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Web Forms with React
Set up web forms from scratch using the most popular React form library in use today, React Hook Form. This book is a succinct and practical guide to building robust, scalable and reusable forms. From social media and YouTube video posts, to product listings on e-commerce sites, most information on the web is entered through forms. In this book, you’ll learn how to properly handle forms in React, how to scale them, and how to handle validations, etc.There are many ways to handle forms in React so it’s good practice to have a standard in place. This book will show you how to do so. Once in place, you’ll be able to code powerful, bug-free forms. Additionally, the book highlights the important role React Hook Form plays in scalability when designing forms. You’ll look at how to handle recurring features, such as password fields and profile sections so they can be easily reused across the applications where they are required. Validations are also crucial in building forms.You’ll also see how React Hook Form provides a nice interface for hooking up validations by using either standard native validations or by using a third-party validation library like Yup or Zod. When completed, _Web Forms with React_ will provide you the knowledge and confidence to build strong, and reusable web forms in React from the ground up.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Explore Web Forms standards and best practices* Understand the importance of scalability, robustness and reusability when making forms* Set the standard on how to handle and set up forms using React* Add complex validations in React forms WHO THIS BOOK IS FORWeb developers new to React with some prior knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript. React developers who have experience in building forms but are trying to find a new performant and scalable alternative.USMAN ABDUR REHMAN is a Frontend Tech lead for a US Based Healthcare Company with over four years of professional experience. As a self-taught developer, Rehman studied everything related to programming from YouTube videos, tutorials, blogs, and books. Since gaining his first developer role, Usman has been motivated to give back to the community by teaching coding.Chapter 1: Forms in React.- Chapter 2: React Hook Form.- Chapter 3: React Hook Form Basics.- Chapter 4: Making Forms with React Hook Form.- Chapter 5: Validation.- Chapter 6: Common Use Cases.
Codebasierte Post-Quanten-Kryptografie
Entdecken Sie die Zukunft der Kryptographie mit „Codebasierte Post-Quanten-Kryptografie - Goppa Codes und das McEliece Kryptosystem“. Dieses Buch bietet eine grundlegende und detaillierte Einführung in eines der sichersten Kryptosysteme unserer Zeit – das McEliece-Kryptosystem. Ursprünglich 1978 entwickelt, widersteht es den modernsten Bedrohungen durch Quantencomputer und setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Post-Quanten-Kryptografie. Mit einer umfassenden Analyse der Goppa Codes und einer verständlichen Darstellung sowohl der Theorie als auch der praktischen Implementierung, ist dieses Werk ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter für jeden, der sich für die nächste Generation der Datensicherheit interessiert. Neben tiefgehenden technischen Einblick erhält man mit dem Buch Zugriff auf eine Implementierung, die es Lesern ermöglicht, die Konzepte interaktiv zu erkunden. Ein Muss für Fachleute der IT-Sicherheit, Akademiker und jeden, der ein tiefes Verständnis für die Mechanismen quantensicherer Verschlüsselung entwickeln möchte. Einleitung. Quantencomputer und moderne Kryptografie. Goppa Codes. Das McEliece-Kryptosystem und seine Varianten. Zusammenfassung und Ausblick. FELIX PETER PAUL ist Informatiker und Mathematiker mit Abschlüssen in Pädagogik und Naturwissenschaften. Er studiert an der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz und hat sich auf Kryptographie spezialisiert. Seine aktuelle Arbeit konzentriert sich auf vollständig homomorphe Verschlüsselung und Post-Quantum-Kryptographie in Zusammenarbeit mit einem großen Technologieunternehmen, um sichere und zukunftsfähige Verschlüsselungstechnologien zu entwickeln.
Improving Decision Making Using Semantic Web Technologies
As technology becomes integral to our lives, its influence on decision making in smart cities, healthcare, and manufacturing is undeniable. However, challenges such as limited contextual awareness, domain knowledge, explainability of machine learning (ML), and issues of interoperability, data quality, and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance in data sharing hinder effective decision making. This book addresses these critical challenges by exploring how the synergy of semantic technologies (SW), like ontologies and knowledge graphs, with or without ML, can overcome these challenges to improve decision making. Through real-world case studies in data sharing, manufacturing, and agriculture, it offers theoretical and practical insights and guidelines of how SW can enhance prediction accuracy, integrate domain knowledge, support ML explainability, and tackle interoperability, data quality, and GDPR challenges.Dr. Tek Raj Chhetri is currently a postdoctoral associate at the Senseable Intelligence Group at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States. He is the founder and director of CAIR-Nepal (Center for Artificial Intelligence Research Nepal), an artificial intelligence research organization in Nepal. He conducts research in artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, data privacy, and Internet of Things (IoT) data sharing.Introduction.- Publications.- Bibliography.
