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If you were to ask the online programming community what language to pursue, depending on your use, the answer will more than likely be a resounding "Python!" There's more than one reason for this, including its ease of use, comprehensive standard library, and its ability to support multiple programming paradigms. Whether you're new to the coding scene or a seasoned veteran, this is the place to be.

What can this book do for you? Android: Programming Guide: Android App Development - Learn in a Day teaches you everything you need to become an Android App Developer from scratch. It explains how you can get started by installing Android Studio and learning to use the Android SDK Manager. Can you really create an app in just a day? Yes, you can!

Have you ever wanted to create your own computer software, app, or website? In this day and age where technology is integrated into the foundation of our lives, have you ever thought to yourself, “How do I create the next WhatsApp?” or “How do I create the next Facebook?”

After using most of the top content management systems, and having built many custom CMS systems myself, I can say that, from my experience, Wordpress is the most effective tool available to build your company's website and bring in leads and sales for your business. However, if used incorrectly, it can actually hurt your company. I've seen it happen and the effects can be devastating. The good news is that there's a better way.

Learning new software development processes can be difficult, but switching to Agile and Lean doesn't need to be complicated. Explore the theories behind Agile and Lean Software Development, and learn how to make it work for you. In a Gentle Introduction to Agile and Lean Software Development, author Stephen Haunts will guide you to a fuller understanding of Agile, Scrum, Extreme Programming, Lean, and Kanban. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages, and how to get the most out of it.

Unlock the power of C++ with this comprehensive guide tailored for beginners eager to master the language that has shaped the world of software development. This book offers a clear and concise path from understanding the basics of C++ to developing advanced coding skills.

Every new version of Java is important, but Java 8 was a game changer. Java 8 in Action is a clearly written guide to the new features of Java 8. It begins with a practical introduction to lambdas, using real-world Java code. Next, it covers the new Streams API and shows how you can use it to make collection-based code radically easier to understand and maintain.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Grab this layman's guide and experience the compelling world of machine learning!

Projects fail. Some say 40 percent of all IT projects fail, some say 70 percent. And it has been that way for years. Each project fails for its own reasons but they all share one thing in common: the project model. Could it be the project model itself which creates failure? In this tour de force Allan Kelly explains why the project model is a poor fit for managing software development.

In this audiobook, you will discover various tried and tested ways of using Facebook Ads and Instagram influencers to build a captivating social media business profile. You will find out how to set up your first successful Facebook ad, understand how to measure your successes with the metrics available at your disposal, leverage on Instagram influencers to make sales, use Instagram marketing, and learn a whole lot more to take your digital marketing game to the next level!

Docker in Action teaches listeners how to create, deploy, and manage applications hosted in Docker containers. After starting with a clear explanation of the Docker model, you will learn how to package applications in containers, including techniques for testing and distributing applications. You will also learn how to run programs securely and how to manage shared resources. Using carefully designed examples, the book teaches you how to orchestrate containers and applications from installation to removal.

In this book you are going to discover the basics of HTML 5 and how it works. If you are already familiar with other versions of HTML, especially HTML 4, then learning HTML 5 will be a piece of cake for you. HTML 5 is the latest version of hypertext markup language, yet it incorporates various features from HTML 4 and even XHTML.

What do you know about hacking a computer system? If you are like most of us, you can't even get into your own computer if you've forgotten the password. The good news is that hacking is actually a lot easier than you think, and anyone can learn how to do it. As long as you are willing to do the work and to work through the steps patiently, you will also be able to hack the systems that you want to.

Big Data teaches you to build big data systems using an architecture designed specifically to capture and analyze web-scale data. This book presents the Lambda Architecture, a scalable, easy-to-understand approach that can be built and run by a small team. You'll explore the theory of big data systems and how to implement them in practice. In addition to discovering a general framework for processing big data, you'll learn specific technologies like Hadoop, Storm, and NoSQL databases.

Do you want to be more creative in your data communication? Looking for specific creativity advice tailored for those in the data field? Chart Spark is the transformative guide you've been waiting for. As an acclaimed information designer and host of the popular podcast Data Viz Today, Alli Torban understands the struggles faced by data professionals who don't identify as "creative types." She shares her journey from data analyst to creative information designer and distills years of experience and interviews with successful data visualization designers into this concise, actionable book.

Machine learning is fast becoming an important technique used by multiple industries and in applications and research. But you don’t have to be part of a massive organization with an endless pot of money to get involved. Even beginners using the Python programming language can be a part of machine learning, and that is what this book is for. Today, the only limit to machine learning is your imagination.

Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers.

What is the Da Vinci code and what is all the fuss about? Despite being a work of fiction, the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code has a plot based on a number of concepts and ideas that the author claims to be true. This book explores the locations, historical facts and theories, and the sources of inspiration behind the novel in order to reveal the true key to the Da Vinci code.

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them. Through a mix of personal vignettes and technical use cases, Cary Millsap reviews the process of improving performance and provides best practices for optimizing systems efficiently.

Have you always had a great idea for an app, but you don't think you could ever do one yourself - and the cost is too much to put your idea to market! Are you intimidated with all the technical jargon that comes with programming? Is all of this keeping you from developing an app? You do not need to stay out of android programming anymore!