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Explore the current state of the production, processing, and manufacturing industries and discover what it will take to achieve re-industrialization of the former industrial powerhouses that can counterbalance the benefits of cheap labor providers dominating the industrial sector. This book explores the potential for the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and Smart Factory technologies to replace the still largely mechanical, people-based systems of offshore locations.Industry 4.0: The Industrial Internet of Things covers Industry 4.0, a term that encapsulates trends and technologies that could rewrite the rules of manufacturing and production.What You'll Learn:Discover the Industrial Internet and Industrial Internet of ThingsSee the technologies that must advance to enable Industry 4.0 and learn what is happening today to make that happenObserve examples of the implementation of Industry 4.0Apply some of these case studiesDiscover the potential to take back the lead in manufacturing, and the potential fallout that could resultWho This Book is For: Business futurists, business strategists, CEOs and CTOs, and anyone with an interest and an IT or business background; or anyone who may have a keen interest in how the future of IT, industry and production will develop over the next two decades.

Write free, open-source, cross-platform, dynamic JavaScript applications that can run anywhere using the MEAN stack - MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node.js.With this book Mac developers will get the tools needed to set up, write code once, and be able to deploy code on any device. You will be able to cut development time by using one stack to serve all your development needs. Pro MEAN Stack Development enables you to quickly learn everything needed to work effectively with MEAN, from setting up your toolstack to rolling out your free servers, and deploying on any device. You will also learn to build scripts with Grunt and Gulp, Webpack, and Vagrant and how to deploy to the web and mobile using Phonegap. Harness JavaScript to create dynamic and easily-maintainable applications fast and 100% free. Master the MEAN stack with this book today.What You Will LearnUtilize JavaScript for the entire development cycle from front end to back end, database and deployment.Learn to write responsive code that can be deployed on any device.Become a well-rounded developer and be able to understand the entire development cycle.Learn to utilize free open source and cloud services to deploy production-grade code.Who This Book Is ForFront or back end Mac developers familiar with JavaScript and interested in utilizing the MEAN stack to deploy successful apps on all devices. 

Discover the difference between making a robot move and making a robot think. Using Mindstorms EV3 and LeJOS-an open source project for Java Mindstorms projects-you'll learn how to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your bot. Your robot will learn how to problem solve, how to plan, and how to communicate. Along the way, you'll learn about classical AI algorithms for teaching hardware how to think; algorithms that you can then apply to your own robotic inspirations.If you've ever wanted to learn about robotic intelligence in a practical, playful way, Beginning Robotics Programming in Java with LEGO Mindstorms is for you.What you'll learn:Build your first LEGO EV3 robot step-by-stepInstall LeJOS and its firmware on Lego EV3Create and upload your first Java program into Lego EV3Work with Java programming for motorsUnderstand robotics behavior programming with sensorsReview common AI algorithms, such as DFS, BFS, and Dijkstra's AlgorithmWho this book is for:Students, teachers, and makers with basic Java programming experience who want to learn how to apply Artificial Intelligence to a practical robotic system.

Learn SQL Server Reporting Services and become current with the 2016 edition. Develop interactive, dynamic reports that combine graphs, charts, and tabular data into attractive dashboards and reports to delight business analysts and other users of corporate data. Deliver mobile reports to anywhere and any device. Build vital knowledge of Reporting Services at a time when Microsoft's dominance in business intelligence is on the rise.Beginning SQL Server Reporting Services turns novices into skilled report developers. The book begins by explaining how to set up the development environment. It then walks you through creating your first reports using the built-in wizard. After showing what is possible, the book breaks down and explains the skills needed to create reports from scratch. And not just reports! But also dashboards with charts, graphs, and maps. Each chapter builds on knowledge gained in the previous chapters with step-by-step tutorials. Build reports with and without the built-in wizard. Build interactive features such as drill-through reports. Build dashboards full of charts, graphs, and maps. Build mobile reports.  What You Will LearnSet up your development environment.Organized projects and share components among reports.Create report using a wizard.Create reports from scratch, including grouping levels, parameters, and drill through features.Build interactive dashboard with graphs, charts, and maps.Deploy and manage reports for use by others in the business. Who This Book Is ForDatabase professionals of all experience levels who have some experience in databases and want to make the leap into business intelligence reporting. The book is an excellent choice for those needing to add Reporting Services to their current list of skills, or who are looking for a skill set that is in demand for in order to break into IT.