Managing IT in einer digitalen Welt
Die IT ist für viele Unternehmen unersetzbar geworden. Die Digitalisierung, die in der Zwischenzeit sich verbreitet hat und die Gesellschaft immer weiter prägt, bleibt eine Priorität für viele Unternehmen. Nun hat die Komplexität zugenommen. Es sei die Wahl eines nachhaltigen Partners für eine Cloud Transformation, die Garantie, dass neue digitale Lösungen absolut sicher sind, oder das Angebot eines modernen Arbeitsplatzes, wo Home Office selbstverständlich ist.Entscheidend und gleichzeitig herausfordernd ist die Tatsache, dass alle Ebenen einer IT Organisation gut zusammenarbeiten müssen, damit das Unternehmen sich erfolgreich weiterentwickeln kann. Es handelt sich um die strategische Ebene mit den entsprechenden strategischen Entscheidungen, in erster Linie "make-or-buy" Entscheide. Weiterhin muss die taktische Ebene mit der Durchführung von Projekten und Releases und gleichzeitig das Angebot von hochwertigen IT Services sehr gut funktionieren. Die operative Ebene stellt das Fundament dar, wo die Abwicklung aller Tätigkeiten des Unternehmens sichergestellt werden muss. Verfügbarkeit und Performanz sind Key.Das ganze "Haus der IT" muss in dem Kontext des Unternehmens funktionieren. Die Kultur der Organisation und die Strukturen müssen natürlich berücksichtigt werden.Um eine optimale Transformation der IT ermöglichen zu können, ist es wichtig, ein gutes Verständnis einer IT Organisation zu besitzen und die Zusammenhänge zu verstehen. Einführung. IT-Prozesse. IT-Strategie. IT-Projekt-Portfolio. IT-Projekte. IT-Services. IT-Operations. Reporting und Measurement. Governance. Transformation. Leadership. Grundlegende Werte. DR. LIONEL PILORGET ist Dozent im Masterstudiengang "Business Information Systems" an der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in verschiedenen IT-Managementpositionen in der Industrie und im Finanzsektor und kann daher die Brücke zwischen Theorie und Praxis schlagen. In den letzten Jahren war er stark in strategische Projekte involviert, um das Thema Digitalisierung mit der Einführung neuer Methoden wie agiler Programmierung zu verbinden. Das Buch bietet Best Practices aus der traditionellen IT-Welt, kombiniert mit modernen Ansätzen, um Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg der Transformation zu begleiten.
Artificial Intelligence in Management
In an era of constant global change, companies are challenged to adapt quickly to evolving consumer demands and technological innovations. However, the complexity of product changes in the medical technology industry is particularly high. Leveraging expertise of interview partners from Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and India, this book examines the perception of digital transformation within the medical technology industry and the increasing prominence of artificial intelligence as a transformative force. Thus, it provides a critical analysis of the potential opportunities for optimization and risks of integrating this technology into product change management in this sector, offering a comprehensive perspective for management practice.Introduction.- Theoretical Review.- Research Methodology.- Findings.- Discussion.- Conclusion.
Pipeline for Automated Code Generation from Backlog Items (PACGBI)
This book investigates the potential and limitations of using Generative AI (GenAI) in terms of quality and capability in agile web development projects using React. For this purpose, the Pipeline for Automated Code Generation from Backlog Items (PACGBI) was implemented and used in a case study to analyse the AI-generated code with a mix-method approach. The findings demonstrated the ability of GenAI to rapidly generate syntactically correct and functional code with Zero-Shot prompting. The PACGBI showcases the potential for GenAI to automate the development process, especially for tasks with low complexity. However, this research also identified challenges with code formatting, maintainability, and user interface implementation, attributed to the lack of detailed functional descriptions of the task and the appearance of hallucinations. Despite these limitations, the book underscores the significant potential of GenAI to accelerate the software development process and highlights the need for a hybrid approach that combines GenAI's strengths with human expertise for complex tasks. Further, the findings provide valuable insights for practitioners considering GenAI integration into their development processes and set a foundation for future research in this field.MAHJA SARSCHAR, MSc is a graduate of the study program computer science with focus on media at the HTW Berlin. Her research bridges the gap between advancements in Generative AI and their possible applications in the software industry.Introduction.- Theoretical Background.- Related Work.- Method.- Implementation.- Results.- Discussion.- Summary.
KI im Mittelstand: Chancen, Optimierungen und Neugeschäft
