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Discover how to apply software engineering patterns to develop more robust firmware faster than traditional embedded development approaches. In the authors’ experience, traditional embedded software projects tend towards monolithic applications that are optimized for their target hardware platforms. This leads to software that is fragile in terms of extensibility and difficult to test without fully integrated software and hardware. Patterns in the Machine focuses on creating loosely coupled implementations that embrace both change and testability.This book illustrates how implementing continuous integration, automated unit testing, platform-independent code, and other best practices that are not typically implemented in the embedded systems world is not just feasible but also practical for today’s embedded projects.After reading this book, you will have a better idea of how to structure your embedded software projects. You will recognize that while writing unit tests, creating simulators, and implementing continuous integration requires time and effort up front, you will be amply rewarded at the end of the project in terms of quality, adaptability, and maintainability of your code. What You Will LearnIncorporate automated unit testing into an embedded projectDesign and build functional simulators for an embedded projectWrite production-quality software when hardware is not availableUse the Data Model architectural pattern to create a highly decoupled design and implementationUnderstand the importance of defining the software architecture before implementation starts and how to do itDiscover why documentation is essential for an embedded projectUse finite state machines in embedded projectsWho This Book Is ForMid-level or higher embedded systems (firmware) developers, technical leads, software architects, and development managers.

FileMaker Pro is a development platform from Claris International Inc., a subsidiary of Apple Inc. The software makes it easy for everyone to create powerful, multi-user, cross-platform, relational database applications.This book navigates the reader through the software in a clear and logical manner, with each chapter building on the previous one. After an initial review of the user environment and application basics, the book delves into a deep exploration of the integrated development environment, which seamlessly combines the full stack of schema, business logic, and interface layers into a unified visual programming experience. Everything beginners need to get started is covered, along with advanced material that seasoned professionals will appreciate.Written by a professional developer with decades of real-world experience, "Learn FileMaker Pro 2024" is a comprehensive learning and reference guide. Join millions of users and developers worldwide in achieving a new level of workflow efficiency with FileMaker.For This New EditionThis third edition includes clearer lessons and more examples, making it easier than ever to start planning, building, and deploying a custom database solution. It covers dozens of new and modified features introduced in versions 19.1 to 19.6, as well as the more recent 2023 (v20) and 2024 (v21) releases. Whatever your level of experience, this book has something new for you!What You’ll Learn · Plan and create custom tables, fields, and relationships· Write calculations using built-in and custom functions· Build layouts with dynamic objects, themes, and custom menus· Automate tasks with scripts and link them to objects and interface events· Keep database files secure and healthy· Integrate with external systems using ODBC, cURL, and the FM API· Deploy solutions to share with desktop, iOS, and web clients· Learn about summary reports, dynamic object references, and transactions· Delve into artificial intelligence with CoreML, OpenAI, and Semantic Finds Who This Book Is ForHobbyist developers, professional consultants, IT staff

Design, implement, and deploy architectures based on the world's leading architecture framework: The TOGAF Standard. Using real-world scenarios and practical examples, this book shows how to use the TOGAF Standard as a complete guide to implementing Enterprise Architecture.The book takes a pragmatic approach while keeping the most popular architecture framework in mind. Driven by numerous explanations and clarifications of the theory described in the method, you will learn to master the TOGAF Standard and apply it to your daily architecture efforts. Every concept of the framework is richly detailed and comprehensively explained.In addition, the book includes a detailed account of the history of the best-known framework. It provides in-depth descriptions of governance of the architecture practice, architecture capability, and how to tailor the framework. A comprehensive description of the entire Architecture Development Method, its techniques, and its application also has a prominent place in the book. All content is supported by clear and comprehensive visualizations.You will:Master the TOGAF Standard and apply it to your daily architecture effortsInterpret the key concepts of the framework in a pragmatic wayFollow real-world scenarios and practical examplesTailor the framework to your own needs and desires This book is for:  Enterprise Architects

In today’s rapidly evolving software development landscape, staying current with your Integrated Development Environment (IDE) isn't just advantageous—it’s essential. This book will guide readers through everything they need to know about Microsoft’s next major release, the next-generation Visual Studio 2026, and its transition to a transformative monthly release cadence.This will be the first practical book covering Visual Studio’s new yearly release cadence and the transformative Dev18 (Visual Studio 2026) features. As developers adapt to more frequent updates and AI-powered capabilities, they need a trusted, comprehensive guide—not just release notes—to help them navigate what’s new, what’s changed, and how to stay productive. Unlike generic IDE guides, this book dives deeply into the new AI integrations (such as Copilot “Bring Your Own Model,” Agent Mode, and MCP-based extensions) with step-by-step examples. Readers will not only learn what these tools do but also how to apply them effectively in their day-to-day workflows, gaining a competitive edge in coding speed and quality. With Visual Studio 2022 nearing end-of-support in 2026 and .NET 9/10 aligning with this transition, this book equips developers, students, and professionals to future-proof their skills. By teaching best practices for migration, extension compatibility, and embracing the monthly update cycle, it becomes an indispensable resource for teams preparing to modernize their development environments. What You Will LearnNavigate the new Visual Studio release cadence – Understand how the yearly major release and monthly updates impact development workflows, and adopt strategies for staying current without disruption.Master the refreshed UI and customization options – Leverage new theming, layout flexibility, and productivity-enhancing features to tailor Visual Studio to individual or team needs.Harness AI-powered development tools – Use Copilot integrations, “Bring Your Own Model” setups, and Agent Mode to accelerate coding, refactoring, testing, and project management.Ensure smooth migrations from Visual Studio 2022 and earlier – Upgrade projects, validate extension compatibility, and take advantage of backward-compatible extensions with minimal friction.Boost performance and efficiency in large projects – Apply best practices for working with the performance improvements and responsiveness enhancements in Visual Studio Next.Integrate Visual Studio with the modern .NET ecosystem – Develop and debug applications across .NET 9, .NET 10, MAUI, Blazor, cloud-native, and AI-driven applications with confidence.Future-proof their development environments – Prepare themselves and their teams for ongoing incremental innovation, ensuring they can quickly adopt new features as they are released.Who This Book is ForThis book is written for professional developers and advanced hobbyists who are already familiar with Visual Studio 2022 (or earlier versions) and want to quickly adopt Visual Studio 2026 and its new features. These readers are comfortable with C#, .NET, and general software development concepts.

