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Learn the fundamentals and applications of embedded vision systems, covering various industries and practical examples. Key Features Comprehensive guide to embedded vision systems Detailed coverage of design and implementation across industries Practical real-time examples for hands-on learning Book DescriptionEmbedded vision integrates computer vision into machines using algorithms to interpret images or videos. This book serves as an introductory guide for designing vision-enabled embedded products, with applications in AI, machine learning, industrial, medical, automotive, and more. It covers hardware architecture, software algorithms, applications, and advancements in cameras, processors, and sensors. The course begins with an overview of embedded vision, followed by industrial and medical vision applications. It then delves into video analytics, digital image processing, and camera-image sensors. Subsequent chapters cover embedded vision processors, computer vision, and AI integration. The final chapter presents real-time vision-based examples. Understanding these concepts is vital for developing advanced vision-enabled machines. This book takes readers from the basics to advanced topics, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. It is an essential resource for mastering embedded vision technology across various industries. What you will learn Understand the basics of embedded vision systems Design and implement vision processors Apply digital image processing techniques Utilize AI in vision systems Develop real-time vision applications Integrate vision sensors and cameras effectively Who this book is for The ideal audience for this book includes engineers, developers, and researchers working in the field of embedded vision systems. A basic understanding of computer vision and digital image processing is recommended.

Dive into the world of Generative Deep Learning with Python, mastering GANs, VAEs, & autoregressive models through projects & advanced topics. Gain practical skills & theoretical knowledge to create groundbreaking AI applications.Key FeaturesComprehensive coverage of deep learning and generative models.In-depth exploration of GANs, VAEs, & autoregressive models & advanced topics in generative AI.Practical coding exercises & interactive assignments to build your own generative models.Book DescriptionGenerative Deep Learning with Python opens the door to the fascinating world of AI where machines create. This course begins with an introduction to deep learning, establishing the essential concepts and techniques. You will then delve into generative models, exploring their theoretical foundations and practical applications. As you progress, you will gain a deep understanding of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), learning how they function and how to implement them for tasks like face generation. The course's hands-on projects, such as creating GANs for face generation and using Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) for handwritten digit generation, provide practical experience that reinforces your learning. You'll also explore autoregressive models for text generation, allowing you to see the versatility of generative models across different types of data. Advanced topics will prepare you for cutting-edge developments in the field. Throughout your journey, you will gain insights into the future landscape of generative deep learning, equipping you with the skills to innovate and lead in this rapidly evolving field. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in generative deep learning and be ready to apply these techniques to real-world challenges, driving advancements in AI and machine learning.What you will learnDevelop a detailed understanding of deep learning fundamentalsImplement and train Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)Create & utilize Variational Autoencoders for data generationApply autoregressive models for text generationExplore advanced topics & stay ahead in the field of generative AIAnalyze and optimize the performance of generative modelsWho this book is forThis course is designed for technical professionals, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts who have a foundational understanding of deep learning and Python programming. It is ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise in generative models and apply these techniques to innovative projects. Prior experience with neural networks and machine learning concepts is recommended to maximize the learning experience. Additionally, research professionals and advanced practitioners in AI seeking to explore generative deep learning applications will find this course highly beneficial.

Understand how adversarial attacks work against predictive and generative AI, and learn how to safeguard AI and LLM projects with practical examples leveraging OWASP, MITRE, and NISTKey FeaturesUnderstand the connection between AI and security by learning about adversarial AI attacksDiscover the latest security challenges in adversarial AI by examining GenAI, deepfakes, and LLMsImplement secure-by-design methods and threat modeling, using standards and MLSecOps to safeguard AI systemsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAdversarial attacks trick AI systems with malicious data, creating new security risks by exploiting how AI learns. This challenges cybersecurity as it forces us to defend against a whole new kind of threat. This book demystifies adversarial attacks and equips cybersecurity professionals with the skills to secure AI technologies, moving beyond research hype or business-as-usual strategies. The strategy-based book is a comprehensive guide to AI security, presenting a structured approach with practical examples to identify and counter adversarial attacks. This book goes beyond a random selection of threats and consolidates recent research and industry standards, incorporating taxonomies from MITRE, NIST, and OWASP. Next, a dedicated section introduces a secure-by-design AI strategy with threat modeling to demonstrate risk-based defenses and strategies, focusing on integrating MLSecOps and LLMOps into security systems. To gain deeper insights, you'll cover examples of incorporating CI, MLOps, and security controls, including open-access LLMs and ML SBOMs. Based on the classic NIST pillars, the book provides a blueprint for maturing enterprise AI security, discussing the role of AI security in safety and ethics as part of Trustworthy AI. By the end of this book, you'll be able to develop, deploy, and secure AI systems effectively.What you will learnUnderstand poisoning, evasion, and privacy attacks and how to mitigate themDiscover how GANs can be used for attacks and deepfakesExplore how LLMs change security, prompt injections, and data exposureMaster techniques to poison LLMs with RAG, embeddings, and fine-tuningExplore supply-chain threats and the challenges of open-access LLMsImplement MLSecOps with CIs, MLOps, and SBOMsWho this book is forThis book tackles AI security from both angles - offense and defense. AI builders (developers and engineers) will learn how to create secure systems, while cybersecurity professionals, such as security architects, analysts, engineers, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and incident responders will discover methods to combat threats and mitigate risks posed by attackers. The book also provides a secure-by-design approach for leaders to build AI with security in mind. To get the most out of this book, you'll need a basic understanding of security, ML concepts, and Python.

Master ArchViz to create stunning, interactive real-time visualizations in this part-color guide with seasoned 3D generalist and real-time visualization artist, Ludovico PalmeriKey FeaturesLeverage the only comprehensive guide on archviz with UE5, a true game-changer for architects and designersLearn best practices for creating realistic and immersive 3D environments using UE5Explore Unreal's advanced lighting and material tools to produce photorealistic architectural visualizationsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIf you excel at creating beautiful architectural renderings using traditional software but want to master real-time, interactive visualizations, this book will show you how the versatile Unreal Engine 5 enables such transformations effortlessly. While UE5 is widely popular, existing online training resources can be overwhelming and often lack a focus on Architectural visualization. This comprehensive guide is for both beginners and experienced users offering a clear, end-to-end approach to creating stunning visualizations from scratch as well as managing tight deadlines, striving for photorealism, and handling typical client revisions inherent to architectural visualization. The book starts with an introduction to UE5 and its capabilities, as well as the basic concepts and principles of architectural visualization. You'll then progress to essential topics such as setting up a project, modeling and texturing 3D assets, lighting and materials, and post-processing effects. Along the way, you'll find practical tips, best practices, and hands-on exercises to develop your skills by applying what you learn. By the end of this book, you'll have acquired the skills to confidently create high-quality architectural visualizations in UE5 and become proficient in building an architectural interior scene to produce professional still images.What you will learnImport and organize assets and prepare a project structureEnsure a smooth architectural visualization workflow to quickly iterate your projectExperiment with different types of lighting techniques to create photorealistic scenariosCreate and tweak materials using the material editor, and apply them to models in the sceneUse post-processing features to achieve cinematic-quality visualsDiscover how to use blueprints to create interactive elementsBuild captivating animations with the sequencer toolOptimize your scene for smooth real-time performanceWho this book is forWhether you're a CG-ArchViz artist, architect, or an environment artist looking to take your real-time visualization skills to the next level with Unreal Engine 5, this book is for you. Ideal for solidifying your understanding of architectural visualization, this book is perfect for you if you have some experience modeling simple architectural scenes in your software of choice. Familiarity with the Unreal Engine's interface and basic operations is assumed.

