Computers and Programming

Apache Arrow is a language-neutral, in-memory data format for fast data processing. It allows zero-copy reads for efficient data exchange and works well with CPUs and GPUs. This book will teach you how to use Arrow to improve your data systems.

This practical guide to implementing DeFi in your projects guides you through building full-stack DeFi solutions with popular tools and teaches you how to leverage blockchain technologies to manage crypto assets.

Learning Robot Operating System (ROS) can be hard as online resources for creating new software for robots are rare, not well organized, and not targeted toward beginners. This book teaches you all basics you need to create your own ROS 2 apps.

Some might say an animator is only as good as their rig. While that might be a stretch, animators can be very vocal about the rigs handed to them, that's why it's important to get it right and to be able to adapt to the needs and expectations of others within the team which this book will precisely help you achieve.

This cookbook is an in-depth guide to using Zoom effectively. You'll be able to follow each recipe easily to harness the power of the communication and collaboration tools in Zoom.

Unlock SharePoint possibilities with this all-encompassing guide that offers a range of examples to design custom solutions by leveraging functionalities from Power Platform, Viva Suite, and SharePoint Framework.

This book is a must for budding graphic designers who want to generate visually stunning work for film, TV, video, or the web. Through hands-on projects, this comprehensive guide will take your skills to the next level and boost your job prospects.

Designed for JavaScript developers, this handbook dives into the practical implementation of advanced data structures such as B-Trees, Tries, and probabilistic models like Bloom Filters. Focused on real-world challenges, it explains how to handle large datasets, optimize caching, and implement efficient searches. With clear examples and technical depth, this book offers a realistic approach to applying advanced concepts in scalable and reliable systems.

"The Void in Agile" uncovers the hidden challenges that often derail Agile practices. Packed with actionable insights, it reveals how to overcome pitfalls like velocity traps, bloated backlogs, and technical debt, empowering teams to focus on what truly matters—delivering value to customers. If you're ready to make Agile work more effectively, this book is for you!

This book is a comprehensive guide on how to employ Dynamics 365 AI across sales, marketing, customer service, and finance business functions. Discover its integration with advanced AI tools and gain insights from real-world examples.

This book is a comprehensive guide to using Autodesk Civil 3D. You'll progress from design customization with extensions and information management to project extension, preparing you for a successful career in civil engineering. 

Introduction to Kali Purple combines red and blue team tools in a single computing environment that allows both the setup and testing of a miniature security operations center, from setting up a SIEM environment to automation, all in one location.

This book helps you unlock the power of FastAPI to build high-performing web apps and APIs by taking you through the basics like routing and data validation through to advanced topics, such as custom middleware and WebSockets.

This second edition of Internet of Things Programming Projects will equip both beginners and experienced programmers with the knowledge and skills needed to create projects using Raspberry Pi, web services, LoRa, wireless communication, and MQTT.

Python Feature Engineering Cookbook, Third Edition, walks you through tools and methods to craft powerful features from tabular, transactional, and time-series data for robust machine learning models.