Computer und IT
Ethics and Digital Transition
This book presents a study carried out by the IEEE-SMC French chapter on ethics and digital transformation in industry and society. Based on a survey of researchers in ICT, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as on presentation seminars, this study examines the various aspects that should be considered when assessing ethical principles in approaches to digital transition, particularly with regard to intelligent systems.Considering this, Ethics and Digital Transition presents the main technologies and uses of intelligent systems. Bringing together specialists from various fields, it explores the different dimensions of ethics that should be considered in the development of these systems, from the engineering sciences to law, sociology and philosophy. It also looks at the future challenges of ethics in the digital transition.MARIE-HÉLÈNE ABEL is Professor and Head of the Computer Science department at the University of Technology of Compiègne, France. She was President of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2014 to 2021.NADA MATTA is Professor of Knowledge Engineering and Management at the Université de Technologie de Troyes, France. She was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.HEDI KARRAY is Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence at the European Innovation Council, and a former professor at the University of Technology Tarbes Occitanie Pyrénées, France. He was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.INÈS SAAD is Professor of Information Systems at Amiens Business School and a researcher at the UPJV's MIS laboratory, France. She is also the Chair of the ICIKS conference and the IEEE-SMC French chapter.
Public Relations und Entscheidung
Anke Oßwald entwickelt in dem vorliegenden Buch eine entscheidungsorientierte Perspektive auf Public Relations. Aufbauend auf einem systemtheoretischen Kommunikationsverständnis konzipiert sie PR als spezifische Entscheidungspraxis und zeigt, welche weitergehenden Erkenntnismöglichkeiten damit verbunden sind. So lassen sich unter anderem Automatisierungsprozesse deutlich differenzierter darstellen und die Folgen für Öffentlichkeit diskutieren. Neue Impulse ergeben sich auch für die Schnittstelle von PR- und Organisationsstudien sowie für die kommunikationswissenschaftlich ausgerichtete Strategieforschung.Einleitung und Erkenntnisinteresse.- Theoretische Perspektiven: PR und Technik.- Entscheidungen als theoretischer Ausgangspunkt.- Entscheidungen und Kommunikation.- Die Form von PR-Entscheidungen.- Digitale Technologien und Entscheidungen.- PR-Calcucisions: Form und Folgen.- Fazit und Ausblick.
SharePoint For Dummies
BECOME A SHAREPOINT POWER USER WITH THIS QUICK-AND-EASY GUIDE TO ITS MANY FEATURESSharePoint For Dummies is your trusted instruction manual as you learn to create sites, upload and manage documents, collaborate with coworkers, and streamline workflows. Updated to include new AI functionality with Copilot, this edition walks you through the steps you'll need to take to customize SharePoint and take advantage of all it has to offer. You'll also learn how to integrate SharePoint with the tools you already use, so it's easy and seamless to make the shift to online file sharing and version control. You can manage who has access to view and edit files, and you can track, automate, and summarize content—all with this powerful Microsoft platform, and SharePoint For Dummies as your guide.* Learn what SharePoint does and discover features that can improve your processes* Integrate Microsoft's AI Copilot to do more with Sharepoint* Customize your SharePoint sites by applying styles and custom layouts* Improve collaboration and boost efficiency with advanced SharePoint featuresThis easy-to-follow book is a must for anyone looking for quick answers to SharePoint questions—whether you have experience with SharePoint or are just getting started. ROSEMARIE WITHEE is a technology professional and the coauthor of the most recent editions of Microsoft Teams For Dummies and Office 365 For Dummies. KEN WITHEE is now part of the Microsoft Azure team. He is a former SharePoint consultant and a coauthor of previous editions of the SharePoint For Dummies series.
Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies
MAKE EXCEL WORK FOR YOU WITH THIS BRAND NEW GUIDE TO SPREADSHEET ESSENTIALSKnowing a little about Excel is essential for almost every profession. Knowing a lot about Excel makes you one of the most valuable people in the office. Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies helps you build your spreadsheet skills as it walks you through the basics of creating a spreadsheet, organizing data, performing calculations, and creating charts and graphs in Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software. This brand new version of the book, written by an Excel guru and expert trainer, helps you develop the skills you need to impress your boss—or just to get things done faster. You'll also get ideas for using Excel to make daily life easier. Ready to become a number cruncher?* Create your first spreadsheet and learn how to enter data* Import data from other sources, sort tables, and organize information* Run basic calculations and get more advanced with functions* Build data visualizations, customize the look of your spreadsheets, and beyondThese days, almost everyone who works with computers needs to have basic knowledge of Excel—and more is usually better. Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies will help you get there. DAVID H. RINGSTROM, CPA, is the president and owner of Accounting Advisors, Inc. He offers training on Excel and other accounting software to thousands of students and explains the concepts, techniques, and strategies they need to work effectively in Excel. David is also author of QuickBooks Online For Dummies.
