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ActivityPub

Programming for the Social Web

by Evan Prodromou ...

ActivityPub is the new standard for connecting social networks together on the social web. This open, decentralized social networking protocol defines an API for sharing activities to a social network and a procedure that servers use to distribute those activities to a subscriber's feed. With this book, you'll learn how to assemble ActivityPub-enabled clients for making new kinds of social apps on ... Read more

£24.99

ActivityPub is the new standard for connecting social networks together on the social web. This open, decentralized social networking protocol defines an API for sharing activities to a social network and a procedure that servers use to distribute those activities to a subscriber's feed. With this book, you'll learn how to assemble ActivityPub-enabled clients for making new kinds of social apps on
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Addiction by Design

Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

by Natasha Dow Schüll ...

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as ... Read more

£14.39

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as
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C# 12 in a Nutshell

The Definitive Reference

by Joseph Albahari ...

When you have questions about C# 12 or .NET 8, this best-selling guide has the answers you need. C# is a language of unusual flexibility and breadth, and with its continual growth, there's always so much more to learn. In the tradition of O'Reilly's Nutshell guides, this thoroughly updated edition is simply the best one-volume reference to the C# language available today.Aimed at intermediate and ... Read more

£34.99

When you have questions about C# 12 or .NET 8, this best-selling guide has the answers you need. C# is a language of unusual flexibility and breadth, and with its continual growth, there's always so much more to learn. In the tradition of O'Reilly's Nutshell guides, this thoroughly updated edition is simply the best one-volume reference to the C# language available today.Aimed at intermediate and
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The Ray Tracer Challenge

A Test-Driven Guide to Your First 3D Renderer

by Jamis Buck ...

Brace yourself for a fun challenge: build a photorealistic 3D renderer from scratch! It's easier than you think. In just a couple of weeks, build a ray-tracer that renders beautiful scenes with shadows, reflections, brilliant refraction effects, and subjects composed of various graphics primitives: spheres, cubes, cylinders, triangles, and more. With each chapter, implement another piece of the ... Read more

£21.99

Brace yourself for a fun challenge: build a photorealistic 3D renderer from scratch! It's easier than you think. In just a couple of weeks, build a ray-tracer that renders beautiful scenes with shadows, reflections, brilliant refraction effects, and subjects composed of various graphics primitives: spheres, cubes, cylinders, triangles, and more. With each chapter, implement another piece of the
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Statistics Every Programmer Needs

Practical Python implementations and quantitative methods

by Gary Sutton ...

Put statistics into practice with Python!Data-driven decisions rely on statistics. Statistics Every Programmer Needs introduces the statistical and quantitative methods that will help you go beyond “gut feeling” for tasks like predicting stock prices or assessing quality control, with examples using the rich tools of the Python ecosystem.Statistics Every Programmer Needs will teach you how to ... Read more

£42.49

Put statistics into practice with Python!Data-driven decisions rely on statistics. Statistics Every Programmer Needs introduces the statistical and quantitative methods that will help you go beyond “gut feeling” for tasks like predicting stock prices or assessing quality control, with examples using the rich tools of the Python ecosystem.Statistics Every Programmer Needs will teach you how to
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Mazes for Programmers

Code Your Own Twisty Little Passages

by Jamis Buck ...

Unlock the secrets to creating random mazes! Whether you're a game developer, an algorithm connoisseur, or simply in search of a new puzzle, you're about to level up. Learn algorithms to randomly generate mazes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and dimensions. Bend them into Moebius strips, fold them into cubes, and wrap them around spheres. Stretch them into other dimensions, squeeze them into ... Read more

£17.99

Unlock the secrets to creating random mazes! Whether you're a game developer, an algorithm connoisseur, or simply in search of a new puzzle, you're about to level up. Learn algorithms to randomly generate mazes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and dimensions. Bend them into Moebius strips, fold them into cubes, and wrap them around spheres. Stretch them into other dimensions, squeeze them into
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The Art of Game Design

A Book of Lenses, Third Edition

by Jesse Schell ...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many ... Read more

£59.99

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many
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Object-Oriented Python

Master OOP by Building Games and GUIs

by Irv Kalb ...