Learn what Backdrop CMS is and how it fulfills the role of a content management system, along with how to install and configure it. This book teaches how to create and manage content, taxonomy, users, page layouts, and menus to get the best site possible. You'll also see how to install on shared hosting - which is a focus of the Backdrop CMS team - to make hosting your website affordable.Backdrop CMS has a very strong community, and Beginning Backdrop CMS shows you how to leverage Backdrop CMS's repository of contributed modules and themes to expand the functionality and look of your site, along with how to contribute your own material to the community. Beginning Backdrop CMS focuses on the user who is responsible for building, maintaining, and managing an organization's website and who is interested in Backdrop CMS's ability to meet their site's requirements. It covers why you should consider using a content management system when building a new web site. By reading this book, you will:Understand why you should use Backdrop CMS and the power of the platform. Build confidence in your ability to use Backdrop CMS. Gain the knowledge necessary to build, deploy, and manage web sites of moderate complexity on Backdrop CMS. Understand the process for migrating a Drupal 6 or 7 site to Backdrop CMS.What You Will LearnInstall a basic Backdrop CMS web site from scratch Create content in your new Backdrop CMS web site Work with and manage menus and usersBuild and use layouts when creating pages on your siteCreate a Backdrop CMS theme Understand the basics of a Backdrop CMS moduleWho This Book is ForTechnical users who need to use Backdrop CMS to create websites using the platform and to manage content. Developers who are new to the Backdrop CMS platform. The book is also targeted at organizations that currently use Drupal 6 or 7 and who wish to remain on the base architecture of those platforms as they move forward on Backdrop CMS.

Learn how to protect, back up, recover, and monitor your data and infrastructure in the cloud with Microsoft's Operations Management Suite (OMS), Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery.Implementing Operations Management Suite starts with an overview of the Operations Management Suite, followed by an introduction to Azure virtual machines and virtual networks. Chapters cover Azure Backup and how to configure it, followed by deep dives into aspects of Azure Site Recovery (ASR): how it works, how to configure it, how to streamline your disaster recovery failover from on-premises to Azure, and so on. Learn about protection groups, how to perform planned and unplanned failover, and more. Windows IT pro consultant, trainer and MVP Peter De Tender takes you through the necessary theory and background on each topic along with hands-on step-by-step lab guides to help you implement and configure each feature for yourself. You'll also find out how to estimate your platform costs when using Azure infrastructure components, making this book your one-stop guide to the latest disaster recovery services in Microsoft Azure. What You'll LearnUnderstand current concepts and challenges in IT disaster recoveryGet introduced to Microsoft Azure, Azure virtual networks and Azure virtual machinesProtect your data in the cloud with Azure Backup, and the configuration options availableUnderstand how to protect, recover, and monitor your environment with Azure Site Recovery Manager, and the configuration options availableExtend Azure Site Recovery Manager to non-Hyper-V workloadsWho This Book Is ForIT professionals and IT decision makers who are interested in learning about Azure backup and Azure Site Recovery Manager in order to build and/or optimize their IT disaster recovery scenarios.

Discover which ARTIK modules to use for various applications, and how to produce code for them. This book goes beyond the information previously available online, efficiently guiding developers from initial setup of their development environment to product development and prototyping in no time. Beginners will find helpful background insights into foundation technology and useful reference information is included for more advanced developers. Samsung's announcement of the new ARTIK modules for IoT has generated tremendous interest in the developer market for wearable and other consumer or industrial devices. This book provides the perfect tutorial-based introduction to the ARTIK family of "e;Systems on Modules,"e; which integrate powerful microprocessors, memory, wireless connectivity, and enhanced security on to very small form factor boards. With Beginning Samsung ARTIK as your guide, take the next steps to creating great solutions with an ARTIK.What You'll LearnUse terminal emulators to access the command line and talk to the deviceEstablish Wi-Fi connectivity with a wireless networkUpgrade the operating system and install additional softwareBring up Eclipse IDE and create a cross-compiler toolchain on Mac OS XCross-compile for the ARM processors in the ARTIK modules using Arduino IDE with libArduino to CUse C to access the ARTIK hardware via a file based APIUse Node.js and Python inside the ARTIK moduleIntegrate applications with the Samsung SAMI data aggregation hubUse Temboo to generate IoT software solutions that can be downloaded and compiled natively inside the ARTIKDebug applications with software and hardware probesWho This Book Is ForModerately experienced developers wanting to understand ARTIK and how to interact with it from within their own apps or web services. 

Obtain techniques for adding color to black and white or monochrome photographic images using GIMP. In this book you'll also learn to create a hand-tinted effect to add an element of antiquity. Pro Photo Colorizing with GIMP also teaches techniques that enable you to selectively colorize images, mixing black and white with color. There are also tips to go the opposite way: converting color images into black and white (there's more to it than just removing color).Written with both beginning and experienced GIMP users in mind, Pro Photo Colorizing with GIMP shows you how to colorize black and white images to achieve a high degree of realism.What You'll Learn Gain a basic overview of the GIMP workspace, tools, color palettes, layers, and layer masks Learn how to make the proper tonal adjustments to black and white images before starting the colorizing processComplete simple colorizing exercises for beginners and progress to more advanced colorizing techniquesColorize skin, teeth, hair, and eyesCreate a nostalgic hand-tinted look and selectively colorize (mixing color with black and white) to create interesting imagesUse textures and patterns to create artistic colorized imagesProperly convert color images into black and whiteColorize black and white portraits, and re-colorize old faded color portraitsWho This Book Is ForGIMP users (but users of other photo editing software packages can benefit as well). It is especially useful for those who edit photographs, restore old photographs, or those who want to apply colorizing techniques for artistic effect.

