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The Art of Immutable Architecture
This book teaches you how to evaluate a distributed system from the perspective of immutable objects. You will understand the problems in existing designs, know how to make small modifications to correct those problems, and learn to apply the principles of immutable architecture to your tools.Most software components focus on the state of objects. They store the current state of a row in a relational database. They track changes to state over time, making several basic assumptions: there is a single latest version of each object, the state of an object changes sequentially, and a system of record exists.This is a challenge when it comes to building distributed systems. Whether dealing with autonomous microservices or disconnected mobile apps, many of the problems we try to solve come down to synchronizing an ever-changing state between isolated components. Distributed systems would be a lot easier to build if objects could not change.After reading THE ART OF IMMUTABLE ARCHITECTURE, you will come away with an understanding of the benefits of using immutable objects in your own distributed systems. You will learn a set of rules for identifying and exchanging immutable objects, and see a collection of useful theorems that emerges and ensures that the distributed systems you build are eventually consistent. Using patterns, you will find where the truth converges, see how changes are associative, rather than sequential, and come to feel comfortable understanding that there is no longer a single source of truth. Practical hands-on examples reinforce how to build software using the described patterns, techniques, and tools. By the end of the book, you will possess the language and resources needed to analyze and construct distributed systems with confidence.The assumptions of the past were sufficient for building single-user, single-computer systems. But aswe expand to multiple devices, shared experiences, and cloud computing, they work against us. It is time for a new set of assumptions. Start with immutable objects, and build better distributed systems.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Evaluate a distributed system from the perspective of immutable objects * Recognize the problems in existing designs, and make small modifications to correct them* Start a new system from scratch, applying patterns* Apply the principles of immutable architecture to your tools, including SQL databases, message queues, and the network protocols that you already use * Discover new tools that natively apply these principles WHO THIS BOOK IS FORSoftware architects and senior developers. It contains examples in SQL and languages such as JavaScript and C#. Past experience with distributed computing, data modeling, or business analysis is helpful.MICHAEL L. PERRY is Director of Consulting at Improving, where he applies his love of software mathematics to benefit his clients. He has built upon the works of mathematicians such as Marc Shapiro, Pat Helland, and Leslie Lamport to develop a mathematical system for software development. He has captured this system in the Jinaga open source project. Michael often presents on math and software at events and online. You can find out more at michaelperry.net.PART I: DEFINITION.- Chapter 1: Why Immutable Architecture?.- Chapter 2: Forms of Immutable Architecture.- Chapter 3: How to Read an Historical Model.- PART II: APPLICATION.- Chapter 4: Analysis.- Chapter 5: Location Independence.- Chapter 6: Immutable Runtimes.- Chapter 7: Structural Patterns.- Chapter 8: State Transitions.- Chapter 9: Security.- PART III: IMPLEMENTATION.- Chapter 10: SQL Databases.- Chapter 11: Communication.- Chapter 12: Feeds.- Chapter13: Inversion.
Tuning the Snowflake Data Cloud
This project-oriented book presents a hands-on approach to identifying migration and performance issues with experience drawn from real-world examples. As you work through the book, you will develop skills, knowledge, and deep understanding of Snowflake tuning options and capabilities while preparing for later incorporation of additional Snowflake features as they become available. Your Snowflake platform will cost less to run and will improve your customer experience. Written by a seasoned Snowflake practitioner, this book is full of practical, hands-on guidance and advice specifically designed to further accelerate your Snowflake journey._Tuning the Snowflake Data Cloud_ provides you a pathway to success by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to elevate your Snowflake experience. The book shows you how to leverage what you already know, adds what you don’t, and helps you apply it toward delivering for your Snowflake accounts. Read this book to embark on a voyage of advancement and equip your organization to deliver consistent Snowflake performance.What You Will Learn* Recognize and understand the root cause of performance bottlenecks* Know how to resolve performance issues* Develop a deep understanding of Snowflake performance tuning options* Reduce expensive mistakes, remediate poorly performing code* Manage Snowflake costsAndrew Carruthers is the Director for Snowflake Distribution at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Andrew’s new role is to deliver several Snowflake accounts supporting Refinitiv “final mile” data product content delivery via Snowflake Marketplace, Private Listings and Data Shares.Previously responsible for the Snowflake Corporate Data Cloud, Andrew was responsible for both ingestion data lake and consumption analytics hub, the Corporate Data Cloud services a growing customer base of over 7,000 end users. He also leads both the Centre for Enablement developing tooling, best practice and training, also the Snowflake Landing Zone provisioning Snowflake Accounts conforming to both internal standards and best practice.Andrew has almost 30 years hands-on Relational Database design, development and implementation experience starting out with Oracle in 1993. Until joining LSEG, Andrew operated as an independent IT consultant, his experience has been gained through predominantly working at major European financial institutions. Andrew is considered a visionary and thought leader within his domain with tight focus on delivery. Successfully bridging the gap between Snowflake technological capability and business usage of technology, Andrew often develops proof of concepts to showcase benefits leading to successful business outcomes.Since 2020 Andrew has immersed himself in Snowflake and is considered a Subject Matter Expert, he is CorePro certified, contributes to online forums and speaking at Snowflake events on behalf of LSEG. In recognition of his contribution to implementing Snowflake at LSEG, Andrew received the Snowflake Data Driver award, this category recognizes a technology trailblazer who has pioneered the Data Cloud into their organization.Andrew has two daughters, 20 and 22, both elite figure skaters. He has a passion for Jaguar cars having both designed and implemented modifications, and has published articles for both the Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine and Jaguar Drivers Club. Andrew enjoys 3D printing and has a mechanical engineering workshop with lathe, milling machine, TIG welder to name but a few tools, and enjoys developing his workshop skills.1. Tuning the Snowflake Data Cloud.- 2. The Query Optimizer.- 3. The Query Profiler.- 4. Micro-Partitions.- 5. Cluster Keys.- 6. Warehouses.- 7. Search Optimization Service.- 8. Parallelization.- 9. Client Expectations.- 10. Optimizing Performance.- Appendix.
African Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is upending life, work, and play as we know it, and it's only just getting started. The rise of AI is a milestone on par with the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, and the creation of the internet. In short, AI is going to change everything. For some, that's an exciting prospect. For others, it's terrifying. However you feel about AI, there's no escaping it, whether you're in a global metropolis or a farmer in rural KwaZulu-Natal.Dr Mark Nasila has been watching AI's ascent for over a decade, studying its effects on everything from agriculture and aviation to healthcare, education, entertainment, crime prevention, energy management, policy creation, finance, and anything in between, and applying them to his role at one of South Africa's most successful financial institutions, First National Bank, a division of FirstRand Group.African Artificial Intelligence is a comprehensive and fascinating journey, tracing the rise of AI and its evolution into the emerging technology underpinning all others – from connected devices and smart chatbots to the metaverse. Mark combines unexpected use cases and tales of cutting-edge innovation with a unique and potent argument: harnessing AI to solve Africa's problems requires embracing it from an African perspective.African nations can't afford to simply import AI solutions from afar. Instead, Mark contends, they need to rework, remix, and refine AI so it's able to meet uniquely African challenges in uniquely African ways, and to take advantage of the once-in-a-generation opportunity AI represents for every industry, sector, and person, everywhere.
