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Build robust, scalable web applications using ASP.NET Core 8, Angular, and Entity Framework CorePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesCombine ASP.NET Core and Angular to build highly versatile web applicationsCreate a production-ready Single-Page Application (SPA) or Progressive Web Application (PWA)Adopt a full-stack approach to handle data management, API documentation, Web APIs, end-to-end testing, security, and deploymentBook DescriptionIf you want to learn how to use ASP.NET Core with Angular effectively, this hands-on guide is for you.Improve the way you create, debug, and deploy web applications while keeping up to date with the latest developments in .NET 8 and modern Angular, including .NET Minimal APIs and the new Angular standalone API defaults.You'll begin by setting up SQL Server 2022 and building a data model with Entity Framework Core. You'll progress to fetching and displaying data, handling user input with Angular reactive forms, and implementing front-end and back-end validators for maximum effect. After that, you will perform advanced debugging and explore unit testing features with xUnit for .NET, and Jasmine and Karma for Angular. You'll use Identity API endpoints in ASP.NET Core and functional route guards in Angular to add authentication and authorization to your apps. Finally, you'll learn how to deploy to Windows, Linux, and Azure.By the end of this book, you will understand how to tie together the front-end and back-end to build and deploy secure and robust web applications.What you will learnExplore the new Angular and ASP.NET Core template with Visual Studio 2022Use modern interfaces and patterns such as the HTML5 pushState API, webhooks, and UI data bindingsAdd real-time capabilities to Angular apps with SignalR and gRPCImplement authentication and authorization using JWTsPerform DBMS structured logging using providers such as SeriLogConvert a standard web application to a progressive web application (PWA)Deploy an Angular app to Azure Static Web AppsAdd GraphQL support to back-end and front-end using HotChocolate and Apollo AngularWho this book is forThis book is for developers who have some familiarity with ASP.NET Core and Angular and want to learn how to use them effectively together.Table of ContentsIntroducing ASP.NET and AngularGetting ReadyLooking AroundFront-End and Back-End InteractionsData Model with Entity Framework CoreFetching and Displaying DataForms and Data ValidationCode Tweaks and Data ServicesBack-End and Front-End DebuggingASP.NET Core and Angular Unit TestingAuthentication and AuthorizationProgressive Web AppsBeyond REST - Web API with GraphQLReal-Time Updates with SignalRWindows, Linux, and Azure Deployment

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide dives into the vast universe of the 41st Millennium with hundreds of beautiful photographs showcasing miniatures from every faction, following key characters through the evolution of their models and exploring Warhammer 40,000 in pinpoint detail through the lens of its incredible miniatures. This essential visual journey through the history of Warhammer 40,000 is written by NYT bestselling authors Gav Thorpe and Guy Haley, and is packed with insight into the game's defining miniatures.

"An in-depth lore book for Blizzard's hit video game World of Warcraft"--

Get started with Microsoft Intune and explore its many facets, including task automation with Microsoft GraphKey Features:Create and configure your new mobile device management (MDM) environmentBecome an Intune pro by mastering compliance policies, monitoring techniques, reporting practices, and application deployment proceduresLearn how to manage Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS devices using IntunePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description:Microsoft Intune is a cloud-managed mobile device management (MDM) tool that empowers you to manage your end-user device estate across various platforms. While it is an excellent platform, the initial setup and configuration can be a daunting process, and mistakes made early on can be more challenging to resolve later. This book addresses these issues by guiding you through the end-to-end configuration of an Intune environment, incorporating best practices and utilizing the latest functionalities.In addition to setting up your environment, you'll delve into the Microsoft Graph platform to understand the underlying mechanisms behind the web GUI. This knowledge will enable you to automate a significant portion of your daily tasks using PowerShell.By the end of this book, you'll have established an Intune environment that supports Windows, Apple iOS, Apple macOS, and Android devices. You'll possess the expertise to add new configurations, policies, and applications, tailoring an environment to your specific requirements. Additionally, you'll have the ability to troubleshoot any issues that may arise and package and deploy your company applications. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Microsoft Intune to manage their organization's end-user devices.What You Will Learn:Set up your Intune tenant and associated platform connectionsCreate and deploy device policies to your organization's devicesFind out how to package and deploy your applicationsExplore different ways to monitor and report on your environmentLeverage PowerShell to automate your daily tasksUnderstand the underlying workings of the Microsoft Graph platform and how it interacts with IntuneWho this book is for:This book is for IT professionals, end-user device administrators, and system administrators looking to transition to cloud-managed devices or enhance their current environment.

