Building Isomorphic JavaScript Apps


Book Description

Isomorphic JavaScript, often described as the holy grail of web application development, refers to running JavaScript code on both the browser client and web application server. This application architecture has become increasingly popular for the benefits of SEO, optimized page load and full control of the UI, and isomorphic libraries are being used at companies like Walmart, Airbnb, Facebook, and Netflix. With this practical book, authors Jason Strimpel and Maxime Najim provide the knowledge you need to build and maintain your own isomorphic JavaScript apps. This book includes: Part 1 identifies different classifications of isomorphic JavaScript apps, and shows you how to set up a development environment Part 2 takes you from theory to practice by showing you how to build out your own isomorphic app Part 3 takes you through existing solutions in the market today, providing you with the knowledge you need to bring isomorphic solutions into your development workflow




Full Stack Web Development


Book Description

This book is a complete guide to mastering full stack web development from HTML and CSS to JavaScript, Node.js, and PHP. Learn to build, optimize, and deploy dynamic web applications using modern tools and practices. Key Features Comprehensive coverage of front-end and back-end web development Practical examples and real-life applications for dynamic websites Detailed exploration of essential tools, databases, and security for full stack developers Book DescriptionThis book offers a comprehensive guide to full stack web development, covering everything from core web technologies to advanced topics. The early chapters introduce foundational concepts like client-server relationships, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Readers learn how to build static and dynamic web pages, gaining a solid grounding in front-end development. As the book progresses, it delves into more advanced areas such as structuring applications, databases, and server-side programming using frameworks like Node.js and PHP. Practical examples, such as building web servers and handling data, help readers apply their skills in real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The later chapters address crucial topics like web security, performance optimization, and project management. Readers are introduced to modern practices like Docker, microservices, and Agile project management, equipping them to handle scalable, secure applications. By the end, readers will have a holistic understanding of how to build, secure, and deploy full stack applications, making this book ideal for both beginners and experienced developers seeking to refine their skills.What you will learn Master HTML and CSS for web design Build interactive web pages using JavaScript Implement server-side logic with Node.js and PHP Optimize websites for accessibility and performance Use databases for data storage Secure and deploy web applications Who this book is for This book is ideal for aspiring web developers, students, and professionals seeking full stack development skills. Readers should have a basic understanding of web technologies. It is ideal for those wanting to create dynamic web applications from scratch.




Meteor in Action


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Summary Meteor in Action teaches you full-stack web development using the Meteor platform. It starts with an overview of a Meteor application, revealing the unique nature of Meteor's end-to-end application model. Then you'll dive into the Blaze templating engine, discover Meteor's reactive data sources model, learn simple and advanced routing techniques, and practice managing users, permissions, and roles. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book You might call Meteor a reactive, isomorphic, full-stack web development framework. Or, like most developers who have tried it, you might just call it awesome. Meteor is a JavaScript-based framework for both client and server web and mobile applications. Meteor applications react to changes in data instantly, so you get impossibly responsive user experiences, and the consistent build process, unified front- and back-end package system, and one-command deploys save you time at every step from design to release. Meteor in Action teaches you full-stack web development with Meteor. It starts by revealing the unique nature of Meteo's end-to-end application model. Through real-world scenarios, you'll dive into the Blaze templating engine, discover Meteor's reactive data sources model, learn routing techniques, and practice managing users, permissions, and roles. Finally, you'll learn how to deploy Meteor on your server and scale efficiently. What's Inside Building your first real-time application Using MongoDB and other reactive data sources Creating applications with Iron Router Deploying and scaling your applications About the Reader Readers need to know the basics of JavaScript and understand general web application design. About the Authors Stephan Hochhaus and Manuel Schoebel are veteran web developers who have worked with Meteor since its infancy. Table of Contents PART 1 LOOK—A SHOOTING STAR! A better way to build apps My fridge! A reactive gamePART 2 3, 2, 1—IMPACT! Working with templates Working with data Fully reactive editing Users, authentications, and permissions Exchanging data Routing using Iron.Router The package system Advanced server methods PART 3 LEAVING THE CRATER Building and debugging Going into production




