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Explore the concepts and techniques that are essential for designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD (solid state drive) firmware. This book discusses the role of firmware in the functioning of SSDs and the importance of keeping firmware up to date to ensure optimal performance and security.The book starts with an introduction to SSD firmware and its role in SSDs. You will then learn basic NAND operations and common firmware features, followed by various design considerations and best practices for optimizing and maintaining SSD firmware. Moving ahead, you will learn some of the advanced features that are included in modern SSD firmware, such as wear leveling algorithms, garbage collection algorithms, error prevention and correction methods, and algorithms to reduce write amplification. User data flow and exception handling are discussed next, along with performance and debugging. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into possible future developments and innovations inSSD firmware.After reading this book, you will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and techniques that are crucial to designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD firmware.What Will You LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of NAND flash memory, including its architecture, operation, and limitationsExplore the basics and evolution of firmware, specifically in the context of SSDsGrasp the basics of firmware, including its purpose, structure, and development processSurvey the specific features of SSD firmware, such as wear leveling, error correction, and garbage collectionUnderstand performance criteria for SSDsMaster the art of designing a fundamental SSD firmware, encompassing host interfaces and vital requirements Who Is This Book For:Engineers involved in designing and developing firmware.

Learn and implement responsible AI models using Python. This book will teach you how to balance ethical challenges with opportunities in artificial intelligence.The book starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of AI, with special emphasis given to the key principles of responsible AI. The authors then walk you through the critical issues of detecting and mitigating bias, making AI decisions understandable, preserving privacy, ensuring security, and designing robust models. Along the way, yoüll gain an overview of tools, techniques, and code examples to implement the key principles you learn in real-world scenarios.The book concludes with a chapter devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of responsible AI¿s profound implications for the future. Each chapter offers a hands-on approach, enriched with practical insights and code snippets, enabling you to translate ethical considerations into actionable solutions. What You Will LearnUnderstand the principles of responsible AI and their importance in today's digital worldMaster techniques to detect and mitigate bias in AIExplore methods and tools for achieving transparency and explainabilityDiscover best practices for privacy preservation and security in AIGain insights into designing robust and reliable AI modelsWho This Book Is ForAI practitioners, data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the ethical aspects of AI

This book will teach you the core concepts of blockchain technology in a concise manner through straightforward, concrete examples using a range of programming languages, including Python and Solidity. The 50 programs presented in this book are all you need to gain a firm understanding of blockchain and how to implement it.The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, followed by a review of its types, framework, applications and challenges. Moving ahead, you will learn basic blockchain programming with hash functions, authentication code, and Merkle trees. You will then dive into the basics of bitcoin, including wallets, digital keys, transactions, digital signatures, and more. This is followed by a crash course on Ethereum programming, its network, and ecosystem. As you progress through the book, you will also learn about Hyperledger and put your newly-gained knowledge to work through case studies and example applications. After reading this book, you will understand blockchain¿s underlying concepts and its common implementations. What You Will LearnMaster theoretical and practical implementations of various blockchain components using PythonImplement hashing, Merkel trees, and smart contracts using the Solidity programming language for various applicationsGrasp the internal structure of EVM and its implementation in smart contractsUnderstand why blockchain plays an essential role in cryptocurrencies and identify possible applications beyond cryptocurrenciesInvestigate and apply alternative blockchain solutions using Hyperledger, including its integration and deploymentExplore research opportunities through case studies and gain an overview of implementation using various languages Who Is This Book For:Anyone who is new to blockchain and wants to gain anan understanding of how it works and can be implemented.

Master VMware Workstation to create and run virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters simultaneously on physical devices without having to reformat or dual boot the underlying device. This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation, a software solution that provides a type-2 hypervisor, or desktop hypervisor, that runs on x64 Windows and Linux-based operating systems. This book focuses on the Windows version.Yoüll start with an overview of hypervisors and desktop hypervisors. You'll then look at resources, such as CPU, memory, and networking, and how they are configured in a virtual environment. In the final chapters, yoüll learn how to configure Workstation Pro to run and manage virtual machines before going on to build example virtual machines, including how to build a nested vSphere environment. Once built yoüll see how to manage these virtual machines, before finally upgrading your VMware Workstation Pro environment.In the end, yoüll learn how to build and manage different virtual machines running on different operating systems and build an ESXi lab environment with VMware Workstation. What You'll Learn Examine hypervisors and desktop hypervisorsUnderstand how to install and configure VMware WorkstationGain practical knowledge on building and managing virtual machines on different OSsSupport and troubleshoot VMware Workstation environments. Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, IT professionals that remote, home, and BYOD