Successful AI Product Creation
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AI AND GENERATIVE AI PRODUCT CREATION FROM A VETERAN AI LEADER AND EDUCATORIn Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework, AI product leader, professor of product management and AI, and industry expert, Prof. Shub Agarwal delivers the ultimate playbook—a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to Building, Scaling, and Integrating AI and Generative AI into real-world products. Drawing from over two decades of experience, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between AI technology and business impact, ensuring you can navigate the AI revolution with confidence. Featuring Forewords by:* Ted Shelton, Chief Operating Officer at Inflection AI (co-founded by Reid Hoffman)* Dr. Jia Li, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at LiveX AI; Founding Head of R&D at Google Cloud AI; AI Professor at StanfordWhat You'll Learn:* Complete 9-Step AI Product Creation Framework: Master the entire AI product lifecycle from discovery and experimentation to scaling, governance, and AI model lifecycle management.* 20+ Real-World Case Studies: Learn from successful AI implementations across healthcare, finance, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and big tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.* Traditional AI vs. Generative AI: Understand when to use each approach, how to leverage models like GPT and transformers, and key differences in adoption strategies.* AI Model Performance and Ethics: Address challenges like bias, fairness, model drift, and regulatory compliance.* Practical Tools and Templates: Access decision-making frameworks, checklists, and internal diagrams that guide seamless execution.Who Should Read This Book?* AI Product Managers and Tech Leaders: A strategic and tactical guide for AI integration.* Entrepreneurs and Founders: Leverage AI for competitive advantage and scalability.* Business Executives and Decision-Makers: Understand AI's potential for growth and optimization.* Students and Aspiring AI PMs: Develop industry-ready skills through real-world case studies.SHUB AGARWAL is a product leader and educator with nearly two decades of experience spanning academia, Fortune 50 companies, Silicon Valley startups, and Amazon. He teaches AI and Product Management at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and specializes in translating complex AI concepts into actionable product strategies.
3D-Spiele programmieren mit Unity
Ganz einfach eigene 3D-Spiele entwickelnHans-Georg Schumann zeigt detailliert und leicht verständlich, wie Einsteiger mit der beliebten Spiele-Engine Unity eigene 3D-Spiele entwickeln können. Folgen Sie dem Autor Schritt für Schritt, wie verschiedene Elemente eines 3D-Spiels erstellt werden: sowohl 2D- als auch 3D-Landschaften und Bauwerke, verschiedenste Charaktere mit diversen Eigenschaften und Bewegungsfähigkeiten, Features wie Sound und Effekte u.v.m.Landschaften und Charaktere entwerfenSie beginnen mit einem kleinen Jump & Run-Spiel in 2D und lernen dann Schritt für Schritt, eigene Spielwelten in 3D zu erschaffen. Dabei erfahren Sie, wie man Landschaften mit Vegetation und Seen gestaltet. Außerdem bauen Sie einfache Gebäude und erschaffen einen Gegner, den Sie animieren und der mit der Zeit todbringende Eigenschaften erhält. Dabei eignen Sie sich ganz nebenbei das Programmieren in C# an und lernen alle Bausteine kennen, um eigene Ideen umzusetzen.Realitätsnah mit hervorragenden EffektenDas Unity-Entwicklungssystem erzeugt tolle Effekte, die dem Spiel das nötige Reality-Gefühl geben. Alles, was Sie zum Programmieren Ihrer Projekte benötigen, gibt es als Paket zum kostenlosen Download.Aus dem Inhalt:Unity starten und ein erstes kleines Spiel in 2D erstellenIn die Script-Programmierung mit C# einsteigenEinen Charakter entwerfen und ihm Eigenschaften gebenEin Jump & Run-Spiel entwickelnDas Prinzip von 3D verstehen und ein Terrain mit Bäumen und Wasser gestaltenGanze Bauwerke entstehen lassenDie Figur klettern, schwimmen und sogar tauchen lassenEine Fantasie-Kreatur entwerfen und durch Animation lebendig werden lassenStrahlen, Partikel und Sound einbindenKünstliche Intelligenz nutzenEnergiekontrolle und andere Features aufrüstenInstallationshilfe und FehlerbehebungÜber den Autor:Hans-Georg Schumann ist pensionierter Informatik- und Mathematiklehrer und erfolgreicher Fachbuchautor.
Data Insight Foundations
This book is not a comprehensive guide; if that's what you're seeking, you may want to look elsewhere. Instead, it serves as a map, outlining the necessary tools and topics for your research journey. The goal is to build your intuition and provide pointers for where to find more detailed information. The chapters are deliberately concise and to the point, aiming to expose and enlighten rather than bore you.While examples are primarily in R, a basic understanding of the language is advantageous but not essential. Several chapters, especially those focusing on theory, require no programming knowledge at all. Parts of this book have proven useful to a diverse audience, including web developers, mathematicians, data analysts, and economists, making the material beneficial regardless of one’s backgroundThe structure allows for flexible reading paths; you may explore the chapters in sequence for a systematic learning experience or navigate directly to the topics most relevant to you.What You Will Learn* Data Management: Master the end-to-end process of data collection, processing, validation, and imputation using R.* Reproducible Research: Understand fundamental theories and achieve transparency with literate programming, renv, and Git.* Academic Writing: Conduct scientific literature reviews and write structured papers and reports with Quarto.* Survey Design: Design well-structured surveys and manage data collection effectively.* Data Visualization: Understand data visualization theory and create well-designed and captivating graphics using ggplot2Who this Book is ForCareer professionals such as research and data analysts transitioning from academia to a professional setting where production quality significantly impacts career progression. Some familiarity with data analytics processes and an interest in learning R or Python are ideal.NIKITA TKACHENKO serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Bridges and Barriers Advisory Services. In this role, he specializes in developing data tools tailored for executives at organizations embarking on their transformative data journeys. Beyond his work at Bridges and Barriers, Nikita is deeply engaged in academia. He imparts his knowledge by instructing Research Tools, providing mentorship to students, and conducting research at the University of San Francisco.PART I: WORKING WITH DATA.- Chapter 1. Data Manipulation.- Chapter 2: Tidy Data.- Chapter 3: Relational Data.- Chapter 4: Data Validation.- Chapter 5: Imputation.- PART II: REPRODUCILE RESEARCH.- Chapter 6: Reproducible Research.- Chapter 7: Reproducible Environment.- Chapter 8: Introduction to Command Line.- Chapter 9: Version Control with Git and Github.- Chapter 10: Style and Lint your Code.- Chapter 11: Modular Code.- PART III: LIT REVIEW AND WRITING.- Chapter 12: Literature Review.- Chapter 13: Write.- Chapter 14: Layout and References.- Chapter 15: Collaboration and Templating.- PART IV: COLLECTING THE DATA.- Chapter 16: Total Survey Error (TSE).- Chapter 17: Document.- Chapter 18: APIs.- PART V: PRESENTING THE DATA.- Chapter 19: Data Visualization Fundamentals.- Chapter 20: Data Visualization.- Chapter 21: A Graph for the Job.- Chapter 22: Color Data.- Chapter 23: Make Tables PART VI: BACK MATTER.- Epilogue.