Pro MERN Stack


Book Description

Assemble the complete stack required to build a modern web app using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node. This book also covers many other complementary tools: React Router, GraphQL, React-Bootstrap, Babel, and Webpack. This new edition will use the latest version of React (React 16) and the latest React Router (React Router 4), which has a significantly different approach to routing compared to React Router 2 which was used in the first edition of the book. Though the primary focus of Pro MERN Stack is to equip you with all that is required to build a full-fledged web application, a large portion of the book will be devoted to React 16. The popular MEAN (MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, Node) stack introduced Single Page Apps (SPAs) and front-end Model-View-Controller (MVC) as new and efficient paradigms. Facebook's React is a technology that competes indirectly with AngularJS. It is not a full-fledged MVC framework. It is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces (in some sense the View part). Yet, it is possible to build a web app by replacing AngularJS with React – hence the term MERN stack What You Will LearnDiscover the features of React 16 to get the maximum out of this library Gain the basics of MongoDB, Express, and Node to build a web app Work with other libraries complementary to React, including React-Bootstrap, React Router, and GraphQL Use tools such as Babel and Webpack required to build JavaScript-based SPAs Tie all the components together to build a complete web app. Who This Book Is For Developers and architects who have prior experience in any web app stack other than the MERN stack will find the book useful to learn about this modern stack. Prior knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is required.




Full-Stack Web Development with Vue.Js and Node


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Bring the frontend and backend together with Vue, Vuex, and Node.js Key Features Construct modern web applications with Node 10, Express.js, MongoDB, and Vue Leverage the latest web standards to increase code performance, readability, and cross-compatibility Harness the power of the JavaScript ecosystem to effectively run, build, and test your full stack applications Book Description Isomorphic JavaScript was the buzzword of the year 2017, allowing developers to utilize a single language throughout their web development stack and build cost-effective and scalable applications. MEVN is a one such modern web development stack consisting of web applications such as MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, and Node.js. Hands-On Full-Stack Web Development with Vue.js 2 and Node.js leverages the harmony of these technologies to help you create full-stack web applications. Starting with the core frameworks, this example-based guide explains all the key concepts of frameworks, how to set them up properly, and how to use popular modules to connect them together and make them work cohesively. You will learn all this with the help of real-world examples. In addition to this, you will be able to scaffold web application architecture, add an authentication layer, and develop the MVC structure to support the development of your application. You'll explore how to create data models for your applications and then write REST APIs by exposing your data model to your application. Solely orientated towards building a full, end-to-end application using the MEVN stack, this book will help you understand how your application development grows. What you will learn Build an application with Express.js Create schemas using Mongoose Develop a single-page application using Vue.js and Express.js Create RESTful APIs using Express.js Add test cases to improve the reliability of the application Learn how to deploy apps on Heroku using GitHub Add authorization using passports Who this book is for If you are a web or a full-stack JavaScript developer, and have tried your hand at traditional stacks such as LAMP, MEAN or MERN, or wish to explore a new stack with modern web technologies, then this book is for you. Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript would be an added advantage.




MEAN Cookbook


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Over 50 recipes to create full-stack high-performance web applications using pure JavaScript and the MEAN stack. About This Book Architect a fully functional stand-alone web application, including the web server, database, and front-end web application Improve the performance and maintainability of your MEAN stack application with tips for configuration and optimization Highlights MEAN Stack best practices when working with your application Who This Book Is For If you are a JavaScript developer who wants to create high-performing, modern web applications with the MEAN stack, this is the book for you. Web developers familiar with some parts of the MEAN stack will find this a comprehensive guide to fleshing out the other technologies and skills they need to build all JavaScript web applications. Developers interested in transitioning from other web application stacks to an all-JavaScript environment will find a wealth of information about how to work in a MEAN stack environment. To get the most from this book, you should have a general understanding of web servers and web applications. You are expected to have a basic understanding of running JavaScript, both in a web browser and outside it, using Node.js and the NPM package manager. What You Will Learn Bootstrap a new MEAN stack web application using Node.js and Express Build a single-page application (SPA) with Angular and Angular-CLI Improve browser performance by optimizing your web application resources using Webpack Model complex JSON object relationships in MongoDB using Mongoose Debug all the layers of a MEAN stack application, including working with source maps Build Restful APIs using Express.js and JSON Web Token (JWT) for user authentication Use automated testing to improve the reliability and quality of your MEAN stack application In Detail The MEAN Stack is a framework for web application development using JavaScript-based technologies; MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.js. If you want to expand your understanding of using JavaScript to produce a fully functional standalone web application, including the web server, user interface, and database, then this book can help guide you through that transition. This book begins by configuring the frontend of the MEAN stack web application using the Angular JavaScript framework. We then implement common user interface enhancements before moving on to configuring the server layer of our MEAN stack web application using Express for our backend APIs. You will learn to configure the database layer of your MEAN stack web application using MongoDB and the Mongoose framework, including modeling relationships between documents. You will explore advanced topics such as optimizing your web application using WebPack as well as the use of automated testing with the Mocha and Chai frameworks. By the end of the book, you should have acquired a level of proficiency that allows you to confidently build a full production-ready and scalable MEAN stack application. Style and Approach This book is a guide of MEAN Stack specific solutions to common web application problems and includes in-depth guides for each layer of the application stack. Readers looking to upgrade their MEAN Stack web application will find recipes within to help them transition.