Unlock your creativity with this part-color guide to VR projects in Unity, crafting immersive games, refining VR experiences, and leading XR developmentKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals and build a solid foundation in XR developmentDevelop technical skills for building VR experiences in Unity, including assets, GameObjects, scripts, and componentsCreate engaging and innovative virtual reality projects using the Unity game enginePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionVirtual reality (VR) has emerged as one of the most transformative mediums of the 21st century, finding applications in various industries, including gaming, entertainment, and education. Enhancing Virtual Reality Experiences with Unity 2022 takes you into the fascinating realm of VR, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology to bring tangible real-world applications to life. This immersive exploration not only equips you with the essential skills needed to craft captivating VR environments using Unity's powerful game engine but also offers a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind creating truly immersive experiences. Throughout the book, you'll work with practical VR scene creation, interactive design, spatial audio, and C# programming and prepare to apply these skills to real-world projects spanning art galleries, interactive playgrounds, and beyond. To ensure your VR creations reach their full potential, the book also includes valuable tips on optimization, guaranteeing maximum immersion and impact for your VR adventures. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of VR's versatility and how you can leverage the Unity game engine to create groundbreaking projects.What you will learnHarness the power of the Unity game engine to explore VRUnderstand VR and how to integrate Unity into the general workflowBuild and test a variety of VR experiences for headsets, computers, and mobile devicesIntegrate traditional game and animation tools into VR experiencesExplore worldbuilding techniques to create expansive VR environmentsIntegrate optimization techniques to improve the performance of your VR experiencesWho this book is forThis book is for individuals who are familiar with the Unity game engine and want to explore virtual reality. If you're a game developer, VR developer, or creator with Unity experience, this is your guide to learning the essential principles and techniques for VR development in Unity 2022. A basic understanding of the Unity user interface, navigation, and C# will help you make the most of the book.

Master the art of digital painting with the help of this full-color guide by learning how to implement blending layers, as well as use brushes, color wheels, and techniques using the power of the free tools provided by KritaKey FeaturesUnlock the powerful tools offered by Krita to create customizable UIsDiscover useful tips, tricks, and hacks to build compelling designs and speed up your digital workflowLearn how to use the brush tool and manage colors to create beautiful artworkBook DescriptionKrita is a free, open-source digital painting program with industry-leading functionality and a creative suite of tools able to bring any visual idea to life. It allows for a fast, clean approach to creating digital art, without the hassle of pay-to-play or subscription license fees, but just like all other art software, it takes time and effort to learn it. This book provides a comprehensive look into functional tools, visual problem-solving, and leading painting techniques using Krita to unleash your inner artist. You'll learn the functionality and tools of Krita for creating digital and print-quality work as well as explore manipulation toolsets, custom brush creation, overviews of color spaces, and layer management. As you progress, you'll get to grips with ‘key styles'needed to make professional-grade digital art, through techniques such as photobashing, 3D paint-overs, and more traditional painting methods, along with covering how Krita handles these workflows. Next, you'll work through a few step-by-step art pieces using the skills and tools learned throughout the book. By the end of this Krita book, you'll have a solid understanding of the Krita work environment and be able to bring your artistic visions to life with a myriad of leading industry-standard techniques.What you will learnUse layers, layer management, and layer blending modes to make images popUnderstand Krita's default workspace and customize itUnderstand the terminology of digital visual communication (dots per inch, resolution, and more)Explore color in a digital space, such as RGB profiles and Look-Up-Tables (LUTS)Discover the color wheel for painting and learn how digital color (light and alpha channels) works as opposed to traditional painting materialsFocus on proper layer management for easy, non-destructive manipulation of art pieces quicklyWho this book is forIf you're an artist wanting to take your artwork and portfolio to a professional level, then this book is for you. You'll need some experience using art creation software (ideally Krita, Photoshop, or Clip Studio Paint) before you jump in, but beginners willing to use external sources to keep up will find plenty of useful information. Artists looking to upgrade their skills for work in the entertainment industry will benefit the most from this digital art book.

Implement various state-of-the-art architectures, such as GANs and autoencoders, for image generation using TensorFlow 2.x from scratchKey FeaturesUnderstand the different architectures for image generation, including autoencoders and GANsBuild models that can edit an image of your face, turn photos into paintings, and generate photorealistic imagesDiscover how you can build deep neural networks with advanced TensorFlow 2.x featuresBook DescriptionThe emerging field of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) has made it possible to generate indistinguishable images from existing datasets. With this hands-on book, you'll not only develop image generation skills but also gain a solid understanding of the underlying principles. Starting with an introduction to the fundamentals of image generation using TensorFlow, this book covers Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) and GANs. You'll discover how to build models for different applications as you get to grips with performing face swaps using deepfakes, neural style transfer, image-to-image translation, turning simple images into photorealistic images, and much more. You'll also understand how and why to construct state-of-the-art deep neural networks using advanced techniques such as spectral normalization and self-attention layer before working with advanced models for face generation and editing. You'll also be introduced to photo restoration, text-to-image synthesis, video retargeting, and neural rendering. Throughout the book, you'll learn to implement models from scratch in TensorFlow 2.x, including PixelCNN, VAE, DCGAN, WGAN, pix2pix, CycleGAN, StyleGAN, GauGAN, and BigGAN. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed in TensorFlow and be able to implement image generative technologies confidently.What you will learnTrain on face datasets and use them to explore latent spaces for editing new facesGet to grips with swapping faces with deepfakesPerform style transfer to convert a photo into a paintingBuild and train pix2pix, CycleGAN, and BicycleGAN for image-to-image translationUse iGAN to understand manifold interpolation and GauGAN to turn simple images into photorealistic imagesBecome well versed in attention generative models such as SAGAN and BigGANGenerate high-resolution photos with Progressive GAN and StyleGANWho this book is forThe Hands-On Image Generation with TensorFlow book is for deep learning engineers, practitioners, and researchers who have basic knowledge of convolutional neural networks and want to learn various image generation techniques using TensorFlow 2.x. You'll also find this book useful if you are an image processing professional or computer vision engineer looking to explore state-of-the-art architectures to improve and enhance images and videos. Knowledge of Python and TensorFlow will help you to get the best out of this book.

