do you have a nagging feeling that your monitoring needs improvement, but you just aren’t sure where to start or how to do it? Are you plagued by constant, meaningless alerts? Does your monitoring system routinely miss real problems? This is the book for you.Mike Julian lays out a practical approach to designing and implementing effective monitoring—from your enterprise application down to the
... Read more
Dive Into Systems

A Gentle Introduction to Computer Systems

by Suzanne J. Matthews, Tia Newhall, Kevin C. Webb ...

Dive into Systems is a vivid introduction to computer organization, architecture, and operating systems that is already being used as a classroom textbook at more than 25 universities.This textbook is a crash course in the major hardware and software components of a modern computer system. Designed for use in a wide range of introductory-level computer science classes, it guides readers through ... Read more

$52.99 USD

Dive into Systems is a vivid introduction to computer organization, architecture, and operating systems that is already being used as a classroom textbook at more than 25 universities.This textbook is a crash course in the major hardware and software components of a modern computer system. Designed for use in a wide range of introductory-level computer science classes, it guides readers through
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Using Asyncio in Python

Understanding Python's Asynchronous Programming Features

by Caleb Hattingh ...

If you’re among the Python developers put off by asyncio’s complexity, it’s time to take another look. Asyncio is complicated because it aims to solve problems in concurrent network programming for both framework and end-user developers. The features you need to consider are a small subset of the whole asyncio API, but picking out the right features is the tricky part. That’s where this practical ... Read more

$25.28 USD

If you’re among the Python developers put off by asyncio’s complexity, it’s time to take another look. Asyncio is complicated because it aims to solve problems in concurrent network programming for both framework and end-user developers. The features you need to consider are a small subset of the whole asyncio API, but picking out the right features is the tricky part. That’s where this practical
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HTML5

Designing Rich Internet Applications

by Matthew David ...

Implement the powerful multimedia and interactive capabilities offered by HTML5, including style control tools, illustration tools, video, audio, and rich media solutions. Understand how HTML5 is changing the web development game with this project-based book that shows you-not just tells you-what HTML5 can do for your websites. Reinforce your practical understanding of the new standard with demo ... Read more

$56.69 USD

Implement the powerful multimedia and interactive capabilities offered by HTML5, including style control tools, illustration tools, video, audio, and rich media solutions. Understand how HTML5 is changing the web development game with this project-based book that shows you-not just tells you-what HTML5 can do for your websites. Reinforce your practical understanding of the new standard with demo
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The Handheld Club

Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)

by Rodrigo Copetti ...

Series series Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)
Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz,
... Read more
Hands-On Domain-Driven Design with .NET Core

Tackling complexity in the heart of software by putting DDD principles into practice

by Alexey Zimarev ...

Solve complex business problems by understanding users better, finding the right problem to solve, and building lean event-driven systems to give your customers what they really wantKey FeaturesApply DDD principles using modern tools such as EventStorming, Event Sourcing, and CQRSLearn how DDD applies directly to various architectural styles such as REST, reactive systems, and microservicesEmpower ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Solve complex business problems by understanding users better, finding the right problem to solve, and building lean event-driven systems to give your customers what they really wantKey FeaturesApply DDD principles using modern tools such as EventStorming, Event Sourcing, and CQRSLearn how DDD applies directly to various architectural styles such as REST, reactive systems, and microservicesEmpower
... Read more
Embedded Software Development for Safety-Critical Systems

by Chris Hobbs ...

"I highly recommend Mr. Hobbs' book." - Stephen Thomas, PE, Founder and Editor of FunctionalSafetyEngineer.comSafety-critical devices, whether medical, automotive, or industrial, are increasingly dependent on the correct operation of sophisticated software. Many standards have appeared in the last decade on how such systems should be designed and built. Developers, who previously only had to know ... Read more

$56.69 USD

"I highly recommend Mr. Hobbs' book." - Stephen Thomas, PE, Founder and Editor of FunctionalSafetyEngineer.comSafety-critical devices, whether medical, automotive, or industrial, are increasingly dependent on the correct operation of sophisticated software. Many standards have appeared in the last decade on how such systems should be designed and built. Developers, who previously only had to know
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Professional Cloud Architect – Google Cloud Certification Guide

A handy guide to designing, developing, and managing enterprise-grade GCP cloud solutions

by Brian Gerrard, Konrad Cłapa ...

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests designed to help you get certifiedKey FeaturesPlan and design a robust GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsTest yourself by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook DescriptionGoogle Cloud ... Read more

$25.10 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests designed to help you get certifiedKey FeaturesPlan and design a robust GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsTest yourself by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook DescriptionGoogle Cloud
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Python: Advanced Predictive Analytics

Gain practical insights by exploiting data in your business to build advanced predictive modeling applications

by Ashish Kumar, Joseph Babcock ...

Gain practical insights by exploiting data in your business to build advanced predictive modeling applicationsKey FeaturesA step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including lots of tips, tricks, and best practicesLearn how to use popular predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Logistic Regression, and ClusteringMaster open source Python tools to build ... Read more

$64.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain practical insights by exploiting data in your business to build advanced predictive modeling applicationsKey FeaturesA step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including lots of tips, tricks, and best practicesLearn how to use popular predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Logistic Regression, and ClusteringMaster open source Python tools to build
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