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Get up to speed with the latest features of C# 8, ASP.NET Core 3 and .NET Core 3.1 LTS to create robust and maintainable web services Key Features Apply design patterns and techniques to achieve a reactive, scalable web service Document your web services using the OpenAPI standard and test them using Postman Explore mechanisms to implement a secure web service using client-side SSL and token authentication Book Description In recent times, web services have evolved to play a prominent role in web development. Applications are now designed to be compatible with any device and platform, and web services help us keep their logic and UI separate. Given its simplicity and effectiveness in creating web services, the RESTful approach has gained popularity, and this book will help you build RESTful web services using ASP.NET Core. This REST book begins by introducing you to the basics of the REST philosophy, where you'll study the different stages of designing and implementing enterprise-grade RESTful web services. You'll also gain a thorough understanding of ASP.NET Core's middleware approach and learn how to customize it. The book will later guide you through improving API resilience, securing your service, and applying different design patterns and techniques to achieve a scalable web service. In addition to this, you'll learn advanced techniques for caching, monitoring, and logging, along with implementing unit and integration testing strategies. In later chapters, you will deploy your REST web services on Azure and document APIs using Swagger and external tools such as Postman. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to design RESTful web services confidently using ASP.NET Core with a focus on code testability and maintainability. What you will learn Gain a comprehensive working knowledge of ASP.NET Core Integrate third-party tools and frameworks to build maintainable and efficient services Implement patterns using dependency injection to reduce boilerplate code and improve flexibility Use ASP.NET Core's out-of-the-box tools to test your applications Use Docker to run your ASP.NET Core web service in an isolated and self-contained environment Secure your information using HTTPS and token-based authentication Integrate multiple web services using resiliency patterns and messaging techniques Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to build RESTful web services with the ASP.NET Core framework to improve the scalability and performance of their applications. Basic knowledge of C# and .NET Core will help you make the best use of the code samples included in the book.
Take advantage of using the same programming language for both server and client-side with this hands-on book for building web applications with Swift. Key Features Build a full-stack iOS and web applications using Swift, Vapor, and Kitura Framework Leverage ORM abstraction drivers to make queries to SQL database Develop your very own containerized microservices with Swift, Docker and Kubernetes Book Description This book is about building professional web applications and web services using Swift 4.0 and leveraging two popular Swift web frameworks: Vapor 3.0 and Kitura 2.5. In the first part of this book, we'll focus on the creation of basic web applications from Vapor and Kitura boilerplate projects. As the web apps start out simple, more useful techniques, such as unit test development, debugging, logging, and the build and release process, will be introduced to readers. In the second part, we'll learn different aspects of web application development with server-side Swift, including setting up routes and controllers to process custom client requests, working with template engines such as Leaf and Stencil to create dynamic web content, beautifying the content with Bootstrap, managing user access with authentication framework, and leveraging the Object Relational Mapping (ORM) abstraction layer (Vapor's Fluent and Kitura's Kuery) to perform database operations. Finally, in the third part, we'll develop web services in Swift and build our API Gateway, microservices and database backend in a three-tier architecture design. Readers will learn how to design RESTful APIs, work with asynchronous processes, and leverage container technology such as Docker in deploying microservices to cloud hosting services such as Vapor Cloud and IBM Cloud. What you will learn Build simple web apps using Vapor 3.0 and Kitura 2.5 Test, debug, build, and release server-side Swift applications Design routes and controllers for custom client requests Work with server-side template engines Deploy web apps to a host in the cloud Enhance web content with Bootstrap Manage user access using authentication framework Design for API gateway Develop an iPhone app to work with web services Deploy your app as a microservice in a cluster Deploy Swift web services with a RESTful API design Who this book is for This book is about building professional web applications and web services using Swift and leveraging two popular Swift web frameworks: Vapor 3.0 and Kitura 2.5. We assume the readers to have some working knowledge of Swift programming language. The readers could be beginners of Swift programming, seasonal iOS or macOS developers, or software developers who want to work on practical Swift applications while learning the language itself. By the end of the book, you would be able to successfully create your own web applications and web services by leveraging the powerful ecosystem of Swift.
