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Learn how Magento 2, the newest version of the eCommerce platform, works. Aimed at entrepreneurs, marketers, and other experts interested in eCommerce, this book is accessible for anyone who wants to learn how to use Magento with no previous experience. Magento continues to be a top choice for eCommerce solutions in small and large businesses. Magento 2 DIY shows you how to set up and configure Magento for your own project. You will learn how to use extensions, templates and enterprise features. Various techniques are taught in an easy-to-understand way with real-world examples. Get started with Magento 2 using this book. What You Will Learn Set up, configure, use templates, designs and extensionsUse the SEO and SMO features of Magento 2Optimize security and performance Integrate with PIM, ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systemsWho This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn the basics of all aspects of Magento 2. You do not need any previous experience with Magento. 

Start using Kubernetes in complex big data and enterprise applications, including Docker containers. Starting with installing Kubernetes on a single node, the book introduces Kubernetes with a simple Hello example and discusses using environment variables in Kubernetes. Next, Kubernetes Microservices with Docker discusses using Kubernetes with all major groups of technologies such as relational databases, NoSQL databases, and in the Apache Hadoop ecosystem.The book concludes with using multi container pods and installing Kubernetes on a multi node cluster. "e;a concise but clear introduction to containers, Docker and Kubernetes, using simple real-world examples to pass on the core concepts, via repetition, and is a very useful enabler."e; 10/10Dave Hay MBCS CITP: review for BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/58512)What You Will LearnInstall Kubernetes on a single nodeSet environment variablesCreate multi-container pods using DockerUse volumesUse Kubernetes with the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, NoSQL databases, and RDBMSsInstall Kubernetes on a multi-node clusterWho This Book Is ForApplication developers including Apache Hadoop developers, database developers and NoSQL developers.

Beginning Python Games Development, Second Edition teaches you how to create compelling games using Python and the PyGame games development library. It will teach you how to create visuals, do event handling, create 3D games, add media elements, and integrate OpenGL into your Python game.In this update to the first ever book to cover the popular open source PyGame games development library, you'll stand to gain valuable technical insights and follow along with the creation of a real-world, freely downloadable video game. Written by industry veterans and Python experts Will McGugan and Harrison Kinsley, this is a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development in Python. You can also capitalize upon numerous tips and tricks the authors have accumulated over their careers creating games for some of the world's largest game developers.

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Learn how to make the most of SharePoint 2016 and its wide range of capabilities to support your information management, collaboration, and business process management needs. Whether you are using SharePoint as an intranet or business solution platform, you will learn how to use the resources (such as lists, libraries, and sites) and services (such as search, workflow, and social) that make up these environments. In the fifth edition of this bestselling book, author Tony Smith walks you through the components and capabilities that make up a SharePoint 2016 environment. He provides step-by-step instructions for using and managing these elements, as well as recommendations for how to get the best out of them.What You Will LearnCreate and use common SharePoint resources like lists, libraries, sites, pages and web partsUnderstand when and how workflows and information management policies can be used to automate processLearn how to take advantage of records retention, management, and disposition Make the most of SharePoint search servicesTake advantage of social capabilities to create social solutionsWho This Book Is ForWhether you have not yet used SharePoint at all, have used previous versions, have just started using the basic features, or have been using it for a long of time, this book provides the skills you need to work efficiently with the capabilities SharePoint 2016 provides.

Pro Git (Second Edition) is your fully-updated guide to Git and its usage in the modern world. Git has come a long way since it was first developed by Linus Torvalds for Linux kernel development. It has taken the open source world by storm since its inception in 2005, and this book teaches you how to use it like a pro. Effective and well-implemented version control is a necessity for successful web projects, whether large or small. With this book you’ll learn how to master the world of distributed version workflow, use the distributed features of Git to the full, and extend Git to meet your every need. Written by Git pros Scott Chacon and Ben Straub, Pro Git (Second Edition) builds on the hugely successful first edition, and is now fully updated for Git version 2.0, as well as including an indispensable chapter on GitHub. It’s the best book for all your Git needs.