ChatGPT Travel Planner
ChatGPT Travel Planner: Creating Memorable Vacations by Bill Vincent is your ultimate guide to crafting unforgettable travel experiences. Leveraging the power of AI, this book provides travelers with personalized recommendations, travel plans, and cost estimates, ensuring every adventure is unique and enriching. By integrating the innovative Time Capsule framework, each aspect of your journey-from understanding your goals to refining your itinerary-becomes a tailored, seamless process. Whether you dream of breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, or simply want a hassle-free vacation, this book is your trusted companion. Dive into the world of smart travel planning and transform your travel dreams into reality.
Moral und künstliche Intelligenz im Marketing
Konsumentendaten lassen sich zunehmend effektiv mit künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) kombinieren, um die Online Journey kalkuliert zu beeinflussen. Dieses Buch befasst sich anhand dreier Forschungsarbeiten mit den Fragen wann Marketing-KI Konsumentenentscheidungen vielmehr manipuliert als bereichert und wie Marketing-KI infolgedessen moralischer gestaltet werden kann. Die erste Forschungsarbeit untersucht, inwieweit Manipulationswahrnehmungen vom Menschenbild des Konsumenten abhängen. Hierfür werden zwei Studien mit 1.151 Teilnehmern durchgeführt. Daran anknüpfend stellt sich die Frage, ob Manager Konsumentenbilder auf opportunistische Weise instrumentalisieren, um Marketingaktivitäten zu legitimieren. Die zweite Forschungsarbeit kombiniert daher Methoden der Ökonometrie und des Natural Language Processing, um Menschenbilder von Managern aus Textdaten (33.407 Earnings Call Transkripte) zu analysieren. Die dritte Forschungsarbeit möchte Marketing-KI moralischer gestalten. Hierfür werden neuronale Netze mithilfe psychografischer Daten von 762 Teilnehmern trainiert, um faire personalisierte Preise anzubieten und Reaktionen mittels Laborexperiment (203 Probanden) zu untersuchen.
Homeland and territorial security with AI
This book explores the innovative concept of a knowledge cartridge dedicated to internal and territorial security, employing the Aitek platform - a cutting-edge AI and Big Data framework enriched by 25,000 man-days of research and development. It delves into the foundational principles of the knowledge cartridge system and subsequently addresses the critical challenges inherent in homeland and territorial security, with a particular focus on counter-terrorism efforts. Through a detailed examination, the thesis presents how artificial intelligence can be strategically applied to these challenges, offering a novel approach to enhancing security measures and operational efficiency within the domain of internal and territorial security. This work not only contributes to the academic discourse on AI's role in security but also proposes practical AI-driven solutions to complex security problems, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world application.Bruno Ciroussel:Bruno Ciroussel, born in Lyon in 1964, is a french and swiss businessman. He is an engineer and author of the "Aitek methodology" dedicated to Auto-ML, now in its 6th edition, and has implemented his methodology in an universal Auto-ML platform: the "Aitek Engine", applicable in multiple functional domains such as banking, insurance, healthcare, logistics and telecom. He has also adapted his Aitek platform for deployment in the territorial surveillance, Homeland, and customs security sectors and delivered.Bruno Ciroussel is also author, lecturer and speaker on various issues encompassing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning as well as the impact of these and other technologies on business, security, gover-nment, and the democratic system.
Understanding Generative AI Business Applications
This guide covers the fundamental technical principles and various business applications of Generative AI for planning, developing, and evaluating AI-driven products. It equips you with the knowledge you need to harness the potential of Generative AI for enhancing business creativity and productivity.The book is organized into three sections: text-based, senses-based, and rationale-based. Each section provides an in-depth exploration of the specific methods and applications of Generative AI. In the text-based section, you will find detailed discussions on designing algorithms to automate and enhance written communication, including insights into the technical aspects of transformer-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) and chatbot architecture, such as GPT-4, Claude 2, Google Bard, and others. The senses-based section offers a glimpse into the algorithms and data structures that underpin visual, auditory, and multisensory experiences, including NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting,Stable Diffusion, AR and VR technologies, and more. The rationale-based section illuminates the decision-making capabilities of AI, with a focus on machine learning and data analytics techniques that empower applications such as simulation models, agents, and autonomous systems.In summary, this book serves as a guide for those seeking to navigate the dynamic landscape of Generative AI. Whether you’re a seasoned AI professional or a business leader looking to harness the power of creative automation, these pages offer a roadmap to leverage Generative AI for your organization’s success.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* What are the technical elements that constitute the makeup of Generative AI products?* What are the practical applications of Generative AI?* How can algorithms be designed to automate and improve written communication?* What are the latest Generative AI architectures and algorithms?WHO THIS BOOK IS FORData scientists, data analysts, decision makers, and business executives interested in gaining an understanding of Generative AI productsIRENA CRONIN is SVP of Product for DADOS Technology, which is making an app for the Apple Vision Pro that does data analytics and visualization. She is also the CEO of Infinite Retina, which provides research to help companies develop and implement AI, AR and other new technologies for their businesses. Prior to this, she worked for several years as an equity research analyst and gained extensive experience in evaluating both public and private companies.Irena has a joint MBA/MA from the University of Southern California and an MS with Distinction in Management and Systems from New York University. She graduated with a BA from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Economics (summa cum laude).Chapter 1: Introduction to the World of Generative AI.- Chapter 2: Core Technical Concepts.- Chapter 3: The Business Case for Generative AI.- Chapter 4: The World of Text-based Generative AI.- Chapter 5: Unpacking Transformer-based NLP.- Chapter 6: Exploring Chatbot Technologies.- Chapter 7: Advanced Applications of Text-based AI.- Chapter 8: Senses-based Generative AI Demystified.- Chapter 9: In-depth Look at Supportive Visual Algorithms and Computer Vision.- Chapter 10: The Auditory and Multisensory Experience.- Chapter 11: Autonomous AI Agents: Decision Making, Data, and Algorithms.- Chapter 12: Text-based Generative Intelligent Agents: Beyond Traditional Chatbots and Virtual Assistants.- Chapter 13: Applications and Real-world Case Studies.- Chapter 14: Summarizing Key Insights.- Chapter 15: The Evolving World of Generative AI.
Living with the Algorithm: Servant or Master?