See how using FreeRTOS and libopencm3 instead of the Arduino software environment will help you develop multi-tasking applications that go beyond Arduino norms. This updated version includes expanded coverage of software setup for Windows 10 and 11, additional TM32 hardware capabilities, including clear explanations of "totem pole outputs" versus "open drain outputs," and a new section on project showcasing an interrupt-driven approach for processing USART data.Each chapter contains clear explanations of the STM32 hardware capabilities to help get you started with the device, including GPIO and several other ST Microelectronics peripherals like USB and CAN bus controller. You’ll learn how to download and set up the libopencm3 + FreeRTOS development environment, using GCC. With everything set up, you’ll leverage FreeRTOS to create tasks, queues, and mutexes. You’ll also learn to work with the I2C bus to add GPIO using the PCF8574 chip. And how to create PWM output for RC control using hardware timers.You'll be introduced to new concepts that are necessary to master the STM32, such as how to extend code with GCC overlays using an external Winbond ​W25Q32 flash chip. Your knowledge is tested at the end of each chapter with exercises. Upon completing this book, you’ll be ready to work with any of the devices in the STM32 family. Beginning STM32, Second Edition provides the professional, student, or hobbyist a way to learn about ARM without costing an arm!What You'll Learn Initialize and use the libopencm3 drivers and handle interruptsUse DMA to drive a SPI based OLED displaying an analog meterRead PWM from an RC control using hardware timersUnderstand STM32 capabilities, including USB controller, RTC, DMA, CAN bus, and more Who This Book Is ForExperienced embedded engineers, students, hobbyists and makers wishing to explore the ARM architecture, going beyond Arduino limits.

Master the art of building feature-rich Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in TypeScript, by designing decoupled, scalable, and future-proof AI systems that are not locked into a single model vendor. In the world of AI development mired in a chaotic mess of proprietary, incompatible APIs, the Model Context Protocol is the open standard that will become the universal language for AI tools. This book will be your invaluable companion for understanding this solution.The book takes you on a full, hands-on journey through MCP, looking at it not just as a technical specification but also as a way to help AI-native transformation. It first finds the "why”, the tool's issue — and shows how MCP is the only logical solution. After that, the book goes into deep detail about the protocol's architecture, breaking down the roles of the Host, Client, and Server, and giving you a guide to its main language of Tools, Resources, and Prompts.Using the official TypeScript SDK, you will learn how to build a full-featured MCP server from scratch. You will learn best practices for everything from schema design with Zod to adding advanced features like elicitation and server-side sampling. The book is unique in its holistic approach. It doesn't just tell you how to do something; it also has a whole section on production readiness and security that talks about the MCP security model, threat landscapes, and client-side hardening.This book will give developers, architects, and technical leaders not only the tactical skills they need to succeed in the next wave of software development but also the strategic vision they need to do so. By the end of this book, you will not only have learnt how to use the MCP, but you will have gained a deep understanding of MCP in the context of the larger shift from cloud-native to AI-native.You Will Learn To: Master the art of building feature-rich MCP servers in TypeScript, from basic tools to advanced capabilities like elicitation, resource linking, and server-side sampling.Understand the complete MCP architecture and protocol specification, enabling you to debug complex interactions and build custom clients or servers.Implement a robust, multi-layered security strategy for your MCP deployments, including authentication, authorization, and client-side hardening against common threats.Solve the "M x N" integration problem by designing decoupled, scalable, and future-proof AI systems that are not locked into a single model vendor.Gain a strategic understanding of MCP's role in the broader AI-native transformation, which empowers you to make informed architectural decisions for your organization.This Book is For: Software developers, AI engineers, and solutions architects who are creating apps that interface with large language models should read this book.

Physics for Game Programmers shows you how to infuse compelling and realistic action into game programming even if you dont have a college-level physics background! Author Grant Palmer covers basic physics and mathematical models and then shows how to implement them, to simulate motion and behavior of cars, planes, projectiles, rockets, and boats.This book is neither code heavy nor language specific, and all chapters include unique, challenging exercises for you to solve. This unique book also includes historical footnotes and interesting trivia. You'll enjoy the conversational tone, and rest assured: all physics jargon will be properly explained.