Leverage Jamstack principles, techniques, and best practices to build dynamic websites and web apps focused on speed, security, and accessibilityKey FeaturesUnderstand how JavaScript integrates with reusable application program interfaces (APIs) and browser markup to build a serverless web applicationGain a solid understanding of static site development with Gatsby and its importance in JamstackFind out how to deploy a Jamstack event website directly from GitHub using NetlifyBook DescriptionJamstack (JavaScript, API, and Markup) enables web developers to create and publish modern and maintainable websites and web apps focused on speed, security, and accessibility by using tools such as Gatsby, Sanity, and Netlify. Developers working with Jamstack will be able to put their knowledge to good use with this practical guide to static site generation and content management. This Jamstack book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and related methodologies that will have you up and running with modern web development in no time.Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, you'll begin by building an event and venue schema structure, and then expand the functionality, exploring all that the Jamstack has to offer. You'll learn how an example Jamstack is built, build structured content using Sanity to create a schema, use GraphQL to expose the content, and employ Gatsby to build an event website using page and template components and Tailwind CSS Framework. Lastly, you'll deploy the website to both, a Netlify server and the Microsoft Static Web Apps Service, and interact with it using Amazon Alexa.By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills you need to install, configure, build, extend, and deploy a simple events website using Jamstack.What you will learnDiscover the Jamstack approach and build speedy, secure, and accessible websites and web apps with its component technologiesBuild an events website by using the Jamstack and the Gatsby static site generatorCreate and modify your templates and pages to build creative web appsBuild, modify, and extend structured content schemas in SanityUnderstand Gatsby plugins, project structure, and files, and how it can be used to build Jamstack appsFind out how GatsbyJS uses GraphQL to source contentWho this book is forThis book is for web developers looking to implement Jamstack practically. JavaScript developers who want to build modern speedy and secure web apps will also find this book useful. Familiarity with JavaScript and Database programming is assumed.
Create large-scale web applications with code that is extensible and easy to understand using React Hooks Key Features Explore effective strategies for migrating your state management from Redux and MobX to React Hooks Integrate Hooks with React features such as Context and Suspense to add advanced functionality to your web apps Create complex applications by combining multiple hooks Book Description React Hooks revolutionize how you manage state and effects in your web applications. They enable you to build simple and concise React.js applications, along with helping you avoid using wrapper components in your applications, making it easy to refactor code. This React book starts by introducing you to React Hooks. You will then get to grips with building a complex UI in React while keeping the code simple and extensible. Next, you will quickly move on to building your first applications with React Hooks. In the next few chapters, the book delves into various Hooks, including the State and Effect Hooks. After covering State Hooks and understanding how to use them, you will focus on the capabilities of Effect Hooks for adding advanced functionality to React apps. You will later explore the Suspense and Context APIs and how they can be used with Hooks. Toward the concluding chapters, you will learn how to integrate Redux and MobX with React Hooks. Finally, the book will help you develop the skill of migrating your existing React class components, and Redux and MobX web applications to Hooks. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in building your own custom Hooks and effectively refactoring your React applications. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of React Hooks and how they modernize state management in React apps Build your own custom Hooks and learn how to test them Use community Hooks for implementing responsive design and more Learn the limitations of Hooks and what you should and shouldn't use them for Get to grips with implementing React context using Hooks Refactor your React-based web application, replacing existing React class components with Hooks Use state management solutions such as Redux and MobX with React Hooks Who this book is for This book is for React developers who want to learn how to build applications with Hooks. Developers who are looking to migrate to React for its advanced feature set and capabilities will also find the book useful.
Start developing modern day component based web apps using React 16, Redux and TypeScript 3 with this easy to follow guide filled with practical examples. Key Features Learn the latest and core features of React such as components, React Router, and suspense Dive into TypeScript 3 and it`s core components such as interfaces, types aliases, tuples, generics and much more. Build small-to-large scale single page applications with React, Redux, GraphQL and TypeScript Book Description React today is one of the most preferred choices for frontend development. Using React with TypeScript enhances development experience and offers a powerful combination to develop high performing web apps. In this book, you'll learn how to create well structured and reusable react components that are easy to read and maintain by leveraging modern web development techniques. We will start with learning core TypeScript programming concepts before moving on to building reusable React components. You'll learn how to ensure all your components are type-safe by leveraging TypeScript's capabilities, including the latest on Project references, Tuples in rest parameters, and much more. You'll then be introduced to core features of React such as React Router, managing state with Redux and applying logic in lifecycle methods. Further on, you'll discover the latest features of React such as hooks and suspense which will enable you to create powerful function-based components. You'll get to grips with GraphQL web API using Apollo client to make your app more interactive. Finally, you'll learn how to write robust unit tests for React components using Jest. By the end of the book, you'll be well versed with all you need to develop fully featured web apps with React and TypeScript. What you will learn Gain a first-hand experience of TypeScript and its productivity features Transpile your TypeScript code into JavaScript for it to run in a browser Learn relevant advanced types in TypeScript for creating strongly typed and reusable components. Create stateful function-based components that handle lifecycle events using hooks Get to know what GraphQL is and how to work with it by executing basic queries to get familiar with the syntax Become confident in getting good unit testing coverage on your components using Jest Who this book is for The ideal target audience for this book are web developers who want to get started with creating modern day web apps with React and TypeScript.You are expected to have a basic understanding of JavaScript and HTML programming. No prior knowledge of TypeScript and React is needed.