Dieses Buch ist ein praktischer Leitfaden, um die Potenziale der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) im Mittelstand voll auszuschöpfen. Es bietet sowohl Einsteigern als auch Fortgeschrittenen verständliche Einführungen und fundierte Einblicke. Mit praxisnahen Beispielen, Fallstudien und konkreten Tipps wird gezeigt, wie KI erfolgreich in den Unternehmensalltag integriert werden kann. Ziel ist es, die Komplexität der KI verständlich zu machen und ihren Nutzen für den Mittelstand aufzuzeigen. Ein Muss für alle, die den technologischen Wandel aktiv mitgestalten wollen. Was ist Künstliche Intelligenz?. KI auf den Punkt gebracht: Alles, was der Mittelstand wirklich wissen muss. Machine Learning – Wie Maschinen das Lernen lernen. Daten: Die Währung für Innovation in der KI-Welt. RAG – Die smarte Wahl für den Mittelstand. Mensch und Maschine – Das Dreamteam in Aktion. Von der Theorie zur Praxis - Prozessoptimierung durch KI. Innovation & neue Geschäftsfelder mittels KI. Byte-sized Bakery – Optimierung der Lebensmittelproduktion durch KI. KI in Marketing & Sales: Wenn KI den perfekten Flirt fürs Business kennt. Produktion auf Steroiden: KI zeigt Muskeln in der Fertigung. Kundenservice? There’s a Bot for That!: 24/7 Service, ohne Augenringe. Consultants & Coaches - Der digitale Guru macht's vor. Real Talk - Wo KI rockt und wo's noch hakt. Datenschutz im Zeitalter des AI Acts: Navigieren zwischen Innovation und Privatsphäre. Die soziale Architektur der KI-Implementierung – Governance, interne Politik und Stakeholder-Management. Stolpersteine auf dem KI-Pfad: Wo's brennt, wenn man KI ins Haus holt. DOMINIK RENNER: Hintergrund im Banken- und Automotive-Sektor, seit 2018 im Innovations- und Digitalisierungssektor verankert und seit 2020 mit Essentio selbstständig. Studium internationale Wirtschaft in Graz, Kopenhagen und Zagreb. Vertieft sein wirtschaftliches Verständnis und Projektmanagementerfahrungen bei Essentio als Co-Founder und CEO, wo er sich primär um Unternehmensaufbau, Mitarbeiterführung und neue Projekte kümmert. Als erfahrener CEO und Mitbegründer von Essentio liegt sein Schwerpunkt auf Softwareentwicklung und digitaler Transformation. Mit einer leidenschaftlichen Hingabe zur Digitalisierung treibt er innovative Geschäftsideen voran und implementiert Technologien für nachhaltigen Wandel.DANIEL REICHER: Hintergrund im Projektmanagement großer Konzerne, und verfügt über ein internationales Studium in Graz und Taiwan (Master of Arts). Seit 2022 ist er bei Essentio Consulting als Head of Consulting tätig und verantwortet dort die Realisierung von Projekten vor allem im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz. Seine Aufgaben umfassen die Entwicklung von AI-Prototypen, sowie die Strategieentwicklung, die Prozessoptimierung und das Management komplexer Beratungsprojekte. Seit 2023 ist Daniel auch als Vortragender an der Technischen Universität Graz aktiv, wo er sich auf Ideation, Innovation und Idea Validation konzentriert. Er nutzt seine umfangreiche Erfahrung im IT-Projektmanagement und agilen Methoden, um innovative Lösungen voranzutreiben und das Unternehmenswachstum zu fördern.CHRISTIAN VANCEA: Als studierter Wirtschaftsinformatiker hat Christian Vancea nicht nur als ERP Projekt Manager und Consultant weltweit Konzernprozesse analysiert, konzipiert und digitalisiert, sondern auch ein Corporate Venture & Innovation Consulting Spin-off mit über 100 Mitarbeitern:innen erfolgreich aufgebaut und geleitet. Seit 2019 ist er zudem als Vortragender an der TU-Graz tätig. Seit 2020 ist er Co-Founder von Essentio, einem Digital-Studio welches mittelständische Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg der Digitalen Transformation begleitet. Im Kern seiner Arbeit fokussiert er sich auf innovative Technologien wie Künstliche Intelligenz und begleitet Unternehmen durch diesen Change-Prozess. Sein Ziel ist es, dem Mittelstand praxisnahen Zugang zu fortschrittlichen Lösungen zu bieten, um somit nachhaltigen Mehrwert zu schaffen.
Predictive Analytics im Controlling
Das vorliegende Buch zeigt, inwieweit Predictive Analytics (PA) im Controlling zur Forecast-Erstellung genutzt wird. Außerdem wird eine Handlungsempfehlung für die Implementierung eines PA Forecasts abgeleitet. Die Ergebnisse einer empirischen Untersuchung deuten darauf hin, dass PA bisher bei eher wenigen Unternehmen eingesetzt wird. Als Gründe hierfür werden insbesondere ein hoher Aufwand für den Aufbau von Know-how in Bezug auf PA und für die Implementierung in Bezug auf Zeit und Kosten von den Unternehmen angegeben. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass bei der Einführung eines PA Forecasts ein individuelles Vorgehen je Unternehmen erforderlich ist. Es können zwar die erforderlichen Prozessschritte und Best-Practice als Handlungsempfehlung definiert werden, allerdings ist bspw. die Auswahl der Position, für die der PA Forecast erstellt werden soll, von verschiedenen Faktoren abhängig, die von Unternehmen zu Unternehmen individuell geprüft werden müssen. Insgesamt hat sich gezeigt, dass durch den Einsatz von PA der Vorhersageprozess beschleunigt sowie die Vorhersagegenauigkeit erhöht werden kann. Die dadurch generierten Wettbewerbsvorteile für das jeweilige Unternehmen überwiegen in der Regel den erforderlichen Aufwand.Zita Klinger ist Senior Controller bei einem Wissenschafts- und Technologieunternehmen.Einleitung.- Grundlagen des Controllings und der Predictive Analytics.- Forschungsmethodik.- Empirische Untersuchung zum Einsatz von Predictive Analytics in der Praxis.- Fazit und Ausblick.- Literaturverzeichnis.