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AISomething new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of how these new tools for thought can transform our world. In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we master that skill. Mollick challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Wide ranging, hugely thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of this new era.

The most thorough SQL reference, now updated for SQL:2023 SQL All-in-One For Dummies has everything you need to get started with the SQL programming language, and then to level up your skill with advanced applications. This relational database coding language is one of the most used languages in professional software development. And, as it becomes ever more important to take control of data, there's no end in sight to the need for SQL know-how. You can take your career to the next level with this guide to creating databases, accessing and editing data, protecting data from corruption, and integrating SQL with other languages in a programming environment. Become a SQL guru and turn the page on the next chapter of your coding career. Get 7 mini-books in one, covering basic SQL, database development, and advanced SQL concepts Read clear explanations of SQL code and learn to write complex queries Discover how to apply SQL in real-world situations to gain control over large datasets Enjoy a thorough reference to common tasks and issues in SQL developmentThis Dummies All-in-One guide is for all SQL users--from beginners to more experienced programmers. Find the info and the examples you need to reach the next stage in your SQL journey.

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be.'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow

In July 1976 a new type of Integrated Circuit was released into the world and over half a century later it is still in production. This device is the Zilog Z80 processor and its longevity surely makes it one of the most successful electronic devices ever produced.This device spawned the rapid development of multitude of relatively low cost personal computer systems which would previously have been impossible to produce.This book is aimed at anyone who has ever wanted to design their own Z80 based computer system. From first principles to a fully working computer it delves into circuit design at the discrete logic level. Each circuit is fully described in detail and although this computer has many of the features found in many vintage computer systems it avoids the use of large scale integration devices. Each circuit is constructed using discrete logic gates to provide a fully immersive development experience.

In this book, author Will Larson shows you ways to obtain your first executive job and quickly ramp up to meet the challenges you may not have encountered in non-executive roles.

FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'Full of powerful, practical lessons on changing how we think and act.'Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman of Google'Many principles mentioned in the book helped us build Zoom, and they will help you as well.'Eric S. Yuan, founder and CEO, ZoomInspired by venture capitalists' unique way of thinking, The Venture Mindset offers a transformative playbook for delivering results in a rapidly changing world from a top Stanford professor and a technology executive.Venture capitalists are known for their extraordinary ability to spot opportunities. They know how to identify emerging trends, how to bring new industries into being, and when to hold them and when to fold. Their unique way of thinking has made them the force behind world-changing companies such as Amazon, Google, Moderna, SpaceX, and Zoom. Stanford Professor Ilya Strebulaev has devoted two decades to studying VCs' counterintuitive approaches to decision-making and the reasons behind the successes and failures of corporate innovations. Alex Dang has witnessed up close how VCs' thinking and mechanisms can create successful businesses at companies like Amazon and McKinsey. Combining their insight and extensive experience, they present nine distinct principles that will help you make better decisions, transform your business, and achieve remarkable results, no matter your industry. In The Venture Mindset, you'll learn:- One question VCs ask that will change the way you evaluate opportunities- Why you should encourage dissent and be wary of consensus- The number one killer of innovation in traditional corporate environments- Why it's crucial to learn when to 'pull the plug' on initiatives- Why failure is not just an option, but a necessity Packed with entertaining stories and scientific precision, The Venture Mindset is a must-read for anyone who wants to be better equipped for the era of uncertainty when industry, company, and career can be disrupted overnight. The Venture Mindset will teach you more than how to simply survive. It'll teach you how to win big.

"Traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century"--

In Ethereum for Business, Paul Brody provides a plain English guide to doing business on the world's largest blockchain. The book covers an overview of Ethereum, business applications on Ethereum, and various advanced topics. Including case studies and examples from the world of Ethereum, Ethereum for Business is readable both linearly and by dipping in and out of chapters.The book is aimed at business executives who want to understand the potential of blockchain for solving real-world business problems, and readers with technical knowledge who want to understand the business use cases.Ethereum for Business covers topics such as:¿ Basics of blockchain technology and key components on wallets, tokens, and keys.¿ Decentralization in digital marketplaces, smart contracts, privacy, scalability, supply chain management, trade finance, payments and asset transfers, and tokenomics.¿ Transforming the world of enterprise computing by enabling companies to model and manage assets, real or digital, that exist off-chain.¿ A guide for implementation that contains key success metrics for enterprises considering blockchain-based solutions.