A compelling and insightful look at the future of Spatial Computing, and how this cutting-edge technology is changing the way we do business across seven primary industries, and what it means for humanity as a whole.Key FeaturesDiscover how Spatial Computing is changing the face of technologyGet a roadmap for the disruptions caused by Spatial Computing and how it will affect seven major industriesGain insights about the past, present, and future of technology from the world's leading experts and innovatorsBook DescriptionWhat is Spatial Computing and why is everyone from Tesla, Apple, and Facebook investing heavily in it? In The Infinite Retina, authors Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble attempt to answer that question by helping you understand where Spatial Computing?an augmented reality where humans and machines can interact in a physical space?came from, where it's going, and why it's so fundamentally different from the computers or mobile phones that came before. They present seven visions of the future and the industry verticals in which Spatial Computing has the most influence?Transportation; Technology, Media, and Telecommunications; Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare; Finance; and Education. The book also shares insights about the past, present, and future from leading experts an other industry veterans and innovators, including Sebastian Thrun, Ken Bretschneider, and Hugo Swart. They dive into what they think will happen in Spatial Computing in the near and medium term, and also explore what it could mean for humanity in the long term. The Infinite Retina then leaves it up to you to decide whether Spatial Computing is truly where the future of technology is heading or whether it's just an exciting, but passing, phase.What you will learnLook back at historical paradigms that changed the face of technologyConsider how Spatial Computing could be the new technology that changes our livesSee how Virtual and Augmented Reality will change the way we do healthcareLearn how Spatial Computing technology will lead to fully automated transportationThink about how Spatial Computing will change the manufacturing industryExplore how finance and retail are going to be impacted through Spatial Computing devicesHear accounts from industry experts on what they expect Spatial Computing to bring to their sectorsWho this book is forThe Infinite Retina is for anyone interested in the future of technology and how Augmented Reality and Spatial Computing (among other developments) will affect both businesses and the individual.

Get up to speed with a series of performance-enhancing coding techniques and methods that will help you improve the performance of your Unity applicationsKey FeaturesOptimize graphically intensive games using the latest features of Unity such as Entity Component System (ECS) and the Burst compilerExplore techniques for solving performance issues with your VR projectsLearn best practices for project organization to save time through an improved workflowBook DescriptionUnity engine comes with a great set of features to help you build high-performance games. This Unity book is your guide to optimizing various aspects of your game development, from game characters and scripts, right through to animations. You'll explore techniques for writing better game scripts and learn how to optimize a game using Unity technologies such as ECS and the Burst compiler. The book will also help you manage third-party tooling used with the Unity ecosystem. You'll also focus on the problems in the performance of large games and virtual reality (VR) projects in Unity, gaining insights into detecting performance issues and performing root cause analysis. As you progress, you'll discover best practices for your Unity C# script code and get to grips with usage patterns. Later, you'll be able to optimize audio resources and texture files, along with effectively storing and using resource files. You'll then delve into the Rendering Pipeline and learn how to identify performance problems in the pipeline. In addition to this, you'll learn how to optimize the memory and processing unit of Unity. Finally, you'll cover tips and tricks used by Unity professionals to improve the project workflow. By the end of this book, you'll have developed the skills you need to build interactive games using Unity and its components.What you will learnApply the Unity Profiler to find bottlenecks in your app, and discover how to resolve themDiscover performance problems that are critical for VR projects and learn how to tackle themEnhance shaders in an accessible way, optimizing them with subtle yet effective performance tweaksUse the physics engine to keep scenes as dynamic as possibleOrganize, filter, and compress art assets to maximize performance while maintaining high qualityUse the Mono framework and C# to implement low-level enhancements that maximize memory usage and prevent garbage collectionWho this book is forThe book is intended for intermediate Unity game developers who wants to maximize the performance of their game. The book assumes familiarity with C# programming.

Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications for enterprises with PythonKey FeaturesExplore various Python design patterns used for enterprise software developmentApply best practices for testing and performance optimization to build stable applicationsLearn about different attacking strategies used on enterprise applications and how to avoid themBook DescriptionDynamically typed languages like Python are continuously improving. With the addition of exciting new features and a wide selection of modern libraries and frameworks, Python has emerged as an ideal language for developing enterprise applications. Hands-On Enterprise Application Development with Python will show you how to build effective applications that are stable, secure, and easily scalable. The book is a detailed guide to building an end-to-end enterprise-grade application in Python. You will learn how to effectively implement Python features and design patterns that will positively impact your application lifecycle. The book also covers advanced concurrency techniques that will help you build a RESTful application with an optimized frontend. Given that security and stability are the foundation for an enterprise application, you'll be trained on effective testing, performance analysis, and security practices, and understand how to embed them in your codebase during the initial phase. You'll also be guided in how to move on from a monolithic architecture to one that is service oriented, leveraging microservices and serverless deployment techniques. By the end of the book, you will have become proficient at building efficient enterprise applications in Python. What you will learnUnderstand the purpose of design patterns and their impact on application lifecycleBuild applications that can handle large amounts of data-intensive operationsUncover advanced concurrency techniques and discover how to handle a large number of requests in productionOptimize frontends to improve the client-side experience of your applicationEffective testing and performance profiling techniques to detect issues in applications early in the development cycleBuild applications with a focus on securityImplement large applications as microservices to improve scalabilityWho this book is forIf you're a developer who wants to build enterprise-grade applications, this book is for you. Basic to intermediate-level of programming experience with Python and database systems is required to understand the concepts covered in this book.

Go through 3D game development techniques using Unity Key FeaturesKick-start your game development carrer and build ready-to-play 2D and 3D games with easeUnderstand the key concepts in game design including scripting, physics, instantiation, particle effects, and moreBuild games that run on desktop, mobile, and the webBook DescriptionUnity is the most popular game engine among Indie developers, start-ups, and medium to large independent game development companies. This book is a complete exercise in game development covering environments, physics, sound, particles, and much more—to get you up and running with Unity rapidly. In this informal guide, you'll get to grips with the basics of game development, starting off with using C# for scripting. You'll get the hang of Unity's development environment and will be able to set up the required assets for your frst 2D game. You'll work on animating your player and getting it to move in the 2D environment. Next, you'll see how to build the game in 3D, making use of Unity's new 3D animation system. After building a beautiful 3D environment for the game, you'll work with the latest physics system that Unity has to offer and will make your assets interactive. You'll induce artifcial intelligence into the enemies and develop a mechanism to hit them with rocks and punches. Once you've made things pretty with the particle system, you'll move on to optimize the game, adding a cross-platform ready UI, and publishing your game across multiple platforms.You'll walk away with a cool 2D parallax side parallax game and an even cooler third-person 3D adventure game, but most importantly, with the confdence to build your own games.What you will learn Script games using C# Build your very first 2D and 3D games Work through the key concepts in game development such as animations, physics, and scripting Test and optimize your games to attain great performance Create fully functional menus, HUDs, and UI Create player character interactions with AI and NPCWho this book is forWho this book is written for: If you're a designer or animator who wishes to take their first steps into game development or prototyping, or if you've simply spent many hours sitting in front of video games with ideas bubbling away in the back of your mind, Unity and this book should be your starting point.

