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AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by the rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend enables the rise of new features, products, and entire industries. Through the visually educational nature of this book, Python developers will learn the practical tools and concepts they need to use these capabilities today. You'll learn how to use the power of pre-trained large language models for use cases like copywriting and summarization; create semantic search systems that go beyond keyword matching; build systems that classify and cluster text to enable scalable understanding of large numbers of text documents; and use existing libraries and pre-trained models for text classification, search, and clusterings. This book also shows you how to: Build advanced LLM pipelines to cluster text documents and explore the topics they belong to Build semantic search engines that go beyond keyword search with methods like dense retrieval and rerankers Learn various use cases where these models can provide value Understand the architecture of underlying Transformer models like BERT and GPT Get a deeper understanding of how LLMs are trained Optimize LLMs for specific applications with methods such as generative model fine-tuning, contrastive fine-tuning, and in-context learning Jay Alammar is Director and Engineering Fellow at Cohere (pioneering provider of large language models as an API). Maarten Grootendorst is a Senior Clinical Data Scientist at Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL).

Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's most recent capabilities to create bespoke business management solutions using best practices learned along the way from veterans in the industry. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExtend Business Central's functionalities through Azure, Power Platform, GitHub, and custom extensionsUnlock the potential of data exchange and functionality expansion by integrating with external systems using APIs and ODataBuild reliable, maintainable, and continuously improving solutions while writing performant, well-structured code and using telemetries and DevOpsBook DescriptionThis book dives straight into guiding you through the process of building real-world solutions with the AL language and Visual Studio Code. It emphasizes best practices and extensibility patterns to ensure your extensions are well-structured, maintainable, and meet the needs of modern businesses. You'll learn advanced AL techniques, report creation methods, debugging strategies, and how to leverage telemetries for monitoring. Additionally, it covers performance optimization practices and API integration to help you create efficient and interconnected solutions. With a focus on extension development, this new edition allows you to jump right into coding without spending time on setup processes. This book introduces new chapters covering essential tasks that Business Central developers frequently encounter, such as file handling and printing management. Finally, the book expands its scope by including chapters on various integration aspects, including VS Code extensions, GitHub DevOps, Azure services, and Power Platform integrations. We'll wrap up by covering Copilot capabilities in Business Central and how you can create your own generative AI copilots. By mastering these concepts and techniques, you'll be well-equipped to create powerful and customized solutions that extend the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central.What you will learnDeveloping a customized solution for Dynamics 365 Business CentralWriting performant code following extensibility patternsHandling reporting, files, and printing on a cloud environmentHandling Business Central telemetries with AzureWriting APIs and integrations for Dynamics 365 Business CentralApplying DevOps and CI/CD to development projects by using GitHubIntegrating Business Central with Power PlatformPublishing your solutions to AppSource marketplaceManage Copilot capabilities and create your own generative AI copilotWho this book is forThis book is intended for new developers who want to get started with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Professionals with expertise will also benefit from this book by enhancing their knowledge and comprehension of Dynamics 365 Business Central development platform and best practicesTable of ContentsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's Online MomentumMastering a Modern Development EnvironmentExtension Development FundamentalsDeveloping a Customized Solution for Dynamics 365 Business CentralWriting code for extensibilityAdvanced AL DevelopmentHandling Files with Dynamics 365 Business CentralReport DevelopmentPrintingDebuggingTelemetryCoding for PerformanceDynamics 365 Business Central APIsExtending Dynamics 365 Business Central with Azure ServicesDevOps for Dynamics 365 Business CentralDynamics 365 Business Central and Power Platform IntegrationUseful and Proficient Tools for AL DevelopersCreating Generative AI Solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Backend design like you've never seen it before - a guide to building SOLID ASP.NET Core web apps that stand the test of time. Featuring more Minimal APIs, more testing, more building blocks, and the modular monolith! Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key FeaturesLearn multiple ways to organize your application code and become a more flexible ASP.NET Core developerExplore hands-on design patterns, learn architectural principles, and how to sidestep anti-patternsRefactor code toward modern application design, such as feature-based vertical slice and clean architectureBook DescriptionThis unique ASP.NET Core book will fill in the gaps in your REST API and backend designs. Learn how to build robust, maintainable, and flexible apps using Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns and modern architectural principles. This new edition is updated for .NET 8 and focuses exclusively on the backend, with new content on REST APIs, the REPR pattern, and building modular monoliths. You'll start by covering foundational concepts like REST, the SOLID principles, Minimal APIs, dependency injection in .NET, and other ASP.NET Core 8 mechanisms. Then, you'll learn to develop components using design patterns, including many from the GoF. Finally, you'll explore organizing your application code with patterns that vary from layers to feature-oriented vertical slice designs, covering CQRS and a deep dive into microservices along the way. A brand-new e-commerce project at the end of the book will tie it all together. This how-to guide will teach you how to assemble your own APIs from building blocks, to suit whatever real-world requirements you may have.What you will learnApply the SOLID principles for building flexible and maintainable softwareTest your apps effectively with automated tests, including black-box testingEmbark on mastering ASP.NET Core dependency injectionWork with GoF design patterns including strategy, decorator, facade, and compositeDesign REST APIs using Minimal APIs and ASP.NET Core MVCDiscover layering and the tenets of clean architectureUse feature-oriented techniques as an alternative to layeringExplore microservices, CQRS, REPL, vertical slice architecture, and many more patternsWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate-level ASP.NET Core developers who want to improve their C# app code structure and API design skills. ASP.NET developers who want to modernize their knowledge and enhance their technical architecture skills will also like this book. It's also a good refresher for those in software design roles with more experience looking to update their expertise. A good knowledge of C# programming and a basic understanding of web concepts is necessary to get the most out of this book, though some refreshers are included along the way.Table of ContentsIntroductionAutomated TestingArchitectural PrinciplesREST APIsMinimal APIModel-View-ControllerStrategy, Abstract Factory, and Singleton DesignDependency InjectionApplication Configuration and the Options PatternLogging PatternsStructural PatternsBehavioral PatternsOperation Result PatternLayering and Clean ArchitectureObject Mappers, Aggregate Services, and FaçadeMediator and CQRS PatternsVertical Slice ArchitectureRequest-EndPoint-Response (REPR)Introduction to Microservices Architecture Modular Monolith

