Before Machine Learning Volume 2 - Calculus for A.I. The Fundamental Mathematics for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Jorge Brasil

This book takes readers on a structured journey through calculus fundamentals essential for AI. Starting with “Why Calculus?” it introduces key concepts like functions, limits, and derivatives, providing a solid foundation for understanding machine learning.As readers progress, they will encounter practical applications such as Taylor Series for curve fitting, gradient descent for optimization, and L'Hôpital’s Rule for managing undefined expressions. Each chapter builds up from core calculus to multidimensional topics, making complex ideas accessible and applicable to AI.The final chapters guide readers through multivariable calculus, including advanced concepts like the gradient, Hessian, and backpropagation, crucial for neural networks. From optimizing models to understanding cost functions, this book equips readers with the calculus skills needed to confidently tackle AI challenges, offering insights that make complex calculus both manageable and deeply relevant to machine learning.

Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step 2010. The smart guide to the successful delivery of your Dynamics business solutions

Vincent Bellefroid, Chandru Shankar

Delivering business solutions is more than just product play. Software is often viewed as the enabler; however, the key to success is how the solution is implemented and how the implementations are managed. With this as the background, Microsoft has developed Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step as the full lifecycle methodology for the Dynamics business solutions portfolio. Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step enables you to maximize your Dynamics investments and increase your efficiency to select, sell, deliver, operate and support your business solution.This book details the use of the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology to enable the full lifecycle of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step business solutions engagements. Guidance is provided on the due diligence process for the customer that overlaps the solution selling cycle for the service provider, through to the solution implementation phases, encompassing on-going maintenance and upgrades.This book provides detailed coverage of how to use Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step to successfully deliver Dynamics solutions for your business.The book begins by focusing on the aspects of due diligence and solution selling– whether you are the customer or the service provider, you can learn how you work together to select the right solution to meet the organization’s needs.In the ensuing chapters, you will learn how Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step can help improve the overall quality of your Dynamics business solution, including coverage of proactive and post go-live optimization offerings and a thorough explanation of how to upgrade your Dynamics solutions to the latest release of the products.Finally, the book discusses the essence of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step projects and how to successfully deliver these business solutions, including project and change management disciplines and processes.Additional key topics such as a guide to adopting Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step are also provided if you are looking to develop a consistent process in your organization.

Blender 3D: Characters, Machines, and Scenes for Artists. Click here to enter text

Enrico Valenza, Christopher Kuhn, Pierre-Armand Nicq, Romain Caudron

Blender 3D is one of the top 3D animation software available. As the Blender software grows more powerful and popular, there is a demand to take your modeling skills to the next level.This learning path is divided into three modules that will take you on this incredible journey of creating games.The first module will take you on a journey to understand the workflow normally used to create characters, from the modeling to the rendering stages, using the tools of the last official release of Blender exclusively. You will be making production-quality 3D models and characters quickly and efficiently, which will be ready to be added to your very own animated feature or game.The second module will help you develop a comprehensive skill set that covers the key aspects of mechanical modeling. You will create many types of projects, including a pistol, spacecraft, robot, and a racer. By the end of this module, you will have mastered a workflow that you will be able to apply to your own creations.The final module will help you to create many types of projects using a step-by-step approach. Each project in this module will give you more practice and increase your knowledge of the Blender tools and game engine.This learning path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:? Blender 3D Cookbook, Second Edition by Enrico Valenza? Blender 3D Incredible Machines, Second Edition by Christopher Kuhn? Blender 3D By Example by Romain Caudron and Pierre-Armand Nicq

Machine Learning for Streaming Data with Python. Rapidly build practical online machine learning solutions using River and other top key frameworks

Joos Korstanje

Streaming data is the new top technology to watch out for in the field of data science and machine learning. As business needs become more demanding, many use cases require real-time analysis as well as real-time machine learning. This book will help you to get up to speed with data analytics for streaming data and focus strongly on adapting machine learning and other analytics to the case of streaming data.You will first learn about the architecture for streaming and real-time machine learning. Next, you will look at the state-of-the-art frameworks for streaming data like River. Later chapters will focus on various industrial use cases for streaming data like Online Anomaly Detection and others. As you progress, you will discover various challenges and learn how to mitigate them. In addition to this, you will learn best practices that will help you use streaming data to generate real-time insights.By the end of this book, you will have gained the confidence you need to stream data in your machine learning models.