Create and animate stunning 3D browser based graphics with Three.js JavaScript library Key Features Enhance your 3D graphics with light sources, shadows, advanced materials, and textures Load models from external sources, and visualize and animate them directly from JavaScript Create your own custom WebGL shader and explore the postprocessing feature of Three.js Book Description WebGL makes it possible to create 3D graphics in the browser without having to use plugins such as Flash and Java. Programming WebGL, however, is difficult and complex. With Three.js, it is possible to create stunning 3D graphics in an intuitive manner using JavaScript, without having to learn WebGL. With this book, you'll learn how to create and animate beautiful looking 3D scenes directly in your browser-utilizing the full potential of WebGL and modern browsers. It starts with the basic concepts and building blocks used in Three.js. From there on, it will expand on these subjects using extensive examples and code samples. You will learn to create, or load, from externally created models, realistic looking 3D objects using materials and textures. You'll find out how to easily control the camera using the Three.js built-in in camera controls, which will enable you to fly or walk around the 3D scene you created. You will then use the HTML5 video and canvas elements as a material for your 3D objects and to animate your models. Finally, you will learn to use morph and skeleton-based animation, and even how to add physics, such as gravity and collision detection, to your scene. After reading this book, you'll know everything that is required to create 3D animated graphics using Three.js. What you will learn Work with the different types of materials in Three.js and see how they interact with your 3D objects and the rest of the environment Implement the different camera controls provided by Three.js to effortlessly navigate around your 3D scene Work with vertices directly to create snow, rain, and galaxy-like effects Import and animate models from external formats, such as OBJ, STL, and COLLADA Create and run animations using morph targets and bones animations Explore advanced textures on materials to create realistic looking 3D objects by using bump maps, normal maps, specular maps, and light maps Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders Who this book is for The ideal target audience for this book would be JavaScript developers who who want to learn how to use the Three.js library
Learn TypeScript and many of its features by building state of art web applications from scratch with the help of modern tooling, frameworks, and libraries Key Features Create modern Web applications to help businesses around the world benefit from better quality applications Learn the latest features of TypeScript 3 and use them wisely Explore TDD practices, OOP techniques, and industry best practices to create high-quality and modular apps Book Description TypeScript is a superset of the JavaScript programming language, giving developers a tool to help them write faster, cleaner JavaScript. With the help of its powerful static type system and other powerful tools and techniques it allows developers to write modern JavaScript applications. This book is a practical guide to learn the TypeScript programming language. It covers from the very basics to the more advanced concepts, while explaining many design patterns, techniques, frameworks, libraries and tools along the way. You will also learn a ton about modern web frameworks like Angular, Vue.js and React, and you will build cool web applications using those. This book also covers modern front-end development tooling such as Node.js, npm, yarn, Webpack, Parcel, Jest, and many others. Throughout the book, you will also discover and make use of the most recent additions of the language introduced by TypeScript 3 such as new types enforcing explicit checks, flexible and scalable ways of project structuring, and many more breaking changes. By the end of this book, you will be ready to use TypeScript in your own projects and will also have a concrete view of the current frontend software development landscape. What you will learn Understand and take advantage of TypeScript's powerful Type System Grasp the key concepts and features of Angular, React, Vue.js, and NestJS Handle asynchronous processes using Promises, async/await, Fetch, RxJS, and more Delve into REST, GraphQL and create APIs using Apollo Discover testing concepts, techniques, and tools like TDD, BDD, E2E, Jest Learn Object-Oriented and Functional Programming concepts and leverage those with TypeScript Explore design practices and patterns such as SOLID, MVC, DI and IoC, LoD, AOP, and more Who this book is for This book is for software developers who are willing to discover what TypeScript is and how to leverage it to write great quality software. Developers that are already familiar with TypeScript will find this book useful by learning the languages featured introduced by most recent releases. Basic knowledge of the JavaScript programming is expected.
