For the past couple of years, network automation techniques that include software-defined networking (SDN) and dynamic resource allocation schemes have been the subject of a significant research and development effort. Likewise, network functions virtualization (NFV) and the foreseeable usage of a set of artificial intelligence techniques to facilitate the processing of customers' requirements and the subsequent design, delivery, and operation of the corresponding services are very likely to dramatically distort the conception and the management of networking infrastructures. Some of these techniques are being specified within standards developing organizations while others remain perceived as a "buzz" without any concrete deployment plans disclosed by service providers. An in-depth understanding and analysis of these approaches should be conducted to help internet players in making appropriate design choices that would meet their requirements as well as their customers. This is an important area of research as these new developments and approaches will inevitably reshape the internet and the future of technology. Design Innovation and Network Architecture for the Future Internet sheds light on the foreseeable yet dramatic evolution of internet design principles and offers a comprehensive overview on the recent advances in networking techniques that are likely to shape the future internet. The chapters provide a rigorous in-depth analysis of the promises, pitfalls, and other challenges raised by these initiatives, while avoiding any speculation on their expected outcomes and technical benefits. This book covers essential topics such as content delivery networks, network functions virtualization, security, cloud computing, automation, and more. This book will be useful for network engineers, software designers, computer networking professionals, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students looking for a comprehensive research book on the latest advancements in internet design principles and networking techniques.

Discover user experience and user interface design best practices while mastering a wide array of tools across Figma and FigJam with this full-color guide
Key Features

    Learn the basics of user experience research, result organization, and analysis in FigJam
    Create mockups, interactive animations, and high-fidelity prototypes using this platform-independent web application tool
    Collaborate with a team in real-time and create, share, and test your designs

Book Description

A driving force of the design tools market, Figma makes it easy to work with classic design features while enabling unique innovations and opening up real-time collaboration possibilities. It comes as no surprise that many designers decide to switch from other tools to Figma.

In this book, you'll be challenged to design a user interface for a responsive mobile application having researched and understood user needs. You'll become well-versed with the process in a step-by-step manner by exploring the theory first and gradually moving on to practice. You'll begin your learning journey by covering the basics of user experience research with FigJam and the process of creating a complete design using Figma tools such as Components, Variants, Auto Layout, and much more. You'll also learn how to prototype your design and explore the potential of community resources such as templates and plugins.

By the end of this Figma book, you'll have a solid understanding of the user interface workflow, managing essential Figma tools, and organizing your workflow.
What you will learn

•     Explore FigJam and how to use it to collect data in the research phase
•     Wireframe the future interface with shape tools and vectors
•     Define grids, typography, colors, and effect styles that can be reused in your work
•     Get to grips with Auto Layout and the constraints to create complex layouts
•     Create flexible components using styles and variants
•     Make your user interface interactive with prototyping and smart animate
•     Share your work with others by exporting assets and preparing development resources
•     Discover templates and plugins from the community

•     Exploring Figma and Transitioning from Other Tools
•     Structuring Moodboards, Personas, and User Flows within FigJam
•     Getting to Know Your Design Environment
•     Wireframing a Mobile-First Experience Using Vector Shapes
•     Designing Consistently Using Grids, Colors, and Typography
•     Creating a Responsive Mobile Interface Using Auto Layout
•     Building Components and Variants in a Collaborative Workspace
•     User Interface Design on Tablet, Desktop, and the Web
•     Prototyping with Transitions, Smart Animate, and Interactive Components
•     Testing and Sharing your Prototype on Browsers and Real Devices
•     Exporting Assets and Managing the Handover Process
•     Discovering Plugins and Resources in the Figma Community

