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Polished Ruby Programming. Build better software with more intuitive, maintainable, scalable, and high-performance Ruby code

Jeremy Evans

Anyone striving to become an expert Ruby programmer needs to be able to write maintainable applications.Polished Ruby Programming will help you get better at designing scalable and robust Ruby programs, so that no matter how big the codebase grows, maintaining it will be a breeze.This book takes you on a journey through implementation approaches for many common programming situations, the trade-offs inherent in each approach, and why you may choose to use different approaches in different situations. You'll start by refreshing Ruby fundamentals, such as correctly using core classes, class and method design, variable usage, error handling, and code formatting. Then you'll move on to higher-level programming principles, such as library design, use of metaprogramming and domain-specific languages, and refactoring. Finally, you'll learn principles specific to web application development, such as how to choose a database and web framework, and how to use advanced security features.By the end of this Ruby programming book, you’ll be a well rounded web developer with a deep understanding of Ruby.While most code examples and principles discussed in the book apply to all Ruby versions, some examples and principles are specific to Ruby 3.0, the latest release at the time of publication.

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Python Parallel Programming Cookbook. Master efficient parallel programming to build powerful applications using Python

Giancarlo Zaccone

This book will teach you parallel programming techniques using examples in Python and will help you explore the many ways in which you can write code that allows more than one process to happen at once. Starting with introducing you to the world of parallel computing, it moves on to cover the fundamentals in Python. This is followed by exploring the thread-based parallelism model using the Python threading module by synchronizing threads and using locks, mutex, semaphores queues, GIL, and the thread pool. Next you will be taught about process-based parallelism where you will synchronize processes using message passing along with learning about the performance of MPI Python Modules. You will then go on to learn the asynchronous parallel programming model using the Python asyncio module along with handling exceptions. Moving on, you will discover distributed computing with Python, and learn how to install a broker, use Celery Python Module, and create a worker. You will understand anche Pycsp, the Scoop framework, and disk modules in Python. Further on, you will learnGPU programming withPython using the PyCUDA module along with evaluating performance limitations.

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Flash Development for Android Cookbook. Over 90 recipes to build exciting Android applications with Flash, Flex, and AIR

Joseph Labrecque

Flash has now arrived to Android — the fastest growing smartphone platform. This offers massive opportunities for Flash developers who want to get into mobile development. At the same time, working on smartphones will introduce new challenges and issues that Flash developers may not be familiar with.The Flash Development for Android Cookbook enables Flash developers to branch out into Android mobile applications through a set of essential, easily demonstrable recipes. It takes you through the entire development workflow: from setting up a local development environment, to developing and testing your application, to compiling for distribution to the ever-growing Android Market.The Flash Development for Android Cookbook starts off with recipes that cover development environment configuration as well as mobile project creation and conversion. It then moves on to exciting topics such as the use of touch and gestures, responding to device movement in 3D space, working with multimedia, and handling application layout. Essential tasks such as tapping into native processes and manipulating the file system are also covered. We then move on to some cool advanced stuff such as Android-specific device permissions, application debugging and optimization techniques, and the packaging and distribution options available on the mobile Android platform.In a nutshell, this cookbook enables you to get quickly up to speed with mobile Android development using the Flash Platform in ways that are meaningful and immediately applicable to the rapidly growing area of mobile application development.

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MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers. A complete guide for achieving Mulesoft certification readiness and building AI-driven API solutions - Second Edition

Akshata Sawant, Arul Christhuraj Alphonse

Salesforce developers often need help with complex integrations to manage multi-cloud environments, data mapping, data security, API scalability, and real-time integration issues. Written by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience, this revised edition will help you overcome these challenges and unlock data with MuleSoft.In this second edition, you’ll learn about MuleSoft’s newest IDE (aka Anypoint Code Builder) and its tools and capabilities. The chapters will show you how to use AI-enabled APIs to maximize productivity, integration of Data Cloud with MuleSoft, Mule APIs with AI agents, and Mule AI Chain connectors. You’ll grasp the fundamentals of APIs and integration and confidently design your APIs, while also utilizing a no-code visual editor for API design to build your Mule applications using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Code Builder. The chapters will teach you about data transformation, API management, deployment models, and MuleSoft’s security features. Progressively, you’ll leverage MuleSoft connectors to integrate with Salesforce, Data Cloud, and other systems. You’ll explore AI-driven integrations and automation, and get practical tips to ace MuleSoft interviews and achieve MCD Level 1 certification.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to implement the entire API lifecycle and manage complex integrations with MuleSoft like a pro.

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The Professional Scrum Master Guide. The unofficial guide to Scrum with real-world projects

Fred Heath

This book demonstrates the real-world applications of Scrum in a variety of scenarios, all with practical examples. You’ll understand why the structure of your Scrum team matters, and how to create and manage sprint and product backlogs. Each chapter concludes with relevance to the exam, reinforcing what you’ve learned as you work through the book and making sure you have an edge when it comes to earning your certificate.The statements made and opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to Packt Publishing Ltd and are not shared by or represent the viewpoint of Scrum.org. This training does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service or point of view. Scrum.org makes no representations, warranties or assurances of any kind, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, availability or currency of the content contained in this presentation or any material related to this presentation. In no event shall Scrum.org, its agents, officers, employees, licensees or affiliates be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business information, or loss of information) arising out of the information or statements contained in the training. Any reliance you place on such content is strictly at your own risk.

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