This book helps SAP architects and SAP Basis administrators deploy and operate SAP S/4HANA systems on the most common public cloud platforms. Market-leading cloud offerings are covered, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. You will gain an end-to-end understanding of the initial implementation of SAP S/4HANA systems on those platforms. You will learn how to move away from the big monolithic SAP ERP systems and arrive at an environment with a central SAP S/4HANA system as the digital core surrounded by cloud-native services.The book begins by introducing the core concepts of Hyperscaler cloud platforms that are relevant to SAP. You will learn about the architecture of SAP S/4HANA systems on public cloud platforms, with specific content provided for each of the major platforms. The book simplifies the deployment of SAP S/4HANA systems in public clouds by providing step-by-step instructions and helping you deal with thecomplexity of such a deployment. Content in the book is based on best practices, industry lessons learned, and architectural blueprints, helping you develop deep insights into the operations of SAP S/4HANA systems on public cloud platforms. Reading this book enables you to build and operate your own SAP S/4HANA system in the public cloud with a minimum of effort.What You Will LearnChoose the right Hyperscaler platform for your future SAP S/4HANA workloadsStart deploying your first SAP S/4HANA system in the public cloudAvoid typical pitfalls during your implementationApply and leverage cloud-native services for your SAP S/4HANA systemSave costs by choosing the right architecture and build a robust architecture for your most critical SAP systemsMeet your business¿ criteria for availability and performance by having the right sizing in placeIdentify further use cases whenoperating SAP S/4HANA in the public cloudWho This Book Is ForSAP architects looking for an answer on how to move SAP S/4HANA systems from on-premises into the cloud; those planning to deploy to one of the three major platforms from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform; and SAP Basis administrators seeking a detailed and realistic description of how to get started on a migration to the cloud and how to drive that cloud implementation to completion

Sharpen your Java skills and boost your potential as an IT specialist. This book introduces you to the basic Java features and APIs needed to prepare for a career in programming and development. You'll first receive an introduction to Java and then explore language features ranging from comments though exception/error handling, focusing mainly on language syntax and a few select syntax-related APIs. This constitutes the heart of the book, and you'll use these building blocks to construct simple Java programs, and learn where Java's implementations of expressions (and operators), and statements diverge from other languages. The final few chapters tour some additional APIs such as the Math class, related types, String and StringBuffer, and System. Along the way you'll discover some interesting programs, such as Graph (a sine/cosine wave-plotting application) and WC (a word-counting application). Two appendixes provide quick references to Java's supported reserved words, and to Java's supported operators. Equipped with this knowledge, Learn Java Fundamentals will provide you the pathway to explore additional APIs on your own, and increase your Java awareness. What You'll Learn Understand the basics of Java applications and APIs Study language features such as comments, identifiers, variables, types, and literals. Explore operators, expressions, statements, and other key features such as classes, objects, class extension, and class abstraction. Who This Book Is For Developers, programmers, and students with little or no Java experience

Enhance your data science programming and analysis with the Wolfram programming language and Mathematica, an applied mathematical tools suite. The book will introduce you to the Wolfram programming language and its syntax, as well as the structure of Mathematica and its advantages and disadvantages.You'll see how to use the Wolfram language for data science from a theoretical and practical perspective. Learning this language makes your data science code better because it is very intuitive and comes with pre-existing functions that can provide a welcoming experience for those who use other programming languages. You'll cover how to use Mathematica where data management and mathematical computations are needed. Along the way you'll appreciate how Mathematica provides a complete integrated platform: it has a mixed syntax as a result of its symbolic and numerical calculations allowing it to carry out various processes without superfluous lines of code. You'll learn to use its notebooks as a standard format, which also serves to create detailed reports of the processes carried out. What You Will Learn Use Mathematica to explore data and describe the concepts using Wolfram language commands Create datasets, work with data frames, and create tables Import, export, analyze, and visualize data Work with the Wolfram data repository Build reports on the analysis Use Mathematica for machine learning, with different algorithms, including linear, multiple, and logistic regression; decision trees; and data clustering Who This Book Is For Data scientists new to using Wolfram and Mathematica as a language/tool to program in. Programmers should have some prior programming experience, but can be new to the Wolfram language.

