Getting started with Bootstrap 5


Book Description

This book does not have a logical organization, presenting each of the components of Bootstrap, but rather a practical organization in which we see the main elements of Bootstrap as it becomes appropriate to present them. It is a quick guide in which it offers, based on small tips or notes, the operation of the main components of Bootstrap and the reader can have an entry point to learn more easily about this technology. To follow this book you need to have a computer with Windows, Linux or MacOS, have knowledge of how to develop style sheets in CSS, JavaScript and basic Node. This book is currently in development. Map This book has a total of 8 chapters, it is recommended that you read in the order in which they are arranged and as we explain the experiments carried out, go directly to practice, replicate, test and modify the codes that we show in this book. Chapter 1: In this chapter we will give some key concepts about the frameworks, advantages of using Bootstrap and what changes it brings with its predecessor, in addition, we will prepare the development environment. Chapter 2: In this chapter we present an introduction to containers in Bootstrap as a fundamental structure to organize our content correctly on a website and have it displayed correctly; additionally, we introduce other common features such as Bootstrap breakpoints present in other components. Chapter 3: In this chapter we will learn how to use Bootstrap's grid and column system. Chapter 4: In this chapter we will learn how to work with the main components in Bootstrap, which are the fundamental elements in this technology. Chapter 5: In this chapter we will learn how to use the help classes in Bootstrap, also known as utility classes with which we can establish colors, margins, among other formats, to the HTML content. Chapter 6: In this chapter we will learn how to generate our custom Bootstrap bundle using Sass. Chapter 7: In this chapter we will create some composite or custom components using Bootstrap components and its utility classes as a base. Chapter 8: In this chapter we will build a real website that is a kind of product sales website or online store with a very limited scope. We will also create a website in which we will make fetch queries to an API.




Bootstrap 5 Foundations


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Bootstrap is a HTML5, CSS and JavaScript framework that enjoys 72% of the market share. It is used to create mobile-first responsive websites quickly and easily. Bootstrap 5 is the newest version of this framework. Leaving behind jQuery for a more integrated web languages model Bootstrap 5 will drive a new generation of websites.No matter what your goal, this eBook will get you working with and understanding how Bootstrap 5 works. No matter what your goal, curiosity, career building, developing a business website. This eBook will give you the understanding you need to take existing HTML5 skills and use them with the world's most popular web framework.




Getting started with Django 5


Book Description

Django is a framework with many options, it allows us to create applications with the language of the moment Python, a modular programming language, with an impeccable syntax that we can also use in a web environment. It offers us a modular scheme between projects and applications, an important set of packages to extend the already complete framework and with this, the creation of scalable projects. It is a framework that, by using Python, brings us its benefits of a clean, clear, precise syntax, a modular and scalable environment through packages. This book is for anyone who wants to start developing with Django; you may come from another framework or even PHP; in both cases, it is a great idea to learn from one of the most advanced and complete web frameworks you can find. For those who want to know the framework and who know other web frameworks, but do not have the necessary knowledge to venture into these. For people who want to improve a skill in web development, who want to grow as a developer and who want to keep climbing their way with other frameworks similar to this one. For those who want to learn or improve a skill and with this, increase their chances of employment or to carry out a personal project. This book has a total of 18 chapters, it is recommended that you read in the order in which they are arranged and as we explain the components of the framework, go directly to the practice, replicate, test and modify the codes that we show in this book. Chapter 1: In this chapter we are going to present the software necessary to create projects in Django, Python as a programming language and in which the framework is developed, a code editor such as VSS, until preparing the environment. Chapter 2: In this chapter we are going to create the virtual environment to develop the application, we will create the project in Django, we will learn about its basic structure and the use of applications and projects in Django. Chapter 3: In this chapter we will give an introduction to Python, knowing its basic characteristics and functionalities such as variables, data types, functions, classes, among others. Chapter 4: In this chapter, we are going to create a simple CRUD type application and learn about all the elements of the framework that this implies such as management of forms, templates, views and models, in addition to the management of CSRF tokens, migrations, databases among others. Chapter 5: In this chapter, we are going to work with Django Admin to provide an interface for managing site content; that is, the typical CRUDs, we will learn how to customize them at the class level, validations, interpret requests, among others. Chapter 6: In this chapter, we are going to introduce the use of forms in Django, definition, validations, saving and structure in general. Chapter 7: In this chapter, we are going to present the different functionalities that templates have in Django. Chapter 8: In this chapter, we are going to introduce some functions that we can use with QuerySets when building queries. Chapter 9: In this chapter, we are going to build a Rest API with the Django Rest Framework. Chapter 10: In this chapter, we are going to consume the above Rest Api with an app in Vue 3 and NaiveUI; lists, forms will be created and integrated with Tailwind.css Chapter 11 : In this chapter, we are going to learn about class-based views by performing the typical operations that are needed in modern web development. Chapter 12: In this chapter, we are going to learn how to work with files in Django; specifically reading and generating excel and CSV and generating PDFs. Chapter 13: In this chapter, we are going to show the code of an application created with Alpine.js to create a to do list component. Chapter 14: In this chapter, we are going to adapt the Alpine.js application presented in the previous chapter, so that it works together with Django. Chapter 15: In this chapter, we are going to use Django Channels to learn how to create systems with full duplex communication and be able to create our own websockets and consume them, we will see how to create single and multiple channel applications, as well as how to consume a consumer from an app in Vue . Chapter 16: In this chapter, we are going to create a personalized authentication module with login, registration, recover passwords, sending emails, uploading the avatar among others. Chapter 17: In this chapter, we are going to learn how to use the signals system to intercept events in Django such as creation of entities in the database and execute custom code. Chapter 18: In this chapter, we will introduce the use of testing to create automated functions and test different modules of our application.