Succeed in managing Oracle Application Express (APEX) environments. This book focuses on creating the right combination of scalability, high-availability, backup and recovery, integrity, and resource control. The book covers everything from simple to enterprise-class deployments, with emphasis on enterprise-level requirements and coverage of cloud and hybrid-cloud scenarios.Many books cover how to develop applications in Oracle APEX. It's a tool with a fast-growing user-base as developers come to know how quick and easy it is to create new applications that run in a browser. However, just getting an application off the ground is only a small part of a bigger picture. Applications must be supported. They must be available when users need them. They must be robust against disaster and secure against malicious attack. These are the issues addressed in Oracle Application Express Administration. These are the issues that when tackled successfully lead to long term success in using Oracle APEX as a rapid application-development toolset.Readers of this book learn how to install the Oracle APEX engine in support of small-scale projects such as at the departmental level, and in support of enterprise-level projects accessed by thousands of users across dozens of time zones. Readers learn to take advantage of Oracle Database's underlying feature set in regards to application scalability and performance, integrity, security, high-availability, and robustness against failure and data loss. Oracle Application Express Administration also describes different cloud solutions, integration with Oracle E-Business Suite, and helps in taking advantage of multitenancy in Oracle Database 12c and beyond.Covers important enterprise considerations such as scalability, robustness, high-availability.Describes cloud-based application deployment scenariosFocuses on creating the right deployment environment for long-term successWhat You Will LearnInstall, upgrade, and configure robust APEX environmentsBack up and recover APEX applications and their dataMonitor and tune the APEX engine and its applicationsBenefit from new administration features in APEX 5.0Run under multi-tenant architecture in Oracle Database 12cManage the use of scarce resources with Resource ManagerSecure your data with advanced security featuresBuild high-availability into your APEX deploymentsIntegrate APEX with Oracle E-Business SuiteWho This Book Is ForArchitects, administrators, and developers who want to better understand how APEX works in a corporate environment. Readers will use this book to design deployment architectures around Oracle Database strengths like multi-tenancy, resource management, and high availability. The book is also useful to administrators responsible for installation and upgrade, backup and recovery, and the ongoing monitoring of the APEX engine and the applications built upon it. 

Create your very own role playing game using the RPG Maker MV game development engine. You'll go through tutorials and exercises that will take you from installing the software to putting the final touches upon your first project. Beginning RPG Maker MV has been designed with the complete beginner in mind who has little to no experience with the engine. It includes full JavaScript code, replacing the old Ruby commands.Game design can be quite a daunting challenge, as it generally involves a large amount of programming know-how on top of having to plan everything out that makes a good game what it is. RPG Maker MV is an intuitive system that allows you to make your own game with a fraction of the effort otherwise required. Beginning RPG Maker MV equips you with the knowledge you need to use Enterbrain's newest role playing game development engine.Takes you from the start of a project to the completion of a small game.Provides a step-by-step process that will walk you through each stage of the creation process.Gives many helpful tips and tricks you can apply to your future endeavors with the engine.What You Will LearnUse switches and variables to affect the game worldPopulate your areas with non-player characters that serve a wide range of rolesUse the database which serves as the backbone of RPG Maker MVCreate dungeons with two types of enemy encounterCreate fun and varied mini-games and side-quests to serve as distractions from the main plotWrite scripts using RPG Maker MV's Script EditorWho This Book is ForNovices in game design who would like to learn how to use a simple, yet robust, game development engine. It's for those people who have little to no programming experience but would like to make an RPG.<

Automate your workload and manage more databases and instances with greater ease and efficiency by combining metadata-driven automation with powerful tools like PowerShell and SQL Server Agent. Automate your new instance-builds and use monitoring to drive ongoing automation, with the help of an inventory database and a management data warehouse.The market has seen a trend towards there being a much smaller ratio of DBAs to SQL Server instances. Automation is the key to responding to this challenge and continuing to run a reliable database platform service. Expert Scripting and Automation for SQL Server DBAs guides you through the process of automating the maintenance of your SQL Server enterprise.Expert Scripting and Automation for SQL Server DBAs shows how to automate the SQL Server build processes, monitor multiple instances from a single location, and automate routine maintenance tasks throughout your environment. You will also learn how to create automated responses to common or time consuming break/fix scenarios. The book helps you become faster and better at what you do for a living, and thus more valuable in the job market.Extensive coverage of automation using PowerShell and T-SQL Detailed discussion and examples on metadata-driven automation Comprehensive coverage of automated responses to break/fix scenariosWhat You Will LearnAutomate the SQL Server build processCreate intelligent, metadata-drive routinesAutomate common maintenance tasksCreate automated responses to common break/fix scenariosMonitor multiple instance from a central locationUtilize T-SQL and PowerShell for administrative purposesWho This Book Is ForExpert Scripting and Automation for SQL Server DBAs is a book for SQL Server database administrators responsible for managing increasingly large numbers of databases across their business enterprise. The book is also useful for any database administrator looking to ease their workload through automation. The book addresses the needs of these audiences by showing how to get more done through less effort by implementing an intelligent, automated-processes service model using tools such as T-SQL, PowerShell, Server Agent, and the Management Data Warehouse.

