Create dynamic dashboards to perform interactive analytics for business intelligence operations Key Features Explore newly added features in Qlik Sense Discover best practices to work with data using Qlik Sense Learn to implement advanced functions for better data insight Book DescriptionQlik Sense allows you to explore simple and complex data to reveal hidden insight and data relationships that help you make quality decisions for overall productivity. An expert Qlik Sense user can use its features for business intelligence in an enterprise environment effectively. Qlik Sense Cookbook is an excellent guide for all aspiring Qlik Sense developers and will empower you to create featured desktop applications to obtain daily insights at work. This book takes you through the basics and advanced functions of Qlik Sense February 2018 release. You'll start with a quick refresher on obtaining data from data files and databases, and move on to some more refined features including visualization, and scripting, as well as managing apps and user interfaces. You will then understand how to work with advanced functions like set analysis and set expressions. As you make your way through this book, you will uncover newly added features in Qlik Sense such as new visualizations, label expressions and colors for dimension and measures. By the end of this book, you will have explored various visualization extensions to create your own interactive dashboard with the required tips and tricks. This will help you overcome challenging situations while developing your applications in Qlik Sense. What you will learn Source, preview, and distribute your data through interactive dashboards Explore and work with the latest visualization functions Learn how to write and use script subroutines Make your UI advanced and intuitive with custom objects and indicators Use visualization extensions for your Qlik Sense dashboard Work with Aggr and learn to use it within set analysis Who this book is forQlik Sense Cookbook is for data and BI analysts who want to become well versed with Qlik Sense to apply business intelligence in data. If you are a beginner in data analytics and want to adopt an independent recipe-based approach to learn the required concepts and services in detail, this book is ideal! Individuals with prior knowledge of its sister product, QlikView, will also benefit from this book. Familiarity with the basics of business intelligence is a prerequisite.

Build customized solutions for your business using the latest features of Odoo 12 and Python Key Features Get up to speed with Odoo 12 to create custom and reusable modules Interconnect your application with other systems by implementing web APIs Understand the mechanisms powering the Odoo framework and Odoo.sh to build robust enterprises Book DescriptionOdoo is a powerful framework known for rapid application development. Its latest release, Odoo 12, introduces tons of new features. With this book, you'll learn how to develop powerful Odoo applications from scratch, using all the latest features. This Odoo cookbook starts by covering Odoo installation and deployment on the server. Next, you'll explore the Odoo framework with real-world examples. You'll create a new Odoo module from the ground up and progress to advanced framework concepts. You'll also learn how to modify existing applications, including Point of Sale (POS). This book is not just limited to backend development; the advanced JavaScript recipes for creating new views and widgets will help you build beautiful UI elements. As you move forward, you'll gain insights into website development and become a quality Odoo developer by studying performance optimization, debugging, and automated tests. Finally, you'll learn the latest concepts like multi-website, In-App Purchasing (IAP), Odoo.sh, and IoT Box. By the end of the book, you'll have all the knowledge you need to build powerful Odoo applications. The development best practices used in this book will undoubtedly come handy when you are working with the Odoo framework. What you will learn Develop a module in the Odoo framework and modify the existing flow of any application Build dynamic websites with Odoo CMS Create and modify backend JavaScript components in Odoo and POS Connect and access any object in Odoo via Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) Illustrate the different tools available in Odoo to implement business processes for your records Implement in-app purchase services Manage, deploy, and test an Odoo instance with the PaaS Odoo.sh Configure IoT Box to add and upgrade Point of Sale (POS) hardware Who this book is forIf you're a Python developer who wants to develop highly efficient business applications with the latest Odoo framework, or if you just want a solution guide for all your Odoo development issues, this book is for you. Some JavaScript programming and web development experience is necessary to get the most out of this book.

