Python 3 Data Visualization Using ChatGPT / GPT-4. Master Python Visualization Techniques with AI Integration

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book teaches Python 3 programming and data visualization, exploring cutting-edge techniques with ChatGPT/GPT-4 for generating compelling visuals. It starts with Python essentials, covering basic data types, loops, functions, and advanced constructs like dictionaries and matrices. The journey progresses to NumPy's array operations and data visualization using libraries such as Matplotlib and Seaborn. The book also covers tools like SVG graphics and D3 for dynamic visualizations.The course begins with foundational Python concepts, moves into NumPy and data visualization with Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn. Advanced chapters explore ChatGPT and GPT-4, demonstrating their use in creating data visualizations from datasets like the Titanic. Each chapter builds on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Python and visualization techniques.These concepts are crucial for Python practitioners, data scientists, and anyone in data analytics. This book transitions readers from basic Python programming to advanced data visualization, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Companion files with code, datasets, and figures enhance learning, making this an essential resource for mastering Python and data visualization.

Blockchain, Bitcoin, and the Digital Economy. Unlocking the Future of Financial Technology

Mercury Learning and Information, Len Mei

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to blockchain technology, discussing its fundamentals, development issues, potential applications, security, and use in cryptocurrency. It also delves into fintech, its current status, and related concepts in the digital economy. The rapidly changing nature of these topics makes the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Numerous references offer up-to-date information on these subjects.The course begins with an overview of blockchain and its basic concepts, followed by an in-depth look at Bitcoin and its associated issues. The journey continues with consensus mechanisms, exploring altcoins, and mutual distributed ledgers. The book then shifts focus to applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrency, highlighting industrial uses, payment systems, and lending. Governance, regulation, and future trends in blockchain technology are also covered.Understanding these concepts is crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency. This book ensures a smooth transition from novice to knowledgeable enthusiast, equipping readers with practical insights and comprehensive knowledge. By the end, readers will grasp blockchain technology's impact on various industries and its potential for future innovations.

Autodesk Revit 2025 Architecture. Mastering Revit Techniques for Efficient Architectural Design

Mercury Learning and Information, Munir Hamad

This book is a complete guide to mastering Autodesk Revit 2025, starting with the basics and progressively covering advanced architectural design techniques. It begins by introducing the Revit interface, navigation tools, and essential concepts like CAD vs. BIM, ensuring a solid foundation for beginners.Readers will then learn to create and modify architectural elements, such as walls, doors, windows, and roofs while exploring detailed workflows for project setup, annotation, and documentation. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises and practical examples to reinforce learning and improve proficiency with Revit’s powerful tools.The final sections delve into advanced topics like creating families, managing work sets, and using project phasing and design options. By the end of the book, readers will have gained the expertise to use Revit effectively in real-world architectural projects, making it an essential resource for both novice and experienced users.

WORKING WITH grep, sed, AND awk Pocket Primer. A Quick Guide to Mastering Powerful Command Line Tools

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book introduces readers to three powerful command-line utilities—grep, sed, and awk—that can create simple yet powerful shell scripts. Using the bash shell, it focuses on small text files to help readers understand these tools. Grep searches for patterns in data, sed modifies data, and awk performs tasks on pattern matches. Aimed at those new to the bash environment, the book is also valuable for those with some experience.The journey starts with grep, teaching how to search for specific words or patterns in data. It then moves to sed, showing how to change or modify data efficiently. Finally, it delves into awk, a versatile programming language for searching and processing data files. The book also includes a chapter on using regular expressions with these tools, enhancing your scripting capabilities.Mastering these utilities is crucial for efficient data handling and automation in a bash environment. This book transitions readers from basic to advanced command-line skills, blending theory with practical examples. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to harness the full power of bash scripting.

Data Structures and Program Design Using C++. A Self-Teaching Introduction to Data Structures and C++

Mercury Learning and Information, D. Malhotra, N. Malhotra

This book introduces the fundamentals of data structures using C++ in a self-teaching format. It covers managing large amounts of information, SEO, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. Practical analogies with real-world applications help explain technical concepts. The book includes end-of-chapter exercises such as programming tasks, theoretical questions, and multiple-choice quizzes.The course starts with an introduction to data structures and the C++ language, progressing through arrays, linked lists, queues, searching and sorting, stacks, trees, multi-way search trees, hashing, files, and graphs. Each chapter builds on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of data structures.Understanding these concepts is crucial for managing large databases and optimizing web services. This book guides readers from basic to advanced data structure techniques, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Companion files with source code and data sets enhance the learning experience, making this book an essential resource for mastering data structures with C++.

CSS3 and SVG with Gemini. Explore advanced CSS3 and SVG techniques with Gemini technology

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering CSS3 and SVG technologies, with a focus on their integration with Gemini. It begins with an introduction to Generative AI and prompt engineering, laying the foundation for using Gemini effectively. Detailed chapters explore CSS3 fundamentals and advanced 3D animation techniques, offering practical examples to enhance understanding.The book dives into scalable vector graphics (SVG) basics, advancing into complex designs, and demonstrates how to integrate SVG with Gemini for creating dynamic visuals. Structured to cater to both beginners and advanced learners, each chapter provides in-depth coverage of concepts and hands-on exercises to apply knowledge practically.Readers will gain skills to create professional-grade graphics and animations, leveraging the power of Gemini and combining it with CSS3 and SVG. This resourceful book is ideal for web developers, designers, and anyone aiming to expand their expertise in modern web technologies.

Linear Algebra. Learn the Foundations and Applications of Vector Spaces

Mercury Learning and Information, L. Shen, Haohao Wang, J. Wojdylo

This book introduces the fundamental concepts of linear algebra and applies the theorems in computation-oriented applications. It is suitable for a one-semester course and combines definitions and proofs with a focus on computational applications. Examples illustrate the use of software packages such as Mathematica, Maple, and Sage.The journey begins with vector spaces and progresses through linear transformations and operators. It then covers orthogonal bases and matrix decomposition. The material includes a brief introduction to aspects of abstract algebra related to linear algebra, such as groups, rings, modules, fields, and polynomials over fields.Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving complex problems in various fields. This book transitions readers from basic definitions to advanced computational applications, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. It is an essential resource for mastering linear algebra and its applications.

Data Science Fundamentals Pocket Primer. An Essential Guide to Data Science Concepts and Techniques

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book, part of the Pocket Primer series, introduces the basic concepts of data science using Python 3 and other applications. It offers a fast-paced introduction to data analytics, statistics, data visualization, linear algebra, and regular expressions. The book features numerous code samples using Python, NumPy, R, SQL, NoSQL, and Pandas. Companion files with source code and color figures are available.Understanding data science is crucial in today's data-driven world. This book provides a comprehensive introduction, covering key areas such as Python 3, data visualization, and statistical concepts. The practical code samples and hands-on approach make it ideal for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.The journey begins with working with data, followed by an introduction to probability, statistics, and linear algebra. It then delves into Python, NumPy, Pandas, R, regular expressions, and SQL/NoSQL, concluding with data visualization techniques. This structured approach ensures a solid foundation in data science.