Kubernetes Recipes
_Kubernetes Recipes_ is your essential guide to using Kubernetes for container orchestration providing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to address the intricacies of deployment, scaling, and day-to-day operations. The book's format, organized for easy lookup, ensures that you can swiftly find detailed solutions to your challenges in your Kubernetes journey.Beginning with the fundamentals, the book covers Kubernetes installation, working with the Kubernetes API, and understanding application primitives for efficient deployment. It teaches monitoring and troubleshooting strategies, providing practical insights into handling issues that may arise in your clusters. Whether new to Kubernetes or seeking advanced insights, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, including managing specialized workloads, handling volumes and configuration data, implementing scaling strategies, and ensuring security._Kubernetes Recipes_ is not merely a theoretical guide; it equips you with practical skills for everyday tasks, such as using the Kubernetes client effectively, creating and modifying fundamental workloads, managing services, and exploring the Kubernetes API. It doesn't stop at the basics but extends to advanced areas like developing Kubernetes, monitoring and logging practices, and exploring the ecosystem with tools like Helm. With this comprehensive guide, you not only build a strong foundation in Kubernetes but also gain insights into the intricacies of its ecosystem.Whether you are looking to troubleshoot common issues, implement security measures, or develop applications for Kubernetes, this book is your go-to resource. It provides practical, actionable solutions for every step of learning this industry-leading containerization platform.YOU WILL:* Learn how to orchestrate cloud-native applications and apply the design to new and existing applications. * Acquire practical skills in deploying applications on Kubernetes, covering installations, CLI usage, and local instance management.* Learn cluster management techniques using tools, explore diverse creation methods, and deploy on popular cloud platforms. Gain an awareness of the debugging methods and tools available in Kubernetes.* Understand how to Implement security best practices, control access, and secure pods while also gaining proficiency in monitoring resources, accessing logs, and handling common troubleshooting scenarios in Kubernetes environments.THE BOOK IS FOR:Developers, System Administrators, DevOps Professionals as well as Project Managers, students and researchersGRZEGORZ STENCEL is a versatile technologist and Staff Engineer at JPMorgan Chase. Greg designs and develops new systems, products, and features while providing technical guidance and mentorship. His experience spans prestigious organizations like Ericsson, ING, and Oxford University Press, with expertise in Networks, Cyber Security, and Programming. An electronics enthusiast, Greg creates PCB designs for home automation and alarms and explores robotics integrated with AI using Jetson Nano. With 17 years of experience as a Linux admin, Greg also holds a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certificate. He has built a Kubernetes cluster from laptop motherboards, contributing to the cloud community through teaching and leadership.LUCA BERTON is an IT Infrastructure Expert. He spent two years at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and three years with Red Hat. Luca is the author of _Ansible for VMware by Examples_ and _Ansible for Kubernetes by Examples_ and the creator of the Ansible Pilot project. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Luca specializes in Infrastructure Hardening and Automation. An Open-Source enthusiast, he actively supports the community by sharing his knowledge at public events.1: Introduction to Kubernetes.- 2: Configuring Stateless Applications.- 3: Configuring Stateful Applications.- 4: Kubernetes on Cloud Providers.- 5: Developer Experience in Kubernetes.- 6: Scaling and Resiliency.- 7: Storage in Kubernetes.- 8: Networking in Kubernetes.- 9: Performance Observability in Kubernetes.- 10:Control Plane Administration and Package Management.- 11: Security in Kubernetes.- 12: Emerging and Advanced Kubernetes Concepts.- 13: Best Practices in Kubernetes.- 14: Additional Kubernetes Resources.