Learn how to build an interactive source code analytics system using Roslyn and JavaScript. This concise 150 page book will help you create and use practical code analysis tools utilizing the new features of Microsoft's Roslyn compiler to understand the health of your code and identify parts of the code for refactoring. Source code is one of the biggest assets of a software company. However if not maintained well, it can become a big liability. As source code becomes larger. more complex and accessed via the cloud, maintaining code quality becomes even more challenging. The author provides straightforward tools and advice on how to manage code quality in this new environment. Roslyn exposes a set of APIs which allow developers to parse their C# and VB.NET code and drastically lower the barrier to entry for Meta programming in .NET. Roslyn has a dedicated set of APIs for creating custom refactoring for integrating with Visual Studio. This title will show readers how to use Roslyn along with industry standard JavaScript visualization APIs like HighCharts, D3.js etc to create a scalable and highly responsive source code analytics system. What You Will LearnUnderstand the Roslyn Syntax APIUse Data Visualization techniques to assist code analysis process visuallyCode health monitoring matrices (from the standard of Code Query Language)Code mining techniques to identify design patterns used in source codeCode forensics techniques to identify probable author of a given source codeTechniques to identify duplicate/near duplicate codeWho This Book is For.NET Software Developers and Architects

Learn how to create powerful data visualizations easily and quickly.  You will develop reports and queries, and perform data analysis.Jumpstart Tableau covers the basic reporting and analysis functions that most BI users perform in their day-to-day work. These include connecting to a data source, working with dimensions and measures, developing reports and charts, saving workbooks, filtering, swapping, sorting, formatting, grouping, creating hierarchies, forecasting, exporting, distributing, as well developing various chart types.Each exercise in Jumpstart Tableau provides screenshots that cover every step from start to finish. The exercises are based on a comprehensive sample Excel-based data source that Tableau Software (version 9) has provided, which makes it very easy to duplicate the exercises on the real software. This book teaches you to:Execute each function in a step-by-step mannerWork up to more advanced and complex Tableau functionalityIntegrate individual development of content, such as tables/charts and visualizations., onto a dashboard for an effective presentationWhat You'll LearnConnect to data sourcesDevelop reportsCreate visualizationsPerform analysis functions (e.g., filtering, drilldown, sorting, grouping, forecasting, etc.)Save visualizations in different formats and distribute themDevelop dashboards and their content Who This Book Is ForNovice Tableau users, BI end users, as well as developers and business analysts. Also, students in university courses on dashboards and data visualization as well as BI and data analysis can quickly get up to speed with Tableau tools and use them for implementing the hands-on projects associated with these courses.

Gain a strong foundation of Arduino-based device development, from which you can go in any direction according to your specific development needs and desires. You'll build Arduino-powered devices for everyday use, and then connect those devices to the Internet. You'll be introduced to the building blocks of IoT, and then deploy those principles to by building a variety of useful projects. Projects in the books gradually introduce the reader to key topics such as internet connectivity with Arduino, common IoT protocols, custom web visualization, and Android apps that receive sensor data on-demand and in realtime. IoT device enthusiasts of all ages will want this book by their side when developing Android-based devices.If you're one of the many who have decided to build your own Arduino-powered devices for IoT applications, then Building Arduino Projects for the Internet of Things is exactly what you need. This book is your single resource--a guidebook for the eager-to-learn Arduino enthusiast--that teaches logically, methodically, and practically how the Arduino works and what you can build with it. Written by a software developer and solution architect who got tired of hunting and gathering various lessons for Arduino development as he taught himself all about the topic. For Arduino enthusiasts, this book not only opens up the world of IoT applications, you will also learn many techniques that likely would not be obvious if not for experience with such a diverse group of applicationsWhat You'll LearnCreate an Arduino circuit that senses temperature Publish data collected from an Arduino to a server and to an MQTT broker Set up channels in XivelyUsing Node-RED to define complex flowsPublish data visualization in a web appReport motion-sensor data through a mobile appCreate a remote control for house lightsSet up an app in IBM BluematrixWho This Book Is ForIoT device enthusiasts of all ages will want this book by their side when developing Android-based devices.

