Software Development & Engineering books

Delve deep into the various technical practices, principles, and values of Agile. Key Features Discover the essence of Agile software development and the key principles of software design Explore the fundamental practices of Agile working, including test-driven development (TDD), refactoring, pair programming, and continuous integration Learn and apply the four elements of simple design Book Description The number of popular technical practices has grown exponentially in the last few years. Learning the common fundamental software development practices can help you become a better programmer. This book uses the term Agile as a wide umbrella and covers Agile principles and practices, as well as most methodologies associated with it. You'll begin by discovering how driver-navigator, chess clock, and other techniques used in the pair programming approach introduce discipline while writing code. You'll then learn to safely change the design of your code using refactoring. While learning these techniques, you'll also explore various best practices to write efficient tests. The concluding chapters of the book delve deep into the SOLID principles - the five design principles that you can use to make your software more understandable, flexible and maintainable. By the end of the book, you will have discovered new ideas for improving your software design skills, the relationship within your team, and the way your business works. What you will learn Learn the red, green, refactor cycle of classic TDD and practice the best habits such as the rule of 3, triangulation, object calisthenics, and more Refactor using parallel change and improve legacy code with characterization tests, approval tests, and Golden Master Use code smells as feedback to improve your design Learn the double cycle of ATDD and the outside-in mindset using mocks and stubs correctly in your tests Understand how Coupling, Cohesion, Connascence, SOLID principles, and code smells are all related Improve the understanding of your business domain using BDD and other principles for "doing the right thing, not only the thing right" Who this book is for This book is designed for software developers looking to improve their technical practices. Software coaches may also find it helpful as a teaching reference manual. This is not a beginner's book on how to program. You must be comfortable with at least one programming language and must be able to write unit tests using any unit testing framework.

The essential blueprints and workflow you need to build successful AI business applications Key Features Learn and master the essential blueprints to program AI for real-world business applications Gain insights into how modern AI and machine learning solve core business challenges Acquire practical techniques and a workflow that can build AI applications using state-of-the-art software libraries Work with a practical, code-based strategy for creating successful AI solutions in your business Book Description AI Blueprints gives you a working framework and the techniques to build your own successful AI business applications. You'll learn across six business scenarios how AI can solve critical challenges with state-of-the-art AI software libraries and a well thought out workflow. Along the way you'll discover the practical techniques to build AI business applications from first design to full coding and deployment. The AI blueprints in this book solve key business scenarios. The first blueprint uses AI to find solutions for building plans for cloud computing that are on-time and under budget. The second blueprint involves an AI system that continuously monitors social media to gauge public feeling about a topic of interest - such as self-driving cars. You'll learn how to approach AI business problems and apply blueprints that can ensure success. The next AI scenario shows you how to approach the problem of creating a recommendation engine and monitoring how those recommendations perform. The fourth blueprint shows you how to use deep learning to find your business logo in social media photos and assess how people interact with your products. Learn the practical techniques involved and how to apply these blueprints intelligently. The fifth blueprint is about how to best design a 'trending now' section on your website, much like the one we know from Twitter. The sixth blueprint shows how to create helpful chatbots so that an AI system can understand customers' questions and answer them with relevant responses. This book continuously demonstrates a working framework and strategy for building AI business applications. Along the way, you'll also learn how to prepare for future advances in AI. You'll gain a workflow and a toolbox of patterns and techniques so that you can create your own smart code. What you will learn An essential toolbox of blueprints and advanced techniques for building AI business applications How to design and deploy AI applications that meet today's business needs A workflow from first design stages to practical code solutions in your next AI projects Solutions for AI projects that involve social media analytics and recommendation engines Practical projects and techniques for sentiment analysis and helpful chatbots A blueprint for AI projects that recommend products based on customer purchasing habits How to prepare yourself for the next decade of AI and machine learning advancements Who this book is for Programming AI Business Applications provides an introduction to AI with real-world examples. This book can be read and understood by programmers and students without requiring previous AI experience. The projects in this book make use of Java and Python and several popular and state-of-the-art opensource AI libraries.