Master a series of performance-enhancing coding techniques and methods that help them improve the performance of their Unity3D applicationsKey FeaturesDiscover features and techniques to optimize Unity Engine's CPU cycles, memory usage, and the GPU throughput of any applicationExplore multiple techniques to solve performance issues with your VR projectsLearn the best practices for project organization to save time through an improved workflowBook DescriptionUnity is an awesome game development engine. Through its massive feature-set and ease-of-use, Unity helps put some of the best processing and rendering technology in the hands of hobbyists and professionals alike. This book shows you how to make your games fly with the recent version of Unity 2017, and demonstrates that high performance does not need to be limited to games with the biggest teams and budgets. Since nothing turns gamers away from a game faster than a poor user-experience, the book starts by explaining how to use the Unity Profiler to detect problems. You will learn how to use stopwatches, timers and logging methods to diagnose the problem. You will then explore techniques to improve performance through better programming practices. Moving on, you will then learn about Unity's built-in batching processes; when they can be used to improve performance, and their limitations. Next, you will import your art assets using minimal space, CPU and memory at runtime, and discover some underused features and approaches for managing asset data. You will also improve graphics, particle system and shader performance with a series of tips and tricks to make the most of GPU parallel processing. You will then delve into the fundamental layers of the Unity3D engine to discuss some issues that may be difficult to understand without a strong knowledge of its inner-workings. The book also introduces you to the critical performance problems for VR projects and how to tackle them. By the end of the book, you will have learned to improve the development workflow by properly organizing assets and ways to instantiate assets as quickly and waste-free as possible via object pooling.What you will learnUse the Unity Profiler to find bottlenecks anywhere in your application, and discover how to resolve themImplement best practices for C# scripting to avoid common pitfallsDevelop a solid understanding of the rendering pipeline, and maximize its performance by reducing draw calls and avoiding fill rate bottlenecksEnhance shaders in a way that is accessible to most developers, optimizing them through subtle yet effective performance tweaksKeep your scenes as dynamic as possible by making the most of the Physics engineOrganize, filter, and compress your art assets to maximize performance while maintaining high qualityDiscover different kinds of performance problems that are critical for VR projects and how to tackle themUse the Mono Framework and C# to implement low-level enhancements that maximize memory usage and avoid garbage collectionGet to know the best practices for project organization to save time through an improved workflowWho this book is forThis book is intended for intermediate and advanced Unity developers who have experience with most of Unity's feature-set, and who want to maximize the performance of their game. Familiarity with the C# language will be needed.

Master powerful strategies to acquire and analyze evidence from real-life scenariosKey Features[•]A straightforward guide to address the roadblocks face when doing mobile forensics[•]Simplify mobile forensics using the right mix of methods, techniques, and tools[•]Get valuable advice to put you in the mindset of a forensic professional, regardless of your career level or experienceBook DescriptionInvestigating digital media is impossible without forensic tools. Dealing with complex forensic problems requires the use of dedicated tools, and even more importantly, the right strategies. In this book, you'll learn strategies and methods to deal with information stored on smartphones and tablets and see how to put the right tools to work. We begin by helping you understand the concept of mobile devices as a source of valuable evidence. Throughout this book, you will explore strategies and'plays'and decide when to use each technique. We cover important techniques such as seizing techniques to shield the device, and acquisition techniques including physical acquisition (via a USB connection), logical acquisition via data backups, over-the-air acquisition. We also explore cloud analysis, evidence discovery and data analysis, tools for mobile forensics, and tools to help you discover and analyze evidence. By the end of the book, you will have a better understanding of the tools and methods used to deal with the challenges of acquiring, preserving, and extracting evidence stored on smartphones, tablets, and the cloud. What you will learn[•] Understand the challenges of mobile forensics[•] Grasp how to properly deal with digital evidence[•] Explore the types of evidence available on iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry mobile devices[•] Know what forensic outcome to expect under given circumstances[•] Deduce when and how to apply physical, logical, over-the-air, or low-level (advanced) acquisition methods[•] Get in-depth knowledge of the different acquisition methods for all major mobile platforms[•] Discover important mobile acquisition tools and techniques for all of the major platformsWho this book is forThis book is for forensic analysts and law enforcement and IT security officers who have to deal with digital evidence as part of their daily job. Some basic familiarity with digital forensics is assumed, but no experience with mobile forensics is required.

Explore every nook and cranny of Unity 5 to turn your imaginations into reality About This Book Demystify the C# programming language in Unity 5.x. Unleash the power of Unity to create a wide variety of projects in numerous genres and formats. Master the art of optimization for Unity 5.x applications with tips and techniques that will further enhance your game. Who This Book Is For Beginner level Unity developers who do not have much programming experience. What You Will Learn Master the art of applying C# in Unity. Get to know about techniques to turn your game idea into working project. Use loops and collections efficiently in Unity to reduce the amount of code. Create and code a good-looking functional UI system for your game. Find out how to create exciting and interactive games using GUIs. Work with different animation assets and components to enhance your game further. Personalize your game by learning how to use Unity's advanced animation system. Create, visualize, and edit animated creatures to add to your already amazing game. Familiarize yourself with the tools and practices of game development Discover how to create the Game Manager class to, generate game levels, and develop UI for the game. Use the Unity Profiler to find bottlenecks anywhere in your application, and discover how to resolve them. Implement best practices for C# scripting to avoid common mistakes In Detail Unity is a cross-platform game engine that is used to develop 2D and 3D video games. Unity 5 is the latest version, and adds a real-time global illumination to the games; and its powerful new features help to improve a game's efficiency. If you love games and want to learn how to make them but have no idea where to begin, then this course is built just for you. This learning path is divided into three modules which will take you in this incredible journey of creating games. The course begins with getting you started with programming behaviors in C# so that you can create 2D games in Unity. You will begin by installing Unity and learning about its features. You will learn how to perform object-oriented programming and discover how to manage the game play loop, generate game levels, and develop a simple UI for the game. By the time this module comes to a close, you will have mastered the art of applying C# in Unity. It is now time we put into use what we learned in the previous module into reality as we move onto the second module. Here, we will be building 7-8 action-packed games of different difficulty levels. Each project will focus on key Unity features as well as game strategy development. This module will mark your transformation from an application developer to a full-fledged Unity game developer. Who wouldn't love a game that is fully perfect, functional, and without any glitches? The third module deals with just that by teaching how to enhance your game by learning game optimization skills. Here, you'll gain an understanding of possible solutions to any problem and how to implement them. You will then learn everything you need to know about where performance bottlenecks can be found, why they happen, and how to work around them. With this massive wealth of knowledge, at the end of this learning path, you will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games while resolving any issues that you encounter. Style and approach This learning path should be treated as the complete package necessary for building games. It is a step-by-step guide to develop a game from scratch by applying the fundamentals of C# and Unity scripting, with a reference guide in the end to solve all your gaming problems.

Master the art of building analytical models using R. About This Book Load, wrangle, and analyze your data using the world's most powerful statistical programming language Build and customize publication-quality visualizations of powerful and stunning R graphs Develop key skills and techniques with R to create and customize data mining algorithms Use R to optimize your trading strategy and build up your own risk management system Discover how to build machine learning algorithms, prepare data, and dig deep into data prediction techniques with RWho This Book Is For This course is for data scientist or quantitative analyst who are looking at learning R and take advantage of its powerful analytical design framework. It's a seamless journey in becoming a full-stack R developer. What You Will Learn Describe and visualize the behavior of data and relationships between data Gain a thorough understanding of statistical reasoning and sampling Handle missing data gracefully using multiple imputation Create diverse types of bar charts using the default R functions Familiarize yourself with algorithms written in R for spatial data mining, text mining, and so on Understand relationships between market factors and their impact on your portfolio Harness the power of R to build machine learning algorithms with real-world data science applications Learn specialized machine learning techniques for text mining, big data, and moreIn Detail The R learning path created for you has five connected modules, which are a mini-course in their own right. As you complete each one, you'll have gained key skills and be ready for the material in the next module! This course begins by looking at the Data Analysis with R module. This will help you navigate the R environment. You'll gain a thorough understanding of statistical reasoning and sampling. Finally, you'll be able to put best practices into effect to make your job easier and facilitate reproducibility. The second place to explore is R Graphs, which will help you leverage powerful default R graphics and utilize advanced graphics systems such as lattice and ggplot2, the grammar of graphics. You'll learn how to produce, customize, and publish advanced visualizations using this popular and powerful framework. With the third module, Learning Data Mining with R, you will learn how to manipulate data with R using code snippets and be introduced to mining frequent patterns, association, and correlations while working with R programs. The Mastering R for Quantitative Finance module pragmatically introduces both the quantitative finance concepts and their modeling in R, enabling you to build a tailor-made trading system on your own. By the end of the module, you will be well-versed with various financial techniques using R and will be able to place good bets while making financial decisions. Finally, we'll look at the Machine Learning with R module. With this module, you'll discover all the analytical tools you need to gain insights from complex data and learn how to choose the correct algorithm for your specific needs. You'll also learn to apply machine learning methods to deal with common tasks, including classification, prediction, forecasting, and so on. Style and approach Learn data analysis, data visualization techniques, data mining, and machine learning all using R and also learn to build models in quantitative finance using this powerful language.