Raising Young Coders
Introduce your children to programming at an early age and see how nurturing their interest can significantly contribute to their future success. This book offers creative, kid-friendly tools and projects to ignite childhood curiosity, all while confronting early-age gender biases in tech and supplementing the lack of creative and diverse tech curriculum in schools.Parents will explore a range of fun technology projects to share with their kids, sorted by difficulty, suitable for pre-K through pre-teen ages. For example, the Squishy Circuits project shows early learners how to connect wires to play dough to make LED lights shine. Meanwhile, the block-coding project encourages kids to drag and drop code blocks to control a robot that they get to build. For more advanced projects, young coders will explore a Raspberry Pi workshop, involving hardware wiring and writing the code that brings their creation to life. The projects are designed so that parents and kids can pick and choose activities based on interest level.For further inspiration, _Raising Young Coders_wraps up by showcasing interviews with successful women in technology. These role models recount early childhood experiences learning technology with their parents. The stories will motivate kids and parents to engage with technology together, recognizing its pivotal role as a cornerstone for an array of future opportunities.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Understand why it is important to inspire your kids to _want_ to learn technology.* Confront gender biases in the tech industry and discover strategies to foster inclusivity early on.* Explore a range of fun and creative projects tailored for various ages and interest levels.* Discover the stories of successful women in technology who are relatable role models to help inspire your kids.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORParents with or without a technical background who want to introduce their children to technology and share their passion for coding in a way that is fun and engaging.CASSANDRA CHIN is a keynote speaker, book author, video podcast host and long-time children’s workshop instructor. Since her teenage years, she has been sharing her passion for coding with children, leading workshops at international events such as Devoxx4Kids, KidzMash, JFokus4Kids, and CNCF Kids Day. Her extensive experience has equipped her with effective strategies to inspire young learners to discover programming for fun. In 2024, Cassandra published _Phippy’s AI Friend Story: Story and Workshop for Kids and Parents_, a resource designed to assist parents in introducing technology to their children. Additionally, she hosts and produces a podcast on Techstrong.tv where she interviews speakers, educators, and tech professions in the community to discuss topics related to education for children and young adults.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-chin-developer1. Why Learning Tech is Important for Kids.- 2. Early Learners.- 3. Getting Started with Block Coding.- 4. Youth Coding Projects.- 5. Five Women in Tech Role Models
Microsoft 365 Word For Professionals For Dummies
A BEYOND-THE-BASICS GUIDE TO LEVELING UP YOUR SKILLS IN MICROSOFT WORDMicrosoft 365 Word For Professionals For Dummies is an easy-to-understand guide to the more advanced features available in the Microsoft 365 version of Word. You can enhance the quality of your documents and boost productivity in any field, with this in-depth resource. You'll delve into topics that you may not have encountered in school or on-the-job training, such as collaborating on a document and using Copilot to improve text. Complete your Word-related tasks more efficiently as you unlock lesser-known tools and learn to organize the application so you can quickly access the features you need. You're on your way to becoming a Word superhero, with this fun resource.* Learn advanced formatting and template creation techniques* Work more efficiently with graphics, tables, and other objects* Get a handle on document sharing, reviewing, and collaboration* Automate writing and editing tasks to speed up tedious jobsFor Word users seeking to take their knowledge to the next level, this in-depth guide covers the professional tasks and topics you most need to know. DAN GOOKIN is the bestselling author of Word For Dummies. His previous books have been translated into 32 languages and have sold over 11 million copies. He’s been writing for the For Dummies series for 34 years.
Bluesky For Dummies
THE FIRST AND MOST TRUSTWORTHY GUIDE TO THE HOT NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMBluesky has been taking the social media world by storm. The platform offers users a high degree of control over what information they view and share, abilities they've lost on other platforms. Bluesky For Dummies serves as your guidebook to navigating the new platform. Learn to import your contacts, control your feed, and share content, with easy-to-follow instructions. This book also shows you how to manage who can contact you and access your content, so you can avoid bots, trolls, and other unsavory characters. For business owners, this Dummies guide is a breath of fresh air—learn how to set up Bluesky for your business and enjoy a peaceful and profitable social experience.* Discover how Bluesky differs from the other social media apps out there* Create a profile, make connections, share your content, and build a following* Take control of your social media experience with access and content settings* Connect with users by exploring custom lists and feedsRefugees from other social media sites, as well as social media beginners, can find out what it's like to be social without the downsides, thanks to Bluesky For Dummies.ERIC BUTOW is a professional author and course developer. He is a co-author of Funding a New Business For Dummies, Instagram For Business For Dummies, Instagram For Dummies, and Digital Etiquette For Dummies. REBECCA BOLLWITT is a social media and digital publishing strategist.
Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der EU
Dieses E-Book bietet eine praxisorientierte Einführung in die Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in der EU. Es vereint theoretisches Wissen mit konkreten Handlungsempfehlungen zur Umsetzung von KI-Standards und Gesetzen, insbesondere im Rahmen des EU AI Acts. Durch eine speziell entwickelte Systematik werden KI-relevante Gesetze und Standards systematisch erfasst und bewertet. Führungskräfte, CISOs und Cybersecurity-Experten erhalten wertvolle Einblicke, wie sie die Vertrauenswürdigkeit von KI-Systemen in ihren Organisationen gewährleisten können. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Integration von KI in bestehende Sicherheitsstrukturen sowie der Nutzung bewährter Frameworks.Zum Inhalt: Künstliche Intelligenz – gekommen, um zu bleiben Grundlagen der Vertrauenswürdigkeit von KI Risiken von KI Überblick über laufende KI-Regulierungsinitiativen Gesetzliche Vorgaben in der EU KI-Standards und -Frameworks Das Zusammenspiel von KI und IT-Security Best Practices – Ein Leitfaden zur KI-Governance Vorschläge für KI-Regulierungsansätze des BSI Sektorspezifische Betrachtung von KI-SicherheitSyntheseJordan Pötsch ist Unternehmensberater und Auditor für Cyber Security & Privacy bei PwC Deutschland. Seine Schwerpunkte liegen auf der Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz und deren Einsatz in der Cybersicherheit. Zudem lehrt er Informationssicherheit an der FernUniversität Hagen und anderen Institutionen. Er ist Herausgeber der Buchreihe „Vertrauenswürdige KI“ in Springer Nature.Prof. Dr. Rainer Bernnat ist Senior Partner bei Strategy& und Leiter des Bereichs Government & Public Services bei PwC Deutschland. Er ist Experte für strategische Transformationsprogramme und spielte eine zentrale Rolle bei der Einführung der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte in Deutschland. Zudem ist er Honorarprofessor an der Universität Augsburg und war Mitglied des Vorstands der Initiative D21 und Vizepräsident der Special Olympics Deutschland.