Concurrent Programming Interviews
Ace your software engineering job interviews by preparing yourself for the concurrent programming rounds. This book fills the gap in practical resources designated for concurrency interview prep. It simplifies complex concepts in C++ and provides example questions to help you approach your interview with confidence.Today, interviews for software engineering roles typically include several different rounds: coding, system design, behavioral, and domain knowledge. The domain knowledge round can vary based on the job description, but one extremely common focus is concurrent programming. While not intended to be a comprehensive reference, this book distills the essential interview insights drawn from author Bonan Liu’s personal experiences to stand out from the competition. Key topics include mutexes and locks, condition variables, thread abstraction, STL features, and lock-free implementations, with each concept reinforced through practical exercises like building a file handler cache and implementing read/write locks.Software interviews are more than just exams; they are hours-long conversations with real people. You'll not only develop a solid understanding of concurrency, but also learn how to best showcase your expertise to enhance your performance throughout the entire process, including general coding rounds.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Acquire foundational knowledge of concurrent programming in C++.* Practice relevant interview questions for each section of this knowledge.* Develop strategies for best demonstrating learned skills in the general coding round.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORSoftware engineers seeking new career opportunities, particularly SDE II, Senior SDE, and Staff SDE roles. Interviewers might also gain insight into concurrent programming to enhance the evaluation of their candidates, securing top talent.BONAN LIU is a software engineer specializing in distributed systems, cloud computing and backend development. He began his tech career after earning a Master’s degree in computer science from Columbia University, following his graduation from Sichuan University in China.Bonan's professional journey includes working alongside talented colleagues at Uber, Google, Microsoft, and Cruise, where he contributed to various large-scale, high-performance systems. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with others. Bonan served as an Adjunct Lecturer at The City University of New York from 2019 to 2020, teaching cloud computing to undergraduate students. Additionally, Bonan translated the Chinese edition of _Cracking the Coding Interview_ (6th edition), helping aspiring programmers in China achieve their career goals.Outside of his professional pursuits, Bonan is an avid runner, participating in events from 5Ks to full marathons. He lives in New York City with his wife and their two beloved cats, who bring joy and laughter to their home.1. Fundamentals of Concurrent Programming for Technical Interviews.- 2. Building Block 1: Mutexes and Locks.- 3. Building Block 2: Condition Variables.- 4. Building Block 3: More Thread Abstractions.- 5. Building Block 4: More STL features.- 6. Building Block 5: Lock-free Approach.-7. Testing, Troubleshooting and Useful Resources.- 8. Concurrent Programming in General Coding Interviews.
Anwendungen mit GPT-4 und ChatGPT entwickeln
Nutzen Sie die Leistungsfähigkeit von Large Language Models für wirklich innovative Anwendungen! - Dieses Buch vermittelt Ihnen Schritt für Schritt das notwendige Wissen, um GPT-4 und ChatGPT in Ihre eigenen Projekte zu integrieren - Es verbindet nahtlos Theorie und Praxis und macht die Komplexität von GPT-4 und GPT 3.5 für Programmierer:innen verständlich - Die Themen reichen von den grundlegenden Prinzipien der LLMs und der API-Integration bis hin zu Prompt Engineering und Feintuning - Die aktualisierte und erweiterte 2. Auflage behandelt neben GPT 4 und GPT 3.5 jetzt auch GPT 4o sowie das Thema Multimodalität Diese Einführung zeigt Python-Entwicklerinnen und -Entwicklern, wie sie Anwendungen mit Large Language Models erstellen. Olivier Caelen und Marie-Alice Blete erklären die wichtigsten Features von GPT-4 und GPT-3.5 und beschreiben, wie sie für eigene NLP-Aufgaben eingesetzt werden können. In nachvollziehbaren Schritten wird erläutert, wie Sie mithilfe der OpenAI-Python-Bibliothek Applikationen zur Textgenerierung, für das Question Answering oder für intelligente Assistenten entwickeln. Anschauliche Beispiele sowie klare und detaillierte Erklärungen unterstützen Sie dabei, die Konzepte zu verstehen und sie auf Ihre Projekte anzuwenden. Die Codebeispiele sind in einem GitHub- Repository verfügbar. Zudem enthält das Buch ein Glossar mit den wichtigsten Begriffen. Für diese 2. Auflage wurde das Buch aktualisiert und deutlich erweitert, es berücksichtigt die neuesten Entwicklungen in der KI-Technologie wie beispielsweise GPT-4o und Multimodalität. Sind Sie bereit, das Potenzial von Large Language Models in Ihren Anwendungen zu nutzen? Dann ist dieses Buch ein Muss für Sie. Es behandelt: - Grundlagen und Stärken von GPT-4- und GPT-3.5-Modellen und deren Funktionsweise - Die Integration dieser Modelle in Python-basierte Anwendungen für Aufgaben im Natural Language Processing - Beispielprojekte, die den Einsatz der OpenAI-API für Aufgaben wie Texterstellung, Inhaltszusammenfassung, Dokumentenklassifikation oder Sentimentanalyse demonstrieren - Fortgeschrittene LLM-Themen wie das Prompt Engineering, das Optimieren von Modellen, RAG, Plug-ins, LangChain, LlamaIndex und KI-Assistenten
The Chief AI Officer's Handbook
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers (CAIOs) are now imperative for businesses, enabling organizations to achieve strategic goals and unlock transformative opportunities through the power of AI. By building intelligent systems, training models to drive impactful decisions, and creating innovative applications, they empower organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world. Written by Jarrod Anderson, Chief AI Officer at SYRV.AI, this book bridges the gap between visionary leadership and practical execution.This handbook reimagines AI leadership for today’s fast-paced environment, leveraging predictive, deterministic, generative, and agentic AI to address complex challenges and foster innovation. It provides CAIOs with the strategies to develop transformative AI initiatives, build and lead elite teams, and adopt AI responsibly while maintaining compliance. From shaping impactful solutions to achieving measurable business outcomes, this guide offers a roadmap for making AI your organization’s competitive edge.By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to excel as a Chief AI Officer, driving innovation, strategic growth, and lasting success for your organization.
Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
THIS BOOK IS A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF EXTENDED REALITY (XR) WITH PRACTICAL INSIGHTS AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES.Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies is a thorough guide to understanding the fundamentals, concepts, and key aspects of XR technology, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). The book explores how extended reality blends the physical and virtual worlds, transforming industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment. Each chapter covers key aspects, from foundational principles to practical applications, with real-world examples illustrating the technologies’ potential. By addressing current trends, challenges, and future directions, the book serves as an essential resource to explore the evolving world of these technologies. This book comprises 12 chapters, each presenting an in-depth overview of extended reality (XR) technologies. The first section details an introduction to extended reality technologies, covering augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), and how they’re rapidly growing across various industries. The second section examines the potential of these technologies and how they’ll revolutionize different sectors, like aviation and tourism. The section also includes discussions on specific applications of XR technologies and the development advantages for each sector. The third section discusses how augmented reality and virtual reality play a pivotal role in healthcare sectors, allowing for disease diagnosis and treatment planning. AUDIENCEThis book is intended for engineers, IT industry professionals, healthcare industry professionals, computer engineering and the electronics sector. MANISHA VOHRA has a Master of Engineering in electronics and telecommunication and is an independent researcher. She has published various papers in international journals, including IEEE Xplore. She has also published various book chapters, authored two books, and edited six books.
Quantum Cybersecurity Program Management
QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY INTEREST IS ACCELERATING FOR TWO KEY REASONS: FIRST, QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES PROMISE TRANSFORMATIVE CAPABILITIES. Indeed, quantum computing is seen as a strategic necessity by the world’s leading economies. Second, experts unanimously agree that a cryptographically-relevant quantum computer will have the capability to break classical encryption that keeps our data and transactions private. Thus, organizations are challenged to protect their most sensitive information data and systems before a cryptographically-relevant quantum computer is accessible to hackers despite already over-burdened cybersecurity teams.Quantum Cybersecurity Program Management by Dr Greg Skulmoski and Dr Ashkan Memari is part of a series of books: Shields Up: Cybersecurity Project Management outlines a risk-based approach to cybersecurity project management including technology and process improvement projects. Cybersecurity Training: A Pathway to Readiness outlines best practices in training and instructional design to upskill the organization’s people. Quantum Cybersecurity builds upon Shields Up (technology and process) and Cybersecurity Training (people) to provide a program approach to deliver the diversity of quantum projects and initiatives organizations encounter.The authors of Quantum Cybersecurity bring together best practices found in standards and frameworks in a risk-based approach to implementing a quantum program of projects. Tailored for quantum champions, IT security architects, business leaders, project managers, digital leadership, and board members, Quantum Cybersecurity offers actionable guidance. Urgent and early adopters will find a practical guide for a quick start to their quantum projects.
Predictive Analytics with SAS and R
Gain practical knowledge of application implementation using various programming approaches in predictive analytics. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and professionals in the field of predictive analytics, offering core principles and practical insights without requiring an extensive mathematics or statistics background.The book starts with an introduction to analytics in decision making, protective analytics basics, and implementation in various industries. The book then takes you through types of regression, and simple linear regression in detail, followed by a demonstration of R Studio and SAS. Multiple Linear Regression is discussed next along with MLR model diagnostics. The book covers Multivariate Analysis and teaches you how to work with Principal Components Analysis, Factor Analysis, and much more. You also learn Time series Analysis with an understanding of Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) Models.After reading the book, you will be able to put predictive analytics principles into practice.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Understand modeling, estimating, and evaluating models for forecasting* Implement Partial F-Test and Variable Selection Method* Demonstrate each analysis model in R Studio and SAS* Understand SLR and MLR Analysis modelsWHO THIS BOOK IS FORStudents and professionals in the field of data analysis and intelligence applicationsDR. RAMCHANDRA SHARAD MANGRULKAR is a Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering in Mumbai, India. He holds various memberships in professional organizations such as IEEE, ISTE, ACM, and IACSIT. He has established himself as a knowledgeable and skilled professional in his field. He has also obtained certifications such as Certified Network Security Specialist (ICSI - CNSS) from ICSI, UK.He has a strong publication record with 126 publications.Dr. Mangrulkar is proficient in several technologies and tools, including Microsoft's Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Virtual Agents, Google's Dialog Flow, Data Analytics Models and Overleaf.DR. PALLAVI VIJAY CHAVAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, MH, India. She has been in academics for the past 17 years and has worked in the areas of computing theory, data science, data analytics, and network security. In her academic journey, she has published research work in the data science and security domains with reputed publishers including Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press, and Inderscience.Chapter 1 Introduction to Analytics_.- _Chapter 2 Simple Linear Regression.- Chapter 3 Multiple Linear Regression.- Chapter 4 Multivariate Analysis and Prediction.- Chapter 5 Time Series Analysis.