This book will help you analyze traces and logs from different software environments and communicate analysis results using a pattern language that covers everything from a small debugging log to a distributed trace with billions of messages from hundreds of computers, thousands of software components, threads, and processes.The book begins with the basic terminology of operating systems and programming, the foundation for understanding trace and log analysis. It then talks about patterns that help describe problems from a user¿s view and patterns for errors and failures. Then, the book covers a range of trace patterns that group messages, and explores how logs depict software activities. It even examines specific message patterns and how they connect in a single trace. Moving forward, yoüll review patterns for multiple traces and logs and how to evaluate them. In this way, you can use similar methods to find problems across a wide variety of software. The book also provides guidance for analyzing issues on systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and other types of computers, including those in networks and the Internet of Things, regardless of their system differences.Upon completing this book, you will be able to navigate the complexities of trace and log analysis and apply uniform diagnostics and anomaly detection pattern language across diverse software environments to help you troubleshoot, debug, and fix issues.What You Will LearnUnderstand pattern language for trace and log analysisGain a pattern-oriented methodology for trace and log analysis applicable to various domains, including cybersecurityMaster the fundamentals of operating systems and programming related to trace and log analysisUnderstand observed behavior in traces and logs, which aids incident response, diagnostics, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho This Book Is ForSoftware technical support engineers, system and network administrators, software developers, testers, DevOps and DevSecOps, digital forensics and malware analysts, security incident response engineers, data analysts, and data mining practitioners.

S/4HANA empowers enterprises to take big steps towards digitalization, innovation, and being mobile-friendly. This book is a concise guide to SAP S/4HANA Asset Management and will help you begin leveraging the platform¿s capabilities quickly and efficiently. SAP S/4HANA Asset Management begins with an overview of the platform and its structure. You will learn how it can help with data storage and analysis, business processes, and reporting and analytics. As the book progresses, you will gain insight into single, time-based, performance-based, and multiple counter-based strategy plans. Any project is incomplete without a budget, and this book will help you understand how to use SAP S/4HANA to create and manage yours. The book¿s real-life examples of asset management from contemporary industries reinforce each concept you learn, and its coverage of newer technologies and offerings in S/4HANA Asset Management will give you a sense of the immense potential offered by the platform. When you have finished this book, you will be ready to begin using SAP/S4HANA Asset Management to improve operational planning, maintenance, and scheduling activities in your own business. What You Will LearnPosition S/4HANA Asset Management within the overall Business Applications suiteExplore essential functionalities for enterprise asset hierarchy mappingEfficiently map both unplanned and planned maintenance activitiesSeamlessly integrate asset management, finance, controlling, and budgetingUnleash reporting and analytics in Asset ManagementConfigure Asset Management to meet your S/4HANA requirements Who This Book Is ForConsultants, project managers, and SAP users who are looking for a complete reference guide on S/4HANA Asset Management.

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Do you dream of learning React without spending months in endless tutorials? Then this book is for you! In just five days, you will acquire the fundamental skills to start developing exceptional applications using this revolutionary technology. Whether you prefer to follow the book independently or alongside other online resources, it will provide you with a solid foundation to harness the full potential of React. Immerse yourself in an accelerated learning method that will allow you to make giant strides. Chapters are carefully designed to teach you the essential concepts of React, such as components, props, state, events, lifecycle, and hooks, without wasting time on complex explanations. Thanks to a clear and accessible writing style, you'll be able to dive into the intricacies of React from the first page. Code examples are accompanied by detailed explanations, enabling you to quickly grasp the subtleties of this technology. You don't need to be an expert in programming; the book is suitable for all levels, from beginners to more experienced developers looking to get up and running with React.You'll create React applications, reinforcing your understanding and consolidating your skills. You will be amazed at how quickly you progress with this hands-on approach that includes practical exercises to apply what you learn immediately. Don't wait any longer and dive into this exciting adventure right now. Master React in 5 Days will open the doors to a world of endless possibilities in web development.What You'll LearnCreate React componentsStudy JavaScript XML (JSX) syntax and handling eventsUnderstand React hooksManage lists and states Who This Book Is ForProgrammers and web developer students with knowledge of JavaScript