Create powerful applications for the modern web About This Book Build a complete single page application with two of the most impressive frameworks in modern development Find out how to bring together the capabilities and features of both Angular 2 and ASP.NET Core From managing data, to application design, through to SEO optimization and security – take a comprehensive approach to building your next web project Who This Book Is For ASP.NET developers – find out how to bring Angular 2 into your development stack and extend your skillset so you can build even better single page applications. What You Will Learn Find out how ASP.NET Core's and Angular 2's features perfectly complement each other Learn how to set up the resources you need and configure the MVC 6 interface Handle requests and actions using server-side and client-side Routing Create the Data Model using Entity Framework Core Learn how to use Angular 2 components and master directives Implement a token-based authorization and authentication flow supporting external login providers such as Facebook, Google, Twitter and more Create responsive, mobile-friendly views using Bootstrap and LESS Setup and optimize your production environment using IIS and SQL Server Secure your application against a diverse range of dangerous security threats In Detail Writing code is about striking a balance between maintainability and productivity—how quickly you can write it against how much more you have to write in the future. This is a guide to doing just that by combining the impressive capabilities of ASP.NET Core and Angular 2. It shows you how to successfully manage an API and use it to support and power a dynamic single-page application. We'll show you how to construct your data model and manage routing and redirects before wrapping it up and styling it, all with the help of ASP.NET and Angular 2. You'll also learn how to optimize your application for SEO, check and secure any vulnerabilities, implement a viable authentication mechanism and, last but not least, use the proper tools and strategies for successful deployment. From readable URIs to OData retrieval and authentication patterns, we'll make sure you have all the technical knowledge you need and, more importantly, bring it all together so you can focus on what's important: a high-quality application that performs for users. Style and approach More than just a technical manual, this guide takes you through the most important technical facets of developing with these two hugely popular frameworks and then demonstrates how to put those skills into practice. It's a book that recognizes that what's really important is the end product.

Over 80 hands-on recipes to unleash the full potential of Xamarin in the development and monetization of feature-packed, real-world Android appsKey FeaturesCreate a number of Android applications using the Xamarin Android platformExtensively integrate your Android devices with other Android devices to enhance your app creation experienceA comprehensive guide packed with real-world scenarios and pro-level practices and techniques to help you build successful Android appsBook DescriptionXamarin is used by developers to write native iOS, Android, and Windows apps with native user interfaces and share code across multiple platforms not just on mobile devices, but on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Developing apps with Xamarin.Android allows you to use and re-use your code and your skills on different platforms, making you more productive in any development. Although it's not a write-once-run-anywhere framework, Xamarin provides native platform integration and optimizations. There is no middleware; Xamarin.Android talks directly to the system, taking your C# and F# code directly to the low levels. This book will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to be part of the mobile development era using C#. Covering a wide range of recipes such as creating a simple application and using device features effectively, it will be your companion to the complete application development cycle. Starting with installing the necessary tools, you will be guided on everything you need to develop an application ready to be deployed. You will learn the best practices for interacting with the device hardware, such as GPS, NFC, and Bluetooth. Furthermore, you will be able to manage multimedia resources such as photos and videos captured with the device camera, and so much more! By the end of this book, you will be able to create Android apps as a result of learning and implementing pro-level practices, techniques, and solutions. This book will ascertain a seamless and successful app building experience.What you will learnInstall and use Xamarin.Android with Xamarin Studio and Visual StudioDesign an app's user interface for multiple device configurationsStore and protect data in databases, files, and on the cloudUtilize lists and collections to present data to the userCommunicate across the network using NFC or BluetoothPerform tasks in the background and update the user with notificationsCapture and play multimedia, such as video and audio, with the cameraImplement In-App Billing and Expansion Files and deploy to the storeWho this book is forIf you are a Xamarin developer who wants to create complete Android applications with Xamarin, then this book is ideal for you. No prior knowledge of Android development is needed, however a basic knowledge of C# and.NET would be useful.

Master performance optimization for Unity3D applications with tips and techniques that cover every aspect of the Unity3D EngineKey FeaturesOptimize CPU cycles, memory usage, and GPU throughput for any Unity3D applicationMaster optimization techniques across all Unity Engine features including Scripting, Asset Management, Physics, Graphics Features, and ShadersA practical guide to exploring Unity Engine's many performance-enhancing methodsBook DescriptionCompetition within the gaming industry has become significantly fiercer in recent years with the adoption of game development frameworks such as Unity3D. Through its massive feature-set and ease-of-use, Unity helps put some of the best processing and rendering technology in the hands of hobbyists and professionals alike. This has led to an enormous explosion of talent, which has made it critical to ensure our games stand out from the crowd through a high level of quality. A good user experience is essential to create a solid product that our users will enjoy for many years to come. Nothing turns gamers away from a game faster than a poor user-experience. Input latency, slow rendering, broken physics, stutters, freezes, and crashes are among a gamer's worst nightmares and it's up to us as game developers to ensure this never happens. High performance does not need to be limited to games with the biggest teams and budgets. Initially, you will explore the major features of the Unity3D Engine from top to bottom, investigating a multitude of ways we can improve application performance starting with the detection and analysis of bottlenecks. You'll then gain an understanding of possible solutions and how to implement them. You will then learn everything you need to know about where performance bottlenecks can be found, why they happen, and how to work around them. This book gathers a massive wealth of knowledge together in one place, saving many hours of research and can be used as a quick reference to solve specific issues that arise during product development.What you will learnUse the Unity Profiler to find bottlenecks anywhere in our application, and discover how to resolve themImplement best-practices for C# scripting to avoid common pitfallsDevelop a solid understanding of the rendering pipeline, and maximize its performance through reducing draw calls and avoiding fill rate bottlenecksEnhance shaders in a way that is accessible to most developers, optimizing them through subtle yet effective performance tweaksKeep our scenes as dynamic as possible by making the most of the Physics engineOrganize, filter, and compress our art assets to maximize performance while maintaining high qualityPull back the veil on the Mono Framework and the C# Language to implement low-level enhancements that maximize memory usage and avoid garbage collectionGet to know the best practices for project organization to save time through an improved workflowWho this book is forThis book is intended for intermediate and advanced Unity developers who have experience with most of Unity's feature-set, and who want to maximize the performance of their game. Familiarity with the C# language will be needed.

