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Game Engine Gems 2

Edited by Eric Lengyel ...

This book contains short articles that focus on a particular technique, describe a clever trick, or offer practical advice on game engine development. The 31 chapters cover three broad categories: graphics and rendering, game engine design, and systems programming. Professional game developers, students of game development and computer science, and anyone interested in learning how the pros tackle ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book contains short articles that focus on a particular technique, describe a clever trick, or offer practical advice on game engine development. The 31 chapters cover three broad categories: graphics and rendering, game engine design, and systems programming. Professional game developers, students of game development and computer science, and anyone interested in learning how the pros tackle
... Read more
Learning Concurrency in Python

Build highly efficient, robust, and concurrent applications

by Elliot Forbes ...

Practically and deeply understand concurrency in Python to write efficient programsKey Features\[\*\] Build highly efficient, robust, and concurrent applications\[\*\] Work through practical examples that will help you address the challenges of writing concurrent code\[\*\] Improve the overall speed of execution in multiprocessor and multicore systems and keep them highly availableBook ... Read more

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Practically and deeply understand concurrency in Python to write efficient programsKey Features\[\*\] Build highly efficient, robust, and concurrent applications\[\*\] Work through practical examples that will help you address the challenges of writing concurrent code\[\*\] Improve the overall speed of execution in multiprocessor and multicore systems and keep them highly availableBook
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Getting Clojure

Build Your Functional Skills One Idea at a Time

by Russ Olsen ...

Behind every programming language lies a vision of how programs should be built. The vision behind Clojure is of a radically simple language framework holding together a sophisticated collection of programming features. Learning Clojure involves much more than just learning the mechanics of the language. To really get Clojure you need to understand the ideas underlying this structure of framework ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Behind every programming language lies a vision of how programs should be built. The vision behind Clojure is of a radically simple language framework holding together a sophisticated collection of programming features. Learning Clojure involves much more than just learning the mechanics of the language. To really get Clojure you need to understand the ideas underlying this structure of framework
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Pervasive Computing

Next Generation Platforms for Intelligent Data Collection

Edited by Ciprian Dobre, Fatos Xhafa ...

Series series Intelligent Data-Centric Systems
Pervasive Computing: Next Generation Platforms for Intelligent Data Collection presents current advances and state-of-the-art work on methods, techniques, and algorithms designed to support pervasive collection of data under ubiquitous networks of devices able to intelligently collaborate towards common goals. Using numerous illustrative examples and following both theoretical and practical ... Read more

$116.99 USD

Pervasive Computing: Next Generation Platforms for Intelligent Data Collection presents current advances and state-of-the-art work on methods, techniques, and algorithms designed to support pervasive collection of data under ubiquitous networks of devices able to intelligently collaborate towards common goals. Using numerous illustrative examples and following both theoretical and practical
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Ruby on Rails Background Jobs with Sidekiq

by David B. Copeland ...

Using Sidekiq for background jobs is a great way to scale and grow your app. This book will give you a solid, practical foundation for creating resilient, well-tested, self-healing code that uses background jobs. You'll be able to simulate real-world failure modes and learn how to write idempotent code that can be safely run with Sidekiq.One of the best ways to improve your Rails app's performance ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Using Sidekiq for background jobs is a great way to scale and grow your app. This book will give you a solid, practical foundation for creating resilient, well-tested, self-healing code that uses background jobs. You'll be able to simulate real-world failure modes and learn how to write idempotent code that can be safely run with Sidekiq.One of the best ways to improve your Rails app's performance
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C++ Data Structures and Algorithms

Learn how to write efficient code to build scalable and robust applications in C++

by Wisnu Anggoro ...

Learn how to build efficient, secure and robust code in C++ by using data structures and algorithms - the building blocks of C++Key FeaturesUse data structures such as arrays, stacks, trees, lists, and graphs with real-world examplesLearn the functional and reactive implementations of the traditional data structuresExplore illustrations to present data structures and algorithms, as well as their ... Read more

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Learn how to build efficient, secure and robust code in C++ by using data structures and algorithms - the building blocks of C++Key FeaturesUse data structures such as arrays, stacks, trees, lists, and graphs with real-world examplesLearn the functional and reactive implementations of the traditional data structuresExplore illustrations to present data structures and algorithms, as well as their
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Parallel and High Performance Programming with Python

Unlock parallel and concurrent programming in Python using multithreading, CUDA, Pytorch and Dask. (English Edition)

by Fabio Nelli ...