Expand your basic knowledge of Python and use PyGame to create fast-paced video games with great graphics and sounds. This second edition shows how you can integrate electronic components with your games using the build-in general purpose input/output (GPIO) pins and some Python code to create two new games. You'll learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) as well as design patterns, such as model-view-controller (MVC) and finite-state machines (FSMs). Whether using Windows, macOS, Linux, or a Raspberry Pi, you can unleash the power of Python and PyGame to create great looking games. The book also includes complete code listings and explanations for "Bricks," "Snake," and "Invaders"—three fully working games. These allow you to get started in making your own great games and then modify them or build your own exciting titles. The concepts are further explained using games such as “Copycat,” where the player must concentrate and repeat the sequence of lights and sounds, and “Couch Quiz,” in which PyGame and electronic components create a quiz game for 2–4 players.What You’ll LearnGain basic knowledge of Python and employ it for game developmentStudy game projects you can use as templates, such as Bricks, Snake, and InvadersWork with user-defined functions, inheritance, composition, and aggregationImplement finite state machinesIntegrate your game with electronics using the GPIO pinsWho This Book Is ForExperienced coders or game developers new to Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi would find this book helpful. It is also for beginners interested in getting into game development.

Beginning Oracle SQL is your introduction to the interactive query tools and specific dialect of SQL used with Oracle Database. These tools include SQL*Plus and SQL Developer. SQL*Plus is the one tool any Oracle developer or database administrator can always count on, and it is widely used in creating scripts to automate routine tasks. SQL Developer is a powerful, graphical environment for developing and debugging queries. Oracle's is possibly the most valuable dialect of SQL from a career standpoint. Oracle's database engine is widely used in corporate environments worldwide. It is also found in many government applications. Oracle SQL implements many features not found in competing products. No developer or DBA working with Oracle can afford to be without knowledge of these features and how they work, because of the performance and expressiveness they bring to the table. Written in an easygoing and example-based style, Beginning Oracle SQL is the book that will get you started down the path to successfully writing SQL statements and getting results from Oracle Database. Takes an example-based approach, with clear and authoritative explanations Introduces both SQL and the query tools used to execute SQL statements Shows how to create tables, populate them with data, and then query that data to generate business results

This book is an instructional text that will teach you how to code x86-64 assembly language functions. It also explains how you can exploit the SIMD capabilities of an x86-64 processor using x86-64 assembly language and the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets.This updated edition’s content and organization are designed to help you quickly understand x86-64 assembly language programming and the unique computational capabilities of x86 processors. The source code is structured to accelerate learning and comprehension of essential x86-64 assembly language programming constructs and data structures. Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming, Third Edition includes source code for both Windows and Linux. The source code elucidates current x86-64 assembly language programming practices, run-time calling conventions, and the latest generation of software development tools.What You Will LearnUnderstand important details of the x86-64 processor platform, including its core architecture, data types, registers, memory addressing modes, and the basic instruction setUse the x86-64 instruction set to create assembly language functions that are callable from C++Create assembly language code for both Windows and Linux using modern software development tools including MASM (Windows) and NASM (Linux)Employ x86-64 assembly language to efficiently manipulate common data types and programming constructs including integers, text strings, arrays, matrices, and user-defined structuresExplore indispensable elements of x86 SIMD architectures, register sets, and data types.Master x86 SIMD arithmetic and data operations using both integer and floating-point operandsHarness the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets to accelerate the performance of computationally-intense calculations in machine learning, image processing, signal processing, computer graphics, statistics, and matrix arithmetic applicationsApply leading-edge coding strategies to optimally exploit the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets for maximum possible performanceWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers who are creating programs for x86 platforms and want to learn how to code performance-enhanced algorithms using the core x86-64 instruction set; developers who need to learn how to write SIMD functions or accelerate the performance of existing code using the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets;  and computer science/engineering students or hobbyists who want to learn or better understand x86-64 assembly language programming and the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets.

This book introduces a new approach to embedded development, grounded in modern, industry-standard JavaScript. Using the same language that powers web browsers and Node.js, the Moddable SDK empowers IoT developers to apply many of the same tools and techniques used to build sophisticated websites and mobile apps.The Moddable SDK enables you to unlock the full potential of inexpensive microcontrollers like the ESP32 and ESP8266. Coding for these microcontrollers in C or C++ with the ESP-IDF and Arduino SDKs works for building basic products but doesn't scale to handle the increasingly complex IoT products that customers expect. The Moddable SDK adds the lightweight XS JavaScript engine to those traditional environments, accelerating development with JavaScript while keeping the performance benefits of a native SDK.Building user interfaces and communicating over the network are two areas where JavaScript really shines. IoT Development for ESP32 and ESP8266with JavaScript shows you how to build responsive touch screen user interfaces using the Piu framework. You'll learn how easy it is to securely send and receive JSON data over Wi-Fi with elegant JavaScript APIs for common IoT protocols, including HTTP/HTTPS, WebSocket, MQTT, and mDNS. You'll also learn how to integrate common sensors and actuators, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), file systems, and more into your projects, and you'll see firsthand how JavaScript makes it easier to combine these diverse technologies.If you're an embedded C or C++ developer who has never worked in JavaScript, don't worry. This book includes an introduction to the JavaScript language just for embedded developers experienced with C or C++.What You'll LearnBuilding, installing, and debugging JavaScript projects on the ESP32 and ESP8266Using modern JavaScript for all aspects of embedded development with the Moddable SDKDeveloping IoT products with animated user interfaces, touch input, networking, BLE, sensors, actuators, and more Who This Book Is ForProfessional embedded developers who want the speed, flexibility, and power of web development in their embedded software workMakers who want a faster, easier way to build their hobby projectsWeb developers working in JavaScript who want to extend their skills to hardware products