Learn the essential skills you need to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from the creator of one of the web's most popular CCNA video courses. Acing the CCNA Exam helps you prepare for and pass the CCNA exam by learning vital skills like: IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting Static and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF) Designing, configuring, and securing Ethernet LANs Designing, configuring, and securing Wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) Configuring essential network services like DHCP and DNS Fundamentals of network automation Acing the CCNA Exam is a comprehensive, detailed guide to passing the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and kickstarting your career in IT, networking, and systems administration. It's written by Jeremy McDowell, a much-loved Cisco tutor who's amazing courses have helped hundreds of thousands of students pass their exams. Inside you'll find the secrets to nailing even the most perplexing exam topics. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology The CCNA is the gold standard entry-level certification for success in an IT career. Covering a range of networking technologies, the exam proves you know just what's needed to secure an entry-level job or advance your career. It certifies you as skilled in the fundamentals of networking--a vital skill across the tech industry--along with how to apply that knowledge on common Cisco hardware. It's the perfect stepping stone for a career in systems administration, server engineering, or cyber security. About the book Acing the CCNA Exam is full of must-know secrets that will help you ace one of the IT industry's most important exams the first time. This comprehensive study guide is geared towards the areas exam takers often find the most challenging. There's no assumption of knowledge and no high-level tech jargon. Handy network diagrams and illustrations fill every chapter to help learners easily understand the more complex topics. About the reader For absolute beginners. No networking skills required! About the author Jeremy McDowell is a senior network engineer, and an experienced teacher. Combining networking with his teaching skills, Jeremy has helped thousands of students study for and pass the CCNA exam through his YouTube channel Jeremy's IT Lab, which currently has over 220,000 subscribers.