HTML and CSS


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Jon Duckett’s best-selling, full color introduction to HTML and CSS—making complex topics simple, accessible, and fun! Learn HTML and CSS from the book that has inspired hundreds of thousands of beginner-to-intermediate coders. Professional web designers, developers, and programmers as well as new learners are looking to amp up their web design skills at work and expand their personal development—yet finding the right resources online can be overwhelming. Take a confident step in the right direction by choosing the simplicity of HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites by veteran web developer and programmer Jon Duckett. Widely regarded for setting a new standard for those looking to learn and master web development through his inventive teaching format, Jon Duckett has helped global brands like Philips, Nike, and Xerox create innovative digital solutions, designing and delivering web and mobile projects with impact and the customer at the forefront. In HTML & CSS, Duckett shares his real-world insights in a unique and highly visual style: Introduces HTML and CSS in a way that makes them accessible to everyone―from students to freelancers, and developers, programmers, marketers, social media managers, and more Combines full-color design graphics and engaging photography to explain the topics in an in-depth yet straightforward manner Provides an efficient and user-friendly structure that allows readers to progress through the chapters in a self-paced format Is perfect for anyone looking to update a content management system, run an e-commerce store, or redesign a website using popular web development tools HTML & CSS is well-written and readable, providing organized instruction in ways that other online courses, tutorials, and books have yet to replicate. For readers seeking a comprehensive yet concise guide to HTML and CSS, look no further than this one-of-a-kind guide. HTML & CSS is also available as part of two hardcover and paperback sets depending on your web design and development needs: Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery Set Paperback: 9781118907443 Hardcover: 9781119038634 Front-End Back-End Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL Set Paperback: 9781119813095 Hardcover: 9781119813088




Getting started with Electron.js


Book Description

Electron.js is a web framework with which we can create cross-platform (non-native) desktop applications that work on Windows, MacOS and Linux, with a web wrapper using JavaScript, HTML and CSS and without the need for native development experience. This book is for anyone who wants to start developing with Electron.js; No prior knowledge of other JavaScript frameworks is required, although you should know basic Node.js development, as well as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For those who want to learn about the framework and create their first desktop applications. For those people who want to learn something new, learn about a framework that doesn't have much documentation. For people who want to improve a skill, want to grow as a developer, and want to continue to climb their path in web development. For those who want to learn or improve a skill and with this, increase their chances of employment or to carry out a personal project. This book has a total of 7 chapters and consists of explanations and practices: We will give the first contact with Electron, creating a minimal application with which we will know the flow and basic structure of the framework and with this, know its possibilities. We are going to know the key modules that Electron.js provides us in a more theoretical than practical way, therefore, when using them later, you will already have a reference to them. We are going to create the bases of a chat type application, which, although it will not have real functionality, will allow us to experiment with some modules provided in the Electron API. We are going to generate an application for production and with this, generate its executables. We are going to create a basic text editor type application and with this, learn about the first integrations with Electron.js; the application will have options to customize the text in formats and save and open files. We are going to create a To Do application or tasks, for it we will use Vue.js, Express.js, Axios and MySQL as main technologies in its development. We are going to work in a better way with the development mode in the application, we will know how to configure the environment variables and packages to make the main process reload every time changes are started in said process. The book is currently in development...