Unleash the capabilities of Python and its libraries for solving high performance computational problems.KEY FEATURES● Explores parallel programming concepts and techniques for high-performance computing.● Covers parallel algorithms, multiprocessing, distributed computing, and GPU programming.● Provides practical use of popular Python libraries/tools like NumPy, Pandas, Dask, and TensorFlow ... Read more

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Unleash the capabilities of Python and its libraries for solving high performance computational problems.KEY FEATURES● Explores parallel programming concepts and techniques for high-performance computing.● Covers parallel algorithms, multiprocessing, distributed computing, and GPU programming.● Provides practical use of popular Python libraries/tools like NumPy, Pandas, Dask, and TensorFlow
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Django 5 Cookbook

by Clara Stein ...

For Python programmers, backend developers, and web developers looking to become experts in the Django framework and improve their problem-solving skills, "Django 5 Cookbook" is the simplest and easiest pocket solution book. This book presents a variety of recipes and solutions to the complex problems of developing web applications in a clear and concise manner.Presented in a logical progression ... Read more

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For Python programmers, backend developers, and web developers looking to become experts in the Django framework and improve their problem-solving skills, "Django 5 Cookbook" is the simplest and easiest pocket solution book. This book presents a variety of recipes and solutions to the complex problems of developing web applications in a clear and concise manner.Presented in a logical progression
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Delphi GUI Programming with FireMonkey

Unleash the full potential of the FMX framework to build exciting cross-platform apps with Embarcadero Delphi

by Andrea Magni ...

Create modern yet effective multi-platform applications by building interactive UIs following a single codebase approach to boost productivityKey FeaturesDelve into the FireMonkey framework and explore its powerful capabilitiesEnhance the user experience by using various technologies included in Delphi and FMXBoost developer productivity through the cross-platform capabilities enabled by the ... Read more

$36.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create modern yet effective multi-platform applications by building interactive UIs following a single codebase approach to boost productivityKey FeaturesDelve into the FireMonkey framework and explore its powerful capabilitiesEnhance the user experience by using various technologies included in Delphi and FMXBoost developer productivity through the cross-platform capabilities enabled by the
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Reactive Programming with RxJS 5

Untangle Your Asynchronous JavaScript Code

by Sergi Mansilla ...

Reactive programming is revolutionary. It makes asynchronous programming clean, intuitive, and robust. Use RxJS 5 to write complex programs in a simple way, and master the Observable: a powerful data type that substitutes callbacks and promises. Think about your programs as streams of data that change and adapt to produce what you want. Manage real-world concurrency and write complex flows of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Reactive programming is revolutionary. It makes asynchronous programming clean, intuitive, and robust. Use RxJS 5 to write complex programs in a simple way, and master the Observable: a powerful data type that substitutes callbacks and promises. Think about your programs as streams of data that change and adapt to produce what you want. Manage real-world concurrency and write complex flows of
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Web Programming with Go, Second Edition

Code, create, and troubleshoot every component of web application using Go and its libraries

by Ian Taylor ...

This is a new edition of "Web Programming with Go" and it's designed to help both entry-level and professional developers build and launch functional web applications using Go's core libraries. Every chapter gives you practical lessons, from setting up Go projects and building strong backend routes to frontend-backend integration, session management, authentication, concurrency, and connecting ... Read more

$35.99 USD

This is a new edition of "Web Programming with Go" and it's designed to help both entry-level and professional developers build and launch functional web applications using Go's core libraries. Every chapter gives you practical lessons, from setting up Go projects and building strong backend routes to frontend-backend integration, session management, authentication, concurrency, and connecting
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Go Cookbook

Build modular, readable, and testable applications in Go

by Aaron Torres ...

Bridge the gap between basic understanding of Go and use of its advanced featuresKey Features\[\*\] Discover a number of recipes and approaches to develop modern back-end applications\[\*\] Put to use the best practices to combine the recipes for sophisticated parallel tools\[\*\] This book is based on Go 1.8, which is the latest versionBook DescriptionGo (a.k.a. Golang) is a statically-typed ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bridge the gap between basic understanding of Go and use of its advanced featuresKey Features\[\*\] Discover a number of recipes and approaches to develop modern back-end applications\[\*\] Put to use the best practices to combine the recipes for sophisticated parallel tools\[\*\] This book is based on Go 1.8, which is the latest versionBook DescriptionGo (a.k.a. Golang) is a statically-typed
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Parallel Programming with C# and .NET Core

Developing Multithreaded Applications Using C# and .NET Core 3.1 from Scratch

by Rishabh Verma, Neha Shrivastava, Ravindra Akella ...