Empower Product Teams to Rock the World by Uncovering and Overcoming Dangerous Traps Untrapping Product Teams guides you to simplify what gets unintentionally complicated and equips you to overcome dangerous traps while steadily driving customer and business value. This isn't just another book about product management. It's a thought-provoking guide filled with simplicity, encouraging you to act today for a better tomorrow. This book is for anyone facing the challenges of working on or with product teams. It lays out leading best practices, combined with "secret ingredients" crafted by the author based on years of experience. Learn what makes or breaks product teams so you are ready to do what it takes to thrive with digital products. Learn the differences between coordinative and collaborative workflows Recognize dangerous traps and the strategies to overcome them Explore the product journey: simplify decision-making, apply mindful product discovery, use delivery to accelerate value, and measure results beyond outputs Craft product principles and set solid foundations for product teams Benefit from proven product health checks to uncover where to act today for a better tomorrow "This is my new favorite book on product management. Untrapping Product Teams covers everything you need to know to lead a product team and be successful as a product manager. Author David Pereira does an excellent job of pointing out biases and thinking traps that doom products. The book is full of many insights and tools that will be useful for years to come."--Mike Cohn, co-founder of Agile Alliance "David's book shares several hard-earned lessons of what happens when product leaders, product managers, and especially product owners are not trained to succeed in their jobs, and they go on to make predictable and avoidable mistakes. This book can help you avoid some of these pitfalls."--Marty Cagan, partner, Silicon Valley Product Group "This book touches on all the daily essentials for a product person. It's a practical guide and a meta-analysis rolled into one, serving as the 'Greatest Hits' album of Product Management. Ideal for newcomers and an excellent refresher for those already immersed in the field."--Petra Wille, author of Strong Product People

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The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology¿AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness.

Dive into the world of mechanical design with confidence using 'SOLIDWORKS 2024 Learn by doing'. This tutorial-based guide is your gateway to mastering SOLIDWORKS 2024, offering comprehensive coverage of essential commands and options in a user-friendly format.From sketching to parametric modeling and rendering, each concept is presented step-by-step through simple examples, allowing readers to quickly grasp and apply the techniques. With fourteen chapters meticulously crafted by the author, readers progress seamlessly from the basics to advanced topics, ensuring a solid foundation in mechanical design principles.Whether you're a beginner looking to learn SOLIDWORKS or an experienced user seeking to enhance your skills, this book caters to all levels of proficiency. Additionally, CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) sample questions are incorporated into tutorials covering part modeling and assemblies, while CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) questions focus on sheet metal design. This provides invaluable preparation for certification exams.Embark on your mechanical design journey today with 'SOLIDWORKS 2024 Learn by doing'. Start building your expertise and unleash your creativity in SOLIDWORKS with confidence.

If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? This book has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Computer Coding Games for Kids is the ideal guide for children ages 9-12 who want to learn more about computer programming using scratch. It can also be used by parents who want to help their children learn to code. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder, using the popular programming language Scratch(TM) 3.0. This updated edition is the first to be tablet-computer friendly, making it even easier to get coding. With this coding book for kids, you can: - Improve your coding skills and create your own games, before remixing and customizing them. - Pick up the fundamentals of computer programming in steps that make even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. - Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores. Fun games engage children and help teach them to learn code. Jumpy Monkey will show you how to simulate gravity in your games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. With this book, children won't just learn how computer code works - they will understand why it's done that way. Once they have whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!

Write sophisticated C# code with this complete guide to using diverse data structures and algorithms, featuring ready-to-use code snippets, detailed explanations, and illustrationsKey Features:- Master lists, stacks, queues, dictionaries, sets, and trees, among other data structures- Delve into effective design and implementation techniques to meet your software requirements- Visualize data structures and algorithms through illustrations for a clearer understanding of their analysis- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description:Building your own applications is exciting but challenging, especially when tackling complex problems tied to advanced data structures and algorithms. This endeavor demands profound knowledge of the programming language as well as data structures and algorithms. C# Data Structures and Algorithms, armed with critical knowledge from an entrepreneur, author, industry expert, and seasoned developer with significant international experience, offers just that to C# developers.Starting with an introduction to algorithms, this book gradually immerses you in the world of arrays, lists, stacks, queues, dictionaries, and sets. Real-world examples, enriched with code snippets and illustrations, provide a practical understanding of these concepts. You'll also learn how to sort arrays using various algorithms, setting a solid foundation for your programming expertise. As you progress, you'll venture into more complex data structures - trees and graphs - and discover algorithms for tasks such as determining the shortest path in a graph before advancing to see various algorithms in action, such as solving Sudoku.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use the C# language to build algorithmic components that are not only easy to understand and debug but also seamlessly applicable in various apps, spanning web and mobile platforms.What You Will Learn:- Understand the fundamentals of algorithms and their classification- Store data using arrays and lists, and explore various ways to sort arrays- Build enhanced applications with stacks, queues, hashtables, dictionaries, and sets- Create efficient applications with tree-related algorithms, such as for searching in a binary search tree- Boost solution efficiency with graphs, including finding the shortest path in the graph- Implement algorithms solving Tower of Hanoi and Sudoku games, generating fractals, and even guessing the title of this bookWho this book is for:This book is for developers looking to learn data structures and algorithms in C#. While basic programming skills and C# knowledge is useful, beginners will find value in the provided code snippets, illustrations, and detailed explanations, enhancing their programming skills. Advanced developers can use this book as a valuable resource for reusable code snippets, instead of writing algorithms from scratch each time.Table of Contents- Data Types- Introduction to Algorithms- Array and Sorting- Variants of Lists- Stacks and Queues- Dictionaries and Sets- Variants of Trees- Exploring Graphs- See in Action- Conclusion