Take control of your machine building and production processes with computer-run tools to safely use, or even build, a durable machine for use in your garage or even a startup company. This book provides best practices for laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC mills, vinyl cutters, and more. You'll begin by learning the history of digitally controlled tools, as well as how they work and what materials you can use with them. With this knowledge, you won¿t just learn how to make common machines work, yoüll go to the next level and build your own machine¿whether that be a plasma cutter or a CNC milling machine.You will learn how they use these tools to create amazing products, art, and even new machines! Yoüll also find handy overviews of tools, software, and materials to use in a reference appendix. After reading Mastering Digitally Controlled Machines yoüll be able to create something for yourself, your community, or your company.What You'll LearnUse accessible computer-controlled machines safely to make anything you want to buildFit the right tool and materials with the right projectsBuild your own CNC machine custom tailored to your project¿s needs Who This Book Is ForPeople who want to understand how accessible computer-controlled tools work and build any kind of product themselves. Makerspaces, Fab Labs, and similar spaces will benefit. And people who want to create prototypes and products for themselves or their company/ startup, or to start creating prototypes without much prior knowledge.

Learn the fundamentals of PL/PGSQL, the programming language of PostgreSQL which is most robust Open Source Relational Database. This book provides practical insights into developing database code objects such as functions and procedures, with a focus on effectively handling strings, numbers, and arrays to achieve desired outcomes, and transaction management.The unique approach to handling Triggers in PostgreSQL ensures that both functionality and performance are maintained without compromise. You'll gain proficiency in writing inline/anonymous server-side code within the limitations, along with learning essential debugging and profiling techniques. Additionally, the book delves into statistical analysis of PL/PGSQL code and offers valuable knowledge on managing exceptions while writing code blocks. Finally, you'll explore the installation and configuration of extensions to enhance the performance of stored procedures and functions.What You'll LearnUnderstand the PL/PGSQL conceptsLearn to debug, profile, and optimize PL/PGSQL codeStudy linting PL/PGSQL codeReview transaction management within PL/PGSQL codeWork with developer friendly features like operators, casts, and aggregatorsWho Is This Book ForApp developers, database migration consultants, and database administrators.

Learn how to create good requirements when designing hardware and software systems. While this book emphasizes writing traditional ¿shall¿ statements, it also provides guidance on use case design and creating user stories in support of agile methodologies. The book surveys modelling techniques and various tools that support requirements collection and analysis. Yoüll learn to manage requirements, including discussions of document types and digital approaches using spreadsheets, generic databases, and dedicated requirements tools. Good, clear examples are presented, many related to real-world work the author has performed during his career. More importantly, you will learn how these techniques can prevent the problems that occur during requirements development. Most of all, you will learn how good requirements governance will greatly increase the success of development projects by getting all people involved to eliminate the adverse impacts to requirements throughout the developmentlifecycle.Hardware and Software Projects Troubleshooting covers techniques for defining user needs, so you can determine which combination of approaches to use for your projects. Yoüll also learn how to analyze the different development methodologies so that you can determine the advantages and disadvantages of different requirements approaches and implement them correctly as your needs evolve. Unlike most requirements books, this one teaches writing both hardware and software requirements because many projects include both areas. To exemplify this approach, two example projects are developed throughout the book, one focusing on hardware, and the other on software.What You Will LearnFocus on how to eliminate or mitigate requirements problemsUnderstand the 14 techniques for capturing all requirementsAddress software and hardware needs; because most projects involve bothEnsure all statements meetthe 16 attributes of a good requirementDifferentiate the 19 different functional types of requirements, and the 31 non-functional typesWrite requirements properly based on extensive examples of good ¿shall¿ statements, user stories, and use casesEmploy modelling techniques to mitigate the imprecision of wordsInstall requirements governance to significantly improve project successWho This Book Is ForRequirements engineers who want to improve and master their craft, as well as students and those employed in government or other organizations at all levels.