Move beyond basic games and explore the limits of AndEngine Key FeaturesExtend the basic AndEngine features without modifying any of AndEngine's codeUnderstand advanced technologies and gain the skills to create the ultimate games in AndEngineTheory supported with practical examples to stimulate your imagination and creativityBook DescriptionAndEngine is a popular and easy-to-use game framework, best suited for Android game development. After learning the basics of creating an Android game using AndEngine it's time you move beyond the basics to explore further. For this you need to understand the theory behind many of the technologies AndEngine uses. This book aims to provide all the skills and tools you need to learn more about Android game development using AndEngine. With this book you will get a quick overview of the basics of AndEngine and Android application development. From there, you will learn how to use 3D models in a 2D scene, render a visual representation of a scene's objects, and create interaction between these objects. You will explore frame-based animations and learn to use skeletal animations. As the book progresses, you will be guided through exploring all the relevant aspects of rendering graphics with OpenGL ES, generating audio using OpenSL ES and OpenAL, making the best use of Android's network API, implementing anti-aliasing algorithms, shaders, dynamic lighting and much more. With all this, you will be ready to enhance the look and feel of your game with its user interface, sound effects and background music. After an in-depth study of 2D and 3D worlds and multi-player implementations, you will be a master in AndEngine and Android game development. What you will learnExtend AndEngine to use and render 3D modelsIntegrate and use various physics engines with AndEngineAdvanced animations and their implementation in AndEngineLighting theory and its application for both 2D and 3D objectsUsing skeletal animation with AndEngineUse GLSL shaders with AndEngine for effects and anti-aliasingAdd sounds and effects to AndEngine using both basic and 3D audio librariesEfficient network implementations with AndEngine for multi-playersWho this book is forThis book is aimed at developers who have gone through all the basic AndEngine tutorials and books, and are looking for something more. It's also very suitable for developers with knowledge of other game engines who are looking to develop with AndEngine. Knowledge of Java, C++ and Android development are a prerequisite for getting the most out of this book.

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to efficiently analyze geospatial data with R, including GIS analysts, researchers, educators, and students who work with spatial data and who are interested in expanding their capabilities through programming. The book assumes familiarity with the basic geographic information concepts (such as spatial coordinates), but no prior experience with R and/or programming is required. By focusing on R exclusively, you will not need to depend on any external software—a working installation of R is all that is necessary to begin.What you will learnMake inferences from tables by joining, reshaping, and aggregatingFamiliarize yourself with the R geospatial data analysis ecosystemPrepare reproducible, publicationquality plots and mapsEfficiently process numeric data, characters, and datesReshape tabular data into the necessary form for the specific task at handWrite R scripts to automate the handling of raster and vector spatial layersProcess elevation rasters and time series visualizations of satellite imagesPerform GIS operations such as overlays and spatial queries between layersSpatially interpolate meteorological data to produce climate mapsWho this book is for

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionA systematic guide consisting of over 100 recipes which focus on helping you understand the process of 3D printing using RepRap machines. The book aims at providing professionals with a series of working recipes to help make their fuzzy notions into real, saleable projects/objects using 3D printing technology. This book is for novice designers and artists who own a RepRap-based 3D printer, have fundamental knowledge of its working, and who desire to gain better mastery of the printing process. For the more experienced user, it will provide a handy visual resource, with side-by-side comparisons of the two most popular slicers, Skeinforge and Slic3r. A basic understanding of designing and modeling principles and elementary knowledge of digital modeling would be a plus.What you will learnUse the 123D Catch program to 3D scan common objects of almost any size for 3D printingManipulate the surface mesh of a 3D model using Meshmixer v9001, the 3D modeling programClean up your scans and stitch them together to make a solid model using MeshLab v1.3.2Calibrate 3D models using SketchUp v13, a 3D CAD program for precision fabricationMaster the controls of the two most popular slicers, Skeinforge and Slic3rLearn how to add textures to your models and avoid undesirable texture through calibrationWho this book is forThis book is for novice designers and artists who own a RepRap-based 3D printer, have fundamental knowledge of its working, and who desire to gain better mastery of the printing process. For the more experienced user, it will provide a handy visual resource, with side-by-side comparisons of the two most popular slicers, Skeinforge and Slic3r. A basic understanding of designing and modeling principles and elementary knowledge of digital modeling would be a plus.

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you want to make cross-platform games without the hassle and dangers of writing platform-specific code, or If you are a game programmer who may have some experience with Java and you want to learn everything you need to know about Libgdx to produce awesome work, this is the book for you. To take full advantage of the recipes in this book, you are expected to be familiar with java with good game programming knowledge.What you will learnWield the power of the 2D graphics API; get to grips with textures, atlases, particles, fonts, and shadersManage input from different devices, including touch, keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and accelerometerIncrease player immersion with the Libgdx audio APIQuickly design maps with an editor and load them directly into your gameExploit the 2D stage features to build great user interfacesCreate amazing physics simulations with Box2DMaster the deployment process and reach a wide audienceWho this book is for

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionTargeted at those with an existing familiarity with R programming, this practical guide will appeal directly to programmers interested in learning effective data visualization techniques with R and a wide-range of its associated libraries.What you will learnCreate diverse types of bar charts using the default R functionsProduce and customize density plots and histograms with lattice and ggplot2Visualize frequency tabulated data with interactive and beautiful graphsInspect large datasets by simultaneously visualizing numeric and categorical variables in a single plotConstruct multiple graph matrix layoutsAnnotate graphs using ggplot2Construct various types of threedimensional plots using threedimensional visualizationsWho this book is for

Key FeaturesUnderstand all major Kinect API features including image streaming, skeleton tracking and face trackingUnderstand the Kinect APIs with the help of small examplesDevelop a comparatively complete Fruit Ninja game using Kinect and augmented Reality techniquesBook DescriptionMicrosoft Kinect changes the notion of user interface design. It differs from most other user input controllers as it enables users to interact with the program without touching the mouse or a trackpad. It utilizes motion sensing technology and all it needs is a real-time cameras, tracked skeletons, and gestures. Augmented Reality with Kinect will help you get into the world of Microsoft Kinect programming with the C/C++ language. The book will cover the installation, image streaming, skeleton and face tracking, multi-touch cursors and gesture emulation. Finally, you will end up with a complete Kinect-based game. Augmented Reality with Kinect will help you get into the world of Kinect programming, with a few interesting recipes and a relatively complete example. The book will introduce the following topics: the installation and initialization of Kinect applications; capturing color and depth images; obtaining skeleton and face tracking data; emulating multi-touch cursors and gestures; and developing a complete game using Kinect features. The book is divided in such a way so as to ensure that each topic is given the right amount of focus. Beginners will start from the first chapter and build up to developing their own applications.What you will learnInstall a Kinect device and SDK packages on your computerInitialize Kinect with C++ APIs in your own applicationObtain image streaming data from color and depth camerasAcquire skeleton data and face tracking results for useUse hand positions to emulate multi-touch cursors and gesturesDevelop a Fruit Ninja game with different Kinect functionalitiesStudy with simple and interesting examples using a uniform OpenGL frameworkFind more open source and commercial resource on the WebWho this book is forThis book is meant for readers who are familiar with C/C++ programming and want to write simple programs with Kinect. The standard template library can also be used as it is simple enough to understand.