Ask questions of your data and gain insights to make better business decisions using the open source business intelligence tool, Metabase Key Features Deploy Metabase applications to let users across your organization interact with it Learn to create data visualizations, charts, reports, and dashboards with the help of a variety of examples Understand how to embed Metabase into your website and send out reports automatically using email and Slack Book DescriptionMetabase is an open source business intelligence tool that helps you use data to answer questions about your business. This book will give you a detailed introduction to using Metabase in your organization to get the most value from your data. You'll start by installing and setting up Metabase on your local computer. You'll then progress to handling the administration aspect of Metabase by learning how to configure and deploy Metabase, manage accounts, and execute administrative tasks such as adding users and creating permissions and metadata. Complete with examples and detailed instructions, this book shows you how to create different visualizations, charts, and dashboards to gain insights from your data. As you advance, you'll learn how to share the results with peers in your organization and cover production-related aspects such as embedding Metabase and auditing performance. Throughout the book, you'll explore the entire data analytics process-from connecting your data sources, visualizing data, and creating dashboards through to daily reporting. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to implement Metabase as an integral tool in your organization. What you will learn Explore different types of databases and find out how to connect them to Metabase Deploy and host Metabase securely using Amazon Web Services Use Metabase's user interface to filter and aggregate data on single and multiple tables Become a Metabase admin by learning how to add users and create permissions Answer critical questions for your organization by using the Notebook editor and writing SQL queries Use the search functionality to search through tables, dashboards, and metrics Who this book is forThis book is for business analysts, data analysts, data scientists, and other professionals who want to become well-versed with business intelligence and analytics using Metabase. This book will also appeal to anyone who wants to understand their data to extract meaningful insights with the help of practical examples. A basic understanding of data handling and processing is necessary to get started with this book.

Design end-to-end AR solutions for domains such as marketing, retail, manufacturing, tourism, automation, and training Key Features Use leading AR development frameworks such as ARCore, ARKit, and Vuforia across key industries Identify the market potential of AR for designing visual solutions in different business sectors Build multi-platform AR projects for various platforms such as Unity, iOS, and Android Book DescriptionAugmented reality (AR) is expanding its scope from just being used in mobile and game applications to enterprise. Different industries are using AR to enhance assembly line visualization, guide operators performing difficult tasks, attract more customers, and even improve training techniques. In this book, you'll gain comprehensive insights into different aspects of developing AR-based apps for six different enterprise sectors, focusing on market needs and choosing the most suitable tool in each case. You'll delve into the basics of Unity and get familiar with Unity assets, materials, and resources, which will help you build a strong foundation for working on the different AR projects covered in the book. You'll build real-world projects for various industries such as marketing, retail, and automation in a step-by-step manner. This will give you hands-on experience in developing your own industrial AR apps. While building the projects, you'll explore various AR frameworks used in the enterprise environment such as Vuforia, EasyAR, ARCore, and ARKit, and understand how they can be used by themselves or integrated into the Unity 3D engine to create AR markers, 3D models, and components of an AR app. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed in using different commercial AR frameworks as well as Unity for building robust AR projects. What you will learn Understand the basics of Unity application development and C# scripting Learn how to use Android Studio along with ARCore and Sceneform to build AR prototypes for Android devices Enable AR experiences on the web with ARCore and WebAR Explore emerging AR authoring tools such as Augmented Class! for education Understand the differences and similarities between handheld and head-mounted display (HMD) environments and how to build an app for each target Become well versed in using Xcode with ARKit and SceneKit to develop AR portals for iOS devices Who this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in emerging and interactive technologies or looking to build AR applications for any domain. Although, no prior augmented reality experience is required, having some skills in object-oriented programming (OOP) will be helpful.

Explore a practical and example-driven approach to understanding SOLIDWORKS 2020 and achieving CSWA and CSWP certification Key Features Gain comprehensive insights into the core aspects of mechanical part modeling Get up to speed with generating assembly designs with both standard and advanced mates Focus on design practices for both 2D as well as 3D modeling and prepare to achieve CWSP and CWSA certification Book DescriptionSOLIDWORKS is the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobiles, and consumer product design. This book takes a practical approach to getting you up and running with SOLIDWORKS 2020. You'll start with the basics, exploring the software interface and working with drawing files. The book then guides you through topics such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings to equip you for mechanical design projects. You'll also do practical exercises to get hands-on with creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book is supplemented by downloadable files that will help you follow up with the concepts and exercises found in the book. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the skills you need to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS, and you'll be able to prepare effectively for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS and parametric modeling Create professional 2D sketches as bases for 3D models using simple and advanced modeling techniques Use SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to generate standard engineering drawings Evaluate mass properties and materials for designing parts and assemblies Understand the objectives and the formats of the CSWA and CSWP exams Discover expert tips and tricks to generate different part and assembly configurations for your mechanical designs Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring engineers, designers, drafting technicians, or anyone looking to get started with the latest version of SOLIDWORKS. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) will also find this book useful.