This book will teach you how to use the Spring Framework to build Java-based applications, web applications, and microservices. Aimed at beginners, it has been revised and expanded to reflect the latest features and best practices for Spring 6. Authors Joseph Ottinger and Andrew Lombardi will get you started using Spring Framework 6 and its ecosystem, walking you through all the best practices in modern application development. Yoüll see how Spring has drastically and positively affected the way applications are designed and programmed in Java, and how to build apps with the Spring mindset. Along the way, you will learn many aspects of the Spring ecosystem with easy-to-understand applications designed to teach you not only the technology, but also the practices that benefit the most from Spring. Starting with the basics, yoüll learn gradually, including topics such as the configuration and declaration of beans, the application lifecycle, how todeploy a Spring application into a Java EE application, Spring Reactive, Spring Web, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud. After completing this book, yoüll be prepared to develop your own scalable, modular Spring-based applications. What You Will LearnDiscover the most common use cases encountered in the real worldLearn the proper way of testing with the Spring frameworkCreate reliable, modular softwareBuild skills that will translate well across all languages and environmentsIntegrate and use data access and persistence frameworks such as Hibernate, JPA, and MongoDBGet started with the most common, most-used Spring features Who This Book Is ForThose who are new to Spring or for those who have experience with Spring but want to learn what's new in Spring 6. This book assumes you have some prior coding experience inJava, but many core concepts in Java are discussed as they¿re encountered.

Dive into the heart of game development with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), the latest revolution in creating immersive and visually stunning game worlds. Crafted to encourage your imaginative and inventive skills, Volume 1 of this two-part guide stands as a crucial tool in your journey towards developing incredible video games with UE5 and serves as a transition into the programming dimensions of game creation with C++ featured in Volume 2.Blending artistic mastery with technical prowess, yoüll journey from the basics of UE5¿s environment to creating expansive landscapes with procedural content generation and combining materials for lifelike terrains. Discover the power of Quixel Bridge and Megascans to bring realistic textures and models into your projects, and master Nanite for rendering complex scenes with cinematic fidelity.Yoüll also learn to create dynamic lighting and shadow effects with Lumen, enrich your game¿s atmosphere with sophisticated particle systems using Niagara. Then integrate characters and adversaries into our worlds, making them come alive with interactive elements. From designing large open landscapes to implementing advanced visual effects, Game Development with UE 5, Volume 1 is your gateway to elevating the visual appeal and interactive experience of your game.What You Will Learn Sculpt vast, open worlds with UE5's advanced landscape tools and Heightmaps. Construct highly detailed environments with Nanite, achieving unparalleled visual quality without sacrificing performance. Introduce dynamic global illumination with Lumen, crafting stunning lighting and shadow effects that respond to changes in the game world in real-time. Implement Real-Time Virtual Textures to significantly enhance texture streaming efficiency in large-scale environments. Use Procedural Content Graph to populate your game worlds with dynamic, lifelike vegetation that adds depth and realism to your landscapes. Explore Niagara's powerful visual effects system to create complex and captivating effects that elevate the aesthetic appeal of your game.Who This Book Is ForGame developers who want to learn how to use Unreal Engine 5 would benefit from this book.

This book is a hands-on guide for programmers who want to learn how C++ is used to develop solutions for options and derivatives trading in the financial industry. It explores the main algorithms and programming techniques used in implementing systems and solutions for trading options and derivatives. This updated edition will bring forward new advances in C++ software language and libraries, with a particular focus on the new C++23 standard.The book starts by covering C++ language features that are frequently used to write financial software for options and derivatives. These features include the STL (standard template library), generic templates, functional programming, and support for numerical code. Examples include additional support for lambda functions with simplified syntax, improvements in automatic type detection for templates, custom literals, modules, constant expressions, and improved initialization strategies for C++ objects. This book also provides how-to examples that cover all the major tools and concepts used to build working solutions for quantitative finance. It discusses how to create bug-free and efficient applications, leveraging the knowledge of object-oriented and template-based programming. It has two new chapters covering backtesting option strategies and processing financial data.. It introduces the topics covered in the book in a logical and structured way, with lots of examples that will bring them to life.Options and Derivatives Programming in C++23 has been written with the goal of reaching readers who are looking for a concise, algorithms-based book that provides basic information through well-targeted examples and ready to use solutions.What You Will LearnGain insight into the fundamental challenges of the options and derivatives marketMaster the features of the C++ language used in quantitative financial programmingUnderstand quantitative finance algorithms for options and derivativesBuild pricing algorithms around the Black-Scholes model, and use binomial and differential equations methodsWho This Book Is ForProfessional developers who have some experience with the C++ language and would like to leverage that knowledge into financial software development.