 Develop the software and hardware you never think about. We're talking about the nitty-gritty behind the buttons on your microwave, inside your thermostat, inside the keyboard used to type this description, and even running the monitor on which you are reading it now. Such stuff is termed embedded systems, and this book shows how to design and develop embedded systems at a professional level. Because yes, many people quietly make a successful career doing just that. Building embedded systems can be both fun and intimidating. Putting together an embedded system requires skill sets from multiple engineering disciplines, from software and hardware in particular. Building Embedded Systems is a book about helping you do things in the right way from the beginning of your first project:Programmers who know software will learn what they need to know about hardware.Engineers with hardware knowledge likewise will learn about the software side. Whatever your background is, Building Embedded Systems is the perfect book to fill in any knowledge gaps and get you started in a career programming for everyday devices. Author Changyi Gu brings more than fifteen years of experience in working his way up the ladder in the field of embedded systems. He brings knowledge of numerous approaches to embedded systems design, including the System on Programmable Chips (SOPC) approach that is currently growing to dominate the field. His knowledge and experience make Building Embedded Systems an excellent book for anyone wanting to enter the field, or even just to do some embedded programming as a side project. What You Will LearnProgram embedded systems at the hardware levelLearn current industry practices in firmware developmentDevelop practical knowledge of embedded hardware optionsCreate tight integration between software and hardwarePractice a work flow leading to successful outcomesBuild from transistor level to the system levelMake sound choices between performance and costWho This Book Is ForEmbedded-system engineers and intermediate electronics enthusiasts who are seeking tighter integration between software and hardware. Those who favor the System on a Programmable Chip (SOPC) approach will in particular benefit from this book. Students in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Science can also benefit from this book and the real-life industry practice it provides.

Learn advanced analytical techniques and leverage existing tool kits to make your analytic applications more powerful, precise, and efficient. This book provides the right combination of architecture, design, and implementation information to create analytical systems that go beyond the basics of classification, clustering, and recommendation.Pro Hadoop Data Analytics emphasizes best practices to ensure coherent, efficient development. A complete example system will be developed using standard third-party components that consist of the tool kits, libraries, visualization and reporting code, as well as support glue to provide a working and extensible end-to-end system.The book also highlights the importance of end-to-end, flexible, configurable, high-performance data pipeline systems with analytical components as well as appropriate visualization results. You'll discover the importance of mix-and-match or hybrid systems, using different analytical components in one application. This hybrid approach will be prominent in the examples.What You'll Learn Build big data analytic systems with the Hadoop ecosystemUse libraries, tool kits, and algorithms to make development easier and more effectiveApply metrics to measure performance and efficiency of components and systemsConnect to standard relational databases, noSQL data sources, and moreFollow case studies with example components to create your own systemsWho This Book Is ForSoftware engineers, architects, and data scientists with an interest in the design and implementation of big data analytical systems using Hadoop, the Hadoop ecosystem, and other associated technologies.

Best-selling author Wallace Wang teaches you how to use El Capitan, the latest version of the Mac operating system, in everyday situations. This book shows you, the beginner Mac user, how to get up and running, operate, and work day-to-day on your Mac. You will learn how to run applications, manage windows and files, work with the internet, and more. You will even learn how to use your Mac with an iPhone and an Apple watch. If you've ever felt that you couldn't learn how to use a Mac, this is your opportunity to give it a go. What you'll learnHow to get up and running with Mac OS X El CapitanHow to navigate and manage viewsHow to manage your filesWhat entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them How to maintain your Mac How to work with iPhone and Apple watch. Who This Book Is ForAnyone who wants to learn how to use OS X El Capitan. No previous experience is required. 