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Create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts.Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by you to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive "where to learn more" resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science. For this New Edition: The second edition of 3D Printed Science Projects is a thorough update of the original, modernizing the 3D printing technology. 3D Printed Science Projects shows you how to create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. Each of the models is created in the free, open source CAD program OpenSCAD, so it can be customized by the reader. This allows the models to be the basis of open-ended STEM projects at a variety of levels.What You'll Learn Create (and present the science behind) 3D printed models.Use a 3D printer to create those models as simply as possible.Discover new science insights from designing 3D models. Who This Book Is For3D Printed Science Projects particularly targets the technology-squeamish teacher or parent who want their kids tolearn something from their 3D printer but need help getting started. Kids who love science, homeschoolers (and the grandmas who buy them birthday presents) will be customers.

Space is one of the fastest growing military, government and industry sectors. Because everything in today's world exists within or connected to cyberspace, there is a dire need to insure cybersecurity is addressed in the burgeoning field of space operations.This revised and expanded edition will prime the reader with the knowledge needed to understand the unique challenges to space operations which affect the implementation of cybersecurity. Further, the reader will have foundational knowledge on what impacts cyber threats can have on space systems and how cybersecurity must rise to meet them.It covers basic concepts involved in operating space systems to include low earth orbit (LEO), geosynchronous orbit (GEO), and those space vehicles that transport human beings commercially and for international research. Using these high-level constraints, you will be able to frame a clear picture on the need and challenges to bringing cybersecurity to bear on space vehicles andtheir related systems. The author, who has spent years in the United States Marine Corps, originally involved in satellite communications is now a seasoned cyber security practitioner currently implementing cyber security vision and strategy to a large portfolio of systems and programs, many focused specifically in space. A published academic and experienced professional, he brings a practical, real-world and tempered approach to securing space vehicles and their systems. What You Will LearnBasic concepts of how different space vehicles operate in general. How such systems and their components integrate into cyberspace. A clear picture of the potential damage available via cyber-attacks to such systems. Basic efforts to mitigate such cyber threats will be presented through the various portions of space operations. Who This Book Is For This bookis written for anyone curious about warfare in the era of cyber everything, those involved in cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as security practitioners and policy or decision makers who are on the sending or receiving end of such activity.

Explore advanced techniques in AI image generation with a focus on enhancing creativity and producing unique styles using the Midjourney platform. Midjourney is the most advanced AI image-generating ("text-to-image") program. It allows users who cannot draw to channel their creativity into drawing and artists to have a new channel. In this book, I will concentrate on algorithms which can "cook up" some unique styles, unlike those in the underlying database. The book will help to figure out what to expect of Midjourney. Any sample prompts in the book will follow with an explanation of "how" they work. The same applies to image prompts and prompt iterations covered later in the book. I will start by briefly going through the basics: creating text prompts (user-entered text image description that Midjourney's AI converts into images). Great prompts do not need to be long. I will suggest simple templates that work for almost any subject you choose. There are short sentences to construct that will create a beautiful - and different - image every time ("100% prompts"). There are additional parameters that many people have at default settings that can be changed and influence the outcomes. I will describe the method of combining subjects, their qualities, and the image style made of words that normally do not go together. This is a sure why to draw something unique. One section of the book will be dedicated to creating interesting textures. I will cover AI prompt creation using Midjourney's and several other sites' function, "image-to-text." I will talk about multi-prompts and assigning weights to parts of the prompt to achieve a balance. This is also closely related to removing unwanted objects from the image. The book will describe several ways of mixed image-and-text prompt creation that will likely get unique results. To understand Midjourney's "fails," like hands with six fingers, users need to know its current weak parts and ways to fixproblems.Overall, the book's intention is to show you how to think out of the box with AI art creation as well as give them practical tips and techniques for drawing.What You Will Learn- Create image to "apply" to a different scene - Spice up the style, iteratively re-run a prompt with the "inpaint" (Vary/Region) function- Learn about multi-prompts and weights- Use AI systems that generate prompts and input images for MidjourneyWho Is This Book ForGraphic Designers, Architects, Book Illustrators, Product Photographers, Game Developers, Fashion and Interior Designers, Educators, and AI Researchers with interest in AI image creation but no experience in using "text-to-image" software would benefit from the book.