Learn how to deal with difficult employee demands, what candidates actually think about recruitment processes, how to navigate layoffs, address the gender pay gap, and protect your time and wellbeing. People Ops is a collection of candid lessons, stories, and principles in leadership, people, and culture from startup environments. It reveals the hard truths and sometimes uncomfortable realities that we all know exist but struggle to articulate.For decades, business and HR leaders have struggled to navigate the complexities of managing people and teams within startups and scaling companies, instead relying on the broad rhetoric of management theory to tackle these challenges or leaning on their networks of leaders who have encountered these challenges before. In parallel, the HR industry has been undergoing a transformation with the growth of People Operations. It¿s a distinct field in HR that relentlessly focuses on engagement, culture, automation and putting people at the heart of all business operations. At the intersection of startups and people operations is an increasingly ambiguous business challenge for how startups can apply leading people practices to drive their growth, rather than in spite of their growth.People Ops is a tactical companion for business and People Operations leaders designed to support them in their roles, spark inspiration and challenge conventional thinking. It supplements author Patrick Caldwell's own experience across multiple startups with stories and examples from his network of investors, CEOs, Founders and C-Level HR executives.What You'll LearnLessons from a path walked building People Operations in a startup environmentUncomfortable truths around the complexities of managing people The key components of a People Operations strategy within a small businessWho This Book is ForThose in small-mediumsized businesses, especially startups, where the reader is in a position of responsibility for people and culture. They¿ll likely hold business leadership positions such as Founder, CEO, COO, VP and Director, or they¿ll be directly within the HR and People Operations space with titles such as CHRO/CPO, Head, Director, Business Partner or Advisor

This book provides insight into technologies that offer competitive advantage in marketing. These technologies can help us with describing and predicting customer behavior with the help of analytics, designing of radical products, creating of meaningful value, optimization of distribution, informing and promoting solutions, and making marketing more effective overall by aligning marketing with business goals. A range of technologies, such as analytics, big data, artificial intelligence, IoT, machine learning are expected to transform future businesses. Understanding customer needs, matching them to solutions and delivering value can all be dramatically optimized with the help of technology. Businesses need to realize that AI has already made inroads in marketing and can be expected to wield its influence across functional areas in the foreseeable future. The business world is headed towards acceptance of technology to synthesize knowledge by interpreting diverse information and facilitating decision making.This book is an attempt to reflect deployment of technologies across businesses and sectors. As the functional discipline comes together, harnessing a gamut of technologies becomes indispensable to deliver a superior customer experience and driving profits. Marketers should thus adopt the concepts of openness, convergence, and creation of value through new emerging technologies. A resultant hyper connected market will thus have to adopt innovative changes in its existing processes and services. The proposed book offers its readers an insight into technological interventions in various aspects of marketing domain. From understanding various technologies as an enabler to marketing efforts and its impact on decision making and mapping of various facets of customer experience, this book is recommended for marketers and learners to understand the advantages of using technology. What You Will LearnThedevelopments and applications of Artificial Intelligence in marketingThe precise, practical framework necessary to discover, utilize, and embrace AI potential to optimize the outcomes for company growthAutomation and optimization of media planning through AIWho This Book is ForThe book is designed for marketers, academicians, business professionals, data scientists, practitioners, and researchers.

This book will show you how to harness the power of Appsmith, an open-source low-code platform with a large set of integration tools and an active community.The book begins with an introduction to Appsmith and its features. As you explore the platform, you will learn about widgets, UI Canvas, and data stores, among other things. Authors Rahul Sharma and Rajat Arora then show you how to build customizations and navigation workflows, as well as how to handle error handling, debugging, and troubleshooting with Appsmith. You will also learn efficient monitoring and authentication for deploying production-ready systems. Low-Code Development with AppSmith provides examples, realistic scenarios, and explanations of the tools you'll need to build successful low-code apps, helping you gain practical skills.Upon completing this book, you will be able to use Appsmith to build low-code solutions that suit your business requirements. What You Will LearnUnderstand low-code development and the factors driving its adoptionSolve your business's most pressing issues with AppsmithGain an understanding of the key concepts of app development, such as data management, APIs, troubleshooting, and debuggingModel different design patterns for low-code development Who This Book Is ForAnyone interested in designing technical solutions with minimal programming. This book assumes a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and JavaScript.