Learn the latest version of ArcGIS Pro with the newest edition of this bestselling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop GIS application. Geographic information system (GIS) software is making a huge impact in businesses and organizations with mapping and analytic capabilities.  Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of all skill levels. Readers will explore data visualizations, build a geodatabase, discover 3D GIS, create maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 clarifies complicated processes such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis. Throughout the book, short sidebars about real-world GIS scenarios in specific industries help readers understand how ArcGIS Pro can be applied widely to solve problems. At the end of each chapter, a summary and glossary help reinforce the skills learned.  This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 2.8. Other updates include new chapters on ArcGIS Online and geocoding. The Getting to Know series has been teaching readers about GIS for more than 20 years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how they can use ArcGIS Pro successfully on their own.

In an uncertain and complex world, learning is more important than ever before. In fact, it can be a competitive advantage. Teams and organizations that learn rapidly deliver greater customer value faster and more reliably. Furthermore, those teams are more engaged, more productive, and more satisfied. The most effective way to enable teams to learn is by holding regular retrospectives. Unfortunately, many teams only get shallow results from their retrospectives. This book is filled with practical advice, techniques, and real-life examples that will take retrospectives to the next level--whether your team is co-located, hybrid, or remote. This book will help team leads, scrum masters, and coaches engage their teams to learn, improve, and deliver greater results. For nearly two decades, scrum masters, team leads, and coaches have relied on the first edition of Agile Retrospectivesas an essential resource to facilitate better retrospectives. This edition builds on recent research, reflects the authors' experiences over two decades, and shares wisdom gleaned from the global retrospective community. Find practical advice to level up retrospective skills. Address the challenges of remote and hybrid retrospectives head on. Take advantage of expanded guidance on designing and facilitating retrospectives--based on the questions and concerns of practitioners worldwide. Gain insight into choosing a broad or narrow focus for retrospectives. Explore how to use both objective and subjective data to enable more effective conversations. Learn how to make decisions that stick. Understand the importance of psychological safety and how to foster it in retrospectives. Elevate issues and engage managers in systemic change. Learn from many real-life stories that demonstrate how our advice has impacted retrospectives at organizations around the globe. Finally, find a set of recommended flows that reveal the authors' thought process in designing retrospectives for scenarios teams faced in real life.

Future-proof your personal life, work, family, business and humanity against the AI tide. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, inevitably expanding and accelerating its presence. It's creeping into everything, from taking over our decisions and jobs to capturing our children's attention, threatening our privacy and ethics, and even challenging our businesses. The pressing questions become: How can we survive and excel in this AI-dominated era? How can our businesses and humanity avoid being replaced by AI? How do we equip our children for this future? In IRREPLACEABLE: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, author, speaker, and award-winning AI expert Pascal Bornet delivers a novel vision and approach for succeeding in a world reshaped by AI. He shares new strategies to boost your career, improve your performance, make better decisions, achieve work-life balance, upgrade your resilience and adaptability, all while enhancing your focus and creating a sense of inner calm. You'll also discover: The "Three Competences of the Future" a universal framework for personal, professional, and business excellence in the AI era. Practical techniques to master augmenting yourself with AI while protecting against its dangers, such as privacy, distractions, addictions, biases, and other ethical issues. Inspiring narratives from individuals who have succeeded in generating high value with AI by developing their unique human abilities, such as intuition, genuine creativity, social authenticity, and a strong sense of ethics. Strategies to enhance your business's growth, flexibility, and competitive edge with AI. IRREPLACEABLE is not just for tech enthusiasts--it's a crucial resource for anyone seeking to thrive in a world reshaped by AI and rapid technological advancement. Don't let the rise of AI diminish your uniqueness. Embrace the principles of IRREPLACEABLE and unlock your true potential today. Stand out. Be IRREPLACEABLE.

