Explore the functional programming paradigm and the different techniques for developing better algorithms, writing more concise code, and performing seamless testing Key Features Explore this second edition updated to cover features like async functions and transducers, as well as functional reactive programming Enhance your functional programming (FP) skills to build web and server apps using JavaScript Use FP to enhance the modularity, reusability, and performance of apps Book DescriptionFunctional programming is a paradigm for developing software with better performance. It helps you write concise and testable code. To help you take your programming skills to the next level, this comprehensive book will assist you in harnessing the capabilities of functional programming with JavaScript and writing highly maintainable and testable web and server apps using functional JavaScript. This second edition is updated and improved to cover features such as transducers, lenses, prisms and various other concepts to help you write efficient programs. By focusing on functional programming, you'll not only start to write but also to test pure functions, and reduce side effects. The book also specifically allows you to discover techniques for simplifying code and applying recursion for loopless coding. Gradually, you'll understand how to achieve immutability, implement design patterns, and work with data types for your application, before going on to learn functional reactive programming to handle complex events in your app. Finally, the book will take you through the design patterns that are relevant to functional programming. By the end of this book, you'll have developed your JavaScript skills and have gained knowledge of the essential functional programming techniques to program effectively. What you will learn Simplify JavaScript coding using function composition, pipelining, chaining, and transducing Use declarative coding as opposed to imperative coding to write clean JavaScript code Create more reliable code with closures and immutable data Apply practical solutions to complex programming problems using recursion Improve your functional code using data types, type checking, and immutability Understand advanced functional programming concepts such as lenses and prisms for data access Who this book is forThis book is for JavaScript developers who want to enhance their programming skills and build efficient web applications. Frontend and backend developers who use various JavaScript frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Node.js will also find the book helpful. Working knowledge of ES2019 is required to grasp the concepts covered in the book easily.

A recipe-based guide to refining your C++ programming skills with the help of coding best practices, advanced programming concepts, and the latest features of C++17 and C++20 Key Features Learn how to develop and design your own libraries Find solutions to your app development problems and implement them in a highly reusable manner, following library development best practices Explore advanced C++ features such as containers, coroutines, and modules Book DescriptionIf you think you've mastered C++ and know everything it takes to write robust applications, you'll be in for a surprise. With this book, you'll gain comprehensive insights into C++, covering exclusive tips and interesting techniques to enhance your app development process. You'll kick off with the basic principles of library design and development, which will help you understand how to write reusable and maintainable code. You'll then discover the importance of exception safety, and how you can avoid unexpected errors or bugs in your code. The book will take you through the modern elements of C++, such as move semantics, type deductions, and coroutines. As you advance, you'll delve into template programming - the standard tool for most library developers looking to achieve high code reusability. You'll explore the STL and learn how to avoid common pitfalls while implementing templates. Later, you'll learn about the problems of multithreaded programming such as data races, deadlocks, and thread starvation. You'll also learn high-performance programming by using benchmarking tools and libraries. Finally, you'll discover advanced techniques for debugging and testing to ensure code reliability. By the end of this book, you'll have become an expert at C++ programming and will have gained the skills to solve complex development problems with ease. What you will learn Solve common C++ development problems by implementing solutions in a more generic and reusable way Achieve different levels of exception safety guarantees by introducing precise declarations Write library-quality code that meets professional standards Practice writing reliable, performant code that exposes consistent behavior in programs Understand why you need to implement design patterns and how it's done Work with complex examples to understand various aspects of good library design Who this book is forThis book is for intermediate and expert-level C++ developers who are looking to explore the lesser known functionalities of the language to improve the efficiency of their code and the way they develop applications. Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and the Standard Template Library (STL) is assumed.

Develop skills in Python and Quantum Computing by implementing exciting algorithms, mathematical functions, classical searching, data analysis, plotting data, machine learning techniques, and quantum circuits. Key Features Create quantum circuits and algorithms using Qiskit and run them on quantum computing hardware and simulators Learn the Pythonic way to write elegant and efficient code Delve into Python's advanced features, including machine learning, analyzing data, and searching Book DescriptionDancing with Python helps you learn Python and quantum computing in a practical way. It will help you explore how to work with numbers, strings, collections, iterators, and files. The book goes beyond functions and classes and teaches you to use Python and Qiskit to create gates and circuits for classical and quantum computing. Learn how quantum extends traditional techniques using the Grover Search Algorithm and the code that implements it. Dive into some advanced and widely used applications of Python and revisit strings with more sophisticated tools, such as regular expressions and basic natural language processing (NLP). The final chapters introduce you to data analysis, visualizations, and supervised and unsupervised machine learning. By the end of the book, you will be proficient in programming the latest and most powerful quantum computers, the Pythonic way. What you will learn Explore different quantum gates and build quantum circuits with Qiskit and Python Write succinct code the Pythonic way using magic methods, iterators, and generators Analyze data, build basic machine learning models, and plot the results Search for information using the quantum Grover Search Algorithm Optimize and test your code to run efficiently Who this book is forThe book will help you get started with coding for Python and Quantum Computing. Basic familiarity with algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and logarithms is required as the book does not cover the detailed mathematics and theory of quantum computing. You can check out the author's Dancing with Qubits book, also published by Packt, for an approachable and comprehensive introduction to quantum computing.