Get to grips with the advanced features of Apex programming for Salesforce developers using this comprehensive guide Key Features Discover how to build reliable applications with Apex by avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls Learn how to use the different asynchronous programming tools in Apex Profile and improve the performance of your Apex code Book DescriptionAs applications built on the Salesforce platform are now a key part of many organizations, developers are shifting focus to Apex, Salesforce's proprietary programming language. As a Salesforce developer, it is important to understand the range of tools at your disposal, how and when to use them, and best practices for working with Apex. Mastering Apex Programming will help you explore the advanced features of Apex programming and guide you in delivering robust solutions that scale. This book starts by taking you through common Apex mistakes, debugging, exception handling, and testing. You'll then discover different asynchronous Apex programming options and develop custom Apex REST web services. The book shows you how to define and utilize Batch Apex, Queueable Apex, and Scheduled Apex using common scenarios before teaching you how to define, publish, and consume platform events and RESTful endpoints with Apex. Finally, you'll learn how to profile and improve the performance of your Apex application, including architecture trade-offs. With code examples used to facilitate discussion throughout, by the end of the book, you'll have developed the skills needed to build robust and scalable applications in Apex. What you will learn Understand common coding mistakes in Apex and how to avoid them using best practices Find out how to debug a Salesforce Apex application effectively Explore different asynchronous Apex options and their common use cases Discover tips to work effectively with platform events Develop custom Apex REST services to allow inbound integrations Build complex logic and processes on the Salesforce platform Who this book is forThis book is for Salesforce developers who are interested in mastering Apex programming skills. You'll also find this book helpful if you're an experienced Java or C# developer looking to switch to Apex programming for developing apps on the Salesforce platform. Basic Apex programming knowledge is essential to understand the concepts covered.

Modernize and upgrade your enterprise ERP environment by learning to work with the stable and essential components of Odoo 12 from scratch Key Features Learn the fundamentals of Odoo, a comprehensive enterprise management platform, without writing a single line of code Create business operation strategies and analytics by using Odoo Build customized ERP and CRM solutions for your business Book DescriptionOdoo is management software that contains a set of open source enterprise management applications that help you modernize your business. Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive Odoo guide is a fourth edition of Working with Odoo. This book begins with an introduction to Odoo and helps you set up Odoo Online in your system. You'll learn how to start a new company database in Odoo and the basics of Odoo sales management. You will explore customer relationship management in Odoo and its importance in a modern business environment. Moving on, you'll learn how to install the purchasing application, set up suppliers, and begin purchasing and receiving products in Odoo. Next, you'll learn how to use the MRP module to create, process, and schedule the manufacturing and production order. Once you get to grips with the basic applications, you'll uncover how to customize Odoo to meet the specific needs of your business. You'll learn some advanced techniques for searching and finding information, and you'll be taken through business intelligence in Odoo. Towards the end of the book, you'll go in-depth into Odoo's architecture and learn to use Odoo's API to integrate with other applications. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to use Odoo to build enterprise applications and set up the functional requirements for your business. What you will learn Configure and customize a customer relationship management system Set up purchasing and receiving system functionality in your Odoo environment Understand manufacturing operations and processes with real-world examples Explore Odoo's financial accounting and reporting features Use Odoo's featured project management application to sort tasks Get to grips with the basics of Odoo administration and manage multi-company operations Who this book is forThis book is for any IT professionals, business managers, and operation managers who are looking to gain a functional understanding of Odoo or trying to implement Odoo in their organization to improve their business processes. No prior experience of Odoo is required.