Now available in paperback—with a new preface and interview with Jessica Livingston about Y Combinator!Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days is a collection of interviews with founders of famous technology companies about what happened in the very earliest days. These people are celebrities now. What was it like when they were just a couple friends with an idea? Founders like Steve Wozniak (Apple), Caterina Fake (Flickr), Mitch Kapor (Lotus), Max Levchin (PayPal), and Sabeer Bhatia (Hotmail) tell you in their own words about their surprising and often very funny discoveries as they learned how to build a company.Where did they get the ideas that made them rich? How did they convince investors to back them? What went wrong, and how did they recover?Nearly all technical people have thought of one day starting or working for a startup. For them, this book is the closest you can come to being a fly on the wall at a successfulstartup, to learn how it's done.But ultimately these interviews are required reading for anyone who wants to understand business, because startups are business reduced to its essence. The reason their founders become rich is that startups do what businesses do—create value—more intensively than almost any other part of the economy. How? What are the secrets that make successful startups so insanely productive? Read this book, and let the founders themselves tell you.

Get started with Windows 11. This book shows you how to set up and personalize your PC in order to get the best experience from your documents, photos, and your time online. The book introduces you to the new desktop, start menu, and settings panel. It covers everything that’s been changed, added, or removed.Next, you will learn how to personalize and customize your PC, laptop, and tablet and how to make Windows 11 safer to use for your children and family. The book takes you through how to keep your personal information safe and secure, and how to make sure your precious documents and photos are backed-up with OneDrive.The book shows you how to use accessibility tools to make Windows 11 easier to use, see, hear, and touch, and how to have fun with Android apps and Xbox gaming.  You will also learn how to become more productive, how to connect to your college or workplace, and how you can use multiple desktops and snap layouts to get stuff done.After reading this book, you will be able to install, manage, secure, and make the best of Windows 11 for your PC.What Will You LearnInstall and use the Android apps on your PCSafely back up and safeguard your documents and photosMaximize battery life on your laptop or tabletMake Windows 11 easier to see, hear, touch, and useWho This Book Is ForAnyone planning to install Windows 11 and customize their PC with the new updates

Design higher-quality embedded software from concept through production.  This book assumes basic C and microcontroller programming knowledge and is organized into three critical areas: Software Architecture and Design; Agile, DevOps, and Processes; and Development and Coding Skills.You'll start with a basic introduction to embedded software architecture and the considerations for a successful design. The book then breaks down how to architect an RTOS-based application and explore common design patterns and building blocks. Next, you'll review embedded software design processes such as TDD, CI/CD, modeling, and simulation that can be used to accelerate development. Finally, the book will examine how to select a microcontroller, write configurable code, coding strategies, techniques, and tools developers can’t live without.Embedded systems are typically designed using microcontrollers to build electronic systems with a dedicated function and real-time responses. Modern systems need to carefully balance a complex set of features, manage security, and even run machine learning inferences while maintaining reasonable costs, scalability, and robustness. By the end of this book, you will have a defined development process, understand modern software architecture, and be equipped to start building embedded systems. What You'll LearnUnderstand what sound embedded system design is and how to employ itExplore modern development processes for quality systemsKnow where the bits hit the silicon: how to select a microcontrollerMaster techniques to write configurable, automated codeWho This Book Is For Embedded software and hardware engineers, enthusiasts, or any stakeholders who would like to learn modern techniques for designing and building embedded systems.

Cyber risk quantification (CRQ) is the practice of measuring cybersecurity risk using numbers —not colors or guesswork. Instead of labeling risks “high,” “medium,” or “low,” CRQ uses probabilities, ranges, and impact estimates to help organizations make better, data-informed decisions about risk.In a world where ransomware gangs operate like small businesses, every core function of an organization is digital, and Boards and regulators are demanding meaningful, defensible risk metrics, CRQ has never been more relevant than now. And thanks to AI, it’s about to scale fast.At the same time, CRQ is often misunderstood as expensive, technical, or just “voodoo math.” People assume you need a stats degree, six-figure software, or a room full of analysts. This book is here to prove otherwise. From Heatmaps to Histograms is a hands-on, plain-English guide written by a seasoned practitioner who’s built CRQ programs at top global companies. It’s packed with step-by-step instructions, practical tips, templates, shortcuts, AI prompts, and plenty of myth-busting to take you from CRQ skeptic to CRQ champion—even if you’ve never cracked open a statistics book. All techniques in this book can be performed in Excel or Google Sheets—no coding required. But for readers who want to go further, you’ll find dozens of GenAI prompts that help you generate risk scenarios, clean messy data, or even “vibe-code” your way through a Monte Carlo simulation in Python or R. You'll also get guidance on when to not use AI, how to spot hallucinations, and how to integrate it responsibly into your risk practice. CRQ is no longer optional. This is your roadmap for making it work—cheaply, ethically, and effectively. What You Will Learn:A beginner-friendly introduction to the statistical foundations of CRQ, including Monte Carlo simulations, credible intervals, Bayesian reasoning, and simple methods for summarizing uncertainty—without requiring a math or coding backgroundGather, vet, and work with data—even when it’s scarce, messy, or missingPerform full end-to-end quantitative risk assessments using only Excel or Google SheetsHarness the power of generative AI to supercharge risk analysis workflowsApply CRQ and GenAI responsibly and ethically, with clear guidance on common pitfalls, misuse scenarios, and ensure transparency, fairness, and trustworthiness in your analysis and reporting Who This Book Is ForBeginner/intermediate in the cyber/technology risk management field