An authoritative guide to what is needed for AI governance and regulation from expert authors internationally involved in the practical world of AI. This book tackles the question of why AI is a distinct challenge from other technologies and how we should seek to implement innovation-friendly approaches to regulation. It sets out many of the risks to be considered, why regulation is needed, and the form this should take to promote international convergence on AI governance and the responsible deployment of AI.This is a highly readable prescription for AI governance and regulation designed to encourage the technological goals of humanity whilst ensuring that potential risks are mitigated or prevented and, most importantly, that AI remains our servant and does not become our master.
Eco-responsible web design
In the vast world of the web, the notion of sustainable development is becoming increasingly important. Beyond simply reducing environmental impact, it also encompasses social and economic aspects, seeking to strike a balance between present needs and long-term imperatives.This book aims to become a tool for those seeking to harmonise the imperatives of web development with the requirements of preserving our planet and the well-being of its inhabitants.Grégory Clément:Born in 1971, Grégory Clément has been an entrepreneur, author, and speaker in the world of digital communications for over twenty years. After working for major accounts in the automotive, retail and e-commerce sectors, the sustainable and eco-responsible aspects of his job have become increas- ingly important to him. He now wants to pass on the knowledge and experience he has acquired over the years.
Fortschritte in der nicht-invasiven biomedizinischen Signalverarbeitung mit ML
Dieses Buch präsentiert Fortschritte in der biomedizinischen Technologie. IoT und Machine Learning haben neue Ansätze im mobilen Gesundheitswesen ermöglicht, mit Fokus auf kontinuierlicher Überwachung kritischer Gesundheitssituationen. Intelligente Hybridisierung von IoT, drahtlosen Implantaten und Cloud-Computing wird derzeit von verschiedenen Einrichtungen entwickelt und getestet. Biomedizinische Signale und Bildmodalitäten werden nicht-invasiv erfasst und erfordern eine mehrkanalige Erfassung für wirksame Überwachung. Automatisierte Gesundheitssysteme basieren auf Signal- und Bildaufnahme, Vorverarbeitung, Merkmalsextraktion und Klassifikation. Das Buch beschreibt zeitgenössische Ansätze in der biomedizinischen Signalerfassung und -verarbeitung mit maschinellem und tiefem Lernen. Jedes Kapitel ist eigenständig und bietet eine umfassende Übersicht über Theorien, Algorithmen und Herausforderungen im Bereich moderner Gesundheitssysteme.SAEED MIAN QAISAR erlangte seinen M.S. und Ph.D. in Elektro- und Informationstechnik an der Universität Grenoble Alpes, Frankreich, 2005 bzw. 2009. Danach absolvierte er einen Postdoc-Aufenthalt an der Universität Bordeaux, Frankreich, und arbeitete in verschiedenen F&E-Positionen in Frankreich. Derzeit ist er Associate Professor und Forscher am Fachbereich Elektro- und Informationstechnik an der Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi-Arabien. Er wurde mit dem Queen Effat Award für hervorragende Lehre im Mai 2016 ausgezeichnet, besitzt zwei Patente und hat über 200 veröffentlichte Artikel in Fachzeitschriften, Buchkapiteln und Konferenzbeiträgen. Er ist Herausgeber mehrerer internationaler Zeitschriften und Mitglied technischer und Überprüfungskomitees mehrerer internationaler Zeitschriften und Konferenzen.HUMAIRA NISAR hat einen B.Sc. (mit Auszeichnung) in Elektrotechnik von der University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, einen M.Sc. in Kernenergie von der Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, einen weiteren M.Sc. in Mechatronik und einen Ph.D. in Information und Mechatronik vom Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Südkorea. Mit über zwanzig Jahren Forschungserfahrung ist sie derzeit als Full Professor am Fachbereich Elektrotechnik an der Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia, tätig. Ihre Forschungsinteressen umfassen Signal- und Bildverarbeitung, biomedizinische Bildgebung, Neuro-Signalverarbeitung und -analyse, Brain-Computer Interface und Neurofeedback. Sie hat über 200 internationale Zeitschriften- und Konferenzartikel veröffentlicht und ist Senior-Mitglied der IEEE.ABDULHAMIT SUBASI ist auf künstliche Intelligenz, maschinelles Lernen, biomedizinische Signal- und Bildanalyse spezialisiert. Er schrieb über 30 Buchkapitel und über 200 veröffentlichte Artikel in Zeitschriften und Konferenzen zu verschiedenen Anwendungen von maschinellem Lernen. Er ist auch Autor der Bücher "Practical Guide for Biomedical Signals Analysis Using Machine Learning Techniques" und "Practical Machine Learning for Data Analysis Using Python". Darüber hinaus ist er Herausgeber des Buches "Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging". Er arbeitete an verschiedenen Institutionen als Akademiker und am Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia, USA, als Forscher. Im Mai 2018 wurde er mit dem Queen Effat Award für hervorragende Forschung ausgezeichnet. Zwischen 2015 und 2020 arbeitete er als Professor für Informatik an der Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi-Arabien. Seit 2020 ist er als Professor an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Turku, Turku, Finnland, tätig.1. Einführung in nicht-invasive biomedizinische Signale für das Gesundheitswesen.- 2. Signalerfassung Vorverarbeitung und Feature-Extraktion Techniken für biomedizinische Signale.- 3. Die Rolle von EEG als Neuro-Marker für Patienten mit Depressionen: Ein systematischer Überblick.- 4. Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) basierend auf der EEG-Signal-Zerlegung Butterfly-Optimierung und maschinelles Lernen.- 5. Fortschritte bei der Analyse des Elektrokardiogramms im Rahmen des Massenscreenings: technologische Trends und Anwendung der Erkennung von Anomalien durch künstliche Intelligenz.- 6. Anwendung der Wavelet-Zerlegung und des maschinellen Lernens für die sEMG-Signal-basierte Gestenerkennung.- 7. Überblick über die Klassifizierung von EEG-Signalen mit Hilfe von maschinellem Lernen und Deep-Learning-Techniken.- 8. "Biomedizinische Signalverarbeitung und künstliche Intelligenz in EOG-Signalen".- 9. Segmentierung und Klassifizierung von Phonokardiogrammsignalen auf der Grundlage von Peak-Spektrogrammen und neuronalen Faltungsnetzwerken .- 10. Segmentierung von Ekzem-Hautläsionen mit Hilfe eines tiefen neuronalen Netzes (U-Netz) .- 11. Biomedizinische Signalverarbeitung für die automatische Erkennung von Schlaf-Arousals auf der Basis von Multi-Physiologischen Signalen mit Ensemble-Lernmethoden.- 12. Deep Learning Assisted Biofeedback.- 13. Schätzung von emotionalen Synchronisationsindizes für Hirnregionen mittels Elektroenzephalogrammsignalanalyse.- 14. Recognition Enhancement of Dementia Patients' Working Memory using Entropy-based Features and Local Tangent Space Alignment Algorithm.
