Computer und IT
Ethics and Digital Transition
This book presents a study carried out by the IEEE-SMC French chapter on ethics and digital transformation in industry and society. Based on a survey of researchers in ICT, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as on presentation seminars, this study examines the various aspects that should be considered when assessing ethical principles in approaches to digital transition, particularly with regard to intelligent systems.Considering this, Ethics and Digital Transition presents the main technologies and uses of intelligent systems. Bringing together specialists from various fields, it explores the different dimensions of ethics that should be considered in the development of these systems, from the engineering sciences to law, sociology and philosophy. It also looks at the future challenges of ethics in the digital transition.MARIE-HÉLÈNE ABEL is Professor and Head of the Computer Science department at the University of Technology of Compiègne, France. She was President of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2014 to 2021.NADA MATTA is Professor of Knowledge Engineering and Management at the Université de Technologie de Troyes, France. She was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.HEDI KARRAY is Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence at the European Innovation Council, and a former professor at the University of Technology Tarbes Occitanie Pyrénées, France. He was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.INÈS SAAD is Professor of Information Systems at Amiens Business School and a researcher at the UPJV's MIS laboratory, France. She is also the Chair of the ICIKS conference and the IEEE-SMC French chapter.
Stakeholder Whispering
LEARN TO UNCOVER WHAT YOUR MANAGERS, CLIENTS, CUSTOMERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS NEED BEFORE DOING WHAT THEY ASKPeople don't know what they need. The wants we communicate to others are shaped by our subconscious and the familiar, and limited by what we think is possible. But they don't always reflect our actual needs.In Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask, author Bill Shander demonstrates how to get from your stakeholders' "order"—what they're asking for—to what they really need. You'll learn how to uncover the needs and desires of your clients, colleagues, bosses, customers, and other stakeholders based on what they ask for and how they ask for it, and how to deliver products and services that meet those needs.INSIDE THE BOOK:* Help your stakeholders accomplish their goals and make the best decisions possible by helping them see what they really need* Shift from executing on tactics driven by others' commands, to strategic action driven by underlying needs* Transform your organization from one filled with "order-takers" into one where people work collaboratively to meet goal-oriented requirementsPerfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Stakeholder Whispering will also earn a place on the bookshelves of entrepreneurs, founders, designers, product and project managers, UX experts, data and business analysts, and anyone else hoping to better meet the expectations of their coworkers, managers, clients, and customers.BILL SHANDER is an information designer. For over 30 years, he has been helping clients turn their data into compelling visual (and often interactive) experiences. Clients include the World Bank, United Nations, Starbucks, PwC, MIT, multiple U.S. government agencies, and many more. He’s also spent the past 10 years as an educator teaching these skills. Preface viiAcknowledgements xiWhisper While You Work xiiiPART I: WHAT & WHY 1Chapter 1: Nothing Is As It Seems 3Chapter 2: More Rolling Stones, Less Coldplay 14Chapter 3: Everything Is UX 21Chapter 4: Who Are You? 31PART II: HOW IDEAS 35Chapter 5: You Belong 37Chapter 6: Just Asking Questions 47Chapter 7: Useful Paranoia 54Chapter 8: Kill the Cat 59Chapter 9: Can You Hear Me Now? 65Chapter 10: A Rigid and Flexible Process 72Chapter 11: Peeling the Stakeholder Onion 81PART III: HOW HANDS-ON 89Chapter 12: How to Run a Therapy Session 91Chapter 13: I Feel You 99Chapter 14: Starting Broad, Digging Deep 107Chapter 15: Chunky Segmentation 120Chapter 16: Gained in Translation 126Chapter 17: The Art of the (Im)Possible 131Chapter 18: Bobbing for Apples 139Chapter 19: Silence Is Golden 144Chapter 20: Good Questions 151Chapter 21: Turn It Around 157Chapter 22: Whispering En Masse 163Chapter 23: Let’s Talk About Bias, Baby 173Chapter 24: What It’s Really All About 179Chapter 25: Trouble 181Chapter 26: When You Know You’re Done 191PART IV: NOW WHAT 199Chapter 27: Prequalifying Whisperability 201Chapter 28: Influence Without Authority 207Chapter 29: Final Thoughts, Including Some Love for the Stakeholders 218Index 223
Photovoltaik - Grundlagen, Planung, Betrieb (3. Auflg.)
Grundlagen, Planung, Betrieb für Solaranlagen und Balkonkraftwerke in 3. Auflage aus April 2025.Mit modernen Solaranlagen rüsten Sie sich für die Zukunft und schlagen der Energiekrise ein Schnippchen. Doch wie gehen Sie dieses komplexe Projekt richtig an? Alles, was Sie dazu wissen müssen, zeigen Ihnen Michael Kofler und Christian Ofenheusle in diesem Wegweiser zur eigenen Photovoltaik-Installation.Grundlagenwissen zur Technik, Beispielrechnungen für die richtigen Investitionen und Best Practices für den Betrieb gehören genauso zu diesem Ratgeber wie Stromspartipps, Hinweise zu Förderungen und den gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen. So setzen Sie Ihr Photovoltaik-Projekt informiert und sicher um. Umwelt schonen und Geld sparen Energie ist teuer, Gas und Öl haben keine lange Zukunft mehr: Sie setzen mit der eigenen PV-Anlage auf eine Lösung, die ökologisch und wirtschaftlich sinnvoll ist. In diesem Praxisbuch informieren Sie sich über Chancen und Möglichkeiten Ihrer persönlichen, sonnigen Energiewende. Für Wohnungen und Familienhäuser Inzwischen haben Sie auch als Mieter ein Recht auf ein eigenes Balkonkraftwerk, mit dem Sie ohne viel Aufwand und Bürokratie in die Welt der Photovoltaik einsteigen. Größere Anlagen betreiben Wärmepumpen, laden Ihr E-Auto, speisen Energie ins Versorgungsnetz ein und machen Sie energetisch unabhängiger. Was tun, wenn die Sonne mal nicht scheint?Selbst den eigenen Strom erzeugen: Kann das so einfach sein? Michael Kofler und Christian Ofenheusle gehen auf Probleme und Fallstricke ein und zeigen Ihnen, worauf Sie bei Planung und Betrieb Ihrer Anlage achten müssen. Mit vielen Praxisbeispielen, Kosten-Nutzenrechnungen und Hinweisen auf dem Weg zur eigenen PV-Anlage.Aus dem Inhalt: Von Kilo, Watt und Peak: Wie viel Strom braucht man eigentlich? Technik: PV-Module, Wechselrichter und mehr Maximum Power Point Tracking Balkonkraftwerk für Mieter und Eigentümer PV-Anlagen für Ein- und Mehrfamilienhäuser Speichersysteme und Batterien Wärmepumpen Best Practices und Fallstricke Notstromfunktionen Förderungen und EEG Über die Autoren: Michael Kofler hat Elektrotechnik studiert und beschäftigt sich intensiv mit Photovoltaik-Anlagen. Als erfahrener Fachbuchautor weiß er, wie anspruchsvolle technische Themen allgemeinverständlich erklärt werden.Bei Christian Ofenheusle dreht sich alles um die dezentrale Energiewende. Als Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Agentur »EmpowerSource« sowie als Vorsitzender des »Bundesverbands Steckersolar e.V.« berät er Entscheider in Wirtschaft und Politik. Mit MachDeinenStrom.de und pluginsolar.info betreibt er wichtige Nutzerplattformen für Balkonkraftwerke und gibt zudem den wichtigsten Branchen-Newsletter heraus.