Getting started with Flask


Book Description

This guide is intended to take your first steps with Flask using Python; with this, we are going to propose two things: It is not a book that aims to know Flask 100%, or from zero to expert, since it would be too big an objective for the scope of this guide, otherwise, to know what it offers us and create the first web applications with Flask , know its extensions, create an API, use Jinja2 among others... It is assumed that the reader has at least basic knowledge of Python development. This book has a practical approach, knowing the key aspects of the technology and moving into practice, gradually implementing small features of an application that has real scope. To follow this book you need to have a computer with Windows, Linux or MacOS. The book is currently in development. This book consists of 20 chapters, with which we will learn in detail the most important and basic features of Flask: Chapter 1: In this chapter we will give an introduction to Python, knowing its basic characteristics and functionalities such as variables, data types, functions, classes, among others. Chapter 2: In this chapter we are going to present the software necessary to create projects in Flask, what happens from Python, to preparing the environment, the editor that we will use, VSC and a web browser. Chapter 3: We present some essential commands to develop in Flask, we will prepare the environment and give an introduction to the framework, we will create a structure for the project in Flask and we will get a basic understanding of the routing for the controllers. Chapter 4: In this chapter we will see how to use the template engine par excellence in Flask, which is Jinja, with which we can return responses in HTML format and customize the page with embedded Python code with which we can customize using blocks, filters, macros, among others. Chapter 5: In this chapter we will see how to connect an application in Flask to a relational database such as MySQL using SQLAlchemy; We will see how to configure a database, connection through the models, generation of automatic migrations based on the models and basic CRUD operations to manipulate the database. Chapter 6: In this chapter we will install the Flask Migrate extension to configure a migration system for the project and in this way be able to customize the tables and have a robust schema to be able to make changes to the database in a practical and scalable way, in addition to be able to create a trace with these changes. Chapter 7: In this chapter we will use the Form WTF extension to create forms, apply validations, initial values and later dump this data into the database, these forms are classes with the aforementioned attributes and in this way we can apply the same schema for server and client side data manipulation. Chapter 8: In this chapter we will see how to use one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-many relationships in Flask with SQLAlchemy. Chapter 9: In this chapter we will see how to use flash messages useful to inform the user about the operations carried out. Chapter 10: In this chapter we will use Flask Login to create an authentication system and protect drivers. Chapter 11: In this chapter we will see how to implement a Rest Api using the Restful Flash package, generate access tokens and make test connections. Chapter 12: In this chapter we will see how to implement unit tests that are part of the development of any application. To do this, we will use the Pytest package available for Python. Chapter 13: In this chapter we will integrate the Bootstrap 5 web framework to our project in Flask, in this way, we will see how to use both technologies together and we will apply styles to the forms, lists, navigation menu, among others. Chapter 14: In this chapter we will use Flask Babel to add a multilanguage system to the application, to give the application the ability to use more than one language. Chapter 15: In this chapter we will learn about several Flask extensions that we have not used until this chapter, such as cache, CLI, a debug banner, email, among others. Chapter 16: In this chapter we will learn how to create custom decorators to use in controllers. Chapter 17: In this chapter we will integrate a role system into the application, in addition to this, we will enhance the user profile with several options such as the option to change the password, social networks, address, preferred language, among others. Chapter 18: In this chapter we are going to learn about some operations on the database using SQLAlchemy, in addition to knowing how to use the Flask shell. Chapter 19: In this chapter we are going to learn how to use files to manage environment variables in Flask. Chapter 20: In this chapter we are going to create our first experiment which will be a filter to filter by search term, category and tag.