Using this tutorial will take you deeper into Dynamics NAV from a developer s viewpoint, and allow you to unlock its full potential. The book covers developing an application from start to finish in logical, illuminating steps.Key FeaturesUnderstanding user requirements and drawing inspiration from existing functionsCreating the application and integrating it into standard Dynamics NAVPresented in a simple tutorial style, with a resource to get a free trial full version to help you get startedBook DescriptionSo, your company has made the wise decision to use Dynamics NAV as its main business software for all its enterprise resource planning. Dive in and learn the ins and outs of the software from a development standpoint and unlock the software's full potential.The book will walk you through creating an application from start to finish. Once you know how to create a working application that users can access, you will have the knowledge and the resources needed to create other applications based on the tutorials covered in this guide.You will start by obtaining a free trial version of Dynamics NAV and then be introduced to the world of analyzing and deriving user problems into a requirements list. Finally, you will be shown how to use the software to knock out these requirements. You will learn everything you need in order to begin creating your own applications, from translating the user's requirements to creating and modifying your system applications. Use Dynamics NAV's capability to create an application and address the user's needs, while also learning best practices and simple solutions.'Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development'will help you on your way to becoming a great developer!What you will learnLearn how to “look under the hood” for existing application functionsWork within the application environment to create relevant projectsCreate and modify an application that is to the user s specificationRelate the application object to the standard systemExplore functionalities and relationships to get your application working efficientlyWho this book is for'Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development'is for any user who uses Dynamics NAV as their main business software. This is also for any developers who may be familiar with other accounting software and wish to get into developing within the Dynamics NAV field.

With ample coded examples and screenshots, the book consists of 10 different projects that will help you master jQuery Mobile.'Creating Mobile Apps with jQuery Mobile'assumes a base level knowledge of web development. If you've used jQuery Mobile before, you're gold. Otherwise, you can pick it up along the way.

A step-by-step guide to understanding the principles underlying vector drawing, using illustrations and code demos along with interactive maps to fully exploit the JavaScript library to create a data visualization widget.Learning Raphaël JS Vector Graphics has been written for anyone with an interest in frontend browser technologies with little or no knowledge of vector graphics drawing. Designers, integrators, frontend developers, and data visualization developers will get something out of reading this book. The book assumes knowledge of HTML and CSS and a working familiarity with JavaScript.

Key FeaturesUse Arduino boards in your own electronic hardware and software projectsSense the world by using several sensory components with your Arduino boardsCreate tangible and reactive interfaces with your computerDiscover a world of creative wiring and coding fun!Book DescriptionPhysical computing allows us to build interactive physical systems by using software & hardware in order to sense and respond to the real world. C Programming for Arduino will show you how to harness powerful capabilities like sensing, feedbacks, programming and even wiring and developing your own autonomous systems. C Programming for Arduino contains everything you need to directly start wiring and coding your own electronic project. You'll learn C and how to code several types of firmware for your Arduino, and then move on to design small typical systems to understand how handling buttons, leds, LCD, network modules and much more. After running through C/C++ for the Arduino, you'll learn how to control your software by using real buttons and distance sensors and even discover how you can use your Arduino with the Processing framework so that they work in unison. Advanced coverage includes using Wi-Fi networks and batteries to make your Arduino-based hardware more mobile and flexible without wires. If you want to learn how to build your own electronic devices with powerful open-source technology, then this book is for you.What you will learnUnderstand what an Arduino board isSense the world through a variety of digital inputsFeel the world with analog sensorsDesign a visual output feedback systemUse Max6 and Processing with ArduinoConnect your Arduino to wired and wireless networksAdd GPS localisation modules to your ArduinoWho this book is forThis book is great for people who want to learn how to design & build their own electronic devices. From interaction design art school students to the do-it-yourself hobbyist, or even simply people who want to learn electronics, this book will help by adding a new way to design autonomous but connected devices.

Key FeaturesDevelop engaging iOS and Android mobile games quickly and efficientlyBuild your very first game following practical and easy-to-understand instructionsFull of code examples and descriptions to help you master the basics of mobile game developmentBook DescriptionHave you ever had an interesting idea for a mobile game? Have you ever wanted to jump on the mobile app bandwagon? Developing a mobile game has never been so fun and easy, and with the vast amount of smartphone users, it may also become a profitable thing to do. Gideros is a Lua-based framework that facilitates effortless native iOS and Android application development along with hardware acceleration. Gideros also comes with a built-in box2D physics engine and extended memory management features to make mobile game development a breeze. Gideros Mobile Game Development shows you how to develop an original and exciting game in Gideros, helping you create your very first project and guiding you through the configuration of settings and assets to help you target devices with different resolutions. This book teaches you everything you need to know about Gideros, from installing Gideros on your operating system to creating and efficiently managing your Gideros projects and creating your very first game, all with the help of well explained examples. You will learn how to quickly create game prototypes in Gideros, how to test and set up projects to automatically target devices with different resolutions, and how to polish your prototype with animations, sounds, tweens, and even physics to create your very first cross-platform game. By the end of this book, you will have learned everything you need to create visually stunning physics and exciting cross-platform games using Gideros.What you will learnInstall Gideros and set up one-click, on-device testingDivide games into logical scenes for proper asset end memory managementUse the built-in physics engine inside GiderosImplement pack, level, and level progression logicManage background music and sound effectsUse tweens and animationsManage highscores for your playersWho this book is forThis book is for developers who are new to mobile game development or who have tried the native development of mobile games and want a simpler, faster tool that can support a wide variety of platforms and devices. Readers are expected to be at least partially familiar with the Lua game scripting language that Gideros uses for its scripts.

Create dynamic and responsive web forms with this in - depth, hands-on guideKey FeaturesEnhance the look and feel of your formOptimize your user experience for any deviceUtilize HTML5's brand new form elementsBook DescriptionHTML5 has given web developers the ability to easily develop sites and applications which, previously, were extremely time consuming. Now, they can not only build visually stunning forms and web pages, but can also increase the scope of their applications, as well as collect valuable user inputs and data through customized forms. This practical guide will teach you how to create responsive forms, and how to link them to the database. This will enable you to take advantage of the power behind HTML5 elements for building forms, and make the user interfaces attractive and more interactive. Explore the benefits of web forms, and learn how to create them using new HTML5 form elements. This guide will take you through a number of clear, practical examples that will help you to take advantage of the forms built and customized using HTML5 and related technologies, quickly and painlessly. Your ability to build responsive forms will be enhanced throughout the book.You will also learn about the necessity of validations, CSS3 properties for improving the look of the form, and how to link the form to the server. Lastly, you will learn to make the standard forms responsive by making them compatible with desktops and mobile devices.What you will learnGet to grips with the new HTML5 form elements and attributesAdd client-side validation to your forms using HTML5 attributesDiscover form validation constraints and the supported APIsStyle your forms using CSS3Prevent spoofing and forging of the formsUtilize PHP and MySQL to store information in databasesUnderstand responsive design techniquesWho this book is forEnhance your skills in building responsive and dynamic web forms using HTML5, CSS3, and related technologies. All you need is a basic understanding of HTML and PHP.