Introducing .NET MAUI
Interested in giving Microsoft’s new Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) a try? This book provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools and hands-on coding to build their own cross-platform applications.The book is a comprehensive end-to-end guide on creating, building, and distributing .NET MAUI applications. As you walk through each new concept, .NET MAUI expert and Microsoft MVP Shaun Lawrence will show the concept's value and uses, and then have you apply it in a build-along application. You will work with this build-along application right up until you are ready to ship it to the relevant stores (e.g., App Store, etc.).The underlying theme through the book is to explain a key concept, show how to implement it directly in order to reinforce your understanding, and then show potential simplifications (e.g., alternative libraries) that can help you reduce the complexities of an applications code base.What You Will Learn* Create a .NET MAUI application* Apply commonly required techniques* Apply more advanced techniques to make applications stand out* Know what to consider when distributing applications to the relevant stores* Take an application from concept through to productionWho This Book Is ForDevelopers who are new to .NET MAUI and cross-platform development. A basic knowledge of C# is required, but no prior knowledge using .NET MAUI is required. Experienced developers also will find the book useful as it covers topics key to modern day development (such as accessibility, performance, and distribution). Xamarin Forms developers will find the book useful as key features new to .NET MAUI that will aid in the migration from Xamarin Forms to .NET MAUI are explained.New To This EditionGain insights on the latest updates to .NET MAUI with the release of version 9.0. Learn about features like AOT, Polly, MauiReactor, Shell, and more.SHAUN LAWRENCE is an experienced software engineer who has been specializing in building mobile and desktop applications for the past 20 years. He is a recognized Microsoft MVP in Development Technologies for his work helping the community learn and build with Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI. His recent discovery of the value he can add by sharing his experience with others has thrust him on to the path of wanting to find any way possible to continue it.Shaun actively maintains several open-source projects within the .NET community. A key project for the scope of this book is the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit where he predominantly focuses on building good quality documentation for developers to consume. Shaun lives in the United Kingdom with his wife, two children, and their dog.1. Introduction to .NET MAUI.- 2. Building our first application.- 3. The fundamentals of .NET MAUI.- 4. An architecture to suit you.- 5. User interface essentials.- 6. Shell.- 7. Creating our own layout.- 8. Accessibility.- 9. Advanced UI Concepts.- 10. Local data.- 11. Remote data.- 12. Getting specific.- 13. Testing.- 14. Automation Testing.- 15. Lets get graphical.- 16. Releasing our application.- 17. Conclusion.
Advanced Front-End Development
This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering React, the most popular library for building modern web applications. Designed for developers at all levels, it offers a structured approach to understanding and applying React’s core and advanced concepts to create responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications.Starting with the basics, such as components, JSX, and state management, the book gradually progresses to advanced topics like context API, hooks, routing, and performance optimization. Every chapter is enriched with hands-on examples and step-by-step guides to help you solidify your understanding of React’s ecosystem.The book encourages you to dive deeper into essential best practices, including code maintainability, testing strategies, and leveraging third-party libraries for UI components. It also explores modern state management tools, techniques for optimizing performance, and adopting cutting-edge deployment strategies with platforms like Netlify and Vercel, ensuring that the applications you build are robust and reliable.Beyond just React’s core concepts, this book emphasizes practical application through a real-world project: building a fully functional e-commerce application. From implementing dynamic product listings to creating a seamless checkout flow with payment gateway integration, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world challenges.By the end of this book, you’ll not only master React but also develop the skills to build, test, and deploy high-quality web applications that meet the demands of today’s fast-paced development landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, this book will elevate your expertise and help you stay ahead in the evolving world of web development.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:* The foundational concepts of React, including JSX, components, and state management.* How to use advanced React techniques, such as hooks, context API, performance optimization, and routing.* How to create responsive, scalable, and maintainable web applications using modern React libraries and tools.* Understand practical approaches to building a real-world e-commerce application, including dynamic product listings, cart functionality, and payment gateway integration* Gain expertise in techniques for optimizing performance, testing, and deploying React applications to platforms like Netlify.WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR:Software architects and developers with intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, frontend developers, and full-stack developers_NITESH UPADHYAYA_ is a distinguished Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications and complex distributed architectures enhanced with AI. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach.Currently working at GlobalLogic, a Hitachi company, Nitesh drives enterprise solutions across diverse industries. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, an honor that recognizes his significant contributions to engineering and technology, and a Fellow of the Soft Computing Research Society, highlighting his leadership in computational research.Nitesh’s achievements have been recognized globally, including being honored with the 40 Under Forty Award by _Achievers World Magazine_ for his exceptional contributions to the tech industry. He is also a prolific writer and educator, having published influential research papers in esteemed conferences such as IEEE.Driven by a deep passion for empowering developers and advancing technology, Nitesh is committed to simplifying complex concepts, fostering innovation, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.Chapter 1 - Introduction to React.- Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your Development Environment.- Chapter 3 - Components, Props and State.- Chapter 4 - JSX and Element Rendering.- Chapter 5 - Handling Events and Conditional Rendering.- Chapter 6 - List and Keys.- Chapter 7 - Thinking in Components.- Chapter 8 - Styling your Application.- Chapter 9 - Lifecycle Methods and Hooks.- Chapter 10 - Managing State with Context and Redux.- Chapter 11 - Form Handling and Validation.- Chapter 12 - Routing and Navigation.- Chapter 13 - Optimizing Performance.- Chapter 14 - Testing your Application.- Chapter 15 - Security Best Practices.- Chapter 16 - Accessibility and Internationalization.- Chapter 17 - Deployment and Continuous Integration.- Chapter 18 - Integrating Third-Party Services and APIs.- Chapter 19 - Advanced Component Patterns.- Chapter 20 - Building A Real-World Retail Store App.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies
THE MOST UP-TO-DATE MANUAL FOR USING ADOBE'S GOLD STANDARD PHOTO WORKFLOW SOFTWAREAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies is the perfect companion for photographers looking to make the most of this powerhouse software. Lightroom Classic lets you edit, organize, and share large volumes of digital photos, so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens. With this book, you'll learn the program's fundamentals and discover the latest features and updates'including improved Masking tools, AI-based tools, and the new Lens Blur feature. Discover the tools and processes that make the most sense for you, and get pro tips for taking your photos to the next level.* Learn your way around the Lightroom Classic interface* Expertly manage your photo library* Edit and share your photos with confidence* Make your photos even better with new editing toolsThis popular Dummies guide is great for anyone who needs a primer on the essentials of Lightroom Classic for personal or professional use. ROB SYLVAN is a photographer, educator, and author. Rob has created tutorials found within the Lightroom desktop application, is a Canon Product Educator, and teaches at photography conferences such as Adobe MAX, Photoshop World, Lightroom Summit, and more.