CI/CD Unleashed
The ability to deliver software quickly and efficiently is paramount to a company’s success. This book is a comprehensive guide to continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD), providing insights and practical strategies for streamlining the software delivery pipeline for speedy and efficient deployments.You’ll start by reviewing the fundamentals of CI/CD, and how it enables teams to automate the building, testing, and deployment of software, for faster and more reliable releases. The book then examines CI/CD pipelines, tooling, caching, and how to leverage these tools to expedite delivery workflows, before highlighting the increased importance of testing and monitoring during that process. You’ll also gain insights into various testing methodologies and learn how to implement them effectively within your CI/CD pipelines.However, the journey towards accelerated software delivery is not just about technology. It also requires a cultural shift within your software development team. The book accomplishes this by delving into strategies for getting apprehensive team members on board. _CI/CD Unleashed_ provides the tools and techniques you need to ensure the quality and reliability of your software, while staying relatively agnostic regarding things like language and framework choices.YOU WILL* Understand the advantages continuous integration and continuous delivery provide.* Explore how to automate the building, testing, and deployment of software for faster releases.* See how CI/CD can aid a cultural shift within software development teams.* Implement CI/CD best practices to deliver streamlined and more cost-effective deployments for your organization.* Review WIP limits, small batch releases, and the importance of fostering a blame-free culture.* Apply various testing methodologies such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORSenior software engineers, technical leaders, and business managers who are looking to deliver change for their customers, and make their business quicker.TOMMY CLARK has over 10 years of experience in software development as a principal developer, solutions designer, and technical team lead. He has worked in industries as diverse as music, oil, e-commerce and the charity sector, for organisations like Sainsbury’s, Deloitte, and Cancer Research UK. Tommy’s career so far has been dedicated to the transformative impact of working smarter and faster. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at MoneySupermarket Group, he is passionate about championing improvements to CI/CD processes both within the company as well as in the broader tech community, including sharing his knowledge at local tech conferences.Chapter 1: Introduction to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) .- Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of CI/CD.- Chapter 3: Cultural Shifts.- Chapter 4: Implementing CI/CD Safely.- Chapter 5: The Future of CI/CD.
Responsible AI in Practice
This book is the first practical book on AI risk assessment and management. It will enable you to evaluate and implement safe and accurate AI models and applications. The book features risk assessment frameworks, statistical metrics and code, a risk taxonomy curated from real-world case studies, and insights into AI regulation and policy, and is an essential tool for AI governance teams, AI auditors, AI ethicists, machine learning (ML) practitioners, Responsible AI practitioners, and computer science and data science students building safe and trustworthy AI systems across businesses, organizations, and universities.The centerpiece of this book is a risk management and assessment framework titled “Safe Human-centered AI (SAFE-HAI),” which highlights AI risks across the following Responsible AI principles: accuracy, sustainability and robustness, explainability, transparency and accountability, fairness, privacy and human rights, human-centered AI, and AI governance. Using several statistical metrics such as Area Under Curve (AUC), Rank Graduation Accuracy, and Shapley values, you will learn to apply Lorenz curves to measure risk and inequality across the different principles and will be equipped with a taxonomy/scoring rubric to identify and mitigate identified risks.This book is a true practical guide and covers a real-world case study using the proposed SAFE-HAI framework. The book will help you adopt standards and voluntary codes of conduct in compliance with AI risk and safety policies and regulations, including those from the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and EU AI Act (European Commission).WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Know the key principles behind Responsible AI and associated risks* Become familiar with risk assessment frameworks, statistical metrics, and mitigation measures for identified risks* Be aware of the fundamentals of AI regulations and policies and how to adopt them* Understand AI governance basics and implementation guidelinesWHO THIS BOOK IS FORAI governance teams, AI auditors, AI ethicists, machine learning (ML) practitioners, Responsible AI practitioners, and computer science and data science students building safe and trustworthy AI systems across businesses, organizations, and universitiesTOJU DUKE has more than 18 years of experience spanning across advertising, retail, not-for profit, and tech, She is a popular speaker, author, thought leader, and advisor on Responsible AI. Toju worked at Google for 10 years where she spent the last three years as Program Manager on Responsible AI, leading various Responsible AI programs across Google’s product and research teams, and with a primary focus on large-scale models and Responsible AI processes. She is also the founder of Diverse AI, a community interest organization with a mission to support and champion under-represented groups to build a diverse and inclusive AI future. In 2023, she published _Building Responsible AI Algorithms: A Framework for Transparency, Fairness, Safety, Privacy, and Robustness_ (Apress). She provides consultation and advice on Responsible AI practices worldwide.Part I: Introduction.- Chapter 1: Responsible AI and AI Governance.- Part II: Technical risks (Internal to an organisation).- Chapter 2. Accuracy.- Chapter 3. Robustness and Security.- Chapter 4: Explainability.- Part III: Ethical risks (External).- Chapter 5. Fairness and Human Rights.- Chapter 6: Privacy.- Chapter 7: Sustainability.- Chapter 8: Human-Centered AI.- Part IV: Governance and Case studies.- Chapter 9: Governance Processes.- Chapters 10: Case Study.
Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
THIS BOOK IS A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF EXTENDED REALITY (XR) WITH PRACTICAL INSIGHTS AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES.Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies is a thorough guide to understanding the fundamentals, concepts, and key aspects of XR technology, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). The book explores how extended reality blends the physical and virtual worlds, transforming industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment. Each chapter covers key aspects, from foundational principles to practical applications, with real-world examples illustrating the technologies’ potential. By addressing current trends, challenges, and future directions, the book serves as an essential resource to explore the evolving world of these technologies. This book comprises 12 chapters, each presenting an in-depth overview of extended reality (XR) technologies. The first section details an introduction to extended reality technologies, covering augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), and how they’re rapidly growing across various industries. The second section examines the potential of these technologies and how they’ll revolutionize different sectors, like aviation and tourism. The section also includes discussions on specific applications of XR technologies and the development advantages for each sector. The third section discusses how augmented reality and virtual reality play a pivotal role in healthcare sectors, allowing for disease diagnosis and treatment planning. AUDIENCEThis book is intended for engineers, IT industry professionals, healthcare industry professionals, computer engineering and the electronics sector. MANISHA VOHRA has a Master of Engineering in electronics and telecommunication and is an independent researcher. She has published various papers in international journals, including IEEE Xplore. She has also published various book chapters, authored two books, and edited six books.