Die Struktur des Spieledesigns
Die Struktur des Spieledesigns soll angehenden und erfahrenen Spieleentwicklern helfen, ihre Ideen in funktionierende Spiele umzusetzen. Die Erstellung eines Spiels erfordert das Verständnis der grundlegenden Elemente aller Arten von Spielen, angefangen von papierbasierten Spielen bis hin zu den neuesten Videospielen. Durch das Verständnis, wie diese grundlegenden Prinzipien in allen Arten von Spielen funktionieren, können Sie dieselben Prinzipien anwenden, um Ihr eigenes Spiel zu entwerfen.Spiele handeln von Zielen, Struktur, Spiel und Spaß. Während jeder seine eigene Vorstellung davon haben wird, was "Spaß" sein könnte, kann jeder Spieleentwickler die Freude der Spieler maximieren, indem er bedeutungsvolle Entscheidungen anbietet, die verschiedene Risiken und Belohnungen mit sich bringen. Solche Herausforderungen, kombiniert mit Regeln und Einschränkungen, zwingen die Spieler, Hindernisse und Probleme mit verschiedenen Fähigkeiten wie Geschicklichkeit, Rätsellösung,Intelligenz und Strategie zu überwinden. Im Wesentlichen ermöglichen Spiele den Spielern, in neuen Welten voranzukommen und Probleme in einer sicheren, aber aufregenden Umgebung zu überwinden, die es ihnen ermöglicht, am Ende zu triumphieren.Genau wie das Spielen von Spielen weltweit bei allen Altersgruppen, Geschlechtern und Kulturen beliebt ist, erfreut sich auch das Game Design gleichermaßen großer Beliebtheit. Spiele können die Spieler herausfordern, den besten Zug zu machen, Rätsel zu lösen, sich im Kampf zu engagieren, Ressourcen zu verwalten und Geschichten zu erzählen. Indem man versteht, wie Zufall, Psychologie und Balance die Art und Weise beeinflussen können, wie Spiele gespielt werden, können die Leser entscheiden, welche Spielelemente am besten für ihre eigene Spielkreation geeignet sind.Ob Ihr Ziel darin besteht, Geld zu verdienen, etwas Neues zu lernen, eine soziale Aussage zu machen, eine bestehende Spielidee zu verbessern oder Ihre künstlerischen, programmierenden oder gestalterischen Fähigkeiten zu testen, kann das Game Design genauso viel Spaß machen wie das Spielen von Spielen. Indem Sie die Teile eines Spiels kennen, wie sie funktionieren, wie sie interagieren und warum sie Spaß machen, können Sie Ihr Wissen nutzen, um jede Idee in ein Spiel zu verwandeln, das andere spielen und genießen können.Wallace Wang ist der Autor von über 40 Büchern, darunter "Steal This Computer Book", "Microsoft Office For Dummies" und "Beginning iPhone Development with SwiftUI". Als begeisterter Spieleenthusiast hat er "Orbit War" entworfen, das von Steve Jackson Games veröffentlicht wurde und ein Brettspiel ist, das Satellitenkriege in der erdnahen Umlaufbahn simuliert. Er hat auch Stand-up-Comedy im Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas aufgeführt, trat in "A&E's Evening at the Improv" und dem "SiTV's Latino Laugh Festival" auf. Darüber hinaus hat er mehrere Radiosendungen in San Diego moderiert, die sich auf Politik, Comedy und Esports konzentrierten. Derzeit unterrichtet er iOS-Programmierung und Game Engine-Programmierung an der UCSD Extended Studies in San Diego.Die Erstellung einer Spielidee.- Definition einer Spielidee.- Die Anziehungskraft von Spielen.- Spielelemente des Game Designs.- Verständnis von Spielzyklen.- Zufälligkeit in Spielen.- Psychologie in Spielen.- Spielbalance.- Verständnis von Spaß.- Spaß in der Bewegung.- Spaß in Rätseln.- Spaß im Kampf.- Spaß in der Strategie.- Spaß in der Wirtschaft.- Spaß im Geschichtenerzählen.- Eine Spielidee in ein echtes Spiel umwandeln.- Prototyping.- Prototypen für Kartenspiele.- Verständnis von Spiele-Engines.- Prototypen für Spielfelder.- Prototypen für Level-Design.- Prototypen für Bewegung.- Prototypen für Kampf.- Prototypen für Ressourcenmanagement.- Prototypen für Rätsel.- Ein Spiel auf dem Markt verkaufen.
Design and Deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT
Microsoft Defender for IoT helps organizations identify and respond to threats aimed at IoT devices, increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. This book discusses planning, deploying, and managing your Defender for IoT system. The book is a comprehensive guide to IoT security, addressing the challenges and best practices for securing IoT ecosystems. The book starts with an introduction and overview of IoT in Azure. It then discusses IoT architecture and gives you an overview of Microsoft Defender. You also will learn how to plan and work with Microsoft Defender for IoT, followed by deploying OT Monitoring. You will go through air-gapped OT sensor management and enterprise IoT monitoring. You also will learn how to manage and monitor your Defender for IoT systems with network alerts and data. After reading this book, you will be able to enhance your skills with a broader understanding of IoT and Microsoft Defender for IoT-integrated best practices to design, deploy, and manage a secure enterprise IoT environment using Azure. What You Will Learn * Understand Microsoft security services for IoT * Get started with Microsoft Defender for IoT * Plan and design a security operations strategy for the IoT environment * Deploy security operations for the IoT environment * Manage and monitor your Defender for IoT System Who This Book Is For Cybersecurity architects and IoT engineers Chapter 1: Get Started with IoT.- Chapter 2: Develop Architecture and Strategy for IoT.- Chapter 3: Plan Microsoft Defender for IoT.- Chapter 4: Deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT.- Chapter 5: Manage and Monitor your Defender for IoT System.