Computergeschichte(n) (2. Auflg.)
Zuse, IBM, Atari, Browserkrieg: Wenn Sie bei diesen Worten in Nostalgie verfallen oder von Entdeckerlust gepackt werden, dann sind Sie hier genau richtig. Jürgen Wolf nimmt Sie mit auf eine spannende Zeitreise durch die Geschichte der IT.Erleben Sie die Entwicklung der Computer, vom gigantischen Rechnerklotz, der einen ganzen Raum ausfüllt, bis zu smarten Geräten, die in die Hosentasche passen. Erfahren Sie, wie der Millennium-Bug die Welt in Panik versetzte, und staunen Sie, wie jahrhundertealte Verschlüsselungstechniken die Programmierwelt noch bis heute beeinflussen. Dabei können Sie nicht nur Faszinierendes über vergangene Zeiten lernen, sondern sogar selbst aktiv werden und die Geschichte wieder aufleben lassen! Probieren Sie sich an alten Programmiersprachen aus, emulieren Sie den C64-Homecomputer und tauchen Sie ein in die pixelige Welt der Retrogames. Eine kurzweilige Zeitreise durch die Geschichte der Computer, garantiert nicht nur für Nerds!Eine Reise in die VergangenheitIT-Geschichte von der Antike anLernen Sie die Vorreiter unserer heutigen IT-Welt kennen: Abakus, Mechanismus von Antikythera, Chiffrierscheiben, Logarithmentafeln und vieles mehr.Computer, Software und InternetJürgen Wolf bereist mit Ihnen alle Meilensteine der IT-Geschichte, von den ersten Computern und Programmen bis zu sozialen Netzwerken, 5G und Smart Home.Die Anfänge der KIMcCulloch und Pitts, Turing-Test, ELIZA, Deep Blue & Co.: Entdecken Sie die Anfänge der Künstlichen Intelligenz. Bereits Jahrzehnte vor ChatGPT legten die Vordenker der KI den Grundstein für diese revolutionäre Technologie.Ideen zum MitmachenRetrogames zocken, programmieren, emulieren: Zahlreiche Anregungen zum Mitmachen laden Sie dazu ein, in die Computergeschichte einzutauchen.Aus dem Inhalt:Wie der Computer in den Haushalt kamMobile Computer: vom »Ziegelstein« zum SmartphoneUnix, Windows und Co. – Geschichte der Betriebssysteme8-Bit-Helden: Retrokonsolen und -spieleVon Plankalkül und anderen ProgrammiersprachenAuf einmal ist alles eine AppDie Anfänge der Künstlichen IntelligenzDer erste Spam und andere Übel des InternetsAls die Browser in den Krieg zogen ...Die junge Geschichte der sozialen Medien
Softwareentwicklung mit ChatGPT und Copilot
Der Praxisleitfaden für die Zukunft der Softwareentwicklung mit KI-Assistenz Erfahren Sie, wie Sie KI-Tools Schritt für Schritt in Ihre täglichen Arbeitsabläufe integrieren Anhand konkreter Beispiele zeigt Ihnen Nathan B. Crocker, wie Sie Code und Designideen generieren und dabei in jeder Phase des Entwicklungsprozesses KI-Assistenten einsetzen Themen sind Softwaredesign und -entwicklung, Datenmanagement, Testing, Deployment, Dokumentation und Sicherheit KI-Assistenten verändern die Art und Weise, wie wir Code schreiben und Software entwickeln, grundlegend. Dieses Buch stellt effektive Techniken und Best Practices vor, um mit Tools wie Copilot und ChatGPT das Beste aus der KI-gestützten Programmierung herauszuholen. Jenseits des Hypes erfahren Sie anhand von Praxisbeispielen, wie KI-Tools die Softwareentwicklung effizienter machen, die Qualität des Codes verbessern, Ihnen Ihre Arbeit erleichtern und Sie kreativer werden lassen. Das Themenspektrum des Buchs umfasst den kompletten Entwicklungszyklus von Software: von der Designidee und der Codegenerierung über das Debugging und die Dokumentation bis zum Deployment. Aus dem Inhalt Nutzen Sie KI, um Ihre Software zu entwerfen und zu planen Führen Sie KI in jeden Schritt des Workflows ein Entwickeln Sie eine selbstdokumentierende Anwendung Lernen Sie, gute Prompts zu formulieren, um komplexe Probleme mit KI zu lösen Erfahren Sie, wie KI beim Testen Ihres Codes, der Infrastruktur und bei Sicherheitsfragen helfen kann
Mathematical Entity Linking Methods and Applications
This research book explores the adaptation of traditional Entity Linking techniques to Mathematical Entity Linking (MathEL) for STEM disciplines, addressing the limitations of current Information Retrieval methods in handling mathematical expressions. By developing and evaluating novel MathEL approaches using AI, Machine Learning, and the Wikidata Knowledge Graph, significant progress is achieved in areas such as Formula Concept recognition, semantic formula search, mathematical question answering, physics exam question generation, and STEM document classification. The study also introduces a suite of open-source Wikimedia MathEL tools, including AnnoMathTeX, MathQA, and PhysWikiQuiz, designed to advance Mathematical Information Retrieval and support innovative applications in academic and educational contexts.PHILIPP SCHARPF studied physics at ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the University of Constance and completed his doctorate in computer science in the field of artificial intelligence at the University of Constance and the University of Göttingen. Since 2022, he has been a freelance consultant for data and AI solutions and a lecturer at the University of Stuttgart for Big Data and Learning Analytics.Introduction.- Reviews.- Methods.- Applications.- Conclusion & Outlook.
Mathematics for Digital Science, Volume 2
Over the past century, advancements in computer science have consistently resulted from extensive mathematical work. Even today, innovations in the digital domain continue to be grounded in a strong mathematical foundation. To succeed in this profession, both today’s students and tomorrow’s computer engineers need a solid mathematical background.The goal of this book series is to offer a solid foundation of the knowledge essential to working in the digital sector. Across three volumes, it explores fundamental principles, digital information, data analysis, and optimization. Whether the reader is pursuing initial training or looking to deepen their expertise, the Mathematics for Digital Science series revisits familiar concepts, helping them refresh and expand their knowledge while also introducing equally essential, newer topics.GÉRARD-MICHEL COCHARD is Professor Emeritus at Université de Picardie Jules Verne, France, where he has held various senior positions. He has also served at the French Ministry of Education and the CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers). His research is conducted at the Eco-PRocédés, Optimisation et Aide à la Décision (EPROAD) laboratory, France.MHAND HIFI is Professor of Computer Science at Université de Picardie Jules Verne, France, where he heads the EPROAD UR 4669 laboratory and manages the ROD team. As an expert in operations research and NP-hard problem-solving, he actively contributes to numerous international conferences and journals in the field.