Learn the key standards-iBeacon, Eddystone, Bluetooth 4.0, and AltBeacon-and how they work with other proximity technologies. Then build your understanding of the proximity framework and how to identify and deploy the best solutions for your own business, institutional, or consulting needs.Proximity technology-in particular, Bluetooth beacons-is a major source of business opportunity, and this book provides everything you need to know to architect a solution to capitalize on that opportunity.What You'll LearnUnderstand the disruptive implications of digital-physical convergence and the new applications it makes possibleReview the key standards that solutions developers need to understand to capitalize on the business opportunity of proximity technologyDiscover the new phenomenon of beacon networks, which will be hugely significant in driving strategic decisions and creating wealthSee other technologies in the proximity ecosystem catalyzed by and complementary to Bluetooth beacons, including visual light communication, magnetic resonance, and RFIDExamine the Beacosystem framework for analyzing the proximity ecosystemWho This Book Is ForSolutions architects of all types-venture capitalists, founders, CEOs, strategists, product managers, CTOs, business developers, and programmersStephen Statler is a writer, public speaker, and consultant working in the beacon ecosystem. He trains and advises retailers, venue owners, VCs, as well as makers of beacon software and hardware, and is a thought leader in the beacosystem community. Previously he was the Senior Director for Strategy and Solutions Management at Qualcomm's Retail Solutions Division, helping to incubate Gimbal, one of the leading Bluetooth beacons in the market. He is also the CEO of Cause Based Solutions, creators of Give the Change, democratizing philanthropy, enabling non-profit supporters to donate the change from charity branded debit cards, and developer of The Good Traveler program.Contributors:Anke Audenaert, CEO, FavritJohn Coombs, CEO, Rover LabsTheresa Mary Gordon, Co-Founder, tapGOconnectPhil Hendrix, Director, immrKris Kolodziej, President, IndoorLBSPatrick Leddy, CEO, PulsateBen Parker, VP Business Development, AccelerateITMario Proietti, CEO, Location SmartRay Rotolo, SVP OOH, GimbalKjartan Slette, COO, UnacastJarno Vanto, Partner, Borenius Attorneys LLPDavid Young, Chief Engineer, Radius NetworksForeword by Asif Khan, President LBMA

This compact syntax reference covers syntax and parameters central to JSON object definitions. You'll learn the syntax used in the JSON object definition language, logically organized by topical chapters, and getting more advanced as chapters progress, covering structures and file formats which are best for use with HTML5. Furthermore, the JSON Quick Syntax Reference includes the key factors regarding the data footprint optimization work process, the in-lining of CSS and JS files, and why a data footprint optimization work process is important.What You'll Learn* Use the object definition syntax supported in JSON* Define a JSON content production workflow* Gain an understanding of the concepts and principles behind JSON object definitions* Use JSON code snippets and apply them in your web applications* Utilize the NetBeans, Android Studio, and Eclipse IDEs for your JSON codingWho This Book Is ForWeb developers, Android application developers, and user interface designers. 

This book reveals the technical challenges and successful implementation details of migrating MSN, Microsoft's consumer content portal--a business with 450 million worldwide users--into the Cloud. Following a technique long used in aviation, medicine, and other fields, MSN's Chief Technical Officer, Eric Passmore, describes the set of release, deployment, monitoring, and mitigation checklists used to build cloud services supporting hundreds of millions of users on Azure, Microsoft's Public Cloud. An undertaking of this scale--involving services supported by a large team of engineers--involves unique challenges and risks. This book demonstrates through personal experience how to cut through the theory and provides checklists as a surprisingly simple antidote to the competing methodologies.This book works at two levels.At a fundamental level, businesses need to be successful in the cloud if they want to seize new opportunities and transform their business to compete successfully. This book provides a framework for success by identifying the "e;hidden"e; work as part of moving to the cloud.At a more practical, level there is an incredible hunger for simple to follow, "e;how-to"e; information on Cloud migration. This book is a reference guide to reduce risk and achieve success without requiring the busy reader to wade through theory.It contains simple to follow, "e;how-to"e; information on cloud migration. It is a reference guide to achieving success, and any team can modify these tasks to fit the needs of their own organization.Who This Book is For:Technology professionals who deploy services in the cloud or are thinking of moving to the cloud. Professionals in the DevOps and Cloud services fields need these skills to succeed in their current jobs or advance their careers.

This book will help you get started with agile project management using Microsoft's latest releases of its market-leading Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015, and Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS). The book demonstrates agile concepts and how to implement them using TFS/VSTS.Many organizations are using agile practices today. Agility has become a key enabler for running better projects with more successful end results and high quality output. At the same time, adoption of TFS/VSTS has increased dramatically, from being just a new version control system in the very beginning to becoming the fully-featured market leader it is today.In order to benefit the most from agile practices you need an Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) toolset that supports your way of working. With TFS/VSTS, Microsoft has provided a powerful tool that is very customizable. This book shows you how you can use TFS/VSTS to implement many agile practices and how they fit into a well-thought-out ALM implementation.The book also shows how an agile product owner can work with TFS/VSTS to setup an agile project from scratch and how to continue using TFS/VSTS throughout the whole project to track progress, create and refine the backlog, and work with Kanban and Scrum Task boards.Keeping track of progress is important in any project. TFS/VSO includes many tools which will help you to track key metrics in an agile project. Many useful reports are available out of the box, and the TFS extensibility offers several ways to further customize reporting to fit your needs.What You Will Learn:Agile Concepts and ProcessesHow TFS/VSO supports agile processes end to endHow you can customize TFS/VSO to better support your processesHow to set up an agile project from scratch and manage it over its lifecycle