Publisher's Note: Microsoft stops supporting .NET Core 3.1 in December 2022. The newer 7th edition of this book is available that covers .NET 7 (end-of-life May 2024) or .NET 6 (end-of-life November 2024), with C# 11 and EF Core 7. Key Features Build modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core 3.0 Get up to speed with C#, and up to date with all the latest features of C# 8.0 Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET Core 3.0 Book DescriptionIn C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 - Modern Cross-Platform Development, Fourth Edition, expert teacher Mark J. Price gives you everything you need to start programming C# applications. This latest edition uses the popular Visual Studio Code editor to work across all major operating systems. It is fully updated and expanded with new chapters on Content Management Systems (CMS) and machine learning with ML.NET. The book covers all the topics you need. Part 1 teaches the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming, and new C# 8.0 features such as nullable reference types, simplified switch pattern matching, and default interface methods. Part 2 covers the .NET Standard APIs, such as managing and querying data, monitoring and improving performance, working with the filesystem, async streams, serialization, and encryption. Part 3 provides examples of cross-platform applications you can build and deploy, such as web apps using ASP.NET Core or mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. The book introduces three technologies for building Windows desktop applications including Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, as well as web applications, web services, and mobile apps. What you will learn Build cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Explore application development with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 Explore ASP.NET Core 3.0 and create professional web applications Learn object-oriented programming and C# multitasking Query and manipulate data using LINQ Use Entity Framework Core and work with relational databases Discover Windows app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAML Build mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin.Forms Who this book is forReaders with some prior programming experience or with a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background, who want to gain a solid foundation with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0.

Get ready to learn Java the fun way by developing games for the Android platform with this new and updated third edition Key Features Learn Java, Android, and object-oriented programming from scratch Find out how to build games including Sub Hunter, Retro Pong, Bullet Hell, Classic Snake, and Scrolling Shooters Create and design your own games by learning all the concepts that a game developer must know Book DescriptionAndroid is one of the most popular mobile operating systems today. It uses the most popular programming language, Java, as one of the primary languages for building apps of all types. Unlike most other Android books, this book doesn't assume that you have any prior knowledge of Java programming, instead helps you get started with building Android games as a beginner. This new, improved, and updated third edition of Learning Java by Building Android Games helps you to build Android games from scratch. Once you've got to grips with the fundamentals, the difficulty level increases steadily as you explore key Java topics, such as variables, loops, methods, object-oriented programming (OOP), and design patterns while working with up-to-date code and supporting examples. At each stage, you'll be able to test your understanding by implementing the concepts that you've learned to develop a game. Toward the end, you'll build games such as Sub Hunter, Retro Pong, Bullet Hell, Classic Snake, and Scrolling Shooter. By the end of this Java book, you'll not only have a solid understanding of Java and Android basics but will also have developed five cool games for the Android platform. What you will learn Set up a game development environment in Android Studio Respond to a player's touch and program intelligent enemies who can challenge the player in different ways Explore collision detection, sprite sheets animation, simple tracking and following, AI, parallax backgrounds, and particle explosions Animate objects at 60 FPS and manage multiple independent objects using OOP Work with design patterns such as OOP, singleton, strategy, and entity-component Work with the Android API, the SoundPool API, Paint, Canvas, Bitmap classes, and detect version numbers Who this book is forLearning Java by Building Android Games is for anyone who is new to Java, Android, or game programming and wants to develop Android games. The book will also serve as a refresher for those who already have experience using Java on Android or any other platform but are new to game development.