Practical Serverless Applications with AWS
This comprehensive guide is your gateway to unlocking the potential of serverless computing on the AWS platform. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey, this book is your essential companion. Dive into the world of serverless architecture as we demystify AWS services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more. From design principles to deployment strategies, we'll equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective serverless applications._Practical Serverless Applications with AWS_ is tailored for anyone eager to grasp the fundamentals of AWS services for constructing serverless applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey or a student delving into the world of cloud computing, or a freelance developer seeking to expand your skill set, this resource is your gateway to mastering serverless application development on AWS. With a practical approach and real-world examples, this book caters to a diverse audience keen on harnessing the power of serverless computing. From fledgling enthusiasts to seasoned practitioners, this book is your indispensable tool for embarking on a transformative journey into serverless architecture with AWS.Get ready to revolutionize your approach to app development in the cloud!YOU WILL LEARN:* The fundamentals of AWS empowering you to navigate the AWS environment with confidence.* Both frontend and backend development services in the context of building serverless applications, enabling you to create robust and scalable solutions.* Many AWS services and how to use them for building serverless applications, ensuring efficient and effective implementation.* data engineering and DevOps best practices within the AWS ecosystem, providing a well-rounded skillset for holistic app development.* how to build a complex serverless application, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a practical, hands-on way.WHO IT'S FOR:web developers, cloud and data engineering who are looking to improve their cloud-native app development skillsAPOORVA PRAKASH is a distinguished IT professional and technical writer with a stellar 14-year track record of success across diverse roles. Currently serving as an Engineering Manager at Schneider Electric Pvt Ltd., India, Apoorva leads a dynamic team involved in multifaceted projects encompassing various cutting-edge technologies, notably specializing in AWS-based serverless cloud applications developed in NodeJS and Python.Apoorva's expertise extends to the meticulous architecture and implementation design of numerous portals, including expansive employee portals and e-commerce platforms, APIs showcasing his mastery in Liferay, Kubernetes, and data engineering and processing. As a Liferay-certified professional with over a decade of immersion in the platform, he co-authored the acclaimed book _Hands-on Liferay DXP (Apress, 2022)_ solidifying his authority in the field.SHAIK INTHIYAZ BASHA currently serves as a Platform Architect and Technical Expert at Schneider Electric Pvt Ltd., India. In this role, he is responsible for leading a team dedicated to developing Serverless applications. Inthiyaz is recognized for his expertise in Content Management Systems (CMS), Amazon Web Service (AWS), and other Cloud Platforms. He is a co-author of the "Hands-On Liferay DXP" book and has demonstrated his proficiency through successful implementations of various Liferay components. In addition, he holds certifications such as Liferay Backend Developer (DXP).Inthiyaz has been actively contributing to the field since 2011, leveraging his skills in Java, AWS, and DevOps to develop CMS and Serverless applications for major banking, employee, HR, and financial systems. His commitment to continuous learning is evident as he remains open to adopting new technologies and solutions.Inthiyaz earned his master's degree in Computer Networks from Quba College of Eng & Tech, affiliated with JNTUA University, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.Chapter 1: Introduction to AWS.- Chapter 2: Frontend Development.- Chapter 3: Data Engineering.- Chapter 4: Backend Development.- Chapter 5: Cloud DevOpS.- Chapter 6: Getting Hands-On – Creating Your First Serverless Application.
Ethics and Digital Transition
This book presents a study carried out by the IEEE-SMC French chapter on ethics and digital transformation in industry and society. Based on a survey of researchers in ICT, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as on presentation seminars, this study examines the various aspects that should be considered when assessing ethical principles in approaches to digital transition, particularly with regard to intelligent systems.Considering this, Ethics and Digital Transition presents the main technologies and uses of intelligent systems. Bringing together specialists from various fields, it explores the different dimensions of ethics that should be considered in the development of these systems, from the engineering sciences to law, sociology and philosophy. It also looks at the future challenges of ethics in the digital transition.MARIE-HÉLÈNE ABEL is Professor and Head of the Computer Science department at the University of Technology of Compiègne, France. She was President of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2014 to 2021.NADA MATTA is Professor of Knowledge Engineering and Management at the Université de Technologie de Troyes, France. She was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.HEDI KARRAY is Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence at the European Innovation Council, and a former professor at the University of Technology Tarbes Occitanie Pyrénées, France. He was Co-Chair of the IEEE-SMC French chapter from 2022 to 2024.INÈS SAAD is Professor of Information Systems at Amiens Business School and a researcher at the UPJV's MIS laboratory, France. She is also the Chair of the ICIKS conference and the IEEE-SMC French chapter.
ChatGPT & Co. in der Schule
KI als Assistent für LehrkräfteKI-Modelle wie ChatGPT sind bereits Teil des Schulalltags und werden von vielen Schülerinnen und Schülern regelmäßig genutzt. Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie als Lehrkraft ebenfalls KI praxisnah, produktiv und datenschutzkonform einsetzen können.Praktischer Einsatz im SchulalltagDie Autoren zeigen Ihnen, wie Sie zielführende Anfragen an die KI stellen und so Unterstützung für verschiedene Einsatzzwecke erhalten: von der inhaltlichen Unterrichtsplanung über Vorschläge zu interaktiven Lehrmethoden bis hin zur Korrektur von Texten und Tipps für die Förderung von Schülerinnen und Schülern.Für alle Schulformen und -fächerAlle Praxisbeispiele sind nach Schulformen und -fächern gegliedert, sodass Sie schnell passende Anregungen für Ihren eigenen Unterricht finden. Darüber hinaus werden zentrale Fragen wie die Vermittlung von KI-Kompetenz als Lernziel, moderne Prüfungsformen im KI-Zeitalter sowie ethische Herausforderungen diskutiert.Aus dem Inhalt:Funktionsweise von KIs wie ChatGPTStrategien für den effektiven EinsatzUnterrichtsvorbereitungPrüfungsvorbereitung und KorrigierenEinsatz von KI im UnterrichtPraxisbeispiele für Grundschule, Mittelschule sowie Realschule und GymnasiumKonkrete Beispiele für den Einsatz für verschiedene Fächer: DeutschEnglisch, Spanisch, FranzösischGeschichte & ErdkundeMathematik & NaturwissenschaftenKunst & Musiku.v.m.KI-Kompetenz als LernzielPrüfungsformen undHausaufgaben im KI-ZeitalterRechtliche Aspekte und DatenschutzÜber die Autoren:Barbara Engelke hat ein Staatsexamen in Germanistik und Theologie und arbeitet als Lehrerin sowie Fachbetreuerin für Deutsch an einem bayerischen Gymnasium. Es ist ihr ein Anliegen, in ihrer pädagogischen Tätigkeit junge Menschen an neue Herausforderungen heranzuführen und sie für die Zukunft mit den nötigen Kompetenzen auszustatten.Ulrich Engelke hat das erste Staatsexamen in Germanistik und Anglistik sowie einen Magister mit Schwerpunkt Linguistik. Heute ist er als Unternehmensberater für Onlinemarketing mit Schwerpunkt SEO tätig. Sein besonderes Interesse gilt technischen Innovationen und deren ökonomischen wie gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen.