ChatGPT für Dummies (2. Auflg.)
PROMPT ZUR STELLE: IHR LEITFADEN FÜR DEN UMGANG MIT GENERATIVER KIProfitieren auch Sie von den wunderbaren Fähigkeiten von ChatGPT. Pam Baker erklärt Ihnen, wie ChatGPT funktioniert und wie Sie den Chatbot gewinnbringend einsetzen – sei es bei der Texterstellung für Werbezwecke, der Kundenbetreuung auf einer Webseite, dem Brainstorming für eine Marketing-Aktion oder für die Beantwortung all jener Fragen, auf die Sie bisher keine Antwort gefunden haben. Sie lernen die Stärken und die Schwächen des Tools kennen. So können Sie besser einschätzen, wo es Ihnen nutzt und wo Sie besser weiter arbeiten wie bisher. Erschließen Sie das Potenzial von ChatGPT! SIE ERFAHRENWie generative KI funktioniertWelche Möglichkeiten die integrierten GPTs Ihnen bietenWas einen guten Prompt ausmachtWarum Sie die Ausgabe von ChatGPT kritisch hinterfragen solltenPAM BAKER ist freiberufliche Journalistin, die sich auf aufkommende Technologiethemen wie künstliche Intelligenz, Datenanalyse und Edge Computing konzentriert. Sie ist auch Autorin des Buchs Generative AI for Dummies.Über die Autorin 11Einleitung 21TEIL I: GRUNDLAGEN 25Kapitel 1: Gestatten, mein Name ist GPT ChatGPT 27Kapitel 2: Wie ChatGPT funktioniert 63TEIL II: PROMPTING, ABER SICHER 83Kapitel 3: Prompts schreiben 85Kapitel 4: Die GPT-Modelle verstehen 111Kapitel 5: KI, ethisch und verantwortungsbewusst 123TEIL III: CHATGPT HEUTE UND MORGEN 151Kapitel 6: Im Einsatz mit ChatGPT 153Kapitel 7: ChatGPT im Klassenzimmer 171Kapitel 8: Die Zukunft des Suchens 181Kapitel 9: Wie ChatGPT die Welt verändern wird 195TEIL IV: DER TOP-TEN-TEIL 203Kapitel 10: Zehn weitere generative KI-Tools zum Ausprobieren 205Kapitel 11: Zehn ChatGPT-Prompts für regnerische Nachmittage 223Abbildungsverzeichnis 233Stichwortverzeichnis 235
Einführung in das Metaverse
Dieses Buch bietet eine fundierte Einführung in die Grundlagen, Prinzipien und Anwendungen des Metaverse. Es beleuchtet die wesentlichen Aspekte erweiterter Realitäten und virtueller Welten und legt besonderen Wert auf die Verknüpfung mit dem dezentralen Web3 und Distributed-Ledger-Technologien. Diese Verbindung schafft neue Möglichkeiten für zukunftsweisende Geschäftsmodelle im Metaverse.Neben den theoretischen Grundlagen präsentiert das Buch praxisnahe Fallstudien, die reale Anwendungsbeispiele aus verschiedenen Branchen beleuchten und wertvolle Einblicke für Strateg:innen und Innovator:innen bieten. Es widmet sich auch den technologischen, rechtlichen und sozialen Herausforderungen und liefert einen interdisziplinären Ausblick auf die Zukunft und Entwicklung des Metaverse – jenseits des Hypes.Mit umfassenden Erklärungen, praxisorientierten Einordnungen und über 100 anschaulichen Abbildungen richtet sich dieses Buch an Innovations- und Digitalmanager:innen, Studierende sowie alle, die verstehen möchten, wie das Metaverse die Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft transformieren könnte. Was ist das Metaverse. Erweiterte Realitäten und virtuelle Welten. Distributed Ledger und Web3. Betriebliche Anwendungsbeispiele. Herausforderungen. Markt, Zukunft und Schlussbetrachtung. PROF. DR. FABIAN LANG ist Professor für Betriebswirtschaftslehre an der Hochschule Hannover und forscht zu digitaler Transformation, Analytics und Künstlicher Intelligenz sowie unternehmerischer Entscheidungsunterstützung. Vor seiner Ernennung war er als Management Consultant, Vorstandsassistent und Data Product Manager im Bank- und Versicherungswesen tätig.
Augmented Reality Development with Unity
This book provides a comprehensive guide to developing augmented reality applications. Starting with an introduction to AR concepts, it explores key tools and platforms, emphasizing Unity as a core development tool. Readers will gain hands-on experience creating marker-based and marker-less AR apps using Vuforia, ARKit, and ARCore.The book takes a practical approach, covering the creation of custom components, C# programming for Unity, and building mobile AR apps. Advanced topics include world-scale AR with Niantic Lightship and optimization strategies for AR app performance. Each chapter builds skills progressively, ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject.By the end, readers will have the confidence and skills to design and develop innovative AR applications, understanding the best practices and challenges of AR app development.