Get a fundamental understanding of asynchronous programming and Rust's futures by working through examples that show you how everything really worksKey Features- Master asynchronous Rust through examples focusing on key concepts- Build a solid understanding of concepts such as coroutines, fibers, futures, and callbacks- Explore Rust's futures, craft your own runtime, and excel in handling stacks, ABIs, syscalls, and inline assembly- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionStep into the world of asynchronous programming with confidence by conquering the challenges of unclear concepts with this hands-on guide. Using functional examples, this book simplifies the trickiest concepts, exploring goroutines, fibers, futures, and callbacks to help you navigate the vast Rust async ecosystem with ease.You'll start by building a solid foundation in asynchronous programming and explore diverse strategies for modeling program flow. The book then guides you through concepts like epoll, coroutines, green threads, and callbacks using practical examples. The final section focuses on Rust, examining futures, generators, and the reactor-executor pattern. You'll apply your knowledge to create your own runtime, solidifying expertise in this dynamic domain. Throughout the book, you'll not only gain proficiency in Rust's async features but also see how Rust models asynchronous program flow.By the end of the book, you'll possess the knowledge and practical skills needed to actively contribute to the Rust async ecosystem.What you will learn- Explore the essence of asynchronous program flow and its significance- Understand the difference between concurrency and parallelism- Gain insights into how computers and operating systems handle concurrent tasks- Uncover the mechanics of async/await- Understand Rust's futures by implementing them yourself- Implement green threads from scratch to thoroughly understand themWho this book is forThis book is for programmers who want to enhance their understanding of asynchronous programming, especially those experienced in VM'ed or interpreted languages like C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, and Go. If you work with C or C++ but have had limited exposure to asynchronous programming, this book serves as a resource to broaden your knowledge in this area.Although the examples are predominantly in Rust, the intricacies of Rust's futures are covered in detail. So, anyone with a keen interest in learning Rust or with working knowledge of Rust will be able to get the most out of this book.Table of Contents- An Introduction to Asynchronous Programming- Epoll, Kqueue and IOCP- Epoll example- Different strategies for modelling asynchronous program flow- Stackfull Coroutines/Green Threads/Fibers [Example]- Callbacks and promises [Example]- Futures in Rust- Coroutines and async/await- Runtimes, Wakers, and the Reactor-Executor Pattern- Coroutines, Self-Referential Structs, and Pinning- Creating Your Own Runtime

Unleash the full potential of Angular 17 to create more robust and feature-rich applications effortlesslyKey Features- Boost your Angular app development productivity by leveraging often-overlooked advanced features and best practices- Enhance the quality of your Angular applications by simplifying code- Gain practical knowledge through real-world examples of advanced Angular features and design patterns- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSingle page applications (SPAs) have become the standard for most web experiences. Angular, with its batteries-included approach, has emerged as a powerful framework for simplifying the development of these interfaces by offering a comprehensive toolbox. This book guides you through the Angular ecosystem, uncovering invaluable design patterns and harnessing its essential features.The book begins by laying a strong foundation, helping you understand when and why Angular should be your web development framework of choice. The next set of chapters will help you gain expertise in component design and architecting efficient, flexible, and high-performing communication patterns between components. You'll then delve into Angular's advanced features to create forms in a productive and secure way with robust data model typing. You'll also learn how to enhance productivity using interceptors to reuse code for common functionalities, such as token management, across various apps. The book also covers micro frontend architecture in depth to effectively apply this architectural approach and concludes by helping you master the art of crafting tests and handling errors effortlessly.By the end of this book, you'll have unlocked the full potential of the Angular framework.What you will learn- Discover effective strategies for organizing your Angular project for enhanced efficiency- Harness the power of TypeScript to boost productivity and the overall quality of your Angular project- Implement proven design patterns to streamline the structure and communication between components- Simplify complex applications by integrating micro frontend and standalone components- Optimize the deployment process for top-notch application performance- Leverage Angular signals and standalone components to create performant applicationsWho this book is forWhether you're a web developer or a tech leader engaged in frontend development, be it for small-scale projects or large, complex systems, you'll find this book useful to enhance both the quality and performance of your applications. Web architects seeking to design robust and adaptable frontend applications while leveraging Angular's extensive feature set will discover valuable insights within these pages.Table of Contents- Starting Projects the Right Way- Organizing Your Application- TypeScript Patterns for Angular- Components and Pages- Angular Services and the Singleton Pattern- Handling User Inputs: Forms- Routes and Routers- Improving Backend Integrations: the Interceptor Pattern- Exploring Reactivity with RXJS- Design for Tests: Best Practices- Micro Frontend with Angular Elements- Packaging Everything: Best Practices for Deployment- Error Handling Patterns