Public Relations und Entscheidung
Anke Oßwald entwickelt in dem vorliegenden Buch eine entscheidungsorientierte Perspektive auf Public Relations. Aufbauend auf einem systemtheoretischen Kommunikationsverständnis konzipiert sie PR als spezifische Entscheidungspraxis und zeigt, welche weitergehenden Erkenntnismöglichkeiten damit verbunden sind. So lassen sich unter anderem Automatisierungsprozesse deutlich differenzierter darstellen und die Folgen für Öffentlichkeit diskutieren. Neue Impulse ergeben sich auch für die Schnittstelle von PR- und Organisationsstudien sowie für die kommunikationswissenschaftlich ausgerichtete Strategieforschung.Einleitung und Erkenntnisinteresse.- Theoretische Perspektiven: PR und Technik.- Entscheidungen als theoretischer Ausgangspunkt.- Entscheidungen und Kommunikation.- Die Form von PR-Entscheidungen.- Digitale Technologien und Entscheidungen.- PR-Calcucisions: Form und Folgen.- Fazit und Ausblick.
Successful AI Product Creation
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AI AND GENERATIVE AI PRODUCT CREATION FROM A VETERAN AI LEADER AND EDUCATORIn Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework, AI product leader, professor of product management and AI, and industry expert, Prof. Shub Agarwal delivers the ultimate playbook—a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to Building, Scaling, and Integrating AI and Generative AI into real-world products. Drawing from over two decades of experience, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between AI technology and business impact, ensuring you can navigate the AI revolution with confidence. Featuring Forewords by:* Ted Shelton, Chief Operating Officer at Inflection AI (co-founded by Reid Hoffman)* Dr. Jia Li, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at LiveX AI; Founding Head of R&D at Google Cloud AI; AI Professor at StanfordWhat You'll Learn:* Complete 9-Step AI Product Creation Framework: Master the entire AI product lifecycle from discovery and experimentation to scaling, governance, and AI model lifecycle management.* 20+ Real-World Case Studies: Learn from successful AI implementations across healthcare, finance, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and big tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.* Traditional AI vs. Generative AI: Understand when to use each approach, how to leverage models like GPT and transformers, and key differences in adoption strategies.* AI Model Performance and Ethics: Address challenges like bias, fairness, model drift, and regulatory compliance.* Practical Tools and Templates: Access decision-making frameworks, checklists, and internal diagrams that guide seamless execution.Who Should Read This Book?* AI Product Managers and Tech Leaders: A strategic and tactical guide for AI integration.* Entrepreneurs and Founders: Leverage AI for competitive advantage and scalability.* Business Executives and Decision-Makers: Understand AI's potential for growth and optimization.* Students and Aspiring AI PMs: Develop industry-ready skills through real-world case studies.SHUB AGARWAL is a product leader and educator with nearly two decades of experience spanning academia, Fortune 50 companies, Silicon Valley startups, and Amazon. He teaches AI and Product Management at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and specializes in translating complex AI concepts into actionable product strategies.
Data Insight Foundations
This book is not a comprehensive guide; if that's what you're seeking, you may want to look elsewhere. Instead, it serves as a map, outlining the necessary tools and topics for your research journey. The goal is to build your intuition and provide pointers for where to find more detailed information. The chapters are deliberately concise and to the point, aiming to expose and enlighten rather than bore you.While examples are primarily in R, a basic understanding of the language is advantageous but not essential. Several chapters, especially those focusing on theory, require no programming knowledge at all. Parts of this book have proven useful to a diverse audience, including web developers, mathematicians, data analysts, and economists, making the material beneficial regardless of one’s backgroundThe structure allows for flexible reading paths; you may explore the chapters in sequence for a systematic learning experience or navigate directly to the topics most relevant to you.What You Will Learn* Data Management: Master the end-to-end process of data collection, processing, validation, and imputation using R.* Reproducible Research: Understand fundamental theories and achieve transparency with literate programming, renv, and Git.* Academic Writing: Conduct scientific literature reviews and write structured papers and reports with Quarto.* Survey Design: Design well-structured surveys and manage data collection effectively.* Data Visualization: Understand data visualization theory and create well-designed and captivating graphics using ggplot2Who this Book is ForCareer professionals such as research and data analysts transitioning from academia to a professional setting where production quality significantly impacts career progression. Some familiarity with data analytics processes and an interest in learning R or Python are ideal.NIKITA TKACHENKO serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Bridges and Barriers Advisory Services. In this role, he specializes in developing data tools tailored for executives at organizations embarking on their transformative data journeys. Beyond his work at Bridges and Barriers, Nikita is deeply engaged in academia. He imparts his knowledge by instructing Research Tools, providing mentorship to students, and conducting research at the University of San Francisco.PART I: WORKING WITH DATA.- Chapter 1. Data Manipulation.- Chapter 2: Tidy Data.- Chapter 3: Relational Data.- Chapter 4: Data Validation.- Chapter 5: Imputation.- PART II: REPRODUCILE RESEARCH.- Chapter 6: Reproducible Research.- Chapter 7: Reproducible Environment.- Chapter 8: Introduction to Command Line.- Chapter 9: Version Control with Git and Github.- Chapter 10: Style and Lint your Code.- Chapter 11: Modular Code.- PART III: LIT REVIEW AND WRITING.- Chapter 12: Literature Review.- Chapter 13: Write.- Chapter 14: Layout and References.- Chapter 15: Collaboration and Templating.- PART IV: COLLECTING THE DATA.- Chapter 16: Total Survey Error (TSE).- Chapter 17: Document.- Chapter 18: APIs.- PART V: PRESENTING THE DATA.- Chapter 19: Data Visualization Fundamentals.- Chapter 20: Data Visualization.- Chapter 21: A Graph for the Job.- Chapter 22: Color Data.- Chapter 23: Make Tables PART VI: BACK MATTER.- Epilogue.