Angular Workshop
Welcome to the book “Angular Workshop: From beginner to pro, Building Applications for the real world”. In this book I will explain to you from scratch how to create a professional Angular application. The interface looks simple, but the functionality is powerful and real. If you want to familiarise yourself with Angular, I highly recommend this book. In this hands-on book, we will create a simple application with a shopping cart using the latest Angular v19.2 and NgRx SignalStore. By the end of this book, you will have all the tools you need to create a real application. Let us get started.
Deep Learning and AI Superhero
Dive into the world of deep learning with this comprehensive guide that bridges theory and practice. From foundational neural networks to advanced architectures like CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers, this book equips you with the tools to build, train, and optimize AI models using TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch. Clear explanations of key concepts such as gradient descent, loss functions, and backpropagation are combined with hands-on exercises to ensure practical understanding.Explore cutting-edge AI frameworks, including generative adversarial networks (GANs) and autoencoders, while mastering real-world applications like image classification, text generation, and natural language processing. Detailed chapters cover transfer learning, fine-tuning pretrained models, and deployment strategies for cloud and edge computing. Practical exercises and projects further solidify your skills as you implement AI solutions for diverse challenges.Whether you're deploying AI models on cloud platforms like AWS or optimizing them for edge devices with TensorFlow Lite, this book provides step-by-step guidance. Designed for developers, AI enthusiasts, and data scientists, it balances theoretical depth with actionable insights, making it the ultimate resource for mastering modern deep learning frameworks and advancing your career in AI
Pro Spring Boot 3 with Kotlin
Quickly and productively build complex Kotlin-based Spring applications and microservices out of the box, with minimal concern over things such as configurations. This revised edition will show you how to fully leverage the Spring Boot 3 micro-framework and apply it to create enterprise-ready Kotlin-based cloud-native applications, microservices, and web applications that just work.The book covers what has been added to the new Spring Boot 3 release, including improved support for the Kotlin programming language, changes to Stream Editor UI, Maven Preemptive Authentication, building Docker images using cloud-native build packs, building layered jars for optimized Docker images, E2E traceability for configuration properties, many dependency upgrades, support for Spring Data, and much more.This book is your in-depth pragmatic guide for increasing your enterprise Kotlin and cloud application productivity while decreasing development time. It is a no-nonsense guide with case studies of increasing complexity throughout the book. The main author, a senior solutions architect and Principal Technical instructor at Pivotal, the company behind the Spring Framework, shares his experience, insights, and first-hand knowledge about how Spring Boot technology works, and best practices.This is an essential book for your Kotlin-based Spring learning and reference library.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Build cloud-native apps and microservices with the Spring Boot 3 framework* Persist and access your data using and integrating with Spring Data* Message with Kafka, RabbitMQ, and WebSockets* Explore Spring Cloud projects* Extend Spring Boot by creating your own Spring Boot Starter and @Enable feature* Test and deploy Spring Boot with best practices* Effectively use Kotlin as a programming language for Spring applicationsWHO THIS BOOK IS FORExperienced Spring, Java, and Kotlin developers seeking increased productivity gains and decreased complexity and development time in their applications and software servicesPETER SPÄTH graduated in 2002 as a physicist and soon afterward became an IT consultant, mainly for Java-related projects. In 2016, he decided to concentrate on writing books on various aspects, but with the main focus on software development. With two books about graphics and sound processing, three books on Android app development, and a beginner’s book on Jakarta EE development, the author continues his effort in writing software development-related literature.FELIPE GUTIERREZ is a Senior Platform Architect at Pivotal, the creators of Spring Boot and Spring Framework, where he serves as a senior consultant with the Spring team. He has more than 20 years of IT experience, during which time he developed programs for companies in multiple vertical industries such as government, retail, healthcare, education, and banking. He also develops in Groovy, RabbitMQ, and other technologies. Previously he has consulted for companies such as Nokia, Apple, Redbox, and Qualcomm, among others. He received his bachelor and master degrees in computer science from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de Mexico.Part I: Introduction.- Chapter 1: Spring Boot Quick Start.- Chapter 2: Spring Boot Internals.- Chapter 3: Spring Boot Web Development.- Chapter 4: Spring Boot SQL Data Access.- Chapter 5: Spring Data with Spring Boot.- Chapter 6: Spring Data NoSQL with Spring Boot.- Chapter 7: Spring Boot Reactive.- Chapter 8: Spring Boot Testing.- Part II. Spring Cloud Data Flow: Internals.- Chapter 9: Spring Boot Security.- Chapter 10: Messaging with Spring Boot.- Chapter 11: Spring Boot Actuator.- Chapter 12: Spring Boot Native and AOT.- Chapter 13: Spring Cloud with Spring Boot.- Chapter 14: Extending Spring Boot.- Chapter 15: Spring Boot New Projects.
NgRx SignalStore
Welcome to the book “NgRx SignalStore: An effortless solution for state management”.Managing state in front-end applications has always been a big problem for front-end developers.The most comprehensive solution we have always used has been the NgRx Store. However, this is not an easy solution for many developers and in most cases requires extensive initial setup.With NgRx SignalStore, you can get all the benefits of NgRx state management without the setup complexity.It's even easier to maintain because you only have one file per store that contains everything about the state.Let us take a look at it in action.Let us get started.