SharePoint For Dummies
BECOME A SHAREPOINT POWER USER WITH THIS QUICK-AND-EASY GUIDE TO ITS MANY FEATURESSharePoint For Dummies is your trusted instruction manual as you learn to create sites, upload and manage documents, collaborate with coworkers, and streamline workflows. Updated to include new AI functionality with Copilot, this edition walks you through the steps you'll need to take to customize SharePoint and take advantage of all it has to offer. You'll also learn how to integrate SharePoint with the tools you already use, so it's easy and seamless to make the shift to online file sharing and version control. You can manage who has access to view and edit files, and you can track, automate, and summarize content—all with this powerful Microsoft platform, and SharePoint For Dummies as your guide.* Learn what SharePoint does and discover features that can improve your processes* Integrate Microsoft's AI Copilot to do more with Sharepoint* Customize your SharePoint sites by applying styles and custom layouts* Improve collaboration and boost efficiency with advanced SharePoint featuresThis easy-to-follow book is a must for anyone looking for quick answers to SharePoint questions—whether you have experience with SharePoint or are just getting started. ROSEMARIE WITHEE is a technology professional and the coauthor of the most recent editions of Microsoft Teams For Dummies and Office 365 For Dummies. KEN WITHEE is now part of the Microsoft Azure team. He is a former SharePoint consultant and a coauthor of previous editions of the SharePoint For Dummies series.
Video Game Design For Dummies
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO DESIGN A VIDEO GAME, AS A HOBBY OR AS A CAREER!Video Game Design For Dummies teaches you what it takes to design games from concept to completion. You'll learn the theory behind great gaming experiences, and you'll discover tools you can use to bring your game ideas to life. An experienced video game developer teaches you the basics of game design and how to motivate and engage players. Choose the right game engines and design tools for any project and get step-by-step advice on testing and debugging the games you've made. Thinking of pursuing game design as a career path and want to know where to start? This Dummies guide has your back. With this easy-to-understand book, you can dip your toes into the world of video game design and see where it takes you. And if you end up wanting to release your game to the masses, you'll find everything you need to know, right here.* Learn the step-by-step process video game designers use to create great games* Design characters, worlds, and storylines that will keep players engaged* Pick a game engine that's right for you and plan out your game development process* Playtest your video game, then publish it and market it on social mediaThis book is a practical guide for beginners who want to start designing games and want to know exactly where to begin. Design a game from concept to completion, with Video Game Design for Dummies.ALEXIA MANDEVILLE is a co-founder and game designer at Bodeville, an independent studio creating narrative games. She’s an Assistant Professor of Game Design at ArtCenter College of Design, a private university in Pasadena, California. She’s a former Game Designer at Niantic and Meta.
Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0
THE BOOK PRESENTS A SUITE OF INNOVATIVE TOOLS TO RESHAPE SOCIETY INTO AN INTERCONNECTED FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS HUMANS TO EFFICIENTLY RESOLVE PRESSING SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES WHILE FOSTERING INCLUSIVE GROWTH.This book introduces a spectrum of pioneering advancements across various sectors within Society 5.0, all underpinned by cutting-edge technological innovations. It aims to deliver an exhaustive collection of contemporary concepts, practical applications, and groundbreaking implementations that have the potential to enhance diverse areas of society. Society 5.0 signifies human advancement and is distinguished by its unique synthesis of cyberspace with physical space. This integration harnesses data gathered via environmental sensors, processed by artificial intelligence, to enhance real-world interactions. This volume encompasses an extensive array of scholarly works with detailed insights into fields such as image processing, natural language processing, computer vision, sentiment analysis, and analyses based on voice and gestures. The content presented will be beneficial to multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. In summary, Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0 presents a suite of innovative tools to reshape society into an interconnected future where technology empowers humans to efficiently resolve pressing socio-economic issues while fostering inclusive growth. AUDIENCEThe book will be beneficial to researchers, engineers, and students in multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. TANUPRIYA CHOUDHURY, PHD, is a professor and Associate Dean of Research at Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India, and a visiting professor at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, with 15 years of research and teaching experience. He has published hundreds of papers in national and international journals and conferences, and more than 30 books and book chapters. He has also filed 25 patents and secured copyrights for 16 software programs for India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development. ABHIJIT KUMAR, PHD, is an assistant professor in the School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences, Dehradun, India, with more than 13 years of academic and industry experience. He has published two patents and many research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He is also a seasoned speaker and is a member of several professional bodies, including the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, Singapore; the International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong; and the Universal Association of Computer and Electronics Engineers. RAVI TOMAR, PHD, is a Senior Architect for Persistent Systems, India, with a history as an experienced academician in the higher education industry. He has trained numerous national and international corporations, including Confluent Apache Kafka, KeyBank, Accenture, and the Union Bank of the Philippines. He is skilled in programming, computer networking, stream processing, Python, Oracle database, C++, core Java, and CorDApp. S. BALAMURUGAN, PHD, is the Director of Research and Development, Intelligent Research Consultancy Services (iRCS), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He is also Director of the Albert Einstein Engineering and Research Labs (AEER Labs), as well as Vice-Chairman of the Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI), India. He has published 50+ books, 200+ international journals/conferences, and 35 patents. ANKIT VISHNOI, PHD, is an associate professor at Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India, with over 19 years of comprehensive experience in academia and industry. He has published 20 research articles in esteemed journals and conferences, and holds two patents. Notably, he was involved in a Department of Science and Technology project during his tenure at the University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences, Dehradun.