Kubernetes Recipes
_Kubernetes Recipes_ is your essential guide to using Kubernetes for container orchestration providing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to address the intricacies of deployment, scaling, and day-to-day operations. The book's format, organized for easy lookup, ensures that you can swiftly find detailed solutions to your challenges in your Kubernetes journey.Beginning with the fundamentals, the book covers Kubernetes installation, working with the Kubernetes API, and understanding application primitives for efficient deployment. It teaches monitoring and troubleshooting strategies, providing practical insights into handling issues that may arise in your clusters. Whether new to Kubernetes or seeking advanced insights, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, including managing specialized workloads, handling volumes and configuration data, implementing scaling strategies, and ensuring security._Kubernetes Recipes_ is not merely a theoretical guide; it equips you with practical skills for everyday tasks, such as using the Kubernetes client effectively, creating and modifying fundamental workloads, managing services, and exploring the Kubernetes API. It doesn't stop at the basics but extends to advanced areas like developing Kubernetes, monitoring and logging practices, and exploring the ecosystem with tools like Helm. With this comprehensive guide, you not only build a strong foundation in Kubernetes but also gain insights into the intricacies of its ecosystem.Whether you are looking to troubleshoot common issues, implement security measures, or develop applications for Kubernetes, this book is your go-to resource. It provides practical, actionable solutions for every step of learning this industry-leading containerization platform.YOU WILL:* Learn how to orchestrate cloud-native applications and apply the design to new and existing applications. * Acquire practical skills in deploying applications on Kubernetes, covering installations, CLI usage, and local instance management.* Learn cluster management techniques using tools, explore diverse creation methods, and deploy on popular cloud platforms. Gain an awareness of the debugging methods and tools available in Kubernetes.* Understand how to Implement security best practices, control access, and secure pods while also gaining proficiency in monitoring resources, accessing logs, and handling common troubleshooting scenarios in Kubernetes environments.THE BOOK IS FOR:Developers, System Administrators, DevOps Professionals as well as Project Managers, students and researchersGRZEGORZ STENCEL is a versatile technologist and Staff Engineer at JPMorgan Chase. Greg designs and develops new systems, products, and features while providing technical guidance and mentorship. His experience spans prestigious organizations like Ericsson, ING, and Oxford University Press, with expertise in Networks, Cyber Security, and Programming. An electronics enthusiast, Greg creates PCB designs for home automation and alarms and explores robotics integrated with AI using Jetson Nano. With 17 years of experience as a Linux admin, Greg also holds a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certificate. He has built a Kubernetes cluster from laptop motherboards, contributing to the cloud community through teaching and leadership.LUCA BERTON is an IT Infrastructure Expert. He spent two years at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and three years with Red Hat. Luca is the author of _Ansible for VMware by Examples_ and _Ansible for Kubernetes by Examples_ and the creator of the Ansible Pilot project. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Luca specializes in Infrastructure Hardening and Automation. An Open-Source enthusiast, he actively supports the community by sharing his knowledge at public events.1: Introduction to Kubernetes.- 2: Configuring Stateless Applications.- 3: Configuring Stateful Applications.- 4: Kubernetes on Cloud Providers.- 5: Developer Experience in Kubernetes.- 6: Scaling and Resiliency.- 7: Storage in Kubernetes.- 8: Networking in Kubernetes.- 9: Performance Observability in Kubernetes.- 10:Control Plane Administration and Package Management.- 11: Security in Kubernetes.- 12: Emerging and Advanced Kubernetes Concepts.- 13: Best Practices in Kubernetes.- 14: Additional Kubernetes Resources.
Raising Young Coders
Introduce your children to programming at an early age and see how nurturing their interest can significantly contribute to their future success. This book offers creative, kid-friendly tools and projects to ignite childhood curiosity, all while confronting early-age gender biases in tech and supplementing the lack of creative and diverse tech curriculum in schools.Parents will explore a range of fun technology projects to share with their kids, sorted by difficulty, suitable for pre-K through pre-teen ages. For example, the Squishy Circuits project shows early learners how to connect wires to play dough to make LED lights shine. Meanwhile, the block-coding project encourages kids to drag and drop code blocks to control a robot that they get to build. For more advanced projects, young coders will explore a Raspberry Pi workshop, involving hardware wiring and writing the code that brings their creation to life. The projects are designed so that parents and kids can pick and choose activities based on interest level.For further inspiration, _Raising Young Coders_wraps up by showcasing interviews with successful women in technology. These role models recount early childhood experiences learning technology with their parents. The stories will motivate kids and parents to engage with technology together, recognizing its pivotal role as a cornerstone for an array of future opportunities.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Understand why it is important to inspire your kids to _want_ to learn technology.* Confront gender biases in the tech industry and discover strategies to foster inclusivity early on.* Explore a range of fun and creative projects tailored for various ages and interest levels.* Discover the stories of successful women in technology who are relatable role models to help inspire your kids.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORParents with or without a technical background who want to introduce their children to technology and share their passion for coding in a way that is fun and engaging.CASSANDRA CHIN is a keynote speaker, book author, video podcast host and long-time children’s workshop instructor. Since her teenage years, she has been sharing her passion for coding with children, leading workshops at international events such as Devoxx4Kids, KidzMash, JFokus4Kids, and CNCF Kids Day. Her extensive experience has equipped her with effective strategies to inspire young learners to discover programming for fun. In 2024, Cassandra published _Phippy’s AI Friend Story: Story and Workshop for Kids and Parents_, a resource designed to assist parents in introducing technology to their children. Additionally, she hosts and produces a podcast on Techstrong.tv where she interviews speakers, educators, and tech professions in the community to discuss topics related to education for children and young adults.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-chin-developer1. Why Learning Tech is Important for Kids.- 2. Early Learners.- 3. Getting Started with Block Coding.- 4. Youth Coding Projects.- 5. Five Women in Tech Role Models
Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der EU
Dieses E-Book bietet eine praxisorientierte Einführung in die Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in der EU. Es vereint theoretisches Wissen mit konkreten Handlungsempfehlungen zur Umsetzung von KI-Standards und Gesetzen, insbesondere im Rahmen des EU AI Acts. Durch eine speziell entwickelte Systematik werden KI-relevante Gesetze und Standards systematisch erfasst und bewertet. Führungskräfte, CISOs und Cybersecurity-Experten erhalten wertvolle Einblicke, wie sie die Vertrauenswürdigkeit von KI-Systemen in ihren Organisationen gewährleisten können. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Integration von KI in bestehende Sicherheitsstrukturen sowie der Nutzung bewährter Frameworks.Zum Inhalt: Künstliche Intelligenz – gekommen, um zu bleiben Grundlagen der Vertrauenswürdigkeit von KI Risiken von KI Überblick über laufende KI-Regulierungsinitiativen Gesetzliche Vorgaben in der EU KI-Standards und -Frameworks Das Zusammenspiel von KI und IT-Security Best Practices – Ein Leitfaden zur KI-Governance Vorschläge für KI-Regulierungsansätze des BSI Sektorspezifische Betrachtung von KI-SicherheitSyntheseJordan Pötsch ist Unternehmensberater und Auditor für Cyber Security & Privacy bei PwC Deutschland. Seine Schwerpunkte liegen auf der Regulierung von Künstlicher Intelligenz und deren Einsatz in der Cybersicherheit. Zudem lehrt er Informationssicherheit an der FernUniversität Hagen und anderen Institutionen. Er ist Herausgeber der Buchreihe „Vertrauenswürdige KI“ in Springer Nature.Prof. Dr. Rainer Bernnat ist Senior Partner bei Strategy& und Leiter des Bereichs Government & Public Services bei PwC Deutschland. Er ist Experte für strategische Transformationsprogramme und spielte eine zentrale Rolle bei der Einführung der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte in Deutschland. Zudem ist er Honorarprofessor an der Universität Augsburg und war Mitglied des Vorstands der Initiative D21 und Vizepräsident der Special Olympics Deutschland.