This book serves as a comprehensive step-by-step guide to managing data migration for new on-premises SAP S/4HANA implementations. It is tailored for projects of small, medium, and large, with a focus on the managerial aspects of the data migration process rather than the technical details.You'll follow a project-led approach, enriched with a practical case study, and a comprehensive methodology for data migration planning and documentation. Athen traverse through a detailed plan on managing and documenting data migration throughout the project lifecycle. This book utilizes the general SAP Activate methodology for on-premises solutions as its foundational framework, enhancing it with specific strategies for data migration. Structured in alignment with the project phases of the SAP Activate methodology, Data Migration Management for SAP S/4HANA methodically covers planning, organizing, and controlling the data migration process. It serves as an essentialguide for professionals tasked with implementing SAP S/4HANA in their business, ensuring a thorough understanding of each data migration phase on the project.What You'll LearnSignificantly decrease the time needed for both the preparation and execution of data migration activitiesFoster clear transparency in data migration processes for all stakeholders, including the customer and the project teamFacilitate a seamless and timely data migration processEstablish a benchmark for data migration management in future projectsAddress and remedy any deficiencies in the SAP Activate methodology pertaining to data migrationWho This Book Is ForSAP projects and data migration workstreams leads, already well-versed in SAP Activate methodology and possessing moderate experience in project and workstream management, who are seeking to enhance their skills in professionally managing data migration in implementation projects.

This comprehensive guide teaches you how to build income statement (P&L) semantic models. Author Chris Barber, a BI consultant, Microsoft MVP, and chartered accountant (CGMA, ACMA), helps you master everything you need to know, from building conceptual models to writing DAX. You will learn how to build a re-usable solution based on the trial balance and expand upon this to slice-and-dice the income statement from multiple perspectives. You will also learn about security and self-service considerations, including how to optimize your semantic model for Excel.What You Will LearnModelling and the income statement: What modelling the income statement entails, why it is important, and how income statements are constructedMeasuring line-items on the income statement: How to optimally calculate line-items using a Star SchemaProducing the external income statement: How to produce external income statements in theirentirety, by analyzing a range of perspectives and drilling in to reveal the underlying accounts and journal entriesExtending the income statement for internal reporting: How to create multiple income statement layouts and contextualize financial information by including percentages and non-financial informationOptimize the semantic model for self-service Who This Book Is ForTechnical users (solution architects, Power BI developers) struggling to produce income statement semantic models due to complex modeling requirements and requisite knowledge of the accounting process; and finance users producing income statements in Excel, but reaching the limitations of row count, inability to automatically update, or ability to secure appropriately using two-factor authentication