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Develop modern web UIs with Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssemblyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key Features:Create a production-ready Blazor application from start to finishLearn Blazor fundamentals, gain actionable insights, and discover best practicesFind out how, when, and why to use Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly, as well as Blazor HybridBook Description:Blazor is an essential tool if you want to build interactive web apps without JavaScript, but it has a learning curve. Updated with the latest code in .NET 7 and C# 11 and written by someone who adopted Blazor early, this book will help you overcome the challenges associated with being a beginner with Blazor and teach you the best coding practices.You'll start by learning how to leverage the power of Blazor and exploring the full capabilities of both Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly. Then you'll move on to the practical part, centered around a sample project - a blog engine. You'll apply all your newfound knowledge about creating Blazor projects, the inner workings of Razor syntax, validating forms, and creating your own components.This new edition also looks at source generators, dives deeper into Blazor WebAssembly with ahead-of-time, and includes a dedicated new chapter demonstrating how to move components of an existing JavaScript (Angular, React) or MVC-based website to Blazor or combine the two. You'll also see how to use Blazor (Hybrid) together with .NET MAUI to create cross-platform desktop and mobile applications.When you reach the end of this book, you'll have the confidence you need to create and deploy production-ready Blazor applications, and you'll have a big-picture view of the Blazor landscape.What You Will Learn:Understand the different technologies that can be used with Blazor, such as Blazor Server, Blazor WebAssembly, and Blazor HybridFind out how to build simple and advanced Blazor componentsExplore the differences between Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly projectsDiscover how Minimal APIs work and build your own APIExplore existing JavaScript libraries in Blazor and JavaScript interoperabilityLearn techniques to debug your Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly applicationsTest Blazor components using bUnitWho this book is for:This book is for .NET web developers and software developers who want to use their existing C# skills to build interactive SPA applications running either inside the web browser using Blazor WebAssembly, or on the server using Blazor Server.You'll need intermediate-level web-development skills, basic knowledge of C#, and prior exposure to .NET web development before you get started; the book will guide you through the rest.

"This volume collects issues #1-#4 of the Dark Horse comic book series Dragon Age: The Missing."

What happened before the primordial fire of the Big Bang: a theory about the ultimate origin of the universe.In the beginning was the Big Bang: an unimaginably hot fire almost fourteen billion years ago in which the first elements were forged. The physical theory of the hot nascent universe—the Big Bang—was one of the most consequential developments in twentieth-century science. And yet it leaves many questions unanswered: Why is the universe so big? Why is it so old? What is the origin of structure in the cosmos? In An Infinity of Worlds, physicist Will Kinney explains a more recent theory that may hold the answers to these questions and even explain the ultimate origins of the universe: cosmic inflation, before the primordial fire of the Big Bang.Kinney argues that cosmic inflation is a transformational idea in cosmology, changing our picture of the basic structure of the cosmos and raising unavoidable questions about what we mean by a scientific theory. He explains that inflation is a remarkable unification of inner space and outer space, in which the physics of the very large (the cosmos) meets the physics of the very small (elementary particles and fields), closing in a full circle at the first moment of time. With quantum uncertainty its fundamental feature, this new picture of cosmic origins introduces the possibility that the origin of the universe was of a quantum nature. Kinney considers the consequences of eternal cosmic inflation. Can we come to terms with the possibility that our entire observable universe is one of infinitely many, forever hidden from our view?

Discover the world of trees with 'How to Read a Tree' by Tristan Gooley. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2023, this book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts. The author, renowned for his expertise in natural navigation, takes you on a journey into the heart of the forest. This book, a masterpiece in the genre of nature and environmental studies, teaches you how to understand trees beyond their aesthetic value. Through Gooley's insightful writing, you'll learn how to read a tree's history, understand its role in the ecosystem, and appreciate its beauty in a whole new way. 'How to Read a Tree' is more than just a book; it's a gateway to understanding nature's silent giants. Pick up your copy from Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. and embark on this enlightening journey.