Getting started with CodeIgniter 4, master the basics of the PHP framework for beginners


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This book is for anyone who wants to build their first applications in CodeIgniter 4, this writing offers a step-by-step introduction to the framework, knowing the most relevant aspects of it and is focused above all on practice; It is assumed that the reader has knowledge and has developed in PHP and related technologies of the language, such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS, since, remember that to use any framework, you have to have the bases that support it, that is, your programming language. The book is aimed at those people who want to learn something new, learn about a framework that has very little documentation, who want to improve a skill in web development, who want to grow as a developer and who want to continue scaling their path with other frameworks superior to this one. As long as you meet at least some of the above considerations, this book is for you. Map This book has a total of 21 chapters and consists of explanations and practices. Chapters: Chapter 1: This chapter is intended to explain the environment needed to develop in CodeIgniter 4. Chapter 2: We take the first steps with the frameworks, we will know the official website of the framework, installation forms and advantages of each one of them, we install the framework, we will know the initial aspects on how to run the framework, configure a database, create our first components, the use of migrations for table management and we will see several cases on how to work with them, we will work with the MVC and create each of these components that define it from scratch, routing and of course, finishing the chapter with the traditional CRUD for one of our entities. Chapter 3: It is a practice for you, in which you have to create another CRUD; putting into practice everything seen in the first chapter. Chapter 4: You will know how to use the routes, grouped routes, their options and the different types. Chapter 5: We will know the use of the session and also of the flash session to save data and present it to the user. Chapter 6: You will learn to manage views in a reusable way. Chapter 7: We will see how to use a more modular scheme when defining controllers for each type of module. Chapter 8: We will know how to work with HTML forms and apply validations from the server side in CodeIgniter, knowing the types of validations, creating them and applying validations from the controller; to then finally show the errors by the view; we will also learn how to use helper functions in our forms. Chapter 9: We will learn more about models, some properties that we can define in them, the use of functions and common example cases. Chapter 10: We will learn to use filters to intercept requests; as a practical case, we will create an authentication module with login for our application in which we will protect the management module or dashboard. Chapter 11: In this chapter we build a Rest Api type CRUD that can be consumed with JSON or XML; being CRUD type operations and working mainly from the server side; it will be a process similar to the CRUD that we created in Chapter 2, but with some variations that are typical of this type of structure. Chapter 12: In this chapter you will learn to generate test data with seeders which are ideal for when we are starting to develop. Chapter 13: In this chapter we will learn how to handle the relational schema of the database in CodeIgniter; we will look at one-to-many and many-to-many relationships. Chapter 14: In this chapter we are going to work with uploading files in our application, to upload images to our movie model. Chapter 15: This chapter provides an introduction to the use of the libraries and help functions and how to use them. Chapter 16: In this chapter we will learn how to integrate the PayPal platform in CodeIgniter, in order to process payments directly from the application. Chapter 16: This chapter we will adapt Bootstrap 5 components in the application. Chapter 17: This chapter we will create an end user module with list and detail page. Chapter 18: This chapter we will make some changes in the Rest Api created previously to define additional methods such as upload, pagination, among others. Chapter 19: App with Vue, coming soon. Chapter 20: In this chapter we will learn how to integrate the PayPal platform in CodeIgniter, in order to process payments directly from the application. Chapter 21: This chapter we will know how to integrate CodeIgniter shield to handle authentication and authorization; also, we will create a small project with which we will learn to manage groups and permissions. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge to create any basic application with the framework and know more than just the basics of it. I invite you to visit my website: desarrollolibre.net And get to know my work.




Getting started with Alpine.js


Book Description

Alpine is a client-side JavaScript framework that allows us to create JavaScript applications with their reactive and declarative component-based nature. Alpine.js contains an HTML DOM manipulation library that makes it easy for us to interact with it declaratively with less code. Alpine.js offers us a modular scheme for our projects and to be able to easily extend them with more functionalities. It is a framework that, by using JavaScript, brings us its benefits of a clean, clear, flexible and scalable syntax through plugins. In this book, we are going to learn how the framework is formed, the basic characteristics that Alpine.js allows us as a client web framework through small examples that will allow us to know and master this technology. Map The book has a total of 5 chapters (still in development): In this chapter we are going to talk about Alpine.js, as well as its main features and how we can use it. In this chapter we are going to know the main directives in Alpine.js. In this chapter we are going to create a to do list project, in which we will implement the previously seen directives. In this chapter we are going to learn more directives and magic methods of Alpine.js. In this chapter we are going to create several projects in Alpine to put into practice what was explained in previous chapters.




Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services: Volume 1 Getting Started


Book Description

The Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services series is a seven-volume collection that introduces IBM® WatsonTM cognitive computing services. The series includes an overview of specific IBM Watson® services with their associated architectures and simple code examples. Each volume describes how you can use and implement these services in your applications through practical use cases. The series includes the following volumes: Volume 1 Getting Started, SG24-8387 Volume 2 Conversation, SG24-8394 Volume 3 Visual Recognition, SG24-8393 Volume 4 Natural Language Classifier, SG24-8391 Volume 5 Language Translator, SG24-8392 Volume 6 Speech to Text and Text to Speech, SG24-8388 Volume 7 Natural Language Understanding, SG24-8398 Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this collection provides the information you need to start your research on Watson services. If your goal is to become more familiar with Watson in relation to your current environment, or if you are evaluating cognitive computing, this collection can serve as a powerful learning tool. This IBM Redbooks® publication, Volume 1, introduces cognitive computing, its motivating factors, history, and basic concepts. This volume describes the industry landscape for cognitive computing and introduces Watson, the cognitive computing offering from IBM. It also describes the nature of the question-answering (QA) challenge that is represented by the Jeopardy! quiz game and it provides a high-level overview of the QA system architecture (DeepQA), developed for Watson to play the game. This volume charts the evolution of the Watson Developer Cloud, from the initial DeepQA implementation. This book also introduces the concept of domain adaptation and the processes that must be followed to adapt the various Watson services to specific domains.




Bootstrap 4 By Example


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Master Bootstrap 4's frontend framework and build your websites faster than ever before About This Book Become an expert in Bootstrap framework, and speed up front-end development and prototyping through real-life examples An applied guide exploring two web applications such as Twitter and Dashboard from scratch Hands on the Bootstrap version 4 even before the official release Who This Book Is For If you are a frontend developer with no knowledge of Bootstrap, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is expected, as well as a reasonable understanding of web frameworks, such as jQuery. What You Will Learn Discover how to use Bootstrap's components and elements, and to customize them for your own projects Understand the framework's usage in the best way with the recommended development patterns Create web pages for any kind of device like tablet, mobile, computer, etc. Construct a Twitter app by exploring the advanced bootstrap components like Breadcrumbs, Pagination, Media objects, and so on Combine the power of JavaScript with your Bootstrap app for more functionality Create a Dashboard web app using Bootstrap's JavaScript plugins Learn the difference between Bootstrap's version 3 and 4 of the framework Extend your knowledge on Bootstrap's external plugins, their incorporation and usage In Detail Bootstrap is a free, open source collection of tools that helps developers create websites or web applications. It provides a faster, easier, and less repetitive solution to designing and building applications. Before Bootstrap's release, it was necessary to import a variety of libraries into your project that offered different components and features for web interface development. Plus with the increased popularity of smartphones there were lack of libraries that could handle the responsiveness of a web page. Bootstrap's existence let it quickly become famous as a front-end framework that offered a wide set of tools from page grid up to components that render a web page in the best possible way for any device. This book will be a tutorial covering various examples as well as step-by-step methodology to create interesting web applications using Bootstrap and to understand the front-end framework to its core. We begin with an introduction to the Bootstrap framework and setting up an environment to build a simple web page. We then cover the grid system, basic Bootstrap components, HTML elements, and customization components for responsive and mobile first development. This is presented by creating a beautiful Landing page sample. You will also learn how to create a web application like Twitter by using the full set of components offered in the framework. Finally, you will learn to create a dashboard web app, using Bootstrap to its finest potential including component customizations, event handling, and external library integration. All these examples are explained step-by-step and in depth, while covering the versions 3 and the most recent version 4 of Bootstrap. So, you will be in the state of the art for front-end development. By the end of this book, you will be familiar with the development of a plugin for the framework and Bootstrap's world which is popular for fast paced front-end web development, used in countless projects all over the world, and now yours. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide that closely focuses on developing web applications in most objective way solving real-life problems with Bootstrap. It covers two sample web applications, which are explained in detail.




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