A comprehensive guide to Python programming for web development using the most popular Python web framework - Django Key Features Learn the fundamentals of programming with Python and building web apps Build web applications from scratch with Django Create real-world RESTful web services with the latest Django framework Book Description If you want to develop complete Python web apps with Django, this Learning Path is for you. It will walk you through Python programming techniques and guide you in implementing them when creating 4 professional Django projects, teaching you how to solve common problems and develop RESTful web services with Django and Python. You will learn how to build a blog application, a social image bookmarking website, an online shop, and an e-learning platform. Learn Web Development with Python will get you started with Python programming techniques, show you how to enhance your applications with AJAX, create RESTful APIs, and set up a production environment for your Django projects. Last but not least, you'll learn the best practices for creating real-world applications. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have a full understanding of how Django works and how to use it to build web applications from scratch. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Learn Python Programming by Fabrizio Romano Django RESTful Web Services by Gaston C. Hillar Django Design Patterns and Best Practices by Arun Ravindran What you will learn Explore the fundamentals of Python programming with interactive projects Grasp essential coding concepts along with the basics of data structures and control flow Develop RESTful APIs from scratch with Django and the Django REST Framework Create automated tests for RESTful web services Debug, test, and profile RESTful web services with Django and the Django REST Framework Use Django with other technologies such as Redis and Celery Who this book is for If you have little experience in coding or Python and want to learn how to build full-fledged web apps, this Learning Path is for you. No prior experience with RESTful web services, Python, or Django is required, but basic Python programming experience is needed to understand the concepts covered.
Practical guide to learning responsive web development with the powerful JavaScript Library, Bootstrap Key Features Create 5 responsive web apps with Bootstrap 4 Use elements and full Bootstrap toolkit to construct custom animations and templates Design, customize, and create existing UIs and media aggregator apps Book Description Bootstrap, the world's most popular frontend framework, is an open source toolkit for building web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Learning Bootstrap 4 by Building Projects covers the essentials of Bootstrap 4 along with best practices. The book begins by introducing you to the latest features of Bootstrap 4. You will learn different elements and components of Bootstrap, such as the strict grid system, Sass, which replaced Less, flexbox, Font Awesome, and cards. As you make your way through the chapters, you will use a template that will help you to build different kinds of real-world websites, such as a social media website, a company landing page, a media hosting website, and a profile page, with ease. By the end of this book, you will have built websites that are visually appealing, responsive, and robust. What you will learn Get familiar with the new features of Bootstrap 4 Understand how the new grid system works Learn to use the Sass tool in Bootstrap Automate your tasks using the task runner, Gulp Use Lightbox to build a photo gallery Master best practices for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Who this book is for Learning Bootstrap 4 by Building Projects is for web developers who want to build real-world responsive websites from scratch using Bootstrap 4. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is required.
The easiest way to learn Lua programming Key Features The easiest way to learn Lua coding Use the Lua standard libraries and debug Lua code Embed Lua as a scripting language using the Lua C API Book Description Lua is a small, powerful and extendable scripting/programming language that can be used for learning to program, and writing games and applications, or as an embedded scripting language. There are many popular commercial projects that allow you to modify or extend them through Lua scripting, and this book will get you ready for that. This book is the easiest way to learn Lua. It introduces you to the basics of Lua and helps you to understand the problems it solves. You will work with the basic language features, the libraries Lua provides, and powerful topics such as object-oriented programming. Every aspect of programming in Lua, variables, data types, functions, tables, arrays and objects, is covered in sufficient detail for you to get started. You will also find out about Lua's module system and how to interface with the operating system. After reading this book, you will be ready to use Lua as a programming language to write code that can interface with the operating system, automate tasks, make playable games, and much more. This book is a solid starting point for those who want to learn Lua in order to move onto other technologies such as Love2D or Roblox. A quick start guide is a focused, shorter title that provides a faster paced introduction to a technology. It is designed for people who don't need all the details at this point in their learning curve. This presentation has been streamlined to concentrate on the things you really need to know. What you will learn Understand the basics of programming the Lua language Understand how to use tables, the data structure that makes Lua so powerful Understand object-oriented programming in Lua using metatables Understand standard LUA libraries for math, file io, and more Manipulate string data using Lua Understand how to debug Lua applications quickly and effciently Understand how to embed Lua into applications with the Lua C API Who this book is for This book is for developers who want to get up and running with Lua. This book is ideal for programmers who want to learn to embed Lua in their own applications, as well as for beginner programmers who have never coded before.