Introducing .NET MAUI
Interested in giving Microsoft’s new Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) a try? This book provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools and hands-on coding to build their own cross-platform applications.The book is a comprehensive end-to-end guide on creating, building, and distributing .NET MAUI applications. As you walk through each new concept, .NET MAUI expert and Microsoft MVP Shaun Lawrence will show the concept's value and uses, and then have you apply it in a build-along application. You will work with this build-along application right up until you are ready to ship it to the relevant stores (e.g., App Store, etc.).The underlying theme through the book is to explain a key concept, show how to implement it directly in order to reinforce your understanding, and then show potential simplifications (e.g., alternative libraries) that can help you reduce the complexities of an applications code base.What You Will Learn* Create a .NET MAUI application* Apply commonly required techniques* Apply more advanced techniques to make applications stand out* Know what to consider when distributing applications to the relevant stores* Take an application from concept through to productionWho This Book Is ForDevelopers who are new to .NET MAUI and cross-platform development. A basic knowledge of C# is required, but no prior knowledge using .NET MAUI is required. Experienced developers also will find the book useful as it covers topics key to modern day development (such as accessibility, performance, and distribution). Xamarin Forms developers will find the book useful as key features new to .NET MAUI that will aid in the migration from Xamarin Forms to .NET MAUI are explained.New To This EditionGain insights on the latest updates to .NET MAUI with the release of version 9.0. Learn about features like AOT, Polly, MauiReactor, Shell, and more.SHAUN LAWRENCE is an experienced software engineer who has been specializing in building mobile and desktop applications for the past 20 years. He is a recognized Microsoft MVP in Development Technologies for his work helping the community learn and build with Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI. His recent discovery of the value he can add by sharing his experience with others has thrust him on to the path of wanting to find any way possible to continue it.Shaun actively maintains several open-source projects within the .NET community. A key project for the scope of this book is the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit where he predominantly focuses on building good quality documentation for developers to consume. Shaun lives in the United Kingdom with his wife, two children, and their dog.1. Introduction to .NET MAUI.- 2. Building our first application.- 3. The fundamentals of .NET MAUI.- 4. An architecture to suit you.- 5. User interface essentials.- 6. Shell.- 7. Creating our own layout.- 8. Accessibility.- 9. Advanced UI Concepts.- 10. Local data.- 11. Remote data.- 12. Getting specific.- 13. Testing.- 14. Automation Testing.- 15. Lets get graphical.- 16. Releasing our application.- 17. Conclusion.
Advanced Front-End Development
This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering React, the most popular library for building modern web applications. Designed for developers at all levels, it offers a structured approach to understanding and applying React’s core and advanced concepts to create responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications.Starting with the basics, such as components, JSX, and state management, the book gradually progresses to advanced topics like context API, hooks, routing, and performance optimization. Every chapter is enriched with hands-on examples and step-by-step guides to help you solidify your understanding of React’s ecosystem.The book encourages you to dive deeper into essential best practices, including code maintainability, testing strategies, and leveraging third-party libraries for UI components. It also explores modern state management tools, techniques for optimizing performance, and adopting cutting-edge deployment strategies with platforms like Netlify and Vercel, ensuring that the applications you build are robust and reliable.Beyond just React’s core concepts, this book emphasizes practical application through a real-world project: building a fully functional e-commerce application. From implementing dynamic product listings to creating a seamless checkout flow with payment gateway integration, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world challenges.By the end of this book, you’ll not only master React but also develop the skills to build, test, and deploy high-quality web applications that meet the demands of today’s fast-paced development landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, this book will elevate your expertise and help you stay ahead in the evolving world of web development.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:* The foundational concepts of React, including JSX, components, and state management.* How to use advanced React techniques, such as hooks, context API, performance optimization, and routing.* How to create responsive, scalable, and maintainable web applications using modern React libraries and tools.* Understand practical approaches to building a real-world e-commerce application, including dynamic product listings, cart functionality, and payment gateway integration* Gain expertise in techniques for optimizing performance, testing, and deploying React applications to platforms like Netlify.WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR:Software architects and developers with intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, frontend developers, and full-stack developers_NITESH UPADHYAYA_ is a distinguished Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications and complex distributed architectures enhanced with AI. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach.Currently working at GlobalLogic, a Hitachi company, Nitesh drives enterprise solutions across diverse industries. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, an honor that recognizes his significant contributions to engineering and technology, and a Fellow of the Soft Computing Research Society, highlighting his leadership in computational research.Nitesh’s achievements have been recognized globally, including being honored with the 40 Under Forty Award by _Achievers World Magazine_ for his exceptional contributions to the tech industry. He is also a prolific writer and educator, having published influential research papers in esteemed conferences such as IEEE.Driven by a deep passion for empowering developers and advancing technology, Nitesh is committed to simplifying complex concepts, fostering innovation, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.Chapter 1 - Introduction to React.- Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your Development Environment.- Chapter 3 - Components, Props and State.- Chapter 4 - JSX and Element Rendering.- Chapter 5 - Handling Events and Conditional Rendering.- Chapter 6 - List and Keys.- Chapter 7 - Thinking in Components.- Chapter 8 - Styling your Application.- Chapter 9 - Lifecycle Methods and Hooks.- Chapter 10 - Managing State with Context and Redux.- Chapter 11 - Form Handling and Validation.- Chapter 12 - Routing and Navigation.- Chapter 13 - Optimizing Performance.- Chapter 14 - Testing your Application.- Chapter 15 - Security Best Practices.- Chapter 16 - Accessibility and Internationalization.- Chapter 17 - Deployment and Continuous Integration.- Chapter 18 - Integrating Third-Party Services and APIs.- Chapter 19 - Advanced Component Patterns.- Chapter 20 - Building A Real-World Retail Store App.
Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0
THE BOOK PRESENTS A SUITE OF INNOVATIVE TOOLS TO RESHAPE SOCIETY INTO AN INTERCONNECTED FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS HUMANS TO EFFICIENTLY RESOLVE PRESSING SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES WHILE FOSTERING INCLUSIVE GROWTH.This book introduces a spectrum of pioneering advancements across various sectors within Society 5.0, all underpinned by cutting-edge technological innovations. It aims to deliver an exhaustive collection of contemporary concepts, practical applications, and groundbreaking implementations that have the potential to enhance diverse areas of society. Society 5.0 signifies human advancement and is distinguished by its unique synthesis of cyberspace with physical space. This integration harnesses data gathered via environmental sensors, processed by artificial intelligence, to enhance real-world interactions. This volume encompasses an extensive array of scholarly works with detailed insights into fields such as image processing, natural language processing, computer vision, sentiment analysis, and analyses based on voice and gestures. The content presented will be beneficial to multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. In summary, Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0 presents a suite of innovative tools to reshape society into an interconnected future where technology empowers humans to efficiently resolve pressing socio-economic issues while fostering inclusive growth. AUDIENCEThe book will be beneficial to researchers, engineers, and students in multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. TANUPRIYA CHOUDHURY, PHD, is a professor and Associate Dean of Research at Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India, and a visiting professor at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, with 15 years of research and teaching experience. He has published hundreds of papers in national and international journals and conferences, and more than 30 books and book chapters. He has also filed 25 patents and secured copyrights for 16 software programs for India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development. ABHIJIT KUMAR, PHD, is an assistant professor in the School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences, Dehradun, India, with more than 13 years of academic and industry experience. He has published two patents and many research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He is also a seasoned speaker and is a member of several professional bodies, including the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, Singapore; the International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong; and the Universal Association of Computer and Electronics Engineers. RAVI TOMAR, PHD, is a Senior Architect for Persistent Systems, India, with a history as an experienced academician in the higher education industry. He has trained numerous national and international corporations, including Confluent Apache Kafka, KeyBank, Accenture, and the Union Bank of the Philippines. He is skilled in programming, computer networking, stream processing, Python, Oracle database, C++, core Java, and CorDApp. S. BALAMURUGAN, PHD, is the Director of Research and Development, Intelligent Research Consultancy Services (iRCS), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He is also Director of the Albert Einstein Engineering and Research Labs (AEER Labs), as well as Vice-Chairman of the Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI), India. He has published 50+ books, 200+ international journals/conferences, and 35 patents. ANKIT VISHNOI, PHD, is an associate professor at Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India, with over 19 years of comprehensive experience in academia and industry. He has published 20 research articles in esteemed journals and conferences, and holds two patents. Notably, he was involved in a Department of Science and Technology project during his tenure at the University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences, Dehradun.