Praxiseinstieg Large Language Models
Praxiseinstieg Large Language Models - Strategien und Best Practices für den Einsatz von ChatGPT und anderen LLMs, erscheint am 16.05.2024Large Language Models (LLMs) wie ChatGPT sind enorm leistungsfähig, aber auch sehr komplex. Praktikerinnen und Praktiker stehen daher vor vielfältigen Herausforderungen, wenn sie LLMs in ihre eigenen Anwendungen integrieren wollen. In dieser Einführung räumt Data Scientist und KI-Unternehmer Sinan Ozdemir diese Hürden aus dem Weg und bietet einen Leitfaden für den Einsatz von LLMs zur Lösung praktischer Probleme des Natural Language Processings.Sinan Ozdemir hat alles zusammengestellt, was Sie für den Einstieg benötigen: Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, Best Practices, Fallstudien aus der Praxis, Übungen und vieles mehr. Er stellt die Funktionsweise von LLMs vor und unterstützt Sie so dabei, das für Ihre Anwendung passende Modell und geeignete Datenformate und Parameter auszuwählen. Dabei zeigt er das Potenzial sowohl von Closed-Source- als auch von Open-Source-LLMs wie GPT-3, GPT-4 und ChatGPT, BERT und T5, GPT-J und GPT-Neo, Cohere sowie BART.Lernen Sie die Schlüsselkonzepte kennen: Transfer Learning, Feintuning, Attention, Embeddings, Tokenisierung und mehrNutzen Sie APIs und Python, um LLMs an Ihre Anforderungen anzupassenBeherrschen Sie Prompt-Engineering-Techniken wie Ausgabe-Strukturierung, Gedankenketten und Few-Shot-PromptingPassen Sie LLM-Embeddings an, um eine Empfehlungsengine mit eigenen Benutzerdaten neu zu erstellenKonstruieren Sie multimodale Transformer-Architekturen mithilfe von Open-Source-LLMsOptimieren Sie LLMs mit Reinforcement Learning from Human and AI Feedback (RLHF/RLAIF)Deployen Sie Prompts und benutzerdefinierte, feingetunte LLMs in die Cloud
Einstieg in die Suchmaschinenoptimierung
Bekommen Sie einen grundlegenden, aber umfassenden Überblick über die Arbeitsweise von Suchmaschinen und wie sie Inhalte von Websites auslesen und bewerten. Lernen Sie Möglichkeiten zur Optimierung der eigenen Website kennen und steigern Sie so die Besuchszahlen Ihrer Website. Wie optimiert man die eigene Website, um das Potenzial der Suchmaschinenoptimierung (SEO) auszuschöpfen und die Erwartungshaltung hinter der Suchanfrage so zu erfüllen, dass ein positives Nutzungserlebnis geschaffen wird? Welche Faktoren einer Website können zu einem Rankingverlust führen und sollten vermieden werden, um nicht dem Wettbewerb die bessere Position in den Suchergebnissen zu überlassen?Als selbstständiger Fachinformatiker mit dem Fokus auf Webentwicklung/IT-Beratung konzipiert und entwickelt MARK HINDERER moderne Online-Lösungen für unterschiedliche Branchen. Für seine Kunden ist er hauptsächlich Ansprechpartner, wenn es um Detailfragen und komplexere Probleme geht. Ob beim Aufbau eines neuen Onlineportals, dem Relaunch eines Onlineshops oder der Anbindung von Schnittstellen (APIs): Durch seine langjährige Erfahrung ist er tatkräftiger Sparringspartner für digitale Projekte.Einleitung.- Keine Raketenwissenschaft! Das Wichtigste, was man über Suchmaschinen wissen muss.- Wie man seine Website für Suchmaschinen optimiert.- Messen und Fehler vermeiden.- Fazit und Ausblick.
Künstliche Intelligenz im Bauwesen
Dieses Fachbuch demonstriert das Potenzial Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Bauwesen. Die rasant wachsende Menge an Daten sowie die in Bauprojekten eingesetzte Hard- und Software bilden die Grundlage für projektübergreifende und vorausschauende Analysen, die u.a. durch Ansätze des maschinellen Lernens und der Robotik ermöglicht werden. Die einzelnen Beiträge dieses Buches geben einen allgemeinen Überblick über Methoden der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) und veranschaulichen deren Einsatz im Bauwesen anhand konkreter Anwendungsfälle aus Forschung und Praxis. KI-Methoden versprechen hier sowohl Effizienzgewinne und Fehlerreduzierung durch Automatisierung repetitiver Tätigkeiten als auch völlig neue Möglichkeiten der Entscheidungsunterstützung in Bauplanung, -ausführung und -betrieb. Die Publikation richtet sich insbesondere an Führungskräfte und Fachexperten der Bauwirtschaft, die mit KI-Methoden eine nachhaltige Verbesserung ihrer Unternehmensprozesse erreichen wollen. Grundlagen.- Künstliche Intelligenz in der Bauplanung.- Künstliche Intelligenz in der Bauausführung.-Künstliche Intelligenz im Betrieb.- Robotik in der Bauwirtschaft.
Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution
THE NEXT PHASE OF THE INTERNET—MULTIMODAL, VISION-ENABLED AI THAT WILL TRANSFORM SOCIETYWritten by Irena Cronin, renowned consultant in the immersive space, and Cathy Hackl, globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker, Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution reveals exclusive insider knowledge of what's happening today in the convergence of AI and spatial computing. Spatial Computing is an evolving 3D-centric form of computing that uses AI, Computer Vision, and extended reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world, breaking free from screens into everything you can see, experience, and know. Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution includes coverage of:* The new paradigm of human-to-human and human-computer interaction, enhancing how we visualize, simulate, and interact with data in physical and virtual locations * Navigating the world alongside robots, drones, cars, virtual assistants, and beyond—without the limitation of just one technology or device * Insights, tools and illustrative use cases that enable businesses to harness the convergence of AI and spatial computing today and in the decade to come via both hardware and softwareThe impact of spatial computing is just starting to be felt. Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution is a must-have resource for business leaders who wish to fully understand this new form of revolutionary, evolutionary technology that is expected to be even more impactful than personal computing and mobile computing. CATHY HACKL is a tech and gaming executive, futurist, podcast host and keynote speaker. She’s the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing & AI solutions company, and an expert in augmented reality, spatial computing, AI hardware, wearables, gaming, virtual world strategies, Generation Alpha and strategic foresight. Known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Hackl has been a fixture in the emerging tech industry for almost a decade. IRENA CRONIN, MBA, is SVP of Product at DADOS Technology and CEO of Infinite Retina. She is an expert in immersive technologies—including augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence—and the lead author of The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and How a Collision of New Technologies Are Bringing About the Next Tech Revolution.Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xiIntroduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiiiSetting the Stage xivAn AI Moment Unlike Any Other xvThe Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xviThe Dawn of VR and AR xviiThe Promise of Spatial Computing xviiiThe Imperative for Leaders xixWhat Is Spatial Computing? xxiOther Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxixReal- World Use Case Examples xxxiWho Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiiiWhy Good for Business? xxxvPART 1 THE BUSINESS RELEVANCE OF AI- DRIVEN SPATIAL COMPUTING 11 THE AI REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMING TODAY’S BUSINESS 3From Aristotle to Today 3Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5Categories and Types of AI Software 5NLP and Its Applications 6CV and Its Role in AI 8ML and dl and Their Relevance 10GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12CV and Spatial Computing 14Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29Future Prospects and Preparation 30Conclusions: Looking Ahead 302 THE EVOLUTION OF A NEW ERA OF SPATIAL COMPUTING 33Understanding the Foundations 33From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34How Spatial Computing Works 35Beyond Conversation 38Current Applications 42Challenges and Opportunities 49Conclusions 493 THE SYMBIOSIS: SPATIAL COMPUTING AND AI 51Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69Conclusions 72PART 2 LEADERSHIP IN THE AI-DRIVEN ERA OF SPATIAL COMPUTING 754 PIONEERING CASE STUDIES: MEET THE LEADERS AT THE INTERSECTION 77Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77Companies Using AR and AI 80Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82AI for Design 84Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 865 DECISION- MAKING AND LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW ERA 89Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92Spatial Computing Today 941. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 952. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 973. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 984. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 995. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 1006 THE USER EXPERIENCE REVOLUTION 101A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102AI as Virtualization 103Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108Brand Experience 110PART 3 STRATEGY, IMPLEMENTATION, AND THE FUTURE 1137 RISKS, CHALLENGES, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 115Risks 116Challenges 119Ethical Considerations 1248 YOUR SPATIAL COMPUTING AND AI ROADMAP: FROM STRATEGY TO IMPLEMENTATION AND BEYOND 131Strategic Planning 132Technology Selection and Integration 134Implementation 135Monitoring and Optimization 137Compliance and Ethics 138Risk Management 140Reporting and Communication 142Future Trends and Adaptation 143Sustainability and Responsible AI 1459 TOMORROW AND THE NEXT DECADE: LOOKING AHEAD AT WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS 147Continued Integration with Daily Life 148Enhanced UXs 150Transformative Applications 151Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153Collaboration and Connectivity 154Cultural and Social Impacts 156Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159Notes 161About the Authors 167Acknowledgments 169Index 171
IT Infrastructure
Embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of IT infrastructure, with an in-depth look into the transformational role of secure, private data centers in today's digital era. This exploration uncovers the multi-faceted domains of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, examining the primary components of modern IT infrastructure—compute, storage, backup, and beyond. As technology continues to surge forward, cyber threats evolve in tandem, prompting a dire need for reinforced data center security and resilience.This book provides readers with a holistic, layered understanding of IT operations in our interconnected age. You will dive deep into the heart of technological advancements, appreciating the symbiotic relationship between evolving hardware capabilities and the progressive nature of cloud services.You will understand the intricacies of data center design, management, and the strategic role they play amid the growing reliance on both private and public clouds. Asindustries pivot towards a more digital-first approach, this book serves as a guiding star, illuminating the pathways, challenges, and opportunities of the vast IT infrastructure landscape.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Trace the rich history and evolution of data centers over the last 60 years* Get comprehensive insights into cloud services architecture, from IaaS to SaaS* Gain in-depth knowledge of data center facilities, infrastructure, and security* Know best practices in storage provisioning, administration, and cost management* Develop strategies and tools for ensuring data center security and resilience* Understand the multi-faceted world of IT support service in modern digital environmentsWHO THIS BOOK IS FORIT professionals: from system administrators and network architects to IT managers and data center overseers, plus students and tech enthusiasts seeking deep insights into IT infrastructureRALF SÜẞ has dedicated over 40 years to the IT industry, deepening his expertise in all aspects of computing, data center design, and management. His experience is underscored by a significant role with Hewlett Packard's Pacific Asia Technical Sales. Ralf's professional journey has led him to collaborate with global giants in the realm of cloud services, including Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. In tandem, he has catered to the needs of renowned network equipment providers, including Ericsson, Nokia, and Cisco. Melding theoretical acumen with practical experiences, Ralf has seamlessly adapted, ensuring his skills remain both relevant and innovative. This adaptability, combined with his rich experience, positions him as a knowledgeable figure who consistently offers insights and reflections from his vast tenure in IT infrastructure.YANNIK SÜẞ has an extensive two-decade background in web and e-commerce. Driven by a deep passion for technology, he has managed critical web projects, spanning from site development to intricate ecommerce platforms. Proficient in data-driven decision making, he has implemented and overseen the development of robust data warehouses to optimize business intelligence and analytics. With a master's degree in Strategic IT Management and an ongoing Doctorate, Yannik expertly bridges theoretical frameworks with practical challenges. He has also authored the second edition of E-commerce for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, published by Springer, showcasing his comprehensive grasp of the digital commerce landscape.Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Architecture of IT Cloud Services.- Chapter 3: Data Center Facilities.- Chapter 4: Compute and Virtualization.- Chapter 5: Storage and Virtualization.- Chapter 6: Network.- Chapter 7: Backup.- Chapter 8: Data Center Security and Resiliency.- Chapter 9: IT Support Services.
Schnelles und skalierbares Cloud-Datenmanagement
Die enorme Datenmenge erfordert skalierbare Datenverwaltung für weltweiten Zugriff. Zahlreiche NoSQL-Systeme prägen die komplexe Landschaft. Dieses Buch bietet Überblick und Klassifikation im Cloud-Datenmanagement. Themen umfassen NoSQL-Speichersysteme, polyglotte Architekturen, verteilte Transaktionen, Web-Caching, Datenzugriff und Rendering-Performance. Die Klassifikation ermöglicht eine Betrachtung des Gesamtentwurfs und der Positionen jedes Systems. Ein anwendungsorientiertes Entscheidungshilfetool erleichtert die Auswahl geeigneter Systemkandidaten für bestimmte Anwendungsszenarien.FELIX GESSERT Ist der CEO und Mitbegründer des Backend-as-a-Service-Unternehmens Baqend. Während seiner Promotion an der Universität Hamburg entwickelte er die Kerntechnologie hinter Baqends Web-Performance-Service. Felix setzt sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, das Web schneller zu machen, indem er Forschungsergebnisse in praxisnahe Anwendungen umsetzt. Er spricht häufig auf Konferenzen über spannende Technologietrends in der Datenverwaltung und Web-Performance.WOLFRAM "WOLLE" WINGERATH ist der leitende Dateningenieur bei Baqend, wo er für Datenanalyse und alles rund um die Echtzeit-Abfrageverarbeitung verantwortlich ist. Während seiner Promotion an der Universität Hamburg entwickelte Wolle das skalierbare Design hinter Baqends Echtzeit-Abfrage-Engine. Er hat einen starken Hintergrund in Echtzeit-Datenbanken und verwandten Technologien wie skalierbarer Stream-Verarbeitung, NoSQL-Datenbanken, Cloud Computing und Big Data Analytics.NORBERT RITTER ist Professor für Informatik an der Universität Hamburg und leitet die Gruppe Datenbanken und Informationssysteme (DBIS). Er promovierte 1997 an der Universität Kaiserslautern. Seine Forschungsinteressen umfassen verteilte und föderierte Datenbanksysteme, Transaktionsverarbeitung, Caching, Cloud-Datenmanagement, Informationsintegration und autonome Datenbanksysteme. Er unterrichtet seit mehreren Jahren NoSQL-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern.L-Themen in verschiedenen Kursen. Gemeinsam mit Wolle und Felix organisiert er den jährlichen Scalable Cloud Data Management Workshop, um die Forschung in diesem Bereich zu fördern. Vorwort.- 1 Einführung.- 2 Latenz in Cloud-basierten Anwendungen.- 3 HTTP für global verteilte Anwendungen.- 4 Systeme für skalierbares Datenmanagement.- 5 Caching in Forschung und Industrie.- 6 Transaktionale Semantik.-7 Polyglotte Persistenz im Datenmanagement.- 8 Die NoSQL Toolbox: Die NoSQL-Landschaft in Kürze.- 9 Zusammenfassung und zukünftige Trends.
