Books

Whether you’re diving back into C# or starting out, this new edition of our bestselling guide will teach you the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and working with databases using Entity Framework Core. You’ll also learn about website development using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, the Model-View-Controller pattern, and Blazor for web component user interfaces. This updated edition is equipped with the latest advancements and technologies.

This book empowers developers by providing coding suggestions, automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing productivity in software and its features development, streamlining processes from code generation, to troubleshooting, to optimizations.

This book will help Python developers enhance their productivity in writing DeFi and NFT applications. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of related technologies such as Layer 2 and IPFS, further expanding your understanding of the blockchain ecosystem.

From level design to tool production, this book provides an easy-to-follow open-source roadmap to crafting diverse levels, integrating 3D assets, and optimizing your projects to enhance your PCG tool's capabilities within Unreal Engine 5.

A book of Waka, mostly Haiku and Senryu, of which many are colorfully illustrated. This work endeavors to display the spirit of these varied forms in the English language. I do this recognizing that the exact reproduction of Japanese or another culture's short form poetry is impossible, as the linguistic differences cannot be overcome.

This book equips you with the knowledge and tools to master every stage of LLM operations, from data wrangling to deployment, ensuring efficient, scalable, and ethical AI in your applications.

NLP for Practitioners with Elastic is a foundational guide that helps you get to grips with the fundamentals of vectors and embedding models. Using a hands-on approach, you’ll be able to enhance your search use case with vector search using Elastic. The book covers kNN search, NLP capabilities, and the current state of vector search databases.

This PostgreSQL book gets you up to speed with PostgreSQL 16. It helps you get quick solutions to all your basic and advanced DBA challenges with a hands-on approach that helps you resolve problems while understanding the reasoning

Mastering Salesforce Experience Cloud covers every facet of the platform, from technical reviews to implementation, business transformation, and long-term growth strategies. Learn to maximize the potential of Salesforce Experience Cloud.

This book will help .NET developers build on their existing knowledge and learn how to make the most of specialized .NET libraries to improve performance, scalability, security, and the user experience of their apps and services. Covering the most up-to-date topics and developments, this book will provide you with new skills to tackle real-world challenges.

This book is a comprehensive exploration of LLMs and LangChain, demystifying the basic mechanics of LangChain, its functionalities, and the myriad of applications it can be integrated into.

This book will show you how to efficiently build applications using Vim's extensibility. You'll learn everything from advanced movement, text operations, and IDE features to refactoring, debugging, and customizing with Vimscript.

Explore the latest Figma features, uncover the power of Variables and Conditional Prototyping, and delve into AI capabilities and plugins to create captivating interfaces. Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, you'll learn innovative design principles, fostering creativity and problem-solving, making you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.

This is your guide to handle finance, accounting, and reporting. It will help you migrate to QBO from QBD hassle-free. You’ll learn to use QBO to build budgets, simplify tax return preparation, and perform accounting tasks with ease and precision.

This guide will help you master the core exam concepts and build the understanding you need to go into the exam with the skills and confidence to get the best result you can.