Learn the essentials of the Unity game engine, the C# programming language, and the art of object-oriented programming. This book is aimed at beginners with no knowledge or experience in game development or programming. Packed with examples, this Second Edition is up-to-date with the latest Unity standards and features as of 2023, and includes many adjustments to improve your experience. Starting with an introduction to Unity, you will learn the essentials of the engine: navigating the various windows, managing the objects that make up your game, and understanding the concepts that are fundamental to the engine. After that, you will gain a solid foundation in the concepts of object-oriented programming and the syntax of the C# language. Then the fun really begins, as you get hands-on experience building three playable example projects that drill you on the concepts you’ve learned until they stick. Guided at each step by author Casey Hardman, you will outline and implement bare-bones, simple games designed to exercise your development skills: a top-down obstacle course, a tower defense game, and a 3D playground that demonstrates Unity's physics features. As you progress through the book, you'll put to use more and more of the features of C# and Unity, adding tools to your belt and strengthening you as a game developer. By the time you’ve completed the book, you will be empowered to strike out on your own and build the game mechanics of your choice. What You Will LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of object-oriented computer programming and the C# programming languageLeverage the features of Unity to implement game mechanics with reusable, clean, and elegant codeDesign and implement your own mechanics and independently solve problems as they ariseWho Is This Book ForBeginners who have no prior experience with programming or game development, who would like to learn to create games with a solid foundation that prepares them to further develop their skills.

Unveil the data platform of the future with SQL Server 2025—guided by one of its key architects. With built-in AI for application development and advanced analytics powered by Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server 2025 empowers you to innovate—securely and confidently. This book shows you how.Author Bob Ward, Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, shares exclusive insights drawn from over three decades at Microsoft. Having worked on every version of SQL Server since OS/2 1.1, Ward brings unmatched expertise and practical guidance to help you navigate this transformative release.Ward covers everything from setup and upgrades to advanced features in performance, high availability, and security. He also highlights what makes this the most developer-friendly release in a decade: support for JSON, RegEx, REST APIs, and event streaming.Most critically, Ward explores SQL Server 2025’s advanced, scalable AI integrations, showing you how to build AI-powered applications deeply integrated with the SQL engine—and elevate your analytics to the next level. But innovation doesn’t come at the cost of safety: this release is built on a foundation of enterprise-grade security, helping you adopt AI safely and responsibly. You control which models to use, how they interact with your data, and where they run—from ground to cloud, or integrated with Microsoft Fabric. With built-in features like Row-Level Security (RLS), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Dynamic Data Masking, and SQL Server Auditing, your data remains protected at every layer.The AI age is here. Make sure your SQL Server databases are ready—and built for secure, scalable innovation. What You Will Learn·         Grasp the fundamentals of AI to leverage AI with your data, using the industry-proven security and scale of SQL Server·         Utilize AI models of your choice, services, and frameworks to build new AI applications·         Explore new developer features such as JSON, Regular Expressions, REST API, and Change Event Streaming·         Discover SQL Server 2025's powerful new engine capabilities to increase application concurrency·         Examine new high availability features to enhance uptime and diagnose complex HADR configurations·         Use new query processing capabilities to extend the performance of your application·         Connect SQL Server to Azure with Arc for advanced management and security capabilities·         Secure and govern your data using Microsoft Entra·         Achieve near-real-time analytics with the unified data platform Microsoft Fabric·         Integrate AI capabilities with SQL Server for enterprise AI·         Leverage new tools such as SQL Server Management Studio and Copilot experiences to assist your SQL Server journey Who This Book Is ForThe SQL Server community, including DBAs, architects, and developers eager to stay ahead with the latest advancements in SQL Server 2025, and those interested in the intersection of AI and data, particularly how artificial intelligence (AI) can be seamlessly integrated with SQL Server to unlock deeper insights and smarter solutions