Im Zeitalter der KI: Zwischen Halbwissen und (un)berechtigten Ängsten
Wird Künstliche Intelligenz meinen Job ersetzen? Kann sie kreativ sein? Und wie sicher ist der Einsatz von KI wirklich? Dieses Buch räumt mit Halbwissen auf und gibt eine klare, fundierte Einführung in die Welt der KI. Anschaulich wird erklärt, wie Künstliche Intelligenz funktioniert, wo ihre Grenzen liegen und welche Chancen sie bietet. Wir beleuchten technische Hintergründe, gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen und ethische Fragestellungen. Im zugehörigen Online-Kurs finden Sie zudem spannende Kurzgeschichten und Video-Interviews, welche neue Perspektiven und Denkanstöße bieten. Einleitung und Zielsetzung. Was ist Künstliche Intelligenz?. Wie denkt und spricht eine KI? – Eine Einführung in Large Language Models. Kontext statt Erinnerung: Wie LLMs durch Information gesteuert werden. Was passiert, wenn man einer KI Macht gibt?. Muss ich Angst haben, ersetzt zu werden?. Kann eine KI ein Bewusstsein entwickeln?. Kreativität und Künstliche Intelligenz. Urheberrecht in der KI-Welt – Wem gehören die Ideen?. Fake News und Deepfakes – Wenn die Realität verschwimmt. Abschlussgedanken. MARIO BOCK ist Experte für den vielseitigen Einsatz von KI-Technologien. Mit seinem Hintergrund in Softwareentwicklung und seiner Erfahrung im Marketing schlägt er die Brücke zwischen technologischem Know-how und praxisnaher Verständlichkeit.
30 Minuten KI-Chatbots
Die stille KI-Revolution Wie Text-, Audio- und Videobots Beruf und Alltag verändern Dieses Buch führt ein in die unsichtbare Transformation unserer täglichen Interaktionen, die durch Chat-, Audio- und Videobots ermöglicht wird. Beginnend mit einem verständlichen Crashkurs zu den Grundlagen dieser innovativen Werkzeuge, wird verdeutlicht, wie Bots in unterschiedlichsten Geschäftsbereichen von der Kundenbetreuung über Marketing bis hin zu HR und Rekrutierung eingesetzt werden, um Prozesse zu revolutionieren und messbare Erfolge zu erzielen. Im Alltag erleichtern Bots das Leben durch ihre Anwendung in Smart-Home-Technologien und als persönliche Assistenten. Aber auch die technischen und sozialen Hürden, die Problematik des Datenschutzes und ethische Überlegungen werden dargestellt, ebenso wie die Herausforderung, in einer zunehmend digitalisierten Welt Vertrauen in Bots zu entwickeln. Praktische Anleitungen am Ende des Buches zeigen auf, wie man Bots in sein Unternehmen oder persönliches Umfeld integrieren kann. Dieses Buch ist ein essenzieller Leitfaden für jeden, der verstehen möchte, wie KI-gesteuerte Technologien unseren Alltag revolutionieren werden.
30 Minuten Prompting
KIs mit den richtigen Prompts steuern 30 Minuten Prompting bietet eine kompakte und praxisnahe Einführung in die Kunst des Prompting. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie KI effektiv steuern können, welche Arten und Techniken es gibt und wie Sie Ihre eigene Prompt-Bibliothek aufbauen. Von allgemeinen Tipps und Beispielen bis hin zu fortgeschrittenen Techniken wie Chain-of-Thought und systematischen Prompt-Workflows – dieses Buch deckt alles ab. Mit Anwendungsfällen aus verschiedenen Branchen und Lösungsansätzen für Herausforderungen lernen Sie, Prompts gezielt einzusetzen und KI-Interaktionen zu optimieren. Ideal für alle, die in kurzer Zeit ihre Prompting-Fähigkeiten ausbauen wollen!
Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies
MAKE EXCEL WORK FOR YOU WITH THIS BRAND NEW GUIDE TO SPREADSHEET ESSENTIALSKnowing a little about Excel is essential for almost every profession. Knowing a lot about Excel makes you one of the most valuable people in the office. Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies helps you build your spreadsheet skills as it walks you through the basics of creating a spreadsheet, organizing data, performing calculations, and creating charts and graphs in Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software. This brand new version of the book, written by an Excel guru and expert trainer, helps you develop the skills you need to impress your boss—or just to get things done faster. You'll also get ideas for using Excel to make daily life easier. Ready to become a number cruncher?* Create your first spreadsheet and learn how to enter data* Import data from other sources, sort tables, and organize information* Run basic calculations and get more advanced with functions* Build data visualizations, customize the look of your spreadsheets, and beyondThese days, almost everyone who works with computers needs to have basic knowledge of Excel—and more is usually better. Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies will help you get there. DAVID H. RINGSTROM, CPA, is the president and owner of Accounting Advisors, Inc. He offers training on Excel and other accounting software to thousands of students and explains the concepts, techniques, and strategies they need to work effectively in Excel. David is also author of QuickBooks Online For Dummies.
