This book shows you how to run experiments on your website using A/B testing - and then takes you a huge step further by introducing you to bandit algorithms for website optimization. Author John Myles White shows you how this family of algorithms can help you boost website traffic, convert visitors to customers, and increase many other measures of success. This is the first developer-focused book on bandit algorithms, which have previously only been described in research papers. You'll learn about several simple algorithms you can deploy on your own websites to improve your business including the epsilon-greedy algorithm, the UCB algorithm and a contextual bandit algorithm. All of these algorithms are implemented in easy-to-follow Python code and be quickly adapted to your business's specific needs. You'll also learn about a framework for testing and debugging bandit algorithms using Monte Carlo simulations, a technique originally developed by nuclear physicists during World War II. Monte Carlo techniques allow you to decide whether A/B testing will work for your business needs or whether you need to deploy a more sophisticated bandits algorithm.

The open source, lightweight Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a framework that allows Java developers to build rich Internet applications (RIAs), more recently called Ajax applications, in Java. Typically, writing these applications requires a lot of JavaScript development. However, Java and JavaScript are very distinctively different languages (although the name suggests otherwise), therefore requiring a different development process.

In Beginning Google Web Toolkit: From Novice to Professional, you'll learn to build rich, userfriendly web applications using a popular Javabased Ajax web framework, the Google Web Toolkit. The authors will guide you through the complete development of a GWT front-end application with a nononsense, downtoearth approach.

You'll start with the first steps of working with GWT and learn to understand the concepts and consequences of building this kind of application. During the course of the book, all the key aspects of GWT are tackled pragmatically, as you're using them to build a realworld sample application. Unlike many other books, the inner workings of GWT and other unnecessary details are shelved, so you can focus on the stuff that really matters when developing GWT applications. What you'll learn Get a solid foundation to develop RIAs. Understand the basics of the GWT Framework and its components. Fit GWT into your application's life cycle and development process. Develop rich web frontend GUIs using widgets, composite widgets, panels, and much more. Integrate with remote procedure call (RPC) and various other data formats. Reinforce principles learned throughout the book by working through a realworld sample application created with GWT from scratch. Who this book is for

Beginning Google Web Toolkit: From Novice to Professional is written for Java developers of all levels who want to start building rich Internet applications. The book assumes no prior knowledge of developing Ajax applications and/or working with JavaScript.

The Java landscape is littered with libraries, tools, and specifications. What's been lacking is the expertise to fuse them into solutions to realworld problems. These patterns are the intellectual mortar for J2EE software construction. John Vlissides, coauthor of Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable ObjectOriented Software

Pro Java EE Spring Patterns focuses on enterprise patterns, best practices, design strategies, and proven solutions using key Java EE technologies including JavaServer Pages, Servlets, Enterprise JavaBeans, and Java Message Service APIs.

This Java EE patterns resource, catalog, and guide, with its patterns and numerous strategies, documents and promotes best practices for these technologies, implemented in a very pragmatic way using the Spring Framework and its counters. This titleIntroduces Java EE application design and Spring framework fundamentals Describes a catalog of patterns used across the three tiers of a typical Java EE application Provides implementation details and analyses each pattern with benefits and concerns Describes the application of these patterns in a practical application scenario What you'll learn Get an introduction to enterprise Java/Java EE application design patterns. Simplify enterprise Java design using the popular Spring framework. Examine presentation, business, web, and integration tier design patterns and best practices, including crosscutting design patterns, aspect-oriented programming, etc. See how the enhanced and uptodate pattern catalog compares to core J2EE design blueprints. Learn how to use comprehensive source code and configuration information. Develop order management system requirements for the first indepth enterprise application case study. Design your order management system application using the final case study. Who this book is for

This book is for Java EE application architects, designers, and developers using or planning to use the Spring Framework. Table of Contents Introducing Enterprise Java Application Architecture and Design Simplifying Enterprise Java Applications with the SpringFramework Exploring Presentation Tier Design Patterns Exploring Business Tier Design Patterns Exploring Integration Tier Design Patterns Exploring Crosscutting Design Patterns Case Study: Building an Order Management System