Write solid, secure, object-oriented code in the new PHP 8. In this book you will create a complete three-tier application using a natural process of building and testing modules within each tier. This practical approach teaches you about app development and introduces PHP features when they are actually needed rather than providing you with abstract theory and contrived examples.In Learn PHP 8, programming examples take advantage of the newest PHP features; you’ll follow a learn-by-doing approach, which provides you with complete coding examples. “Do It” exercises in each chapter provide the opportunity to make adjustments to the example code. The end-of-chapter programming exercises allow you to develop your own applications using the algorithms demonstrated in the chapter. Each tier is logically and physically separated using object-oriented and dependency injection techniques, thus allowing independent tiers that can be updated with little or no effect on the other tiers. In addition to teaching good programming practices through OOP, there is a strong emphasis on creating secure code.As each chapter is completed, you’ll have the opportunity to design and create an application reinforcing the concepts learned. What You Will LearnProgram PHP 8 web applicationsUse interfaces, containers, and platformsApply modular programming Manage data objects and use MySQL and other databasesWork with multi-functional and secure user interfaces Handle logging exceptions and moreWho This Book Is For Those new to web development, specifically PHP programming. Also, this book can be useful to those who have some PHP/web development experience who are new to PHP 8.

Navigate the complex landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and model risk management using a holistic approach encompassing people, processes, and technology. This book provides practical guidance, oversight structure and centers of excellence, and actionable insights for organizations seeking to harness the power of AI responsibly, ethically, and transparently. By addressing the technical, ethical, and societal dimensions of AI governance, organizations will be empowered to build trustworthy AI systems that benefit both their bottom line and the broader community.Featuring successful mitigating controls based on proven use cases, the book underscores the importance of aligning AI strategy with AI governance, striking a balance between AI innovation, risk mitigation as well as broader business goals. You’ll receive pointers for designing a well-governed AI development lifecycle, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and continuous monitoring throughout the AI development lifecycle. This book highlights the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, i.e., boards of directors, CxOs, corporate counsel, compliance officers, audit executives, data scientists, developers, validators, etc.You’ll gain practical advice on addressing the challenges related to the ownership of AI-generated content and models, stressing the need for legal frameworks and international collaboration. You’ll also learn the importance of auditing AI systems, developing protocols for rapid response in case of AI-related crises, and building capacity for AI actors through education. Principles of AI Governance and Model Risk Management demonstrates its value-added uniqueness by detailing a strategy to ensure a cohesive approach to managing AI-related risks, global compliance, policy, privacy, and AI-human collaboration and oversight.What You Will LearnDifferent approaches to AI adoption, from building in-house AI capabilities to partnering with external providersKey factors to consider when choosing an AI solution and how to ensure its successful integration into existing workflowsAI technologies, their business impact, and ethical considerations to make informed decisions and foster responsible AIThe environmental impacts of AI systems and the need for sustainable practices in AI development and deployment.Who This Book is ForBusiness executives and process owners/representatives, risk officers, cybersecurity professionals, legal counsel and ethics officers, human resource professionals, data scientists, AI developers, and CTOs.

Relational databases hold data, right? They do indeed, but to think of a database as nothing more than a container for data is to miss out on the profound power that underlies relational technology. A far more powerful way of thinking lies in relational technologys foundation in the mathematical disciplines of logic and set theory.Databases contain truths or propositions describing some area of interest such as a business. Those truths are organized into sets. Operations from logic and set theory can be applied to existing sets of truths to derive new sets of truths. Applied Mathematics for Database Professionals introduces you to this way of thinking, to the logic and set theory that underlies relational database technology. All this may sound abstract now, but there are profound benefits from the deeper understanding youll gain from this book.The math that you'll learn in this book will put you above the level of understanding of most database professionalstoday. You'll better understand the technology and be able to apply it more effectively. You'll avoid data anomalies like redundancy and inconsistency. Understanding whats in this book will take your mastery of relational technology to heights you may not have thought possible.This book is reviewed and endorsed by C. J. Date and features a foreword by the same.

Peter Seibel interviews 15 of the most interesting computer programmers alive today in Coders at Work, offering a companion volume to Apress’s highly acclaimed best-seller Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. As the words “at work” suggest, Peter Seibel focuses on how his interviewees tackle the day-to-day work of programming, while revealing much more, like how they became great programmers, how they recognize programming talent in others, and what kinds of problems they find most interesting.Hundreds of people have suggested names of programmers to interview on the Coders at Work web site: www.codersatwork.com. The complete list was 284 names. Having digested everyone’s feedback, we selected 15 folks who’ve been kind enough to agree to be interviewed: Frances Allen: Pioneer in optimizing compilers, first woman to win the Turing Award (2006) and first female IBM fellow Joe Armstrong: Inventor of ErlangJoshua Bloch: Author of the Java collections framework, now at Google Bernie Cosell: One of the main software guys behind the original ARPANET IMPs and a master debugger Douglas Crockford: JSON founder, JavaScript architect at Yahoo! L. Peter Deutsch: Author of Ghostscript, implementer of Smalltalk-80 at Xerox PARC and Lisp 1.5 on PDP-1 Brendan Eich: Inventor of JavaScript, CTO of the Mozilla Corporation Brad Fitzpatrick: Writer of LiveJournal, OpenID, memcached, and Perlbal Dan Ingalls: Smalltalk implementor and designer Simon Peyton Jones: Coinventor of Haskell and lead designer of Glasgow Haskell Compiler Donald Knuth: Author of The Art of Computer Programming and creator of TeX Peter Norvig: Director of Research at Google and author of the standard text on AI Guy Steele: Coinventor of Scheme and part of the Common Lisp Gang of Five, currently working on FortressKen Thompson: Inventor of UNIX Jamie Zawinski: Author of XEmacs and early Netscape/Mozilla hacker

Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finish using a four-stage, wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture.The book's pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. The Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice.While the main focus of the book is on the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles. Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization.What You'll LearnIdentify a company's needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needsImplement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architectureCreate meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organizationMeasure the progress of implementing the architectureWho This Book Is ForNovice (Enterprise and Business) architectsSenior managementExecutives

This practical guide brings DevOps principles to Salesforce development. It fits together two major movements within the IT world: the movement to Software/Platform as a Service (SaaS/PaaS), and the DevOps movement. While SaaS and PaaS allow companies to invest in their core competencies rather than maintain their own infrastructure, the goal of DevOps is to optimize the process of delivering software innovation and value. The release of Salesforce DX in late 2017 unlocks the possibility of a true DevOps workflow on Salesforce. But DevOps is new to the Salesforce world and there is not a widespread understanding of its goals and methods, and so adoption of Salesforce DX is still in the early stages.Mastering Salesforce DevOps explains how to build a powerful and comprehensive DevOps workflow for Salesforce—allowing you to finally deploy the world's most innovative platform using the world's most effective and efficient techniques. It addresses theneed for a comprehensive guide to DevOps for Salesforce, allowing teams to bring proven practices from the IT world to resolve the hardest problems facing Salesforce developers today.What You Will LearnImprove company performance and software delivery performance using Salesforce DXTranslate DevOps concepts into the unique language and practices of SalesforceUnderstand why and how you can implement Salesforce DX to achieve greater productivity and innovationEnable continuous delivery on SalesforceBuild packages and architect code so it can be deployed easilyAllow admins to participate in what has traditionally been a developer workflowKnow the techniques for reducing the stress and risk of deploymentApply the full range of automated tests that can be used on SalesforceWho This Book Is forSalesforce developers, release managers, and those managing Salesforce development teams who need a guide to DevOps, and DevOps specialists who need to apply familiar concepts to Salesforce

Learn the Julia programming language as quickly as possible. This book is a must-have reference guide that presents the essential Julia syntax in a well-organized format, updated with the latest features of Julia’s APIs, libraries, and packages.This book provides an introduction that reveals basic Julia structures and syntax; discusses data types, control flow, functions, input/output, exceptions, metaprogramming, performance, and more. Additionally, you'll learn to interface Julia with other programming languages such as R for statistics or Python. At a more applied level, you will learn how to use Julia packages for data analysis, numerical optimization, symbolic computation, and machine learning, and how to present your results in dynamic documents.The Second Edition delves deeper into modules, environments, and parallelism in Julia. It covers random numbers, reproducibility in stochastic computations, and adds a section on probabilistic analysis. Finally, it provides forward-thinking introductions to AI and machine learning workflows using BetaML, including regression, classification, clustering, and more, with practical exercises and solutions for self-learners.What You Will Learn  Work with Julia types and the different containers for rapid developmentUse vectorized, classical loop-based code, logical operators, and blocksExplore Julia functions: arguments, return values, polymorphism, parameters, anonymous functions, and broadcastsBuild custom structures in JuliaUse C/C++, Python or R libraries in Julia and embed Julia in other code.Optimize performance with GPU programming, profiling and more.Manage, prepare, analyse and visualise your data with DataFrames and PlotsImplement complete ML workflows with BetaML, from data coding to model evaluation, and more.Who This Book Is ForExperienced programmers who are new to Julia, as well as data scientists who want to improve their analysis or try out machine learning algorithms with Julia.

Gain all the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the Raspberry Pi hardware architecture and how data is stored in the Pi’s memory. This book provides you with working starting points for your own projects while you develop a working knowledge of Assembly Language programming on the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to interface to the Pi’s hardware including accessing the GPIO ports. The book covers the basics of code optimization as well as how to inter-operate with C and Python code, so you'll develop enough background to use the official ARM reference documentation for further projects. With Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming as your guide, you'll study how to read and reverse engineer machine code and then apply those new skills to study code examples and take control of your Pi’s hardware and software both.For this New EditionSince the original edition, the Raspberry Pi OS has moved to 64-bits. The operating system has been revamped along with several new versions of the Raspberry Pi hardware. The new edition is 64-bit, based on the latest Raspberry Pi OS and hardware, and incorporates reader feedback from the first edition.What You'll LearnProgram basic ARM 64-Bit Assembly LanguageInterface with the various hardware devices on the Raspberry PiComprehend code containing Assembly LanguageUse the official ARM reference documentation  Who This Book Is ForCoders who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C#, or C and now wish to learn Assembly Language programming.