Im Zeitalter der KI: Zwischen Halbwissen und (un)berechtigten Ängsten
Wird Künstliche Intelligenz meinen Job ersetzen? Kann sie kreativ sein? Und wie sicher ist der Einsatz von KI wirklich? Dieses Buch räumt mit Halbwissen auf und gibt eine klare, fundierte Einführung in die Welt der KI. Anschaulich wird erklärt, wie Künstliche Intelligenz funktioniert, wo ihre Grenzen liegen und welche Chancen sie bietet. Wir beleuchten technische Hintergründe, gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen und ethische Fragestellungen. Im zugehörigen Online-Kurs finden Sie zudem spannende Kurzgeschichten und Video-Interviews, welche neue Perspektiven und Denkanstöße bieten. Einleitung und Zielsetzung. Was ist Künstliche Intelligenz?. Wie denkt und spricht eine KI? – Eine Einführung in Large Language Models. Kontext statt Erinnerung: Wie LLMs durch Information gesteuert werden. Was passiert, wenn man einer KI Macht gibt?. Muss ich Angst haben, ersetzt zu werden?. Kann eine KI ein Bewusstsein entwickeln?. Kreativität und Künstliche Intelligenz. Urheberrecht in der KI-Welt – Wem gehören die Ideen?. Fake News und Deepfakes – Wenn die Realität verschwimmt. Abschlussgedanken. MARIO BOCK ist Experte für den vielseitigen Einsatz von KI-Technologien. Mit seinem Hintergrund in Softwareentwicklung und seiner Erfahrung im Marketing schlägt er die Brücke zwischen technologischem Know-how und praxisnaher Verständlichkeit.
AI-Based Advanced Optimization Techniques for Edge Computing
THE BOOK OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE INSIGHTS INTO AI-DRIVEN OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS AND THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING REAL-TIME APPLICATIONS WITHIN FOG AND EDGE IOT NETWORKS AND ADDRESSES CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS RAPIDLY EVOLVING FIELD.This book focuses on artificial intelligence-induced adaptive optimization algorithms in fog and Edge IoT networks. Artificial intelligence, fog, and edge computing, together with IoT, are the next generation of paradigms offering services to people to improve existing services for real-time applications. Over the past few years, there has been rigorous growth in AI-based optimization algorithms and Edge and IoT paradigms. However, despite several applications and advancements, there are still some limitations and challenges to address including security, adaptive, complex, and heterogeneous IoT networks, protocols, intelligent offloading decisions, latency, energy consumption, service allocation, and network lifetime. This volume aims to encourage industry professionals to initiate a set of architectural strategies to solve open research computation challenges. The authors achieve this by defining and exploring emerging trends in advanced optimization algorithms, AI techniques, and fog and Edge technologies for IoT applications. Solutions are also proposed to reduce the latency of real-time applications and improve other quality of service parameters using adaptive optimization algorithms in fog and Edge paradigms. The book provides information on the full potential of IoT-based intelligent computing paradigms for the development of suitable conceptual and technological solutions using adaptive optimization techniques when faced with challenges. Additionally, it presents in-depth discussions in emerging interdisciplinary themes and applications reflecting the advancements in optimization algorithms and their usage in computing paradigms. AUDIENCEResearchers, industrial engineers, and graduate/post-graduate students in software engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering, data analysts, and security professionals working in the fields of intelligent computing paradigms and similar areas. MOHIT KUMAR, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Information Technology at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India. He has published more than 60 research articles in reputed international journals and conferences and served as a session chair and keynote speaker for many international conferences and webinars in India. His research interests include cloud computing, soft computing, fog and edge computing, optimization algorithms, artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things. GAUTAM SRIVASTAVA, PHD, is a professor at Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada with over eight years of academic experience. He has published more than 150 papers in various international journals and conferences and serves as an editor for several international journals. In addition to his written work, he has delivered guest lectures in Taiwan and the Czech Republic. His research interests include data mining, big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, and cryptography. ASHUTOSH KUMAR SINGH, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, United College of Engineering and Research Allahabad, India. He has published over 25 papers in reputed international journals and conferences and is a reviewer for various reputed journals, conferences, and books. His research interests include network optimization, software-defined networking, machine learning, Internet of Things, and edge computing. KALKA DUBEY, PHD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, India. He has published more than 20 articles in international journals and conferences. His research interests include task scheduling, virtual machine placement and allocation in cloud-based systems, quantification and monitoring of security metrics, soft computing, and enforcing security in cloud environments.