Learn how to use Next.js for building web apps without compromising performance, user experience, and developer happiness Key Features Develop scalable web applications using Next.js Use Next.js as a frontend for existing backends and e-commerce websites and understand how to implement it with any headless CMS Deploy Next.js on different platforms, such as Vercel, DigitalOcean, and AWS, or on your own server Book DescriptionNext.js is a scalable and high-performance React.js framework for modern web development and provides a large set of features, such as hybrid rendering, route prefetching, automatic image optimization, and internationalization, out of the box. If you are looking to create a blog, an e-commerce website, or a simple website, this book will show you how you can use the multipurpose Next.js framework to create an impressive user experience. Starting with the basics of Next.js, the book demonstrates how the framework can help you reach your development goals. You'll realize how versatile Next.js is as you build real-world applications with step-by-step explanations. This Next.js book will guide you in choosing the right rendering methodology for your website, securing it, and deploying it to different providers, all while focusing on performance and developer happiness. By the end of the book, you'll be able to design, build, and deploy modern architectures using Next.js with any headless CMS or data source. What you will learn Get up to speed with Next.js essentials and learn how to build apps quickly Understand how to create scalable Next.js architectures Choose between different rendering strategies, such as client-side rendering (CSR), static site generation (SSG), server-side rendering (SSR), and incremental static regeneration (ISR) Write unit tests and integration tests in your Next.js application Discover the powerful routing system and Next.js' built-in components Design and build modern architectures with Next.js using GraphCMS or any headless CMS Who this book is forThis book is for web developers who want to improve their React skills by building scalable and maintainable full-stack applications using the modern Next.js web framework. Intermediate-level knowledge of ES6+, React, Node.js, and REST is assumed.

Build modern responsive websites without writing code by making the most of the power and flexibility of Webflow Key Features Get to grips with Webflow to build and launch responsive websites from scratch Learn how to put Webflow into practice and take advantage of its power and flexibility Build your own modern responsive websites from scratch and without any code Book DescriptionWebflow is a modern no-code website-builder that enables you to rapidly design and build production-scale responsive websites. Webflow by Example is a practical, project-based, and beginner-friendly guide to understanding and using Webflow to efficiently build and launch responsive websites from scratch. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will take you through modern web development principles and help you to apply them efficiently using Webflow. You'll also get to grips with modern responsive web development and understand how to take advantage of the power and flexibility of Webflow. The book will guide you through a real-life project where you will build a fully responsive and dynamic website from scratch. You will learn how to add animations and interactions, customize experiences for users, and more. Finally, the book covers important steps and best practices for making your website ready for production, including SEO optimization and how to publish and package the website. By the end of this Webflow book, you will have gained the skills you need to build modern responsive websites from scratch without any code. What you will learn Build and customize websites without any code Understand how to approach designing and developing for the modern web Become familiar with the main functionalities of Webflow Follow best practices for Webflow development while working on a practical project, from its design to launch Harness the power of the Webflow CMS to create dynamic content Add modern flourishes to a website using pre-defined and custom animations and interactions Who this book is forIf you're an entrepreneur, web designer, or anyone with little web development knowledge, this book will help you learn how to build fully responsive websites and web prototypes without writing a single line of code. If you're a web designer, this book will make you a more informed web developer. If you're already a developer, this book will help you become a better web designer.

Understand all aspects of building a successful online store which is search-engine-optimized, using theme management and one-page checkout features Key Features Extend your WordPress knowledge to build fully functional e-commerce websites using WooCommerce and its plugins Implement payment gateway, shipping, and inventory management solutions Improve the speed and performance of your websites by optimizing images and caching static information Book DescriptionWooCommerce is one of the most flexible platforms for building online stores. With its flexibility, you can offer virtually any feature to a client using the WordPress system. WooCommerce is also self-hosted, so the ownership of data lies with you and your client. This book starts with the essentials of building a WooCommerce store. You'll learn how to set up WooCommerce and implement payment, shipping, and tax options, as well as configure your product. The book also demonstrates ways to customize and manage your products by using SEO for enhanced visibility. As you advance, you'll understand how to manage sales by using POS systems, outsource fulfillment, and external reporting services. Once you've set up and organized your online store, you'll focus on improving the user experience of your e-commerce website. In addition to this, the book takes you through caching techniques to not only improve the speed and performance of your website but also its look and UI by adding themes. Finally, you'll build the landing page for your website to promote your product, and design WooCommerce plugins to customize the functionalities of your e-commerce website. By the end of this WooCommerce book, you'll have learned how to run a complete WooCommerce store, and be able to customize each section of the store on the frontend as well as backend. What you will learn Grasp the fundamentals of e-commerce website design and management with WordPress Use Gutenberg product blocks to display products across various categories on your website Get to grips with WordPress plugin development to customize your website's functionality Discover various ways to effectively handle product payment, taxes, and shipping Use analytics and product data syncing in WordPress to keep an eye on the user experience and monitor the performance of your online store Promote your new product online using SEO management and landing pages Who this book is forThis WooCommerce development book is for web developers, WordPress developers, e-commerce consultants, or anyone familiar with using WordPress and interested in building an e-commerce platform from scratch. Working knowledge of WordPress development and general web development concepts is required.