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer Key Features This book is especially designed for beginners and explains all aspects of algorithm and its analysis in a simple and systematic manner. Algorithms and their working are explained in detail with the help of several illustrative examples. Important features like greedy algorithm, dynamic algorithm, string matching algorithm, branch and bound algorithm, NP hard and NP complete problems are suitably highlighted. Solved and frequently asked questions in the various competitive examinations, sample papers of the past examinations are provided which will serve as a useful reference source. Description The book has been written in such a way that the concepts and working of algorithms are explained in detail, with adequate examples. To make clarity on the topic, diagrams, calculation of complexity, algorithms are given extensively throughout. Many examples are provided which are helpful in understanding the algorithms by various strategies. This content is user-focused and has been highly updated including algorithms and their real-world examples. What You Will Learn Algorithm & Algorithmic Strategy, Complexity of Algorithms Divide-and-Conquer, Greedy, Backtracking, String-Matching Algorithm Dynamic Programming, P and NP Problems Graph Theory, Complexity of Algorithms Who This Book is For The book would serve as an extremely useful text for BCA, MCA, M. Sc. (Computer Science), PGDCA, BE (Information Technology) and B. Tech. and M. Tech. students. Table of Contents 1. Algorithm & Algorithmic Strategy 2. Complexity of Algorithms 3. Divide-and-Conquer Algorithms 4. Greedy Algorithm 5. Dynamic Programming 6. Graph Theory 7. Backtracking Algorithms 8. Complexity of Algorithms 9. String-Matching Algorithms 10. P and NP Problems About the Author Shefali Singhal is working as an Assistant professor in Computer science and Engineering department, Manav Rachna International University. She has completed her MTech. form YMCA University in Computer Engineering. Her research interest includes Programming Languages, Computer Network, Data mining, and Theory of computation. Neha Garg is working as an Assistant professor in in Computer science and Engineering department, Manav Rachna International University. She has completed her MTech. Form Banasthali University, Rajasthan in Information Technology. Her research interest includes Programming Languages, Data Structure, Operating System, Database Management Systems.

Build Android apps starting from zero programming experience Key Features Comprehensive coverage of Android lying more stress on examples The book covers the topics in simple and easy form taking practical examples in each topic Simple language, crystal clear approach, straight forward comprehensible presentation Adopting user-friendly classroom lecture style The concepts are duly supported by several examples The book cover the topics in a manner which fulfilled the skill gap among industry and academia Description The book has been written in such a way that the concepts are explained in detail, giving adequate emphasis on examples. To make clarity of the programming examples, logic is explained properly as well as discussed using comments in program itself. The book covers the topics right from the Introduction of the Android Studio and writing programs into it. The Android topics are discussed in detail taking into consideration the practical examples from simple to complex for the better understanding of students. Various sample practical exercises are included in the Book and their solutions so as to give students the basic idea of developing apps in Android. The examples given in book are user-focused and have been highly updated including topics, figures and examples. The book features more on practical approach with more examples covering topics from simple to complex one addressing many of the core concepts required at the beginner level. What You Will Learn Toasts, Activity, Dialogs, Intent, Android Life Cycle, Menus Asynchronous Task, Recycler-view, Broadcast Receiver and Notification Shared Preferences, Sqlite Database, Alarm Manager, Android Services, Testing Activity, Publishing App Who This Book is For Students pursuing BE/BSc/ME/MSc/BTech/MTech in Computer Science Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Toast 3. Activity 4. Dialogs 5. Intent 6. Android Life Cycle 7. Menus 8. Asynchronous Task 9. Recyclerview 10. Broadcast Receiver and Notification 11. Shared Preferences 12. Sqlite Database 13. Alarm manager 14. Android Services 15. Testing Activity 16. Publishing App 17. Appendix I 18. Exercise 1 19. Appendix II About the Author Pratiyush Guleria has done M.Tech in Computer Science with a Gold Medal, B.Tech in Information Technology and MBA Degree in Operation Research from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He has qualified SLET (State Level Eligibility Test) and has more than nine years of experience in IT Industry and Academics. He has, to his credit, approximately 25 research papers in peer reviewed International Journals and Conferences and has been the Technical Program Committee Member and reviewer for journals and International Conferences. His research interests include Data Mining Machine Learning and Web Technologies. He is also recipient of “Young Scientist Award” for best paper presentation in one of the International Conference. LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/pratiyush-guleria-2a944157

Learn to develop secure, optimized, well-designed web applications in ASP.NET Core and get ready for job interviews. Key Features - Simplified demonstration of ASP.NET Core UI and service development, with expert-led implementation. - In-depth coverage on async programming, application security, and performance optimization. - Interview guide with extensive questions based on concepts and techniques around application development. Description ASP.NET Core for JobSeekers is a practical resource for application developers and web developers who want to advance their careers. This book teaches you how to use ASP.NET Core to create web applications without a prior understanding of web application development. We develop our first web application and demonstrate how to execute, debug, and deploy them using ASP.NET Core. We'll start by creating our first web pages with the Razor and then create a simple phonebook application. Next, you will be exposed to the MVC design pattern and explore the simplicity of developing web pages using Razor. Moving on, you learn to construct and consume restful services with ASP.NET Core. Concepts and techniques include async/await pattern, middlewares, programming a pipeline, redirecting requests, and intercepting requests and responses. This book also houses dependency injection techniques, action filters, accessing data using Entity Framework Core, and proven approaches for creating databases. Toward the end, you'll learn about some of the most important components, such as improving performance, choosing the right architecture for an application program, and answering a slew of interview questions about ASP.NET Core and application development. What you will learn - Learn to set up the application development environment around ASP.NET Core and other frameworks. - Expert tips for debugging and deploying ASP.NET Core projects. - Create UI applications with Razor and service APIs. - Workaround middleware and filters for programming the ASP.NET Core pipeline. - Create asynchronous programming code and configure dependency injection services. Who this book is for If you're interested in building cross-platform, web, and cloud-native apps, you must learn ASP.NET Core and start building your programs. Readers should have basic knowledge of HTML and C#. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core 2. Setting Up the Development Environment 3. Running, Debugging, and Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications 4. Introduction to HTTP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 5. Developing ASP.NET Core web applications with Razor 6. Developing Restful services with ASP.NET Core 7. Async/await pattern and middleware in ASP.NET Core 8. Dependency injection and action filters in ASP.NET Core 9. State Management in ASP.NET Core 10. Introducing Accessing Data with ASP.NET Core 11. Optimizing ASP.NET Core Applications 12. Securing ASP.NET Core Applications 13. Introducing Software Architectures 14. Landing a job