Create motion-rich, beautiful iAd adverts for iOS devices and incorporate techniques to help boost revenue and brand awareness.Key FeaturesCreate interactive iAd mobile adverts that appear in applications downloaded from the App Store.Learn to use the drag and drop visual tool, iAd Producer, to create ads without any experience with the underlying technologies.Reach an audience that downloads over 200 apps per second and leave a lasting, memorable image of your brand with rich immersive ads.Book DescriptionThink of an iAd as a micro-app contained within an app on a user's iPhone or iPad that they've downloaded from the App Store. When the user taps your advert's banner it bursts into life filling the entire screen of their device. iAd Beginner's Guide takes you through the start to finish process of building rich, compelling, interactive iAds. You will learn to create beautiful multi-page ads with store finders, social sharing, 3D images and video galleries. You will create ads that utilize the powerful technologies in the iPhone to make your brand shine. Once you have engaged the user you can carry out targeted advertising campaigns with location-based coupons, store finders and social engagement. Using the iTunes Store you will see how it's even possible to add one-click digital content purchasing right within your ad. Learn how iAd producer manages all the HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 behind your iAd. You will be creating emotive, gripping and effective mobile advertising campaigns in no time.What you will learnCreate full-screen HTML5 banners for the iPad.Prepare and optimize your content and media for mobile delivery, so your ads work efficiently and load faster on low-power devices.Create ads using Apple s templates, which give you pre-built functionality in your ad, giving you more time to focus on the visual impact of your brand.Preview and test your interactive ads on your iPhone or iPad.Effective ways of generating revenue or brand awareness with your ad, using tools like store finders, digital downloads and virtual coupons.Create hi-resolution ads for the iPhone s retina display and the iPad s large multi-touch screen.Submit and track your campaigns with Apple in the iAd Network.Incorporate iAd advertisements in your own app to generate additional revenue from your ad.Who this book is forThis book is for brands, advertisers and developers who want to create compelling, emotive, iAd advertisements that generate revenue and increase brand awareness. You don't need previous experience of creating adverts or apps for iPhone and iPad, as you'll be taken through the entire process to make motion-rich, beautiful ads.

'This is a practical hands-on book with clear instructions and lot of code examples. It takes a simple approach, guiding you through different architectural topics using realistic sample projects. A single project is implemented using different architectural styles to make the reader understand the details of each style. There are also many small independent code samples to explain design patterns, WCF, and localization. This book is for people familiar with the ASP.NET framework using either C# or VB.NET. You don't need to be an ASP.NET guru – the book is ideal for novice and intermediate developers. If reading about application architecture usually confuses you or sends you to sleep, then this book will be perfect for you! In short, any ASP.NET programmer who is confused or disoriented reading different books or materials on architectures wondering how and what to implement in their application, will definitely benefit from this book!'

In Detail Every type of construction-such as building a house, a movie set, or a virtual set-needs a project. These projects are made of a lot of documents and technical drawings, which help in the construction of those buildings. These technical drawings and documents are just fine, but when you need to make a presentation of these projects for people who can't read technical drawings, things can get a little difficult. To make presentations for people who can't read technical drawings, we use tools like Blender. With Blender we can create, texture, and generate photo-real images of a project. These images are helpful to architects or companies to explain their projects in a better way. This book will show you how to generate real-looking architectural models quickly using Blender. You can also create natural scenery, landscapes, plants, various weather conditions, environmental factors, building materials such as wood, metal, brick, and more using Blender. As you walk through the chapters you will see that Blender is a tool, designed to give you high productivity and fast access to tools and menus helping you to create 3D models quickly for 3D visualization. You will learn how to add people to different scenes as well as other objects to an already existing photograph or a video making it easier to increase its realism. The process begins by learning how Blender user interface works then moves on and starts to deal with 3D modeling. In the 3D modeling chapters you will learn how to work with polygon-based modeling for architecture, creating walls and other architectural elements. But, a project is not only made of large scale models and this is the reason why you also learn to create 3D furniture. In the section about advanced lighting for architecture, you learn how to work with YafaRay to use global illumination techniques such as Photon Mapping and Path Tracing, and create photo-real renderings. In the last section of the book, dedicated to animation, we will create linear animation based on keyframes and interactive 3D applications. Create realistic models of building exteriors and interiors, the surrounding environment, and scenery. Approach The book consists of a lot of exciting examples, which are shaped using the various features of Blender. It provides step-by-step instructions leading you to realistic models of buildings, landscapes, and more. A collection of amazing screenshots will add excitement to your learning experience. You can build realistic 3D models that can be used while creating different animation projects.The printed version of the book is in black and white, but a full color version of the images is available for download here. The eBook version, available from Packt, is in full color. Who this book is for This book is for architects, game designers, artists, or movie makers who want to create realistic buildings, interiors, and scenery using Blender 3D, a free, open-source graphics tool. This book is not a general introduction to Blender, but focuses on developing expertise on the architectural aspects of the tool. You need not have prior knowledge of Blender.

This book has real-world samples of how to solve problems related to Design and Technology and offers tips on how to enhance the use of Moodle to get the most out of the subject. Worked examples will act as a base from which to build complex and exciting courses for students in all age ranges and abilities.If you are a Design & Technology teacher, teaching assistant, head of department, SMT, or IT technician in school and would like to use Moodle to design, create, or administer a VLE for Design and Technology, this book is for you. You need to know the basics of Moodle for teaching and learning and should have some experience with Design and Technology.

In Detail Most modern machines have dual core processors. This means that multitasking is built right into your computer's hardware. Using both cores means your applications can process data faster and be more responsive to users. But to fully exploit this in your applications, you need to write multithreading code, which means learning some challenging new concepts. This book will guide you through everything you need to start writing multithreaded C# applications. You will see how to use processes and threads in C#,.NET Framework features for concurrent programming, sharing memory space between threads, and much more. The book is full of practical, interesting examples and working code. This book begins with the fundamental concepts such as processes, threads, mono-processor systems, multi-processor systems. As the book progresses, the readers get a clear understanding of starting, joining, pausing and restarting threads. The readers get a better understanding of the simple techniques associated with parallelism. There are short exercises at the end of every chapter for the readers to perform. The book also includes several practical parallelism algorithms and data structures used for illustration, and best practices and practical topics like debugging and performance. A practical guide to developing responsive multi-threaded and multi-process applications in C# Approach This is a concise practical guide that will help you learn C# threaded programming, with lot of examples and clear explanations. It is packed with screenshots to aid your understanding of the process. Who this book is for Whether you are a beginner to working with threads or an old hand that is looking for a reference, this book should be on your desk. This book will help you to build scalable, high performance software using parallel programming techniques. Students learning introductory threaded programming in C# will also gain benefits from this book.

'This is a practical hands-on book with clear instructions and lot of code examples. It takes a simple approach, guiding you through different architectural topics using realistic sample projects. A single project is implemented using different architectural styles to make the reader understand the details of each style. There are also many small independent code samples to explain design patterns, WCF, and localization. This book is for people familiar with the ASP.NET framework using either C# or VB.NET. You don't need to be an ASP.NET guru – the book is ideal for novice and intermediate developers. If reading about application architecture usually confuses you or sends you to sleep, then this book will be perfect for you! In short, any ASP.NET programmer who is confused or disoriented reading different books or materials on architectures wondering how and what to implement in their application, will definitely benefit from this book!'

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