Application development has evolved over the last decade, and with the advent of the latest technologies like Angular, React on client-side, and ASP.NET Core, Spring on the server-side, the consumer expectations have risen like never before. The primary objective of this book is to help readers understand the importance of asynchronous programming and various ways it can be achieved using .NET ... Read more

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Application development has evolved over the last decade, and with the advent of the latest technologies like Angular, React on client-side, and ASP.NET Core, Spring on the server-side, the consumer expectations have risen like never before. The primary objective of this book is to help readers understand the importance of asynchronous programming and various ways it can be achieved using .NET
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Distributed AI Systems

A practical guide to building scalable training, inference, and serving systems for production AI

by Fuheng Wu ...

Learn distributed AI through hands-on experience with training frameworks, inference engines, and orchestration tools to build production-ready training, inference, and serving systems for modern large-scale AI. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesUnderstand GPU hardware, high-speed interconnects, and parallelism strategiesHands-on exercises ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn distributed AI through hands-on experience with training frameworks, inference engines, and orchestration tools to build production-ready training, inference, and serving systems for modern large-scale AI. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesUnderstand GPU hardware, high-speed interconnects, and parallelism strategiesHands-on exercises
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design

by Wolfgang Engel ...

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers the design of a 3D engine. This volume is complete with articles by leading programmers that focus on various aspects of 3D engine design such as quality and optimization as well as high-level architecture. GPU ... Read more

$69.99 USD

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers the design of a 3D engine. This volume is complete with articles by leading programmers that focus on various aspects of 3D engine design such as quality and optimization as well as high-level architecture. GPU
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OpenCL Programming by Example

by Ravishekhar Banger, Koushik Bhattacharyya ...

This book follows an example-driven, simplified, and practical approach to using OpenCL for general purpose GPU programming.If you are a beginner in parallel programming and would like to quickly accelerate your algorithms using OpenCL, this book is perfect for you! You will find the diverse topics and case studies in this book interesting and informative. You will only require a good knowledge of ... Read more

$31.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book follows an example-driven, simplified, and practical approach to using OpenCL for general purpose GPU programming.If you are a beginner in parallel programming and would like to quickly accelerate your algorithms using OpenCL, this book is perfect for you! You will find the diverse topics and case studies in this book interesting and informative. You will only require a good knowledge of
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Learning MCollective

Parallel Server Management in Puppet and Chef

by Jo Rhett ...

Orchestrate change across server clusters in near realtime with MCollective, the framework that works in concert with Puppet, Chef, and other configuration management tools. Ideal for system administrators and operations or DevOps engineers at any level, this hands-on guide teaches you how to build and test a real installation of MCollective servers and clients in your environment.Learn how to ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Orchestrate change across server clusters in near realtime with MCollective, the framework that works in concert with Puppet, Chef, and other configuration management tools. Ideal for system administrators and operations or DevOps engineers at any level, this hands-on guide teaches you how to build and test a real installation of MCollective servers and clients in your environment.Learn how to
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High-Performance LLM Inference with TensorRT-LLM

Optimizing and Serving Models on NVIDIA GPUs

by Tobias Renholt ...

"High-Performance LLM Inference with TensorRT-LLM: Optimizing and Serving Models on NVIDIA GPUs"Large language model deployment lives or dies by inference efficiency, and this book is written for engineers who need more than surface-level guidance. Aimed at experienced practitioners working with NVIDIA GPUs, TensorRT, Triton, and production AI systems, it provides a rigorous path to understanding ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"High-Performance LLM Inference with TensorRT-LLM: Optimizing and Serving Models on NVIDIA GPUs"Large language model deployment lives or dies by inference efficiency, and this book is written for engineers who need more than surface-level guidance. Aimed at experienced practitioners working with NVIDIA GPUs, TensorRT, Triton, and production AI systems, it provides a rigorous path to understanding
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Managing the Web of Things

Linking the Real World to the Web

Edited by Michael Sheng, Yongrui Qin, Lina Yao, Boualem Benatallah ...

Managing the Web of Things: Linking the Real World to the Web presents a consolidated and holistic coverage of engineering, management, and analytics of the Internet of Things. The web has gone through many transformations, from traditional linking and sharing of computers and documents (i.e., Web of Data), to the current connection of people (i.e., Web of People), and to the emerging connection ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Managing the Web of Things: Linking the Real World to the Web presents a consolidated and holistic coverage of engineering, management, and analytics of the Internet of Things. The web has gone through many transformations, from traditional linking and sharing of computers and documents (i.e., Web of Data), to the current connection of people (i.e., Web of People), and to the emerging connection
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Mastering C++ Multithreading

Write robust, concurrent, and parallel applications

by Maya Posch ...