Mastering PostCSS for Web Design. Explore the power of PostCSS to write highly performing, modular, and modern CSS code for your web pages

Alex Libby

PostCSS is a tool that has quickly emerged as the future of existing preprocessors such as SASS and Less, mainly because of its power, speed, and ease of use. This comprehensive guide offers in-depth guidance on incorporating cutting-edge styles into your web page and at the same time maintaining the performance and maintainability of your code. The book will show how you can take advantage of PostCSS to simplify the entire process of stylesheet authoring. It covers various techniques to add dynamic and modern styling features to your web pages. As the book progresses, you will learn how to make CSS code more maintainable by taking advantage of the modular architecture of PostCSS. By the end of this book, you would have mastered the art of adding modern CSS effects to web pages by authoring high performing, maintainable stylesheets.

Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design. Take your AuotoCAD design skills to the next dimension by creating powerful 3D models

JOAO ANTONIO C DOS SANTOS

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. AutoCAD supports both 2D and 3D formats. AutoCAD is used in a range of industries and is utilized by architects, project managers, and engineers, among others.Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design will take you beyond the 2D frontier and help you create accurate 3D models that simulate reality. This book is crammed full of creative and practical tutorials which will help you master the third dimension. From exercises on coordinate systems to creating solids and surfaces from 2D, you will wonder how you ever designed without this resource by your side.Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design is full of hands-on studies and projects that will help develop your 3D skills. Starting from the assumption of only a very basic knowledge of AutoCAD, this book will help you master 3D visualization and coordinate systems, create 3D models from 2D drawings, and from basic shapes, measure volumes, and other information, obtain 2D construction drawings from 3D models as well as how to apply lights and materials to get photorealistic images.

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions 200-301 CCNA Exam Guide. Everything you need to pass the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam and advance your career as a network engineer - Second Edition

Glen D. Singh, Neil Anderson

Kickstart your networking career with confidence by acing the CCNA exam on your first try. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification opens doors to high-demand roles in networking and security. This fully updated second edition makes exam success achievable, even if you're just starting out. Aligned with the latest Cisco blueprint, this CCNA 200-301 exam guide combines real-world examples, step-by-step labs, and clear explanations to help you master all six exam domains.You’ll build a solid foundation in switching, routing, IP addressing, network services, wireless technologies, security, and automation. Along the way, you'll sharpen your skills with hands-on configuration tasks, visual diagrams, and simulation exercises using Cisco Packet Tracer.Each chapter includes review questions that reflect actual exam difficulty, helping you stay on track and gauge your readiness. You’ll also get access to online extras: over 170 practice questions, two full-length mock exams, interactive flashcards, exam tips from Cisco experts, and more than 30 practice labs.From exam strategies to high-demand skills, this guide offers everything you need to get certified, hired, or grow in your network engineering and security administration roles.

Learn Clip Studio Paint. A beginner's guide to creating compelling comics and manga art - Third Edition

Inko Ai Takita, Liz Staley

Clip Studio Paint is a versatile digital painting program for creating manga and illustrations, helping artists expand their digital portfolio. This software is packed with tools that make panel laying, speech adding, toning, and editing much easier. This easy-to-follow guide is clearly divided into chapters covering drawing tools, interface customization, and using various visual effects so you can focus on specific techniques in detail one at a time.Learn Clip Studio Paint is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to Clip Studio Paint that will have you up to speed in no time. You'll start by experiencing what it's like to create manga digitally and find new ways to shape your drawing. Next, using practical tips and rich visual references, the book shows you how to apply techniques to your creations, giving you the opportunity to expand your range of visual expression. As you advance, you'll explore how to create special effect brushes using an in-depth example, along with discovering how to color, blend, and edit your art digitally. Finally, you'll find out how to print, use the Clip Studio Paint Assets, and learn how to create unique and inspiring art that stands out from the rest.By the end of this Clip Studio Paint book, you'll have gained a clear understanding of its tools and be able to start telling your own manga story using your improved digital drawing skills.