Learn how to write automated tests for Dynamics 365 Business Central and see how to implement it in your daily work Key Features Leverage automated testing to advance over traditional manual testing methods Write, design, and implement automated tests Explore various testing frameworks and tools compatible with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Book Description Dynamics 365 Business Central is the new cloud-based SaaS ERP proposition from Microsoft. It's not as simple as it used to be way back when it was called Navigator, Navision Financials, or Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision. Our development practices are becoming more formal, and with this, the call for test automation is pressing on us. This book will teach you to leverage testing tools available with Dynamics 365 Business Central to perform automated testing. We'll begin with a quick introduction to automated testing, followed by an overview of test automation in Dynamics 365 Business Central. Then you'll learn to design and build automated tests and we'll go through some efficient methods to get from requirements to application and testing code. Lastly, you'll learn to incorporate your own and Microsoft tests into your daily development practice. By the end of the book, you'll be able to write your own automated tests for Dynamics 365 Business Central. What you will learn Understand what automated tests are, and when and why to use them Explore the five pillars of the Testability Framework of Business Central Design and write automated tests for Business Central Make use of standard automated tests and their helper libraries Integrate automated tests into your development practice Who this book is for This book is for consultants, testers, developers, and development managers working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central. Being a book on automated testing techniques, it also caters to both functional and technical development teams.

Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, explore real-world scenarios, and pass the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam Key Features This fast-paced guide will help you clear the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C01) exam with confidence Gain valuable insights to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWS Develop expert core AWS skills with practice questions and mock tests Book Description This book will focus on the revised version of AWS Certified Developer Associate exam. The 2019 version of this exam guide includes all the recent services and offerings from Amazon that benefits developers. AWS Certified Developer - Associate Guide starts with a quick introduction to AWS and the prerequisites to get you started. Then, this book will describe about getting familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) along with Virtual private cloud (VPC). Next, this book will teach you about microservices, serverless architecture, security best practices, advanced deployment methods and more. Going ahead we will take you through AWS DynamoDB A NoSQL Database Service, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) and CloudFormation Overview. Lastly, this book will help understand Elastic Beanstalk and will also walk you through AWS lambda. At the end of this book, we will cover enough topics, tips and tricks along with mock tests for you to be able to pass the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam and develop as well as manage your applications on the AWS platform. What you will learn Create and manage users, groups, and permissions using AWS IAM services Create a secured VPC with Public and Private Subnets, NAC, and Security groups Launching your first EC2 instance, and working with it Handle application traffic with ELB and monitor AWS resources with CloudWatch Work with AWS storage services such as S3, Glacier, and CloudFront Get acquainted with AWS DynamoDB a NoSQL database service Use SWS to coordinate work across distributed application components Who this book is for This book is for IT professionals and developers looking to clear the AWS Certified Developer Associate 2019 exam. Developers looking to develop and manage their applications on the AWS platform will also find this book useful. No prior AWS experience is needed.