This book is your step-by-step guide to learning OS X app development using CloudKit and Swift. All the development will be done using Apple's Swift 2 programming language. You'll see how to define data for your app and build a prototype with Sketch 3 and Keynote. Using CloudKit to store OS X application data, and separate public and private data, readers will learn how to control which data can or cannot be changed in a public data store. OS X App Development with CloudKit and Swift takes you from prototyping your app with Sketch 3 all the way through building a data-driven app using CloudKit, and everything in between.What You'll LearnHow to create Test Data with CloudKit DashboardHow to refine a prototypeHow to update CloudKit Data from an appHow to add Local Cache to improve performanceWho This Book Is ForOS X App Development with CloudKit and Swift is for the iOS or OS X developer who is struggling to get to grips with CloudKit. If you're looking for a solid example from start to finish using CloudKit with Swift 2 this book's for you. You should have an understanding of the Swift language, e.g. the differences between var/let, how to work with control statements, closures etc., to work confidently with this book.

Understand, troubleshoot and repair issues with local Windows installations, automating the OS deployment and configuring updates via WSUS and Windows Intune. When tasked with deploying Windows operating systems, there can seem to be an overwhelming amount of tools and techniques to learn to master this process. Whether you are installing a new Windows operating system locally, or looking to deploy a customized build to 1000s of devices in your network, you will need to understand how to do this successfully and reliably. This book steps up through local installations and upgrades through to Lite Touch deployments using WDS and MDT, and then to Zero Touch installations using Microsoft System Center. Management of updates to Windows is also covered, using both on-premises technologies and cloud-based services. In this book you'll learn how to decide between local installation types, perform upgrades, use automation techniques to deploy images and how to maintain Windows throughout the operational phase of the lifecycle.What You'll LearnInstall Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 locallyPerform upgrades locally on a Windows PC, including migrating data and user profilesDeploy operating systems using Lite Touch techniquesDeploy operating systems using Zero Touch technologiesMaintain on-premises and devices not connected to the company network by using WSUS and Windows IntuneWho This Book Is ForIT pros including IT support personnel and system administrators. This book will also be of interest to Windows experts and power users.

This is the story of a company that is in trouble, but by talking through the implementation of Critical Chain project management planning and the Theory of Constraints, you will learn as they do, how to implement this effective project management solution.Tim is an experienced project management consultant. He knows great solutions and compelling results and has seen project management solution work, but... too often sees project management methods oversimplified and under-performing when incorrectly implemented.  Such is the case with Tim's friend Randal and his more technical friend Gary. They are at risk of losing his their jobs and seeing the company go bankrupt unless things change. Randal works frantically with Tim to learn, implement, and get significant results from real world tools to help save his company as it is literally falling apart around him. At the same time, Tim and Gary focus on the more technical aspects of Critical Chain.  This book covers: The variety of issues, steps, and challenges to get individual and organizational buy-in to implement compelling project management solutions. Details on the Critical Chain solution and implementing it in an organization. Tim, Randal, and Gary's journey in trying to save their company and implementing a new project management methodology in their organization.  Who This Book Is For   The Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Community Managers, project managers and those considering organizational change. Teachers looking to provide case studies to their students on project management, organizational change, or Critical Chain.

This short early adopter book details both how you'll upgrade existing web applications from Rails 4.2 to 5 and how to create new applications in Rails 5. The headline features, Rails API and Action Cable are each looked at in detail, building small example projects to demonstrate how to build a JSON API and add real-time interactions in order to create a single-page application.All the breaking changes are shown, along with how to fix your app to work with the new release. The improvements to ActiveRecord and the testing framework are fully detailed. After reading and using Rails 5 Revealed, you'll be poised to move forward with building your apps with the latest major release of Ruby on Rails. What You'll LearnDiscover the new features in Rails 5 and how to upgrade your application from Rails 4.2Gain knowledge about the changes to ActiveRecordSee the improvements to the Rails testing frameworkBuild API servers using Rails APICreate WebSocket applications using Action Cable Who This Book Is ForExisting Rails developers who are looking to quickly get up to speed with the changes in the new Rails 5 framework.

Learn how to install, configure and implement the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana) - the invaluable tool for anyone deploying a centralized log management solution for servers and apps. You will see how to use and configure Elastic Stack independently and alongside Puppet. Each chapter includes real-world examples and practical troubleshooting tips, enabling you to get up and running with Elastic Stack in record time. Fully customizable and easy to use, Elastic Stack enables you to be on top of your servers all the time, and resolve problems for your clients as fast as possible. Supported by Puppet and available with various plugins. Get started with Beginning Elastic Stack today and see why many consider Elastic Stack the best option for server log management.What You Will Learn:Install and configure LogstashUse Logstash with Elasticsearch and KibanaUse Logstash with Puppet and ForemanCentralize data processingWho This Book Is For:Anyone working on multiple servers who needs to search their logs using a web interface. It is ideal for server administrators who have just started their job and need to look after multiple servers efficiently.