If yoüre a complete newbie whös wondering exactly what ChatGPT is, what is does, and how it can be a valuable resource for non-coders, this is the book for you. With a comprehensive exploration of ChatGPT¿s features, foundations, and applications, this guide will serve as a valuable resource for beginners venturing into the world of conversational AI.ChatGPT for Beginners has four parts. Part one provides a step-by-step introduction to using ChatGPT, from accessing the OpenAI website and creating an account to starting conversations, changing responses, and getting conversation summaries. Part two delves into the foundations of the large language model that powers ChatGPT. It covers topics such as the definition of ChatGPT, its knowledge domains, the basics of natural language processing, machine learning techniques applied to language processing, and the role of neural networks in ChatGPT¿s operation. Part three covers a wide range of practical applications,from letter writing to business content creation, text translation, language learning, recruitment processes, artistic content creation, and fostering innovation and creativity. Part four examines the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, addressing ethical considerations related to data security, bias, and partiality. It also delves into the future advancements and challenges that lie ahead for ChatGPT, providing insights into the developing landscape of conversational AI. After completing this book, you will be able to harness the full potential of ChatGPT. Whether you are a student, professional, or are just curious about the capabilities of this AI technology, this book will serve as your essential companion in unlocking the possibilities of ChatGPT. What You Will Learn Access ChatGPT, create an account, and initiate conversations Understand what ChatGPT is, its knowledge domains, and how it works through natural language processing, machine learning, and neural networks Ask relevant questions to ChatGPT, and obtain quality responses Manage the degree of randomness in the responses using parameters such as temperature, frequency, and presence Who This Book Is ForStudents, professionals, and anyone else curious about the capabilities of ChatGPT.

This book explores, from a high level, the parallels between the evolution of humans and the evolution of machines. The book reviews practical questions about the future of AI but also engages in philosophical discussions about what machine intelligence could mean for the human experience.The book focuses on what is intelligence and what separates intelligent species from non-so-intelligent ones. It concludes this section with the description of true nature of humanintelligence can be. We discuss how we looked at machines few hundred years back and how their definition and the expectations from them has changed over time. We will consider when and how machines became intelligent and then explore in depth he latest developments in artificial intelligence with explanation of deep learning technology and humanlike chat interface provided with products like ChatGPT. We will define both human intelligence and artificial intelligence and the distinction between the two.In the third and final section of the book, we will focus on near- and longer-term futures with widespread use of machine intelligence, making the whole ambient environment that we will live in intelligent How is this going to change human lives, and what parts of human life will be encroached with machines and their intelligence? We will explore how the job market will look with some jobs being taken by machines, and if this is overall a positive or negative change. What You Will LearnHow human intelligence is connected with artificial intelligence as well as the differencesHow AI is going to change our lives in the coming years, decades and centuriesAn explanation of deep learning technology and humanlike chat interface provided with products like ChatGPTWho This Book is ForReaders looking to contextualize the evolution of artificial intelligence in human history

Dive into the diverse facets of the Laravel ecosystem. This comprehensive guide will put you on the fast track to becoming an expert in Laravel development. Starting with the fundamentals, yoüll explore essential concepts, enabling you to grasp the framework's structure. Subsequent chapters cover intricate topics, such as advanced routing techniques, database management, and eloquent object relational mapping (ORM), allowing developers to build robust applications. The book offers comprehensive insights into building secure applications with authentication and authorization mechanisms, as well as constructing efficient APIs and employing caching techniques for enhanced performance. Chapters on real-time applications and queues offer practical knowledge to optimize application responsiveness. Advanced package development and performance monitoring provide valuable tools for developing high-quality Laravel packages and debugging. Yoüll also gain expertise in internationalization, front-end development, and database optimization.Building Real-Time Marvels with Laravel doesn't shy away from the latest trends, featuring chapters on serverless computing, progressive web applications (PWAs), and UI/UX design patterns. It also emphasizes security, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. Bonus appendixes feature a handy Laravel cheat sheet, recommended resources, and a glossary of essential terms, making it a comprehensive reference for Laravel enthusiasts.What You Will Learn Gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced routing, database management with eloquent ORM, authentication, and API development.Study caching, database query optimization, queuing, and scaling strategies for high-traffic applicationsExplore advanced middleware, real-time applications, testing, and package development Who This Book Is ForIntermediate to advanced developers.