Distributed systems have become more fine-grained in the past 10 years, shifting from code-heavy monolithic applications to smaller, self-contained microservices. But developing these systems brings its own set of headaches. With lots of examples and practical advice, the second edition of this practical book takes a holistic view of the topics that system architects and administrators must consider when building, managing, and evolving microservice architectures. Microservice technologies are moving quickly, and this revised edition gets you up to date with a new chapter on serverless and cloud-native applications, expanded coverage of user interfaces, more hands-on code examples, and other additions throughout the book. Author Sam Newman provides you with a firm grounding in the concepts while diving into current solutions for modeling, integrating, testing, deploying, and monitoring your own autonomous services. You'll follow a fictional company throughout the book to learn how building a microservice architecture affects a single domain.

Beginning Database-Driven Application Development in Java EE: Using GlassFish focuses on the open source GlassFish persistence engine. This book shows Java programmers how to develop applications utilizing relational database technologies with examples using Oracle and MySQL and the GlassFish application development framework and deployment platform all based on Java EE.The book explains in detail how you can organize your Java EE solution into a multilayer architecture, placing most emphasis on how to implement the persistence and database tiers of an application. Through many examples, this book shows how you can efficiently use the Java Persistence features available in the Java EE platform. Find out how you can greatly simplify the task of building the persistence layer of your Java EE application by moving some application logic into the underlying database, utilizing database views, stored programs, and triggers. The book also explains how to deploy Java EE applications to GlassFish, a free, open source Java EE 5compliant application server. What you'll learn Use the GlassFish persistence layer in conjunction with GlassFish Java EE application server. Organize the database and persistence tiers of a Java EE application and utilize MySQL or Oracle database applications when building the database tier. Work with EJB 3 JPA object/relational mapping features, plug JPA into Java EE transactional environment, and implement persistence with the EJB 3 EntityManager. Integrate and use JSF (webtier) using GlassFish JSF Framework (Scales) and other JSF tools/frameworks. Deploy applications to GlassFish Application Server. Who this book is for

The book is appropriate for Java developers who want to learn how to develop Java EE applications interacting with a relational database via the Java Persistence API (JPA) and then deploy them to the open source GlassFish Application Server.

Practical HTML5 Projectsis a collection of valuable web techniques that any developer or designer can use. This book is all about saving time.Busy web developers should not have to plow through pages of theory or history only to discover that no practical applications are provided, nor should they have to read a paragraph five times to extract some meaning from it. All of the techniques within this book are explained using fully worked examples that you can immediately apply to your own projects. With each technique the book provides: A practical and useful example (and a screen shot of the end result where applicable). The markup for a fully worked example. A downloadable template to adapt for use in your own websites. With Practical HTML5 Projects, you can dive straight into the book at the required chapter and immediately find answers to your websiteproblems, and find the sample code you can use to get it right. Start creating websites using the practical examples, summaries, and templates. What you'll learn Discover new techniques for creating interesting, attractive and accessible websites Save time spent researching poorly documented techniques Avoid lengthy trial-and-error testing andhours spent reading single topic manuals Download templates and quickly adapt them for your own use Keep pace with the latest developments and recommendations in web design Accumulate a useful tool kit of resources and templates Who this book is for

Practical HTML5Projects acknowledges the fact that designers, teachers, and students would rather produce something than spend hours researching how to produce it. Web developers and designers can dive right into the book, take a template and adapt it. IT teachers can set student projects based on the techniques and templates revealed in the book. Table of Contents Moving to HTML5 A Rollover Picture Gallery Backgrounds RolloverMenus Moving to CSS3 Adding Audio, Video andSlide Shows Rounded Corners Drop Shadows Create Collages and Galleries Add PayPal Secure Feedback Methods Monitor Mayhem Appearance and Usefulness Accessibility Dump those Deprecated Items Search Engine Optimization Printing, Counting, and Redirecting Validation Troubleshooting Appendix

The growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications is increasing user expectations for high-quality website design, presentation, and functionality. It is into this climate that Microsoft is releasing Silverlight 5, thelatest iteration of its cross-browser web presentation technology. Beginning Silverlight 5 in C#brings you to the cutting edge of Web 2.0 application design and includes plenty of practical guidance to get you started straight away. Silverlight design tools have important differences comparedwith those used to create Ajax and JavaScript functionality. Robert Lair takes you on a tour of all the tools, including: Microsoft Expression Design, which plays an important role in creating Silverlight assets Microsoft Expression Blend, which is used to build user interaction for Silverlight elements Microsoft Visual Studio, which manages the interaction between designers and developers, providing the coding environment for nuts and bolts wiring What you'll learn Discover the tools needed for Silverlight 5 development, the roles each plays, and how they interact to produce a seamless result Understand the fundamental concepts and techniques that lie at the heart of every successful Silverlight application and how to apply them to your own projects Explore the new features and coding practices which Silverlight gives you, setting it apart from other web development tools Who this book is for

This book is for anyone with an interest in web development. A basic familiarity with web development and simple C# coding is useful, but by no means a requirement. This book will teach you everything that you need to know. Table of Contents Welcome to Silverlight 5 Introduction to Visual Studio 2010 Layout Management in Silverlight Silverlight Controls Data Binding and Silverlight List Controls Silverlight Toolkit Data Access and Networking Navigation Framework Isolated Storage in Silverlight System Integration in Silverlight Introduction to Expression Blend Styling in Silverlight Transformations and Animation Custom Controls Printing in Silverlight Deployment

Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components is a reference for the serious ASP.NET developer who understands the benefits of objectoriented development and wants to apply those principles to ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, and server control development. This book also covers SharePoint and targets the latest version of Visual Studio (2008) and the .NET Framework (3.5). Highlights include the following: Covers the new features in ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP.NET AJAX technology Describes the ASP.NET server control architecture in Visual Studio 2008/ASP.NET 3.5 covering state management, events, rendering, cross-platform support, control life cycle, localization, and deploymentDemonstrates how to integrate clientside development technologies such as DHTML and JavaScript with server control technology to create powerful interactive controls What you'll learn Create a powerful suite of interactive controls using ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP.NET AJAXEnrich the designtime experience when building custom server controlsIntegrate clientside development technologies such as DHTML and JavaScript with server control technologyDevelop SharePoint server controlsLearn the background on user controls as compared to server controlsWork with the new mobile controls in ASP.NET 3.5 Who this book is for

The serious ASP.NET developer who understands the benefits of object-oriented development and wants to apply those principles to ASP.NET 3.5 and server control development.

Many Flex books cover the basicsthis book does something different, and goes far further. The authors, leading Flash platform developers at Almer/Blank, working with Adobe User Group communities, are the creators of the Rich Media Exchange (RMX), a social media network for Adobe developers. In covering just how the RMX was built, this book contains all the knowledge you need to build similar large-scale rich Internet applications with Adobe Flex.

From the inception of the idea through to deployment, the authors show the techniques needed to plan and build advanced applications. You'll learn how to use forms, styles, validators, video, sound analysis, and framework caching, ensuring you make the most of the features introduced in Flex 3.

Powerful applications require solid back ends. This book shows how to hook up a Flex application to PHP back-end systems such as Drupal and OpenAds. You'll learn how various parts of the RMX were built, including the blogs, event calendar, jobs board, and advertising systemelements that come together to really showcase the power of Flex.

The RMX is built by Adobe developers for Adobe developersa rewarding community relationship that guarantees results. The same spirit is carried into this book, with the authors wanting and helping to take you to the next level of Flash application development.

Web development is simpler than it seems, especially with the software tools freely available on the Web. This book breaks from the tradition of teaching a history of Web development and jumps to the good stuff from the outset so that students can start writing real applications.

This comprehensive textbook introduces readers to the three-tiered, Model-View-Controller architecture by using Hibernate, JSPs, and Java Servlets. These three technologies all use Java, so that a student with a background in programming will be able to master them with ease, with the end result of being able to create web applications that use MVC, validate user input and save data to a database.