Investing in Revolutions
Take a deep dive into the life cycle of revolutionary technologies. This book is a pivotal read for anyone looking to navigate the burgeoning world of technology investment and serves as a crucial guide for those eager to delve into the complexities and immense potential of emerging technologies like Blockchain, Web3, AI, VR/AR, Quantum computing or Genomics.The book traces the growth journey of these various innovations, offering readers a comprehensive view of how technologies evolve, mature, and potentially (and eventually) transform markets and societies. What makes this book unique is its fusion of forward-looking insights with valuable historical context. It doesn't merely present a roadmap for the future; it anchors its guidance in lessons learned from past tech revolutions. This approach provides a robust framework for understanding not just where technology is heading, but also the why and how behind its trajectory.More than just an investment guide; it's a lens through which you can view the unfolding future of technology. The book offers a balanced view, recognizing the potential pitfalls and hype that often accompany emerging tech, while highlighting the genuine opportunities for creating wealth and driving innovation. Whether you're looking to make your first investment in a tech startup, diversify your portfolio with tech stocks, or simply gain a deeper understanding of how technological innovations shape our world, _Investing in Revolutions_ is an invaluable resource.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN* Identify emerging transformational technologies.* Understand the ecosystem and investment opportunities of these emerging technologies.* Differentiate between overhyped tech fads and technologies with real, sustainable impact.* Examine strategies for investing in the tech space, while carefully balancing the risk-reward equation.* Navigate uncertainties and make calculated decisions to maximize potential returns.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORInvestors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiastsTal Elyashiv is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, serial investor, author of the bestseller, _Blockchain Prophecies_, and is the founder and managing partner of SPiCE VC, the best performing blockchain venture capital fund. With a background as a senior executive and change-maker at both Bank of America and Capital One, while also co-founding Securitize, the leading platform for tokenizing real world assets globally, Elyashiv seamlessly combines traditional finance experience with his visionary leadership in deep tech. This unique expertise makes him one of today’s preeminent voices and blue-flame thinkers on how to foresee, understand and capitalize on the emergence and convergence of revolutionary technologies.CHAPTER 1: Understanding the Technology Evolution Cycle Through History.- CHAPTER 2: Identifying the Trends and Spotting the Next Big Wave.- CHAPTER 3: Exponential Growth and the Laws That Drive Innovation.- CHAPTER 4: Inflection Points and the Difference Between Reality and Hype.- CHAPTER 5: The Convergence Effect.- CHAPTER 6: Technology Life Cycles, Waves and Darwinism.- CHAPTER 7: Technology Revolutions’ Cast of Corporate Characters.- CHAPTER 8: Investing in the Quantum Revolution: An Active, Not Passive, Pursuit.- CHAPTER 9: Quantum Revolution Investment Scenario Examples, or Putting Theory to Practice.- EPILOGUE: Embracing the Quantum Revolution – A Historic Opportunity.- APPENDIX A: Sources/Citations.
Creating ChatGPT Apps with JavaScript
Transform your JavaScript expertise through the power of Open AI API models using “Creating ChatGPT Apps with JavaScript.” This book will guide JavaScript developers to build smart applications while providing tangible knowledge of OpenAI’s API for text summarization, creating transcripts from audio files, generating images, and running models locally on your machine.Through hands-on projects and code examples, readers will discover how to build AI-powered apps from scratch, such as using embeddings to train a Discord bot to answer customers’ questions in multiple languages. Readers will also learn to dictate text for writing articles or blogs with a localized integration of Whisper and generate hero images with Dall-E. What’s more, in the final chapter of this book, you’ll be able to maximize productivity by creating a Smart Assistant like Alexa or Siri with JavaScript and the new Raspberry Pi 5.From seasoned developers to newcomers, this book offers something for everyone. Not only will readers learn to build apps with ChatGPT and JavaScript, but they will also learn best practices for prompt engineering. They’ll understand how AI models can enhance workplace efficiency and utilize natural language processing (NLP) to make interactions with applications feel…well, natural. The end result is expert knowledge in leveraging ChatGPT programmatically and incorporating the technology into diverse applications.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:* Gain a deeper understanding of ChatGPT and how OpenAI’s models work, and different ways to implement each of their various features.* Authenticate with ChatGPT and OpenAI’s API and learn to send prompts with best practices with prompt engineering.* Streamline productivity and content creation by leveraging transcription generation for dictation and image generation for creating hero images.* Stay ahead of the game by incorporating different new features of OpenAI’s API and understanding more complex concepts like using GPT-4 to train a Discord bot with an FAQ to assist with multilingual tech support.WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:This book is written for JavaScript developers and hobbyists that want to use OpenAI and ChatGPT to create intelligent applications and streamline productivity. No prior experience with ChatGPT or OpenAI APIs is required.BRUCE HOPKINS JR. is a JavaScript, Typescript, and Rust developer. He has worked in both R&D and professional capacities with ChatGPT and other LLMs (large language model) such as Meta’s LLama and LLama 2.BRUCE HOPKINS SR. is an accomplished author and technical writer. His focus has been on pioneering research in natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the domain of speech and chatbot applications. He holds the distinguished title of an Intel Innovator for AI and IoT.Chapter 1: Introducing ChatGPT for JavaScript Developers.- Chapter 2: Using ChatGPT as Your JavaScript Pair-Programmer.- Chapter 3: Creating a Basic ChatGPT Client in JavaScript.- Chapter 4: Using AI in the Enterprise! Creating a Text Summarizer for Slack Messages.- Chapter 5: Multimodal AI: Creating a Podcast Visualizer with Whisper and DALL·E 3.- Chapter 6: Creating an Automated Community Manager Bot with Discord and JavaScript.- Chapter 7: Adding Intelligence to our Discord Bots, Part 1: Improving Our Q&A Bot.- Chapter 8: Adding Intelligence to our Discord Bots, Part 2: Improving Our Moderator Bot.
Taming the Hacking Storm
A TRANSFORMATIVE NEW APPROACH TO INTERNET SECURITY FROM AN EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY EXPERTTaming the Hacking Storm: A Framework for Defeating Hackers and Malware is a groundbreaking new roadmap to solving the ubiquitous Internet security issues currently plaguing countries, businesses, and individuals around the world. In easy-to-understand and non-technical language, author and cybersecurity veteran Roger Grimes describes the most prevalent threats to our online safety today and what ties them all together. He goes on to lay out a comprehensive and robust framework for combating that threat—one that rests on a foundation of identity verification—and explains exactly how to implement it in the real world. The author addresses each of the challenges, pitfalls, and roadblocks that might stand in the way of his solutions, offering practical ways to navigate, avoid, or counter those impediments. The book also includes:* How to address peripheral security issues, including software and firmware vulnerabilities* Strategies for addressing a lack of international agreement on the implementation of security standards and practices* Things you can do today to encourage the development of a more secure, trusted InternetAn insightful and original new approach to cybersecurity that promises to transform the way we all use the Internet, Taming the Hacking Storm is a must-read guide for cybersecurity practitioners, academic researchers studying Internet security, and members of the general public with an interest in tech, security, and privacy. ROGER A. GRIMES is a technical author and computer security veteran with 36 years’ experience in the IT industry. He is the Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, a human risk management company, as well as a senior computer security consultant and cybersecurity architect. He specializes in hackers, malware, identity management, Windows computer security, host security, and quantum computing. About the Author viiPreface xiAbout This Book xxiAcknowledgments xxiiiCHAPTER SUMMARIES XXVPART I: IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM 1Chapter 1: How Bad Is Internet Security? 3Chapter 2: How We Are Attacked and Why 25Chapter 3: The Problem 45Chapter 4: Challenges 60PART II: THE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION 75Chapter 5: The Solution 77Chapter 6: Technology Solution Summary 95Chapter 7: Trusted Identity 109Chapter 8: Safe and Trusted Devices 140Chapter 9: Trusted OSs and Apps 166Chapter 10: Trusted Networks 191Chapter 11: Trust Assurance Service 205Chapter 12: Internet Security Global Alliance 222PART III: CHALLENGING THE SOLUTION 235Chapter 13: Threat Modeling 237Chapter 14: Common Questions 252PART IV: OTHER NEEDED SOLUTIONS 261Chapter 15: Secure Coding 263Chapter 16: Better Patching 272Chapter 17: Getting International Agreements 282Chapter 18: What You Can Do 288Index 297