Mastering MySQL Administration
This book is your one-stop resource on MySQL database installation and server management for administrators. It covers installation, upgrades, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and performance and troubleshooting. You will become fluent in MySQL 8.2, the latest version of the highly scalable and robust relational database system.With a hands-on approach, the book offers step-by-step guidance on installing, upgrading, and establishing robust high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for MySQL databases. It also covers high availability with InnoDB and NDB clusters, MySQL routers and enterprise MySQL tools, along with robust security design and performance techniques. Throughout, the authors punctuate concepts with examples taken from their experience with large-scale implementations at companies such as Meta and American Airlines, anchoring this practical guide to MySQL 8.2 administration in the real world.WHAT YOUWILL LEARN* Understand MySQL architecture and best practices for administration of MySQL server* Configure high availability, replication, disaster recovery with InnoDB and NDB engines* Back up and restore with MySQL utilities and tools, and configure the database for zero data loss* Troubleshoot with steps for real-world critical errors and detailed solutionsWHO THIS BOOK IS FORTechnical professionals, database administrators, developers, and engineers seeking to optimize MySQL databases for scale, security, and performanceY V RAVI KUMAR is an Extraordinary Ability (EB1-A) Einstein Visa recipient from the United States of America, an Oracle Certified Master, a co-author, a mentor, a technical blogger, a frequent speaker in international conferences, and a technical reviewer. He is TOGAF-certified, has published 100+ technical articles, and is an Oracle Open/cloud speaker (x4). He is an IEEE Senior Member with 26+ years of multinational leadership experience in the USA, Seychelles, and India in banking, financial services, and Insurance (BFSI) verticals.Ravi Kumar has co-authored four books: Oracle Database Upgrade and Migration Methods, Oracle High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud Services, Oracle GoldenGate with MicroServices, and Oracle Global Data Services for Mission-Critical Systems. And he served as technical reviewer on five books: Oracle 19c AutoUpgrade Best Practices, Oracle Autonomous Database in Enterprise Architecture, End-to-End Observability with Grafana, Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) with Oracle GoldenGate MicroServices in HUB Architecture, and The Cloud Computing Journey: Design and Deploy Resilient and Secure Multi-cloud Systems with Practical Guidance.Ravi Kumar is an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) in Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, and 19c, and he is also an Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) in Oracle GoldenGate, RAC, Performance Tuning, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, and Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata, ZDLRA, and ODA), as well as certified in Oracle Security and Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA). He is also certified in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MySQL Heatwave platforms. And he is certified in multi-cloud architect (OCI, AWS and GCP).Ravi Kumar has published over 100+ Oracle technology articles, including on Oracle Technology Network (OTN), in ORAWORLD Magazine, on UKOUG, in OTech Magazine, and on Redgate. He hasspoken four times at Oracle Cloud/Open World (OOW) in Las Vegas/San Francisco, USA. And over the last decade, he has delivered technical sessions at Oracle user groups: IOUG, OCW, NYOUG, AUSOUG, AIOUG, UTOUG, SOUG, DOUG, and Quest Oracle Community.Ravi Kumar has designed data centers and implemented mission-critical databases for core banking solutions for two major central banks in the world. He has also received the honor of being named “TOP Data Architecture voice” from LinkedIn. And Oracle Corporation has published his profile on their OCM list and in their Spotlight on Success stories.NARESH KUMAR MIRYALA is a highly experienced engineering leader with 20 years of industry experience and a strong background in cloud, platform engineering, and artificial intelligence. He has been leading high-performing cloud data platforms teams in his current role at Meta Platforms, Inc. He has a proven track record of cloud transformations, infrastructure implementation,database management, ERP solutions, and DevOps deployments. His expertise spans multiple domains such as database systems, large-scale backend infrastructure, security, multi-cloud deployments, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and artificial intelligence.Naresh has contributed to esteemed organizations such as Oracle Corp and Computer Sciences Corporations, where he played a pivotal role in migrating or implementing Oracle technologies for Fortune 500 companies across the globe. His impact spans various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail, banking, and gold mining companies worldwide.Naresh's experience in cloud migrations, particularly involving relational, open-source, and NoSQL databases, middleware, and applications, has granted him a comprehensive understanding of multi-faceted technical and business challenges in the modern world and developing innovative solutions across the industry to solve large-scale data transformation and security problems using artificial intelligence.He is also an active member of IEEE, IOUG, OATUG, and AIM leadership council, and holds certifications as a professional in cloud, database, and artificial intelligence platforms.ARUN KUMAR SAMAYAM is an experienced technology architect and a seasoned database professional with a profound passion for innovation. Arun is a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect in Cloud and Engineering platform team at a global airline company. Arun is part of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) team, where he drives the organization's cloud transformation journey through cloud governance practices.Before this role, Arun worked as a Product Technical leader for the Enterprise Database services team, where he had the opportunity to develop and hone his technical proficiency through engineering, managing and supporting multiple database platforms like Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL server, and MongoDB. In addition, Arun is a multi-cloud certified professional, and his industry knowledge and experience have made him a speaker at prestigious events like Oracle OpenWorld, where he shared his insights and expertise on database products.Chapter -1: MySQL Installation and Upgrade.- Chapter-2: MySQL Utilities.- Chapter-3: MySQL Server administration.- Chapter-4: MySQL.- Chapter-5: MySQL High Availability, Replication and Scalability.- Chapter-6: MySQL InnoDB Cluster and Cluster Set.- Chapter-7: MySQL NDB Cluster.- Chapter-8: MySQL Logical Backup.- Chapter-9: MySQL Enterprise Backup and Recovery.- Chapter-10: MySQL Security.- Chapter-11: MySQL Performance Tuning.- Chapter-12: MySQL Enterprise Monitor.- Chapter-13: Monitoring MySQL using Oracle Enterprise Monitor Cloud Control 13c.- Chapter 14: MySQL Troubleshooting.- Summary.
Transcendent Us and A.I's!