In this book, Harley Hahn demystifies Emacs for programmers, students, and everyday users. The first part of the book carefully creates a context for your work with Emacs. What exactly is Emacs? How does it relate to your personal need to work quickly and to solve problems? Hahn then explains the technical details you need to understand to work with your operating system, the various interfaces, and your file system.In the second part of the book, Hahn provides an authoritative guide to the fundamentals of thinking and creating within the Emacs environment. You start by learning how to install and use Emacs with Linux, BSD-based Unix, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows.Written with Hahn's clear, comfortable, and engaging style, Harley Hahn's Emacs Field Guide will surprise you: an engaging book to enjoy now, a comprehensive reference to treasure for years to come.What You Will LearnSpecial Emacs keysEmacs commandsBuffers and windowsCursor, point, and regionKill/delete, move/copy, correcting, spell checking, and fillingSearching, including regular expressionsEmacs major modes and minor modesCustomizing using your .emacs fileBuilt-in tools, including DiredGames and diversionsWho This Book Is ForProgrammers, students, and everyday users, who want an engaging and authoritative introduction to the complex and powerful Emacs working environment.

Learn practical C techniques, including often-needed algorithms within reusable functions. In this book, you'll have the following code and advice at your fingertips: layout and pre-processors; control structures, iterations, and selections; pointers and structures; databases; reusability; lists, arrays, FIFO and stacks; searching and sorting; recursion; binary trees; integration; string utilities in/outside of C; web serving using Mongoose; game application code to build a MathSearch puzzle; and embedded software.Besides providing you with modules that you can immediately put to use, Practical C also teaches you how to leverage the C language in a way that beginner books cannot achieve.What You Will Learn:Avoid pitfalls that can cause intractable problemsHandle lists and arraysPerform searches and sortsBinary treesTake advantage of recursionHandle exceptionsAccess databasesCalculate integrals using numerical computation with practical applicationsDeal with strings in a convenient, error-free wayBuild a MathSearch game application, similar to WordSearch puzzle gamesDeal with issues specific to embedded applicationsWho This Book Is ForProgrammers who have a general knowledge of C. 

Transform your existing web applications into Google Chrome browser extensions and create brand new extensions that improve your own browsing experience and that of your users. This book shows you how Google Chrome browser extensions are extremely useful tools for enhancing the functionality of the Google Chrome web browser. For example, you can create extensions to summarize the current page you are reading, or to save all of the images in the page you are browsing. They have access to almost all of the features provided by the Google Chrome browser, and they can encapsulate such features in the form of a bundled application providing targeted functionality to users. Extensions also run in a sandboxed environment, making them secure - which is a huge plus in the modern web!The APIs provided by the Chrome Extensions framework help you empower web applications by coupling them with amazing features provided by the Google Chrome web browser, such as bookmarks, history, tabs, actions, storage, notifications, search, and a lot more - facilitating increased productivity on the Google Chrome web browser.What You Will Learn:Transform your web application ideas into Google Chrome Extensions.Choose the recommended components for creating your kind of extension.Leverage the power of a Google Chrome browser by making use of the extensions API.Showcase your existing web-development skills in a modern way by creating useful extensions.Who This Book is ForExisting web developers, experienced in creating simple web pages (using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), to help them create browser extensions for Google Chrome. After understanding the examples and lessons in this book, you will be able to transform your existing web applications into Google Chrome browser extensions, as well as create brand new extensions.

Build on your knowledge of ActionScript to take the fast track developing iOS apps with Apple's latest language, Swift. Swift's syntax is easier to understand than Objective-C for people already familiar with ActionScript. At the same time it offers a number of new features and richer expressiveness than both ActionScript and Objective-C.Switching to a new platform usually involves migration on three levels: tools, workflow, and programming language. This book is structured as a guide that will help you on each level with step-by-step tutorials. Apart from the tutorials, it comes with recipes for some of the most popular mobile development topics: social network integration and messaging, taking advantage of device capabilities, networking and working with local and iCloud data, advertising in your app or game, and 2D and 3D graphics. The book also includes a final chapter that takes you through Apple's App Store submission process. Don't just build your apps, sell them.What You Will Learn:Expand your development knowledge to native iOS programming with SwiftUse the latest Xcode 7 IDEMigrate your existing ActionScript projects to Swift Create advanced UI, leverage the device hardware, integrate with social networks, take advantage of 2D and 3D graphicsDiagnose your app quickly with Xcode's debugger and instrumentsPrepare and submit our iOS app in Apple's App StoreWho This Book is For:Migrating to Swift from Flash and ActionScript is for Flash and Adobe AIR developers who want to move on to native iOS programming with the latest Apple Swift language. It's for the seasoned ActionScript programmer who is looking to add another language and platform to their tool belt quickly. Migrating to Swift from Flash and ActionScript is a good choice for developers who learn by doing and don't have time to read thick manuals and books for beginners in order to start programming in a new language.