Archicad 28
Archicad 28, in Erstauflage aus dem März 2025Dieses Grundlagen- und Lehrbuch zeigt Ihnen anhand typischer Konstruktionsaufgaben aus Studium und Berufsleben die Möglichkeiten von Archicad 28. Der Autor richtet sich dabei insbesondere an Archicad-Neulinge, die Wert auf einen praxisnahen Einstieg legen. Alle Elemente und Befehle erlernen Sie anhand von Beispielen. Sie beginnen mit der Konstruktion eines einfachen Grundrisses, um die generelle Arbeitsweise und die grundlegenden Schritte einzuüben. Dabei lernen Sie die Benutzeroberfläche, die Eingabemöglichkeiten für Koordinaten sowie den Einsatz von Fanghilfen, Fangpunkten und Hilfslinien kennen. Dann demonstriert der Autor die Architektur-Elemente (Wände, Fenster, Eckfenster u.v.m.) im Grundriss und im 3D-Fenster. Weiterhin berücksichtigt er die Möglichkeiten für grafische Überschreibungen und die Regeln für Schichtaufbau und Verschneidungen bei Wänden, Decken, Dächern und Schalen. Zusätzlich wird der HKLSE-Modeler kurz vorgestellt. Ein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Einübung von Bearbeitungsbefehlen, insbesondere der Nutzung von Pet-Paletten, die automatisch durch Markieren von Elementen aktiviert werden und dann ganz spezifische Änderungsaktionen anbieten. In weiteren Bearbeitungsschritten lernen Sie, die Konstruktion durch Hinzufügen von individuellen und automatischen Bemaßungen zu ergänzen sowie Schnitte und Ansichten zu erzeugen. Auch das Vorgehen zum Erstellen und zur Auswahl von Varianten wird beschrieben. Um Ihr Projekt eindrucksvoll zu präsentieren, erstellen Sie schließlich fotorealistische Visualisierungen. Am Ende jedes Kapitels finden Sie Übungsfragen mit dazugehörigen Lösungen im Anhang. Im letzten Kapitel wird abschließend als Beispiel ein Einfamilienhaus mit dokumentierten Befehlseingaben konstruiert. Aus dem Inhalt:Schnelleinstieg mit dokumentiertem BeispielBenutzeroberfläche: Wichtigste Paletten, das Pfeil-Werkzeug und AnsichtsmanipulationenPositionen eingeben: Koordinaten, Tracker, PunkteDynamische Hilfslinien, relative Konstruktionsmethoden2D-ZeichnenWerkzeuge: Wand, Fenster, Tür, Decke, Dach, Schale, Öffnungen, Stützen mit Segmenten, Träger mit Segmenten und Biegung, Freiflächen, Geländer, Treppe mit Kopffreiheit, Fassade mit eigenen Mustern, Morph-Elemente etc.Bearbeitungsfunktionen: Menüs, Kontextmenüs, Pet-PalettenBemaßung, TextZeichnungsstruktur, Raumstempel, ListenSchnitte, Ansichten, Innenansichten, Details, 3D-Dokumente und VariantenmanagementPlot, Druck, grafische ÜberschreibungenRealistische Bilder, Animationen, SonnenstudienÜbersichten über Menüs, Paletten und SymbolleistenPraxisbeispiel: EinfamilienhausÜbungsfragen mit Antworten Autoreninfo:Detlef Ridder hat langjährige Erfahrung im Bereich CAD und bereits zahlreiche Bücher zu AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit und Archicad veröffentlicht. Er gibt Schulungen zu diesen Programmen und zu CNC und weiß daher, welche Themen für Einsteiger besonders wichtig sind.
AI-Based Advanced Optimization Techniques for Edge Computing
THE BOOK OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE INSIGHTS INTO AI-DRIVEN OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS AND THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING REAL-TIME APPLICATIONS WITHIN FOG AND EDGE IOT NETWORKS AND ADDRESSES CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS RAPIDLY EVOLVING FIELD.This book focuses on artificial intelligence-induced adaptive optimization algorithms in fog and Edge IoT networks. Artificial intelligence, fog, and edge computing, together with IoT, are the next generation of paradigms offering services to people to improve existing services for real-time applications. Over the past few years, there has been rigorous growth in AI-based optimization algorithms and Edge and IoT paradigms. However, despite several applications and advancements, there are still some limitations and challenges to address including security, adaptive, complex, and heterogeneous IoT networks, protocols, intelligent offloading decisions, latency, energy consumption, service allocation, and network lifetime. This volume aims to encourage industry professionals to initiate a set of architectural strategies to solve open research computation challenges. The authors achieve this by defining and exploring emerging trends in advanced optimization algorithms, AI techniques, and fog and Edge technologies for IoT applications. Solutions are also proposed to reduce the latency of real-time applications and improve other quality of service parameters using adaptive optimization algorithms in fog and Edge paradigms. The book provides information on the full potential of IoT-based intelligent computing paradigms for the development of suitable conceptual and technological solutions using adaptive optimization techniques when faced with challenges. Additionally, it presents in-depth discussions in emerging interdisciplinary themes and applications reflecting the advancements in optimization algorithms and their usage in computing paradigms. AUDIENCEResearchers, industrial engineers, and graduate/post-graduate students in software engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering, data analysts, and security professionals working in the fields of intelligent computing paradigms and similar areas. MOHIT KUMAR, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Information Technology at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India. He has published more than 60 research articles in reputed international journals and conferences and served as a session chair and keynote speaker for many international conferences and webinars in India. His research interests include cloud computing, soft computing, fog and edge computing, optimization algorithms, artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things. GAUTAM SRIVASTAVA, PHD, is a professor at Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada with over eight years of academic experience. He has published more than 150 papers in various international journals and conferences and serves as an editor for several international journals. In addition to his written work, he has delivered guest lectures in Taiwan and the Czech Republic. His research interests include data mining, big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, and cryptography. ASHUTOSH KUMAR SINGH, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, United College of Engineering and Research Allahabad, India. He has published over 25 papers in reputed international journals and conferences and is a reviewer for various reputed journals, conferences, and books. His research interests include network optimization, software-defined networking, machine learning, Internet of Things, and edge computing. KALKA DUBEY, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, India. He has published more than 20 articles in international journals and conferences. His research interests include task scheduling, virtual machine placement and allocation in cloud-based systems, quantification and monitoring of security metrics, soft computing, and enforcing security in cloud environments.