Features and topics:

a [ Presents the many topics of web development in small steps, in an accessible, easy-to-follow style; focusing on the most important information first, and allowing the reader to gain basic understanding before moving forwards

a [ Uses existing powerful technologies that are freely available on the web to speed up web development, such as JSP, JavaBeans, Annotations, JSTL, Java 1.5, Hibernate and Tomcat

a [ Starts with the simplest technology for web development (JSP) and gradually introduces the reader to more complex topics

a [ Core technologies are introduced from the outset, such as the Model-View-Controller architecture

a [ Includes many helpful pedagogical tools for students and lecturers such as, an introduction to each topic, questions and exercises at the end of each chapter, detailed illustrations and chapter summaries

a [ By using Hibernate as the database tool in this book, there is no need for the reader to know SQL

Written for novice developers with asolid background in programming, but who do not have any database training, this thorough, easy-to-use book provides an exemplary introductory course in web development for undergraduates, as well as web developers. With its straightforward and systematic style this text is also ideal for self-study.

Tim Downey has over ten years experience teaching web development, and has won Outstanding Teaching Awards in 1997, 2002, 2006 and 2007. He maintains the following active website which contains many complete examples and tutorials: http: //www.bytesizebook.com/

Sun's new lightweight Java Enterprise Edition (EE) 5 is an extremely powerful platform for developing enterprise-level Java-based applications, primarily for the server. This book shows you how to harness that power, examining how the pieces of the new Java EE 5 platform fit together, including the redesigned annotations-driven EJB 3 spec as well as JavaServer Faces (JSF), integrated into the platform for the first time.

Hands-on tutorials are also included, along with clear explanations and working code examples. You will grow to take the next stepfrom writing client-side desktop applications to writing enterprise applications. You will also learn how to use the individual APIs and tools in the Java EE 5 platform, and how to merge these to create your own enterprise applications.

CSS lets you create professional-looking websites, but learning its finer points can be tricky-even for seasoned web developers. This fully updated edition provides the most modern and effective tips, tricks, and tutorial-based instruction on CSS available today. Learn how to use new tools such as Flexbox and Sass to build web pages that look great and run fast on any desktop or mobile device. Ideal for casual and experienced designers alike. The important stuff you need to know: Start with the basics. Write CSS-friendly HTML, including the HTML5 tags recognized by today's browsers. Design for mobile devices. Create web pages that look great when visitors use them on the go. Make your pages work for you. Add animations that capture the imagination, and forms that get the job done. Take control of page layouts. Use professional design techniques such as floats and positioning. Make your layouts more flexible. Design websites with Flexbox that adjust to different devices and screen sizes. Work more efficiently. Write less CSS code and work with smaller files, using Syntactically Awesome Stylesheets (Sass).

Spring has made a remarkable rise in popularity since its conception in 2002. Many users have found the lightweight, open-source Spring Framework 2.x ideal for building their applications in Java EE environments. Written by Interface21, Building Spring 2 Enterprise Applications will take developers through the following: Covers the first steps of using Spring while discussing the relevant technologies that Spring can be integrated with, what to be aware of, and how working with Spring makes them easier to use Focuses on the most useful features of Spring, including persistence and transaction management as well as the complete Spring web tools portfolio Introduces three-tier application design and how to test these designs What you'll learn Get a gentle introduction to the Spring Framework 2.x and the application contextAccess and persist your data with Spring and its modules for JDBC, Hibernate, iBATIS, JDO, OpenJPA, and othersUse Spring for business logic and transaction management and supportWork with Spring's web-tier solutions including Spring MVC web framework, web forms, web flow, as well as integration with other web solutionsSee how aspect-oriented programming (AOP) is important and what role it plays in Spring and your three-tier enterprise applicationTest and deploy Spring Who this book is for

Ideal for those new to J2EE/Java EE, this book provides a broad insight into Spring's enterprise Java-based technologies, while showing how to use Spring correctly in applications lowers the enterprise Java learning curve without going into too much detail. Table of Contents A Gentle Introduction to the Spring Framework The Core Container Aspect-Oriented Programming Spring AOP 2.0 Introduction to Data Access Persistence with JDBC Transaction Management Spring MVC View Technologies Testing