This book will serve as a framework for you as a software engineer seeking a fulfilling career and wishing to stay passionate and maintain a healthy mental state. It is filled with protocols to achieve effective life-long learning, navigate career development, adapt to changes, maintain work-life balance, and have a healthy lifestyle.As a successful software engineer you tend to focus on improving your technical skills: learning a new programming language, mastering another tool, or using a library. But you also need to build a solid mental framework that will help you navigate your professional development. You need to develop the skills that will help you be a happy software engineer.This book will help you if you feel frustrated, unmotivated, or unhappy; lost in your career path; or uncertain if you want to be a software engineer. It can help you deal with burnout, high levels of stress, or depression; or if you struggle to be productive while working from home. What You Will LearnEfficiently organize your work dayKnow when and how to seek a new project, company, or careerTake care of your body and mind in a software engineering contextUnderstand what contributes to job satisfaction and how to integrate it into your careerUse non-coding activities for your and your company¿s benefitBuild healthy relationships with managers and colleaguesWho This Book Is ForThe typical reader of this book is a software engineer who is highly skilled in technical areas but may feel frustrated, unmotivated, or unhappy in their current position and looking for a way to navigate their professional development and find a healthy work-life balance.The book also will appeal to audiences of other IT or tech professionals, such as project managers, product owners, or designers, who work closely with software engineers and want to understand the challenges they face in their roles. Additionally, individuals who are considering a career in software engineering or development may benefit from the book by gaining insight into the profession and understanding the skills and mindset required to be successful.

Wenn Sie als Designer, Produzent, Vermarkter oder Forscher Produkte für Kinder entwerfen, müssen Sie sich unbedingt über die wesentlichen Unterschiede zwischen Kindern und Erwachsenen im Hinblick auf die User Journey im Klaren sein. Kinder mögen zwar die gleiche Sprache sprechen wie erwachsene Nutzer, aber was sie tatsächlich mitteilen, kann völlig anders sein. User Research with Kids erforscht diese Unterschiede und mehr.Der Autor Thomas Visby Snitker führt Sie durch die Prozesse der Konzeptualisierung, des Designs, des Prototypings und schließlich der Markteinführung, wie Sie die Nutzerforschung mit Kindern am besten angehen. Erwachsene, die die Erfahrungen von Kindern erforschen, begeben sich in ein vertrautes und doch fremdes Land, in dem die Bewohner eine andere (und doch vertraute) Sprache sprechen und andere Verhaltensnormen und Werte haben. Für die Forscher ist es wichtig, diese Sprache zu entschlüsseln und zu verstehen. Die Einbeziehung von Kindern in den Prozess wird zu gezielteren und besser gestalteten Produkten führen, und User Research with Kids wird Ihnen helfen, dieses Ziel zu erreichen.Snitkers nützliche Erkenntnisse in diesem Buch werden Fachleuten und Studenten in allen Bereichen der Forschung, des Designs und der Innovation helfen. In User Research with Kids lernen Sie, wie Sie besser mit Kindern arbeiten können, indem Sie wichtige Ansätze anwenden, wie z. B. das Verständnis, was Spielen ist, und die ganzheitliche Messung von Erfahrungen aus der kognitiven Perspektive eines Kindes. Wenden Sie für Ihre nächste Produkteinführung strenge Forschungsmethoden und Best Practices an und erweitern Sie Ihr Nutzerverständnis mit User Research with Kids.Was Sie lernen werdenSpiel und bewährte Praktiken in ein Forschungsprojekt mit Kindern als (oder unter den) Teilnehmern einzubringenForschungsprojekte anzugehen, zu planen, vorzubereiten, durchzuführen und zu berichtenWählenSie die Methode und den Ansatz, der für die Bedürfnisse Ihres Projekts und der Beteiligten am besten geeignet ist.Für wen ist dieses Buch gedacht?Designer, Produzenten, Vermarkter oder Forscher, die Kinder als Zielgruppe haben, oder Studenten.