Embark on a transformative journey into the nuances of API design and implementation. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the prowess to craft APIs that exemplify excellence, optimize performance, fortify security, and elevate user experience.From grasping the core tenets of REST architecture to navigating diverse frameworks like Node.js with Express, Ruby on Rails, Django, Laravel with PHP, ASP.NET Core with C#, and Spring Boot with Java, this compendium empowers you to create APIs that set new industry benchmarks. In-depth tutorials will empower you to master data serialization, robust authentication protocols, and impervious security measures. This book also delves into the more advanced topics encompassing API governance, meticulous versioning strategies, cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) considerations, real-time capabilities, and microservices communication intricacies. You'll gain insights into vigilant monitoring, astute analytics, and optimization techniques that truly di¿erentiate your APIs. Moreover, this book navigates the ever-evolving legal and privacy landscape confidently, ensuring compliance and upholding user trust, and provides the expertise needed to craft more efficient APIs that stand at the forefront of modern digital innovation. Presenting real-world case studies, comprehensive explanations, and practical illustrations, Mastering REST APIs is your compass to navigate the complex world of web development. What You'll LearnREST architectures and how it shapes modern API development.Effectively develop and build APIs using a diverse set of web development frameworksDive into advanced topics such as API governance, real-time features, microservices communication.Review real-world case studies and hands-on examples, helping you to actively design, implement and optimize APIs.Who This book Is ForExperienced web developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts who are looking to supercharge their API development knowledge and take it to the next level

Examine the synergistic possibilities of combining blockchain, IoT, and AI technologies in supply chain management. This book will address the difficulties and possibilities of integrating these technologies and offer helpful implementation advice.The current state of supply chain management involves several challenges, including lack of transparency, limited visibility into product movements, inefficient inventory management, and difficulty in tracking and tracing products. Blockchain, IoT, and AI can potentially address some of these challenges and improve supply chain management.To help illustrate this, case studies and actual instances of businesses implementing or experimenting with blockchain, IoT, and AI technology in their supply chains are included in the book. Yoüll review helpful advice on implementation and highlight successful deployments, lessons learned, and the impact of these technologies on supply chain visibility, agility, sustainability, and customer experience. This book further elaborates the fundamental concepts of AI and ML algorithms and demonstrates how AI can process enormous volumes of supply chain data to produce actionable insights, improve inventory control, forecast demand, and increase forecasting precision.This collective work will serve as a comprehensive guide for supply chain professionals, researchers, and technology enthusiasts interested in understanding the potential of blockchain, IoT, and AI technologies in revolutionizing supply chain management practices.What You Will LearnDiscuss the evolving landscape of technology, potential advancements, and how Blockchain, IoT, and AI can shape the future of supply chainsGain Insight into upcoming developments and prepare for changing dynamics of the industryUnderstand intricate details of blockchain, IoT, and AI Technologies in real-life scenariosWho Is This Book ForIndustry Professionals working in the domain of supply chain management who would be interested in understanding how these technologies can enhance efficiency, transparency, and optimization in their supply chains.

Maximize Figmäs arsenal of tools and plugins within a team-based collaborative environment and accelerate your company¿s decision making. This book will show you where Figma fits into the user experience (UX) design process from documentation to developer handoff.Since its release as a browser-based design tool in 2016, Figma has fast become the de facto UX Design tool for the industry mainly due to its accessibility and ease of use. As you move through the book you will learn where Figma fits in the UX process. For example, using FigJam (an online whiteboard) for brainstorming, and creating interactive prototypes for mobile devices, tablets, and web sites. Yoüll also see how Figma is used to create and integrate with design systems, and how variables, when applied to design system components, can accelerate the design and development workflow.With the help of step-by-step examples, and using Figmäs tools and templates, yoüll create artifacts such as Flow and Journey diagrams, Personas, and wireframes. From there you will explore other design and interactivity features, and how to prepare a Figma file for handoff to a development team.This book is your roadmap to utilizing Figma, the industry¿s fastest growing collaborative design tool for building meaningful products.What You Will Learn Create interactive prototypes Test and submit designs for team review Understand the collaborative workflow involved in an UX project Prepare common UX documentationWho This Book Is ForDesigners, developers, and UX specialists with little-to-no Figma experience who are looking to integrate it within their workflows, and intermediate Figma users who are just starting to become involved in the collaborative UX workflow.