Power up your Python with object-oriented programming and learn how to write powerful, efficient, and re-usable code.Object-Oriented Python is an intuitive and thorough guide to mastering object-oriented programming from the ground up. You’ll cover the basics of building classes and creating objects, and put theory into practice using the pygame package with clear examples that help visualize the ... Read more

£16.69

Power up your Python with object-oriented programming and learn how to write powerful, efficient, and re-usable code.Object-Oriented Python is an intuitive and thorough guide to mastering object-oriented programming from the ground up. You’ll cover the basics of building classes and creating objects, and put theory into practice using the pygame package with clear examples that help visualize the
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Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow

by Aurélien Géron ...

Through a recent series of breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. Now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. This bestselling book uses concrete examples, minimal theory, and production-ready Python frameworks (Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow) ... Read more

£39.99

Through a recent series of breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. Now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. This bestselling book uses concrete examples, minimal theory, and production-ready Python frameworks (Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow)
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The Rust Programming Language, 3rd Edition

by Carol Nichols, Chris Krycho, Steve Klabnik ...

Build stable, production-grade systems with Rust.The Rust Programming Language, 3rd Edition, teaches you to write code that the compiler can verify, teams can maintain, and systems can evolve safely over time. Written by longtime Rust community members, this book shows you how to work effectively with Rust’s type system, concurrency model, and tooling, using patterns and idioms chosen for long ... Read more

£23.09

Build stable, production-grade systems with Rust.The Rust Programming Language, 3rd Edition, teaches you to write code that the compiler can verify, teams can maintain, and systems can evolve safely over time. Written by longtime Rust community members, this book shows you how to work effectively with Rust’s type system, concurrency model, and tooling, using patterns and idioms chosen for long
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Pragmatic Programmer, The

Your journey to mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition

by David Thomas, Andrew Hunt ...

“One of the most significant books in my life.” –Obie Fernandez, Author, The Rails Way“Twenty years ago, the first edition of The Pragmatic Programmer completely changed the trajectory of my career. This new edition could do the same for yours.” –Mike Cohn, Author of Succeeding with Agile , Agile Estimating and Planning , and User Stories Applied“. . . filled with practical advice, both technical ... Read more

£29.79

“One of the most significant books in my life.” –Obie Fernandez, Author, The Rails Way“Twenty years ago, the first edition of The Pragmatic Programmer completely changed the trajectory of my career. This new edition could do the same for yours.” –Mike Cohn, Author of Succeeding with Agile , Agile Estimating and Planning , and User Stories Applied“. . . filled with practical advice, both technical
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Practical Vim

Edit Text at the Speed of Thought

by Drew Neil ...

Vim is a fast and efficient text editor that will make you a faster and more efficient developer. It's available on almost every OS, and if you master the techniques in this book, you'll never need another text editor. In more than 120 Vim tips, you'll quickly learn the editor's core functionality and tackle your trickiest editing and writing tasks. This beloved bestseller has been revised and ... Read more

£14.99

Vim is a fast and efficient text editor that will make you a faster and more efficient developer. It's available on almost every OS, and if you master the techniques in this book, you'll never need another text editor. In more than 120 Vim tips, you'll quickly learn the editor's core functionality and tackle your trickiest editing and writing tasks. This beloved bestseller has been revised and
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Hello World

How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

by Hannah Fry ...

**'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times)You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?**An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a ... Read more

£7.99

**'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times)You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?**An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a
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The Psychology of Software Teams

by Cat Hicks ...

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful ... Read more

£19.99

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful
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C++ Application Development with Code::Blocks

Using Code::Blocks it's possible for C++ developers to create application consistency across multiple platforms. This book takes you through the process from installation to implementing advanced features, all with a user-friendly approach.

by BIPLAB MODAK ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis is a comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to develop applications with Code::Blocks.This book is for C++ developers who wish to use Code::Blocks to create applications with a consistent look and feel across multiple platforms. This book assumes that you are familiar with the basics of the C++ programming language.What you will learnInstall ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis is a comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to develop applications with Code::Blocks.This book is for C++ developers who wish to use Code::Blocks to create applications with a consistent look and feel across multiple platforms. This book assumes that you are familiar with the basics of the C++ programming language.What you will learnInstall
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Rust Web Development

With warp, tokio, and reqwest

by Bastian Gruber ...

Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em.. ... Read more

£26.99

Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em..
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How Computers Really Work

A Hands-On Guide to the Inner Workings of the Machine

by Matthew Justice ...

An approachable, hands-on guide to understanding how computers work, from low-level circuits to high-level code.How Computers Really Work is a hands-on guide to the computing ecosystem: everything from circuits to memory and clock signals, machine code, programming languages, operating systems, and the internet.But you won't just read about these concepts, you'll test your knowledge with exercises ... Read more

£15.59

An approachable, hands-on guide to understanding how computers work, from low-level circuits to high-level code.How Computers Really Work is a hands-on guide to the computing ecosystem: everything from circuits to memory and clock signals, machine code, programming languages, operating systems, and the internet.But you won't just read about these concepts, you'll test your knowledge with exercises
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Raspberry Pi Operating System Assembly Language

Fourth Edition

by Bruce Smith ...

Series series Hands-On-Guide
Bigger, better and ideal for all models of the Raspberry Pi! The ultimate guide to learning assembly language on your Pi.“This edition is the most complete and the only one a reader needs to purchase. It is a very good tutorial textbook...”Covers use of the new Raspberry Pi Operating System including the GPIO port, the VFP and Neon coprocessors. Based on the best selling Raspbian edition, now even ... Read more

£7.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

Bigger, better and ideal for all models of the Raspberry Pi! The ultimate guide to learning assembly language on your Pi.“This edition is the most complete and the only one a reader needs to purchase. It is a very good tutorial textbook...”Covers use of the new Raspberry Pi Operating System including the GPIO port, the VFP and Neon coprocessors. Based on the best selling Raspbian edition, now even
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The Art of Clean Code

Best Practices to Eliminate Complexity and Simplify Your Life

by Christian Mayer ...

Learn eight principles to simplify your code and become a more effective (and successful) programmer.Most software developers waste thousands of hours working with overly complex code. The eight core principles in The Art of Clean Coding will teach you how to write clear, maintainable code without compromising functionality. The book’s guiding principle is simplicity: reduce and simplify, then ... Read more

£16.09

Learn eight principles to simplify your code and become a more effective (and successful) programmer.Most software developers waste thousands of hours working with overly complex code. The eight core principles in The Art of Clean Coding will teach you how to write clear, maintainable code without compromising functionality. The book’s guiding principle is simplicity: reduce and simplify, then
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Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

by Aditya Y Bhargava ...

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms.Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide!In ... Read more

£26.99

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms.Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide!In
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Understanding Control Flow

Concurrent Programming Using μC++

by Peter A. Buhr ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The control-flow issues presented in this textbook are extremely relevant in modern computer languages and programming styles. In addition to the basic control-flow mechanisms, virtually all new computer languages provide some form of exceptional control flow to support robust programming introduced in this textbook. Also, concurrency capabilities are appearing with increasing frequency in both ... Read more

£38.29

The control-flow issues presented in this textbook are extremely relevant in modern computer languages and programming styles. In addition to the basic control-flow mechanisms, virtually all new computer languages provide some form of exceptional control flow to support robust programming introduced in this textbook. Also, concurrency capabilities are appearing with increasing frequency in both
... Read more
Grokking Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca ...

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories, ... Read more

£26.99

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories,
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Configuring Smart Devices with ESPHome

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

by Richard Johnson ...

"Configuring Smart Devices with ESPHome""Configuring Smart Devices with ESPHome" presents a definitive and technical exploration of ESPHome, guiding readers from core architectural concepts to advanced device integrations. The book meticulously covers the entire ESPHome ecosystem, starting with its foundational frameworks, supported microcontroller platforms, and the intricacies of its build ... Read more

£7.37 or Free with Kobo Plus

"Configuring Smart Devices with ESPHome""Configuring Smart Devices with ESPHome" presents a definitive and technical exploration of ESPHome, guiding readers from core architectural concepts to advanced device integrations. The book meticulously covers the entire ESPHome ecosystem, starting with its foundational frameworks, supported microcontroller platforms, and the intricacies of its build
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Ben Horowitz ...

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very ... Read more

£12.99

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very
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