Develop high-quality interactive games with the power of Unreal Engine's visual scripting language and Blueprints framework Key Features Design a fully functional game in UE4 without writing a single line of code Implement visual scripting to develop gameplay mechanics, UI, visual effects, VR and artificial intelligence Deploy your game on multiple platforms and share it with the world Book Description Blueprints is the visual scripting system in Unreal Engine that enables programmers to create baseline systems and can be extended by designers. This book helps you explore all the features of the Blueprint Editor and guides you through using Variables, Macros, and Functions. You'll also learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) and discover the Gameplay Framework. In addition to this, you'll learn how Blueprint Communication allows one Blueprint to access information from another Blueprint. Later chapters will focus on building a fully functional game using a step-by-step approach. You'll start with a basic first-person shooter (FPS) template, and each chapter will build on the prototype to create an increasingly complex and robust game experience. You'll then progress from creating basic shooting mechanics to more complex systems, such as user interface elements and intelligent enemy behavior. The skills you will develop using Blueprints can also be employed in other gaming genres. In the concluding chapters, the book demonstrates how to use arrays, maps, enums, and vector operations. Finally, you'll learn how to build a basic VR game. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build a fully functional game and will have the skills required to develop an entertaining experience for your audience. What you will learn Understand programming concepts in Blueprints Create prototypes and iterate new game mechanics rapidly Build user interface elements and interactive menus Use advanced Blueprint nodes to manage the complexity of a game Explore all the features of the Blueprint editor, such as the Components tab, Viewport, and Event Graph Get to grips with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and explore the Gameplay Framework Learn Virtual Reality development with UE Blueprint Who this book is for This book is for anyone who is interested in developing games or applications with UE4. Although basic knowledge of Windows OS is required, experience in programming or UE4 is not necessary.

Transform your app ideas into fully functional prototypes with the help of expert tips and best practices from Mendix partnersKey FeaturesMeet the ever-increasing demand for software solution delivery without having to write any codeBuild high-availability, low-cost applications unlike those developed via a traditional software engineering approachExplore Mendix from product design through to delivery using real-world scenariosBook DescriptionLow-code is a visual approach to application development. It enables developers of varying experience levels to create web and mobile apps using drag-and-drop components and model-driven logic through a graphic user interface. Mendix is among the fastest-growing platforms that enable low-code enthusiasts to put their software ideas into practice without having to write much code, and Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix will help you get up and running with the process using examples and practice projects. The book starts with an introduction to Mendix, along with the reasons for using this platform and its tools for creating your first app. As you progress, you'll explore Mendix Studio Pro, the visual environment that will help you learn Mendix app creation. Once you have your working app ready, you'll understand how to enhance it with custom business logic and rules. Next, you'll find out how to defend your app against bad data, troubleshoot and debug it, and finally, connect it with real-world business platforms. You'll build practical skills as the book is filled with examples, real-world scenarios, and explanations of the tools needed to help you build low-code apps successfully. By the end of this book, you'll have understood the concept of low-code development, learned how to use Mendix effectively, and developed a working app.What you will learnGain a clear understanding of what low-code development is and the factors driving its adoptionBecome familiar with the various features of Mendix for rapid application developmentDiscover concrete use cases of Studio ProBuild a fully functioning web application that meets your business requirementsGet to grips with Mendix fundamentals to prepare for the Mendix certification examUnderstand the key concepts of app development such as data management, APIs, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho this book is forThis book is for tech-savvy business analysts and citizen developers who want to get started with Mendix for rapid mobile and web application development. The book is also helpful for seasoned developers looking to learn a new tool/platform and for anyone passionate about designing technical solutions without wanting to indulge in the complexities of writing code. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of object-oriented programming and the ability to translate technical solutions from business requirements.

Get up to speed with using C# 8 and .NET Core 3.0 features to build real-world .NET Core applications Key Features Learn the core concepts of web applications, serverless computing, and microservices Create an ASP.NET Core MVC application using controllers, routing, middleware and authentication Build modern applications using cutting-edge services from Microsoft Azure Book Description .NET Core is a general-purpose, modular, cross-platform, and opensource implementation of .NET. The latest release of .NET Core 3 comes with improved performance and security features, along with support for desktop applications. .NET Core 3 is not only useful for new developers looking to start learning the framework, but also for legacy developers interested in migrating their apps. Updated with the latest features and enhancements, this updated second edition is a step-by-step, project-based guide. The book starts with a brief introduction to the key features of C# 8 and .NET Core 3. You'll learn to work with relational data using Entity Framework Core 3, before understanding how to use ASP.NET Core. As you progress, you'll discover how you can use .NET Core to create cross-platform applications. Later, the book will show you how to upgrade your old WinForms apps to .NET Core 3. The concluding chapters will then help you use SignalR effectively to add real-time functionality to your applications, before demonstrating how to implement MongoDB in your apps. Finally, you'll delve into serverless computing and how to build microservices using Docker and Kubernetes. By the end of this book, you'll be proficient in developing applications using .NET Core 3. What you will learn Understand how to incorporate the Entity Framework Core 3 to build ASP.NET Core MVC applications Create a real-time chat application using Azure's SignalR service Gain hands-on experience of working with Cosmos DB Develop an Azure Function and interface it with an Azure Logic App Explore user authentication with Identity Server and OAuth2 Understand how to use Azure Cognitive Services to add advanced functionalities with minimal code Get to grips with running a .NET Core application with Kubernetes Who this book is for This book is for developers and programmers of all levels who want to build real-world projects and explore the new features of .NET Core 3. Developers working on legacy desktop software who are looking to migrate to .NET Core 3 will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of .NET Core and C# is assumed.