ASP.NET 4 is the latest version of Microsoft's revolutionary web technology. It is the principal technology for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Applied ASP.NET 4In Context sets the standard for clear, simple, hands-on advice for learning and deploying Microsoft's dynamic web solutions. Seasoned .NET author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from ASP.NET by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts and bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need to use ASP.NET in a real-world context. What you'll learn Understand the capabilities of ASP.NET 4and why it is special Learn how to build client applications using MVC, Web Forms and Silverlight Build data-driven web applications using ADO.NET and LINQ Rapidly prototype data applications using dynamic data Enhance user interactions with JavaScript and jQuery Create and consume web services using WCF Customize web applications with advanced ASP.NET features Deploy and secure your web applications on IIS 7 Each topic is covered clearly and concisely, each chapterpacked with the details you need tobe truly effective with ASP.NET 4. The most important features are given no-nonsense in-depth treatment, and chapters include common problems and details on how to avoid them. Who this book is for

This book is for web developers who want to understand the context in which ASP.NET sits and the standards and best practices that can be employed to improve the efficiency and maintainability of their projects. Table of Contents Introduction Getting Ready Understanding ASP.NET Working with Pages Working with Context & Events Working with Forms & State Handling Errors Working with Data Styling Content Adding Client Interactivity Working with AJAX Working with Routes & Handlers Putting Web Forms in Context Using the Web Forms Designer Working with Web Forms Controls Customizing Web Forms Controls Validating Form Data Using Web Forms Data Sources Using Web Forms Data-Binding Using the Rich Data Controls The Triathlon Application with Web Forms Putting MVC In Context Understanding Razor Routing URLs with MVC Using Controllers and Actions Understanding Views Creating and Using Code-First Models Using JavaScript with MVC Charting and Portals Security & Defensive ASP.NET Programming Authentication & Authorization Deploying ASP.NET Web Applications Caching Data Useful tools and Libraries

Textpattern is a powerful, PHP-based content management system that allows you to build pretty much any kind of data-driven website quickly and easily. It is very popular among designers and developers alike, and has an active community of users. Sound good? Well, you're in luckthe book you're holding now shows you how to use every aspect of Textpattern to a professional standard. Textpattern (and this book) appeals to two main groups of people: Firstly, the web designer who has mastered the fundamentals of XHTML and CSS and wants to create sites that have fresh and dynamically changing information, but is not familiar with server-side coding and databases.Textpattern enables you to integrate your XHTML knowledge, inserting dynamic aspects into your already solid site design. Secondly, PHP developers who are looking for a content management system upon which to build additional functionality and want a hand with the design aspects of their site.

Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) continues to be one of the leading Java technologies and platforms from Oracle (previously Sun). Beginning Java EE 6 Platform with GlassFish 3, Second Edition is this first tutorial book on the final (RTM) version of the Java EE 6 Platform. Step by step and easy to follow, this book describes many of the Java EE 6 specifications and reference implementations, and shows them in action using practical examples. This book uses the new version of GlassFish 3 to deploy and administer the code examples. Written by an expert member of the Java EE 6 specification request and review board in the Java Community Process (JCP), this book contains the best information possible, from an expert's perspective on enterprise Java technologies. What you'll learn* Get started with the final version of the new Java EE 6 Platform. * Explore and use the new EJB 3.1 and JPA 2.0 APIs from entities to session beans to messagei' driven beans, and more. * Discover the new web tier development APIs including JSPs, JSTL, and Expression Language, and especially the new JSF 2.0 and Facelets. * Uncover the new web services, RESTful services, and more available in Java EE 6.* Create dynamic user interfaces for your enterprise and transactional Java applications. Who this book is for This book is for advanced Java programmers as well as Java EE 6 beginners. Architects will also find information about how to layer their Java EE applications.

Pro .NET 2.0 XML is the first book to provide a complete solution to XML on the .NET Framework 2.0 including the new .NET 3.0 extensions that are being released in January 2007. It provides you with everything you need to know to take advantage of XML in every aspect of your jobincluding integration with Windows Communication Foundation. This is the first book that describes how XML interacts with Windows Communication Foundation (part of the new .NET 3.0 extensions). Author Bipin Joshi is a Microsoft Certified Trainer who regularly teaches classes on XML. He provides the kind of clear, precise guidance that you need. This will be the most complete book on .NET 2.0 XML available. It covers everything you need to use XML effectively.