Master multithreading and concurrent processing with C++Key Features\[\*\] Delve into the fundamentals of multithreading and concurrency and find out how to implement them\[\*\] Explore atomic operations to optimize code performance\[\*\] Apply concurrency to both distributed computing and GPGPU processingBook DescriptionMultithreaded applications execute multiple threads in a single processor ... Read more

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Master multithreading and concurrent processing with C++Key Features\[\*\] Delve into the fundamentals of multithreading and concurrency and find out how to implement them\[\*\] Explore atomic operations to optimize code performance\[\*\] Apply concurrency to both distributed computing and GPGPU processingBook DescriptionMultithreaded applications execute multiple threads in a single processor
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Truly Concurrent Process Algebra With Localities

by Yong Wang ...

Truly Concurrent Process Algebra with Localities introduces localities into truly concurrent process algebras. The book explores all aspects of localities in truly concurrent process algebras, such as Calculus for True Concurrency (CTC), which is a generalization of CCS for true concurrency, Algebra of Parallelism for True Concurrency (APTC), which is a generalization of ACP for true concurrency, ... Read more

$197.99 USD

Truly Concurrent Process Algebra with Localities introduces localities into truly concurrent process algebras. The book explores all aspects of localities in truly concurrent process algebras, such as Calculus for True Concurrency (CTC), which is a generalization of CCS for true concurrency, Algebra of Parallelism for True Concurrency (APTC), which is a generalization of ACP for true concurrency,
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Formal and Adaptive Methods for Automation of Parallel Programs Construction: Emerging Research and Opportunities

by Anatoliy Doroshenko, Olena Yatsenko ...

Emerging scientific and industrial applications in today’s world require significant computing power. Modern software tools are available for such platforms but are relatively complex and require the use of innovative programming models. One promising area in modern software design is the development, analysis, and implementation of algorithms and adaptive methods. These advancements in ... Read more

$184.49 USD

Emerging scientific and industrial applications in today’s world require significant computing power. Modern software tools are available for such platforms but are relatively complex and require the use of innovative programming models. One promising area in modern software design is the development, analysis, and implementation of algorithms and adaptive methods. These advancements in
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從零開始了解分散式系統

Distributed Systems From Scratch

by 零的零次方 ...

Series series 從零開始
Google、Instagram、Netflix 背後是成千上萬台機器，它們會壞、會斷線、沒有共同的時鐘，卻要表現得像一台永不當機的電腦。怎麼辦到的？本書用蓋的方式回答：從一台單機的 Key-Value Store 出發，每學一個概念就把它加進系統：複製讓資料不怕單點壞掉、共識演算法（Raft）讓機器們吵架後還能有共同答案、分片讓容量水平擴展、容錯處理讓故障變成日常而不是災難。最後你會親手用 Go 蓋出一個真正能跑的分散式 KV Store。CAP、一致性模型這些課本名詞，全部變成你寫過的程式。適合會寫程式的後端工程師、準備系統設計面試的人，以及想知道「雲」裡面到底長什麼樣的人。《從零開始》系列的每一本，都為沒有背景的讀者而寫：先給直覺與比喻，需要時才端出數學與細節，把一個領域鋪成一條可以自學走完的路。 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Google、Instagram、Netflix 背後是成千上萬台機器，它們會壞、會斷線、沒有共同的時鐘，卻要表現得像一台永不當機的電腦。怎麼辦到的？本書用蓋的方式回答：從一台單機的 Key-Value Store 出發，每學一個概念就把它加進系統：複製讓資料不怕單點壞掉、共識演算法（Raft）讓機器們吵架後還能有共同答案、分片讓容量水平擴展、容錯處理讓故障變成日常而不是災難。最後你會親手用 Go 蓋出一個真正能跑的分散式 KV Store。CAP、一致性模型這些課本名詞，全部變成你寫過的程式。適合會寫程式的後端工程師、準備系統設計面試的人，以及想知道「雲」裡面到底長什麼樣的人。《從零開始》系列的每一本，都為沒有背景的讀者而寫：先給直覺與比喻，需要時才端出數學與細節，把一個領域鋪成一條可以自學走完的路。
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Master Modern Rust

Explore Advanced Techniques, Embrace Functional Programming, and Craft Cutting-Edge Systems

by Donald E. Melnick ...

Rust isn't just a language; it's a revolution. Ditch the memory leaks and runtime errors, and embrace blazing speed, rock-solid safety, and unparalleled concurrency. Rust empowers you to build high-performance systems that push the boundaries of what's possible.Written by Rust experts, this book is your practical guide to mastering the art of Modern Rust. We've walked the path, faced the ... Read more

$10.59 USD

Rust isn't just a language; it's a revolution. Ditch the memory leaks and runtime errors, and embrace blazing speed, rock-solid safety, and unparalleled concurrency. Rust empowers you to build high-performance systems that push the boundaries of what's possible.Written by Rust experts, this book is your practical guide to mastering the art of Modern Rust. We've walked the path, faced the
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