This is the first hands-on guide that takes you from a simple “Hello, LLM” to production-ready microservices, all within the JVM. You’ll integrate hosted models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o, run alternatives with Ollama or Jlama, and embed them in Spring Boot or Quarkus apps for cloud or on-pre deployment.You’ll learn how prompt-engineering patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector stores such as Pinecone and Milvus, and agentic workflows come together to solve real business problems. Robust test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and security guardrails ensure your AI features reach production safely, while detailed observability playbooks help you catch hallucinations before your users do. You’ll also explore DJL, the future of machine learning in Java. This book delivers runnable examples, clean architectural diagrams, and a GitHub repo you can clone on day one. Whether you’re modernizing a legacy platform or launching a green-field service, you’ll have a roadmap for adding state-of-the-art generative AI without abandoning the language—and ecosystem—you rely on. What You Will LearnEstablish generative AI and LLM foundationsIntegrate hosted or local models using Spring Boot, Quarkus, LangChain4j, Spring AI, OpenAI, Ollama, and JlamaCraft effective prompts and implement RAG with Pinecone or Milvus for context-rich answersBuild secure, observable, scalable AI microservices for cloud or on-prem deploymentTest outputs, add guardrails, and monitor performance of LLMs and applicationsExplore advanced patterns, such as agentic workflows, multimodal LLMs, and practical image-processing use cases Who This Book Is ForJava developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and technical leads who need to add AI features to new or existing enterprise systems. Data scientists and educators will also appreciate the code-first, Java-centric approach.

Gain the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the RISC-V instruction set architecture. This book explains the basics of code optimization, as well as how to interoperate with C and Python code, thus providing the starting points for your own projects as you develop a working knowledge of assembly language for various RISC-V processors.The RISC-V processor is the new open-source CPU that is quickly gaining popularity and this book serves as an introduction to assembly language programming for the processor in either 32- or 64-bit mode. You’ll see how to write assembly language programs for several single board computers, including the Starfive Visionfive 2 and the Espressif ESP32-C3 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller. The book also covers running RISC-V Linux with the QEMU emulator on and Intel/AMD based PC or laptop and all the tools required to do so.Moving on, you’ll examine the basics of the RISC-V hardware architecture, all the groups of RISC-V assembly language instructions and understand how data is stored in the computer’s memory. In addition, you’ll learn how to interface to hardware such as GPIO ports. With RISC-V Assembly Language Programming you’ll develop enough background to use the official RISC-V reference documentation for your own projects.What You'll LearnProgram basic RISC-V Assembly LanguageSee how data is represented and stored in a RISC-V based computerMake operating system calls from Assembly Language and include other software libraries in projectsInterface to various hardware devicesComprehend code containing Assembly LanguageReverse engineer and hack codeUse the official RISC-V reference documentationWho This Book Is ForThose who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C# or even C and now wish to learn Assembly Language programming.

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair any type of problems on your PC from startup and file access to cloud services and the issues caused by hybrid-work.  This book contains everything you need to know to keep PC systems running optimally, and to repair problems quickly and efficiently.This book provides a deep dive into the Windows OS, detailing what everything is, and how it works. You will learn about the in-built, additional, and third-party tools and utilities you can use to create reliable, robust and secure PC systems.Further, you will learn how to configure Windows 11 so as to avoid problems occurring, and how to support every type of end user, working from home, or in any part of the world, speaking any language, and taking into account other factors such as ability or personal barriers.You will discover the support tools and support ecosystem you can use to create and manage effective support tracking and remote access.  Youwill discover how to get detailed events and reliability information, and how to manage update channels. You will deep dive into Windows 11 operating system and folder structure and learn app and software troubleshooting, process and service troubleshooting, network and internet troubleshooting and hardware and peripherals troubleshooting.Finally, you will learn more advanced troubleshooting techniques like security and encryption troubleshooting and using PowerShell scripting to repair problems.  Further, you will also learn how to manually remove malware and ransomware, registry troubleshooting and startup and repair troubleshooting. By the end, you will know how to troubleshoot complex problems and diagnose hardware problems in a PC. You will be able to troubleshoot and repair any type of problem on a Windows 11 PC. What Will You LearnHow to support home and hybrid-workers using their own PCsUsing scripting and PowerShell to troubleshoot and repair systemsManaging networking and internet access to minimize downtimeManaging installation and troubleshoot for updates and patchesWho Is This Book ForIT Pros and system administrators who have to maintain small or large networks of connected PCs locally at their organization, or with hybrid workers.

Become a more effective tech professional by learning how to provide the most useful IT support for your users. You'll learn how to efficiently and effectively deal with any type of problem, including operating systems, software, and hardware. IT support is often complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but it doesn't have to be with the right processes in place.Whether you're an individual, part of an IT support team, or managing staff supporting PC users in their homes, this book will help you understand the right way to approach, troubleshoot, and isolate problems so they can be handled efficiently, with the least disruption and cost to your business. Expanded and revised for this second edition, you'll make yourself popular with your colleagues, and keep your clients and users happy and productive.New To This EditionThe world of work has changed, with remote and hybrid working now the new normal and with IT Support departments worldwide having to adapt to this new paradigm. This expanded edition highlights the skills, tools, and structures needed to support businesses of any size in the new normal. What You'll LearnManage reporting, and keep a record of issues that occurProvide effective remote support for users working from home or elsewhere in the worldUse error and system reporting in Windows to obtain high-quality, relevant informationSpot patterns in user behavior that may be causing difficult-to-diagnose problemsBe familiar with best practices to make you a better support professional Who This Book Is ForIT professionals, IT support (on-site and remote), and system administrators who manage support teams. No prior knowledge is required.