Books

This mega-workbook is a student's collection of five (5) innovative Tower Defense (TD) and ANTI-Tower Defense games complemented by a dozen imaginative designs for both single-player and Multi-Player experiences. Part 1 guides you through the process of constructing, testing, and developing a "Minimum Viable Product" (MVP) of a classic tower defense game with a bonus FREE "Ultimate TD" (version 2) template to jumpstart your creativity. These sequential lessons feature examples of "Historical" and "Fantasy" TD battles and several ANTI-Tower Defense games perfect for solitary play or collaborative enjoyment. Each template example includes Construct 3 or Construct 2 source code and a general license. This huge workbook is ideal for after-school semester (or year-long!) computer club activities for novice or experienced web developers and anyone looking to create custom games, artwork, and features.

This is a gaming prototype template for any game genre. This pamphlet leads you through a straightforward method for testing and developing game prototypes. The lessons have both Construct 3 & 2 encodings and include a general License. It's perfect for novices, experienced web developers, and anyone wanting their bespoke game, artwork, and features.

This edition includes a deeper exploration of machine learning and natural language processing, which I am excited to share. I have added new chapters on nonlinear models, multivariate techniques, and text analysis. You will find implementations of algorithms like Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, and Principal Component Analysis, all using Rust's powerful crates such as smartcore, linfa, and tch. These examples prove that Rust is the ideal tool for complex data analysis tasks.

Looking to write PowerShell documentation efficiently? This book has you covered with the new Microsoft.PowerShell.PlatyPS module. Enjoy a variety of fun follow-along exercises and gain an in-depth understanding of the new module.

I've written this book with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI practitioners in mind. If you're looking for ways to make your workflows faster, more efficient, and less prone to errors, this book is a great resource to have on hand. Together, we'll figure out how to use JAX, fix any problems that come up, and see what's possible with advanced machine learning.

Become an expert in Neo4j Cypher programming!

This book offers a fantastic, hands-on approach to learning all about PostgreSQL's newest features, optimization techniques, and high availability solutions. It's perfect for database administrators of all experience levels!In this, book, you will discover workable answers to common problems, regardless of whether you are managing databases in simple localized settings or massive enterprise-level empires.

This book will teach you automate everything from builds and tests to database migrations and infrastructure provisioning. By the end, you'll be able to create an automated pipeline that not only builds and tests your application, but also deploys it to a scalable cloud environment such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including disaster recovery and backup procedures.

MySQL 8 Cookbook is made to give you more power as a database person. Whether you are a database developer, administrator, engineer, or backend developer, you will find solutions that are appropriate for your environment. The book focuses on practical, hands-on solutions, ensuring that you don't just learn theory but also take action. Let's get started with optimizing, securing, and future-proofing your MySQL systems!

This book aims to empower you to take advantage of OpenStack's full potential in your own environments, not just teach you how to use it. The recipes here are as versatile as the platform itself; both are meant to be easily adjusted to suit your needs. You can use them directly in your scenarios or modify them to suit your specific requirements. I've also included troubleshooting techniques to assist you in overcoming the unavoidable hiccups on the road.

My goal throughout this book is to give you a clear and practical understanding of PostgreSQL 16, allowing you to face the challenges of database management with confidence. Whether you're upgrading from PostgreSQL 15 or starting from scratch with version 16, this cookbook provides a wealth of information and insights to help you succeed

There are more than 100 recipes that are meant to help you solve problems in the real world. With this book, you can learn everything from how to set up your Ansible environment to advanced playbook techniques, cloud integration, CI/CD pipelines, and fixing problems. Each recipe is designed to give you useful solutions, which makes it easy to use Ansible and get the most out of it.

This book is intended for seasoned Python programmers, web developers looking to expand their skill set, and newcomers eager to dive into the world of web development.  In this book, I will demystify Django 5 and demonstrate how to use this powerful framework to create robust, scalable web applications with ease and efficiency.

"Programming Backend with Go" is an all-inclusive manual for turning you into an expert Go backend developer. Web developers, non-Go programmers, full-stack developers, and anyone else interested in learning the ins and outs of backend development with Go will find this book to be an incredibly practical, use-case oriented, and illustrated learning resource. 

One of the book's most notable features is the collection of over 100 solution-focused recipes. These recipes offer practical solutions to common programming challenges, allowing you to apply what you've learned to real-world situations. These recipes cover a wide range of topics required for a successful backend developer or full-stack programmer, from CI/CD pipeline setup to Rust application deployment.