"Windows 11 Mastery: From Foundation to Mastery" is an essential guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and mastery of Microsoft's latest operating system. This comprehensive book is meticulously designed to cater to both beginners and advanced users, ensuring a smooth transition from basic principles to advanced techniques. For beginners, the book lays a solid foundation, beginning with an overview of Windows 11, including its interface, basic navigation, and key features. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up the operating system, customize settings, and manage user accounts. The guide also covers essential topics like file management, using Windows Security for protection, and tips for optimizing system performance. As you progress to intermediate topics, "Windows 11 Mastery" introduces you to more advanced features. Learn how to effectively use the Taskbar and Start Menu, manage and troubleshoot network connections, and utilize virtual desktops for improved productivity. The book also delves into the integrated tools and apps that enhance the Windows 11 experience, such as the Microsoft Store, Cortana, and various accessibility options. For advanced users, the book becomes an indispensable resource. Explore in-depth topics like system administration, advanced security settings, and network management. It provides expert insights into the Windows Registry, PowerShell scripting, and automating tasks for efficiency. Additionally, the guide covers advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle any challenges. "Windows 11 Mastery" also includes a section dedicated to the latest updates and features introduced in Windows 11, ensuring the content remains relevant and up-to-date. With clear, concise language and practical examples, this book is not just a guide but a comprehensive resource for mastering Windows 11. Whether you're a casual user, a professional seeking to enhance your technical skills, or a system administrator in charge of Windows 11 environments, this book is tailored to meet your needs. Its detailed approach, combined with practical advice and expert insights, makes "Windows 11 Mastery: From Foundation to Mastery" an invaluable addition to your technical library.

Amid the discourse surrounding the controversial role of generative AI in education, this book goes beyond the hype to explore the opportunities and challenges of the technology in K-tertiary education. It explores the broader landscape of generative AI, offering invaluable insights into its workings and ethical considerations.

Become a Salesforce Data Cloud implementation expert.Book DescriptionSurvival in today's business landscape hinges on delivering exceptional customer experiences, and Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) are pivotal in achieving this goal. The 'Ultimate Salesforce Data Cloud for Customer Experience' is your indispensable guide to unraveling the Salesforce ecosystem, illuminating its applications' significance in diverse business scenarios. Dive into the transformative potential of Customer Data Platforms, understanding their role in unlocking tremendous value for enterprises. Explore the prowess of Salesforce Data Cloud, a leading CDP platform, and gain practical insights into its seamless implementation.The book explores Salesforce Data Cloud architecture, gaining actionable insights for implementing both Customer Data Platforms and Salesforce Data Cloud. It will navigate the pivotal realms of data security and privacy, establishing a sturdy foundation for customer-centric strategies. The book also covers success stories that showcase the transformative outcomes achieved through the utilization of Salesforce Data Cloud. The end of the book serves as a roadmap for those aspiring to conquer the Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant exam.Table of Contents1. Introducing Salesforce Platform2. Introduction to Customer Data Platform3. Going beyond CDP: Salesforce Data Cloud4. Salesforce Data Cloud Architecture5. Implementing a Customer Data Platform6. Implementing Salesforce Customer Data Cloud7. Data Security and Privacy8. Success Stories with Salesforce Data Cloud9. The Way Forward for Creating Great Customer Experiences10. Preparation for the Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Exam Index

The Pocket Universal Principles of UX is a concise visual presentation of 100 fundamental elements of user experience.