Enhance your development skills with Java's state-of-the-art features and projects to make your applications leaner and faster Key Features Overcome the challenges involved in migrating to new versions of Java Discover how Oracle has bridged the gap between Java and native code Make the best use of new Java features and libraries in your applications Book DescriptionWith its new six-monthly release cadence, Java is moving forward faster. In addition to planned version releases, a lot of work is currently being undertaken on various Java projects at Oracle. In order to make best use of the new features in their applications and libraries, you must be well-versed with the most recent advancements. Java 11 and 12 - New Features will take you through the latest developments in Java, right from variable type inference and simplified multithreading through to performance improvements, which are covered in depth to help you make your applications more efficient. This book explains the relevance and applicability of Java's new features, and answers your questions on whether to invest in migrating to new Java versions and when to migrate. You'll also get to grips with platform features, such as AppCDS and new garbage collectors, to tune and optimize your application-from reduced launch time and latency to improved performance and throughput. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of the new features of Java 11, 12, and Project Amber, and possess the skills to apply them with a view to improving your application's performance. What you will learn Study type interference and how to work with the var type Understand Class-Data Sharing, its benefits, and limitations Discover platform options to reduce your application's launch time Improve application performance by switching garbage collectors Get up to date with the new Java release cadence Define and assess decision criteria for migrating to a new version of Java Who this book is forIf you're an executive or solutions architect responsible for technology selection or Java migration decisions, this Java book is for you. You'll also benefit from this book if you're a computer science enthusiast curious to learn about the latest and upcoming Java features. This book will help you migrate your solutions from Java 8 or older to the latest Java release.

Use the computational thinking philosophy to solve complex problems by designing appropriate algorithms to produce optimal results across various domains Key Features Develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help you tackle complex problems Explore core computer science concepts and important computational thinking elements using practical examples Find out how to identify the best-suited algorithmic solution for your problem Book DescriptionComputational thinking helps you to develop logical processing and algorithmic thinking while solving real-world problems across a wide range of domains. It's an essential skill that you should possess to keep ahead of the curve in this modern era of information technology. Developers can apply their knowledge of computational thinking to solve problems in multiple areas, including economics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. This book begins by helping you get to grips with decomposition, pattern recognition, pattern generalization and abstraction, and algorithm design, along with teaching you how to apply these elements practically while designing solutions for challenging problems. You'll then learn about various techniques involved in problem analysis, logical reasoning, algorithm design, clusters and classification, data analysis, and modeling, and understand how computational thinking elements can be used together with these aspects to design solutions. Toward the end, you will discover how to identify pitfalls in the solution design process and how to choose the right functionalities to create the best possible algorithmic solutions. By the end of this algorithm book, you will have gained the confidence to successfully apply computational thinking techniques to software development. What you will learn Find out how to use decomposition to solve problems through visual representation Employ pattern generalization and abstraction to design solutions Build analytical skills required to assess algorithmic solutions Use computational thinking with Python for statistical analysis Understand the input and output needs for designing algorithmic solutions Use computational thinking to solve data processing problems Identify errors in logical processing to refine your solution design Apply computational thinking in various domains, such as cryptography, economics, and machine learning Who this book is forThis book is for students, developers, and professionals looking to develop problem-solving skills and tactics involved in writing or debugging software programs and applications. Familiarity with Python programming is required.

Software engineering has surfaced as an industrial field that is continually evolving due to the emergence of advancing technologies and innovative methodologies. Scrum is the most recent revolution that is transforming traditional software procedures, which has researchers and practitioners scrambling to find the best techniques for implementation. The continued development of this agile process requires an extensive level of research on up-to-date findings and applicable practices. Agile Scrum Implementation and Its Long-Term Impact on Organizations is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of scrum practices in developing agile software systems. The book combines perspectives from both the academic and professional communities as the challenges and solutions expressed by each group can create a better understanding of how practice must be applied in the real world of software development. While highlighting topics including scrum adoption, iterative deployment, and human impacts, this book is ideally designed for researchers, developers, engineers, practitioners, academicians, programmers, students, and educators seeking current research on practical improvements in agile software progression using scrum methodologies.

Requirements Modeling and Coding attempts to bridge the gap between modeling and coding and serves the growing trend of agile development better than existing textbooks in the area. Instead of using toy tools to create modeling and coding examples, the author teaches IBM Rational Rhapsody as a modeling tool and Microsoft Visual C# as a programming tool. C# is the purest object-oriented programming language and the best tool for developing graphical user interfaces, while Rhapsody is a visual development environment that real software developers use to create real-time or embedded systems.This book serves as a text for a capstone course on Systems Analysis and Design in Information Systems programs. It conceptualizes business objects and functions, develops business models and software architectures, and enriches the models and the architectures by storyboarding use cases along with user interface designs.Instructor's resources are provided for free to instructors who adopt the book as textbook. Please send your request to [email protected].