Explore the capabilities of ChatGPT and gain insight on how to utilize this AI tool in your daily tasks, and marketing endeavors. This book introduces ChatGPT, covering its architecture, training process, and applications across various fields.Start by delving into the benefits of integrating ChatGPT into everyday routines, emphasizing its potential to streamline tasks, optimize time management, and provide valuable insights that can revolutionize individuals¿ work approaches. You'll then look more closely at ChatGPT¿s mechanics, its capabilities, limitations, and unique features. The book also outlines the best practices for utilizing ChatGPT, offering practical tips, techniques, and strategies to enhance output quality and reliability, while minimizing errors and maximizing results.Yoüll focus on ChatGPT¿s relevance in marketing tasks, such as generating product descriptions, creating email templates, automating social media posts, and addressing customer inquiries. The book concludes by exploring techniques for marketing with ChatGPT, including integration with other tools, data analysis, reporting, and customizing ChatGPT to meet specific marketing needs. In the end, yoüll have the knowledge and skills needed to leverage ChatGPT¿s AI marketing capabilities and to harness its power for success in the digital age.What Yoüll Learn Understand the concepts and workings of ChatGPT, its architecture, and the training process Apply the best practices for ChatGPT Create email templates and automate social media posts using ChatGPT Use ChatGPT for data analysis and reportingWho This Book Is ForMarketing professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs, content creators, and customer service representatives

After decades of false starts, artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mainstream of society. That is largely due to the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, a service that responds to almost any natural language question with cogent paragraphs. ChatGPT is the leading example of generative AI -- technology that creates original text, images, video and computer code based on uncovering patterns in training data. The book will explain how generative AI works and how much economic value it could create and will map out the industry value network. For each value network stage, the book will define the industry, estimate its size, growth rate, and profit potential, identify the most successful participants, and explain how they have achieved their success and where they will compete in the future. The book will conclude with a section on what investors and business leaders should do to make an informed decision on where to place their bets.What You Will LearnInsights on how best to assemble the resources ¿ whether by hiring a consultant or bringing on board a generative AI expert -- to build, train, and operate company specific generative AI applicationsHow management can brainstorm, evaluate and execute the right opportunitiesConcepts and processes to enable investors to place bets with the highest risk-adjusted returnsWho This Book is ForBusiness and enterprises seeking to get value from generative AI, current or potential suppliers of technology and services to companies that build generative AI, and venture capitalists and public equity investors seeking to make profitable bets on generative AI companies

Over the last decade, Lean-Agile principles have become the standard methodology by which product and technology teams operate. However, Lean-Agile was written for small companies seeking new markets to buy their innovative software products, not for an average corporation with a catalogue of existing software products that must be maintained and rebuilt. The typical tech-enabled business isn't a lean startup; it's¿a chunky corporate. This book offers an alternative software development methodology perfectly suited for chunky corporate product management. Yoüll quickly find out how individual players in the corporate organization impact business performance. Yoüll follow the story of Blake, a well-meaning but ultimately naive, CEO of a fictional company called Acme Tech. As he and Acme struggle to maintain business performance, it becomes apparent how embedded and complex his challenges are. Lean-Agile principles are regularly misapplied in the corporate environment, causing tension, missed deadlines, and inefficient working practices. Yoüll see that managing software transformation at a large, mature business requires a new set of tools. Popular development methodologies are not well-suited for the replatforming exercises that chunky corporates inevitably face. This book helps product and technology leaders navigate software development projects at organizations grappling with the constraints of investor ownership. ¿ Chunky corporates have a lot going for them: The Lean-Agile Dilemma reveals that, when managed well, they have the potential to be safe havens in a relentlessly unstable world. You will: Understand how replatforming differs from new product development Learn how to manage existing data when updating or building new software Gain tools to prioritize items in your overstuffed product roadmapWho This Book is ForProduct managers, product owners, product leadership, tech leadership, and business leaders at mature tech-enabled businesses.