Practical and proven AI deployment strategies for non-technical business leaders In Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments, business executive and technologist Sol Rashidi delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to deploy artificial intelligence in your company. Having helped IBM launch Watson in 2011, Sol has first-hand knowledge of the ups, downs, and change management intricacies that can help you with a successful deployment beyond all the AI hype. She walks you through various frameworks for how to establish your AI strategy, pick your use cases, prepare your non-technology teams, and overcome the most common obstacles standing in the way of successfully implementing AI in your business, based on her many years of deploying AI projects in businesses, which few can claim. Sol demystifies the topic of artificial intelligence in a way that business leaders and business owners--and those who want to be more business minded--can easily understand. The book also offers: Real-world use cases from ten different industries, including retail, healthcare, energy, insurance, agriculture, and more; ten different functions, including supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, legal, and more; and personal stories, anecdotes, and insights gained from implementations Techniques for facilitating executive-level buy-in for your most ambitious and promising AI strategies Jargon-free and accessible language that simplifies a seemingly complicated topic And practical advice that's not based on AI hype Perfect for executives, managers, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, practitioners and other non-technical business leaders, Your AI Survival Guide is the ideal guide to help you deploy artificial intelligence in your business and increase your chances of success whether your business goal is top-line growth, increased productivity, or efficiency gains without having to add headcount as the go-to answer.

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Gain a competitive edge in today's data-driven world and build a rich career as a data professional that drives business success and innovation...Did you know that every minute, people around the world make 5.9 million searches on Google, share 1.7 million posts on Facebook, and watch 1 million hours of videos? And that's not even all of it! In total, the world creates a massive 328 million terabytes of data every day!Data is everywhere... and it has become the essential building block of this modern society, shaping the future of businesses, technology, and human interactions.It's no wonder that data professional roles, such as data analysts, data scientists, and data architects are now highly in demand in this data-driven world. And that's why now is the perfect time to pursue a career in data.But what does it take to become a competent data professional? This book has all the answers!Building a successful career in data is all about cultivating the necessary mindset, knowledge, and skills. This book is your ultimate guide to understanding the fundamentals of data analytics, helping you unlock the expertise of efficiently solving real-world data-related problems.Here is just a fraction of what you will discover:A comprehensive guide to the data analytics process - a beginner-friendly 5-step framework to kickstart your journey into analyzing and processing dataHow to get started with the fundamental concepts, theories, and models for accurately analyzing dataEverything you ever needed to know about data mining and machine learning principles - your gateway to unlocking the secrets of data's hidden potentialWhy business run on a data-driven culture, and how you can leverage it using real-time business intelligence analyticsStrategies and techniques to build a problem-solving mindset that can overcome any complex and unique datasetHow to create compelling and dynamic visualizations that help generate insights and make data-driven decisionsThe 4 pillars of a new digital world - discover how emerging technologies will transform the landscape of analyzing dataAnd much more.Believe it or not, you can be terrible in math or statistics and still pursue a career in data. Yes, you need a good grasp of the basics but always keep in mind that knowledge can be acquired and skills can be developed.The key is to not be intimidated by the strings of characters and numbers. Focus, instead, on building a mindset that thirsts for knowledge. You'll be surprised by how much you're able to do with just that. And this book is here to guide you throughout this journey, so that crunching data becomes second nature to you.So, what are you waiting for? Ready to master the fundamentals and build a successful career in data analytics?