Publisher's note: This edition from 2020 is outdated and does not make use of the most recent Tableau features. A new fifth edition, updated for Tableau 2022, is now available. Key Features Explore the latest Tableau 2020 features and redefine business analytics for your firm Understand visualizing data and creating interactive dashboards to gain meaningful insights Learn implementing effective data storytelling to redefine how your business leverages data and makes decisions Book DescriptionLearning Tableau strengthens your command on Tableau fundamentals and builds on advanced topics. The book starts by taking you through foundational principles of Tableau. We then demonstrate various types of connections and how to work with metadata. We teach you to use a wide variety of visualizations to analyze and communicate the data, and introduce you to calculations and parameters. We then take an in-depth look at level of detail (LOD) expressions and use them to solve complex data challenges. Up next, we show table calculations, how to extend and alter default visualizations, build an interactive dashboard, and master the art of telling stories with data. This Tableau book will introduce you to visual statistical analytics capabilities, create different types of visualizations and dynamic dashboards for rich user experiences. We then move on to maps and geospatial visualization, and the new Data Model capabilities introduced in Tableau 2020.2. You will further use Tableau Prep's ability to clean and structure data and share the stories contained in your data. By the end of this book, you will be proficient in implementing the powerful features of Tableau 2020 for decision-making. What you will learn Develop stunning visualizations to explain complex data with clarity Explore exciting new Data Model capabilities Connect to various data sources to bring all your data together Leverage Tableau Prep Builder's amazing capabilities for data cleaning and structuring Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich the analytics Master advanced topics such as sets, LOD calculations, and much more Enable smart decisions with data clustering, distribution, and forecasting Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is forThis Tableau book is for anyone who wants to understand data. If you're new to Tableau, don't worry. This book will simplify Tableau for beginners to build on the foundations to help you understand how Tableau really works and then builds on that knowledge with practical examples before moving on to advanced techniques. Having a bit of background with data will help, but you don't need to know scripting, SQL or database structures.

Perform advanced dashboard, visualization, and analytical techniques with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau Server Key Features Unique problem-solution approach to aid effective business decision-making Create interactive dashboards and implement powerful business intelligence solutions Includes best practices on using Tableau with modern cloud analytics services Book DescriptionTableau has been one of the most popular business intelligence solutions in recent times, thanks to its powerful and interactive data visualization capabilities. Tableau 2019.x Cookbook is full of useful recipes from industry experts, who will help you master Tableau skills and learn each aspect of Tableau's ecosystem. This book is enriched with features such as Tableau extracts, Tableau advanced calculations, geospatial analysis, and building dashboards. It will guide you with exciting data manipulation, storytelling, advanced filtering, expert visualization, and forecasting techniques using real-world examples. From basic functionalities of Tableau to complex deployment on Linux, you will cover it all. Moreover, you will learn advanced features of Tableau using R, Python, and various APIs. You will learn how to prepare data for analysis using the latest Tableau Prep. In the concluding chapters, you will learn how Tableau fits the modern world of analytics and works with modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Redshift. In addition, you will learn about the best practices of integrating Tableau with ETL using Matillion ETL. By the end of the book, you will be ready to tackle business intelligence challenges using Tableau's features. What you will learn Understand the basic and advanced skills of Tableau Desktop Implement best practices of visualization, dashboard, and storytelling Learn advanced analytics with the use of build in statistics Deploy the multi-node server on Linux and Windows Use Tableau with big data sources such as Hadoop, Athena, and Spectrum Cover Tableau built-in functions for forecasting using R packages Combine, shape, and clean data for analysis using Tableau Prep Extend Tableau's functionalities with REST API and R/Python Who this book is forTableau 2019.x Cookbook is for data analysts, data engineers, BI developers, and users who are looking for quick solutions to common and not-so-common problems faced while using Tableau products. Put each recipe into practice by bringing the latest offerings of Tableau 2019.x to solve real-world analytics and business intelligence challenges. Some understanding of BI concepts and Tableau is required.