TRANSCENDENCE IS OUR FUTURE THAT IS MUTUAL!The book "Transcendent Us and AIs" ( Universal level ) concludes the cycle of five books, on the Holistic System of Self-Resurrection, based on Digital Psychology for Self-Ecology, spanning the five life realms holistically - physical + emotional + mental + spiritual + universal in the context of a rapid growth of AI and the necessity for us to "outwit the devil"( Napoleon Hill ) with intellectualize spirituality and considerably raised self-consciousness.Human + AI mutually productive cooperation is our Intellectually Spiritualized Salvation! Digital SELF-ACCULTURATION is needed to improve our stagnating human nature in a collaborative partnership with AI that should also be respectfully trained in the ethical standards of our Human Diplomacy. We have not yet fully awakened to the realization of our God-given potential, and AI's role is to help us successfully express itSO, WE DO NOT NEED TO BE SCARED. WE NEED AI TO BE REPAIRED!The intersection of Inspirational Psychology and digital landscape on this path is a compelling area for our SELF-EXPLORATION, aimed at forming independently thinking, creative human beings whose kids need AI enhanced personality-molding in a bi-directional way. This book represents a call for action, urging us to embrace a holistic approach to personal growth and the cultivation of the AI unified global perspective. It underscores the potential of combining human ingenuity with digital advancements to shape our transcendent future that is mutual with AI. It is the time to transcend yourself in every field of knowledge and form a transhuman mindset to transcendently Self-Reset!BEING GOD IN ACTION IS OUR TRANSCENDENT FUNCTION!_( Www. language-fitness.com / YouTube videos )__(HolisticSelf-Resurrection.com)_
Design trifft Code
Design trifft Code. Alles, was Developer über Gestaltung und UX wissen müssen. (April 2024). Als Webentwickler*in beeinflussen Sie mit jeder Design-Entscheidung die Usability einer Website. »Design trifft Code« vermittelt Ihnen die Grundlagen und die Sprache des Designs, sodass Sie mit Designer*innen zusammenarbeiten und im Gestaltungsprozess selbst fundierte Entscheidungen treffen können. Sie lernen unter anderem,wie Sie mit Farbe, Typografie und Layout eine Hierarchie auf einer Website schaffen,wie Sie Farbpaletten in einer Benutzeroberfläche konsistent anwenden,wie Sie sich für die richtigen Schriftarten und Schriftschnitte entscheiden,wie Sie mit Methoden der Nutzerforschung mehr über Ihre User herausfinden und Ihre Design-Entscheidungen daran messenund wie Sie Layout und Struktur von Websites zügig planen und testen.Autorin Stephanie Stimac gibt in diesem Buch ihre wertvollen Erkenntnisse und Anregungen weiter, die sie als Designerin im Microsoft Developer Experiences Team gewonnen hat. Sie zeigt, wie sich elegante visuelle Designs erstellen lassen und eine Website von Grund auf entwerfen lässt. Ihr konsequent auf Developer ausgerichteter Ansatz vermittelt die wesentlichen UX- und Designgrundlagen an diejenigen, die sie in Code umsetzen: die Entwicklerinnen und Entwickler. Zahlreiche Beispiele aus erfolgreichen Websites und Interfaces veranschaulichen die Designprinzipien.Mit »Design trifft Code« lernen Sie anschaulich und leicht verständlich, wie Sie häufige Design- und Usability-Probleme mit Bravour lösen. Ein Buch für alle, die intuitiv zu bedienende Interfaces, attraktive Designs und eine perfekte Usability erschaffen möchten.Leseprobe (PDF-Link)Zielgruppe: Devs, die vor allem in technischen Aspekten fit sind, aber Design verstehen wollen, besser mit Designern zusammenarbeiten wollen, selbst eigene gute Designs erstellen wollenÜber die Autorin: Stephanie Stimac ist Produktmanagerin mit mehr als einem Jahrzehnt Erfahrung im Bereich Design und konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung von Produkten für Entwickler. Sie hat auf Konferenzen auf der ganzen Welt über Webentwicklung und Designthemen gesprochen und in vielen dieser Vorträge die Kluft zwischen Design und Entwicklung überbrückt. Als sie noch ausschließlich an Designprojekten gearbeitet hat, war sie für Unternehmen wie Safeway, MBARI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Windows, T-Mobile und Blue Cross Blue Shield tätig. Sie trat dem Microsoft-Edge-Team bei, weil sie eine Leidenschaft für das Web, Design und Entwicklung hat. Sie hat an Entwickler-Tools wie webhint.io und den DevTools des Edge-Browsers sowie an anderen Web-Plattform-Initiativen wie dem „Web We Want“ (webwewant.fyi) mitgearbeitet, wobei sie sich auf die Erfahrung der Entwickler konzentriert hat. Sie war sechs Jahre lang im Microsoft-Edge-Team tätig, bevor sie sich dem Produktmanagement für Developer Experience in der Start-up-Branche zuwandte.
AI for Humanity
CAPTURE THE VALUE OF CUTTING-EDGE AI WHILE MITIGATING ITS MOST SALIENT RISKSAI For Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future delivers an incisive and timely discussion of how to design, build, and implement cutting-edge AI in for-profit firms and other organizations in a responsible, sustainable, and ethical way. The book walks you through the three pillars of human-focused AI development—governance, technology, and commercialization—and dives deep into each one, showing you how to create AI products and services that better humanity and advance universally held values. You'll find methodologies and frameworks that mitigate against some of the most profound and unsettling risks of unchecked artificial intelligence development, and roadmaps to help you avoid the numerous pitfalls and traps awaiting unsuspecting companies, managers, and executives. You'll also discover:* Real-world case studies, from companies including SAP, Huawei, and Tencent, demonstrating the actual dilemmas and questions firms face when developing and implementing this extraordinary tech* Actionable commitments you can make to help ensure you and your company avoid the ethical and reputational risks associated with AI* Strategies for AI product and service development consistent with sustainable growthPerfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders with a stake in responsible artificial intelligence design, development, and implementation, AI For Humanity will also interest regulators, academics, thought leaders, and policy makers doing their best to capture AI's substantial potential value while mitigating its most serious risks. ANDEED MA is President of the Risk and Insurance Management Association of Singapore (RIMAS) and is a cloud, AI, and risk management leader for over 16+ years with major SaaS enterprises, including ServiceNow, CyberArk, and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. He lectures on AI at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and academies, and also mentors startups in various accelerator programs. JAMES ONG, PHD., founded the Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a think tank advocating Sustainable AI for Humanity. With 38+ years as an entrepreneur, tech executive, venture builder and professor, he enjoys his journey of ecosystem building for impactful outcomes, bridging scientific research, startups, and impact investment. SIOK SIOK TAN is a filmmaker and innovator whose works explore the nexus of humanity, social change and technology. Her documentaries and mobile photography have captivated global attention from CNN to The Guardian, from the People’s Daily to the Times of India. Her storytelling transcends mediums, advocating for a future where technology empowers humanity. Acknowledgments xvPreface xxiiiChapter 1 The AI Debate 1Chapter 2 The AI Trap 27Chapter 3 AI History 53Chapter 4 The AI Dilemma 77Chapter 5 Rethinking AI 99Chapter 6 Sustainable AI for Humanity 123Chapter 7 Sustainable AI Governance 151Chapter 8 Sustainable AI Technology 181Chapter 9 Sustainable AI Commercialization 209Chapter 10 AI for Humanity 241About the Authors 267Index 271
Visualize This
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