2024 Edition - Get to grips with the LangChain framework to develop production-ready applications, including agents and personal assistants. The 2024 edition features updated code examples and an improved GitHub repository.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key Features:- Learn how to leverage LangChain to work around LLMs' inherent weaknesses- Delve into LLMs with LangChain and explore their fundamentals, ethical dimensions, and application challenges- Get better at using ChatGPT and GPT models, from heuristics and training to scalable deployment, empowering you to transform ideas into realityBook Description:ChatGPT and the GPT models by OpenAI have brought about a revolution not only in how we write and research but also in how we can process information. This book discusses the functioning, capabilities, and limitations of LLMs underlying chat systems, including ChatGPT and Gemini. It demonstrates, in a series of practical examples, how to use the LangChain framework to build production-ready and responsive LLM applications for tasks ranging from customer support to software development assistance and data analysis - illustrating the expansive utility of LLMs in real-world applications.Unlock the full potential of LLMs within your projects as you navigate through guidance on fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and best practices for deployment and monitoring in production environments. Whether you're building creative writing tools, developing sophisticated chatbots, or crafting cutting-edge software development aids, this book will be your roadmap to mastering the transformative power of generative AI with confidence and creativity.What You Will Learn:- Create LLM apps with LangChain, like question-answering systems and chatbots- Understand transformer models and attention mechanisms- Automate data analysis and visualization using pandas and Python- Grasp prompt engineering to improve performance- Fine-tune LLMs and get to know the tools to unleash their power- Deploy LLMs as a service with LangChain and apply evaluation strategies- Privately interact with documents using open-source LLMs to prevent data leaksWho this book is for:The book is for developers, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about LangChain. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this book will serve as a valuable resource if you want to get the most out of LLMs using LangChain.Basic knowledge of Python is a prerequisite, while prior exposure to machine learning will help you follow along more easily.Table of Contents- What are Generative Models?- LangChain: Core Fundamentals- Getting started with LangChain- Question Answering over Docs- Building a Chatbot like ChatGPT/Bard- Developing Software with LangChain Coder- LLM for Data Analysis- Prompt Engineering- LLM applications in Production- The Future of Generative Models

Fully updated for Android Studio Giraffe (2023.1.1) and the new UI, this book teaches you how to develop Android-based applications using the Kotlin programming language.This book begins with the basics and outlines how to set up an Android development and testing environment, followed by an introduction to programming in Kotlin, including data types, control flow, functions, lambdas, and object-oriented programming. Asynchronous programming using Kotlin coroutines and flow is also covered in detail.Chapters also cover the Android Architecture Components, including view models, lifecycle management, Room database access, the Database Inspector, app navigation, live data, and data binding.More advanced topics such as intents are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, and the recording and playback of audio. This book edition also covers printing, transitions, and foldable device support.The concepts of material design are also covered in detail, including the use of floating action buttons, Snackbars, tabbed interfaces, card views, navigation drawers, and collapsing toolbars.Other key features of Android Studio and Android are also covered in detail, including the Layout Editor, the ConstraintLayout and ConstraintSet classes, MotionLayout Editor, view binding, constraint chains, barriers, and direct reply notifications.Chapters also cover advanced features of Android Studio, such as App Links, Gradle build configuration, in-app billing, and submitting apps to the Google Play Developer Console.Assuming you already have some programming experience, are ready to download Android Studio and the Android SDK, have access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux system, and have ideas for some apps to develop, you are ready to get started.

Learn the essential supply chain management concepts and processes within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to become a skilled functional consultantKey Features:Learn how to set up and manage core supply chain flows such as procure to pay and order to cashCreate robust warehouse and transport management process flows and learn how to optimize themPlan and schedule all your supply chain tasks with planning optimization techniques to maximize resource efficiencyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description:Meeting delivery commitments has become increasingly challenging due to evolving demands and fluctuating material availability. As a result, establishing robust systems and processes that can adapt to this dynamic environment has become a necessity. With Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate, you'll understand how to initiate and implement effective supply chain management processes.This book begins with an overview of the processes and modules within Dynamics 365 and then delves into real-life case studies involving procurement, sales, and quality assurance. You'll explore more advanced tools and core processes, such as warehouse and transportation management, which allows you to define storage flows and shipping controls. You'll also learn about the various tools available to define solutions and discover how to work within the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management platform. The last set of chapters will take you through the planning techniques and considerations to schedule and control all supply process flows seamlessly.By the end of this book, you'll not only be well-prepared to obtain your certification as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate but also be equipped to solidify your expertise and pursue exciting career opportunities.What You Will Learn:Understand the scope of the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management platformFind out how to define an effective strategy to set up and control products and inventoryImplement core supply chain flows such as procure to pay and order to cash successfullyDiscover how to comply with quality assurance controlsDefine and optimize warehouse management flows and transport management shippingPlan and schedule all your replenishments with master planningWho this book is for:This book is for solution consultants working with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management or IT professionals looking to gain expertise in supply chain management using Dynamics 365. Business users looking to learn about supply chain concepts will also find lots of useful information in this book. Basic knowledge of supply chain processes is needed to make the most of this book.