Applied Deep Learning and Computer Vision for Self-Driving Cars


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Explore self-driving car technology using deep learning and artificial intelligence techniques and libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, and OpenCV Key FeaturesBuild and train powerful neural network models to build an autonomous carImplement computer vision, deep learning, and AI techniques to create automotive algorithmsOvercome the challenges faced while automating different aspects of driving using modern Python libraries and architecturesBook Description Thanks to a number of recent breakthroughs, self-driving car technology is now an emerging subject in the field of artificial intelligence and has shifted data scientists' focus to building autonomous cars that will transform the automotive industry. This book is a comprehensive guide to use deep learning and computer vision techniques to develop autonomous cars. Starting with the basics of self-driving cars (SDCs), this book will take you through the deep neural network techniques required to get up and running with building your autonomous vehicle. Once you are comfortable with the basics, you'll delve into advanced computer vision techniques and learn how to use deep learning methods to perform a variety of computer vision tasks such as finding lane lines, improving image classification, and so on. You will explore the basic structure and working of a semantic segmentation model and get to grips with detecting cars using semantic segmentation. The book also covers advanced applications such as behavior-cloning and vehicle detection using OpenCV, transfer learning, and deep learning methodologies to train SDCs to mimic human driving. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to implement a variety of neural networks to develop your own autonomous vehicle using modern Python libraries. What you will learnImplement deep neural network from scratch using the Keras libraryUnderstand the importance of deep learning in self-driving carsGet to grips with feature extraction techniques in image processing using the OpenCV libraryDesign a software pipeline that detects lane lines in videosImplement a convolutional neural network (CNN) image classifier for traffic signal signsTrain and test neural networks for behavioral-cloning by driving a car in a virtual simulatorDiscover various state-of-the-art semantic segmentation and object detection architecturesWho this book is for If you are a deep learning engineer, AI researcher, or anyone looking to implement deep learning and computer vision techniques to build self-driving blueprint solutions, this book is for you. Anyone who wants to learn how various automotive-related algorithms are built, will also find this book useful. Python programming experience, along with a basic understanding of deep learning, is necessary to get the most of this book.




Ergodic Theory


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This text is a rigorous introduction to ergodic theory, developing the machinery of conditional measures and expectations, mixing, and recurrence. Beginning by developing the basics of ergodic theory and progressing to describe some recent applications to number theory, this book goes beyond the standard texts in this topic. Applications include Weyl's polynomial equidistribution theorem, the ergodic proof of Szemeredi's theorem, the connection between the continued fraction map and the modular surface, and a proof of the equidistribution of horocycle orbits. Ergodic Theory with a view towards Number Theory will appeal to mathematicians with some standard background in measure theory and functional analysis. No background in ergodic theory or Lie theory is assumed, and a number of exercises and hints to problems are included, making this the perfect companion for graduate students and researchers in ergodic theory, homogenous dynamics or number theory.




Getting MEAN with Mongo, Express, Angular, and Node


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Summary Getting MEAN, Second Edition teaches you how to develop full-stack web applications using the MEAN stack. This edition was completely revised and updated to cover MongoDB 4, Express 4, Angular 7, Node 11, and the latest mainstream release of JavaScript ES2015. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Juggling languages mid-application can radically slow down a full-stack web project. The MEAN stack—MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node—uses JavaScript end to end, maximizing developer productivity and minimizing context switching. And you'll love the results! MEAN apps are fast, powerful, and beautiful. About the Book Getting MEAN, Second Edition teaches you how to develop full-stack web applications using the MEAN stack. Practical from the very beginning, the book helps you create a static site in Express and Node. Expanding on that solid foundation, you'll integrate a MongoDB database, build an API, and add an authentication system. Along the way, you'll get countless pro tips for building dynamic and responsive data-driven web applications! What's inside MongoDB 4, Express 4, Angular 7, and Node.js 11 MEAN stack architecture Mobile-ready web apps Best practices for efficiency and reusability About the Reader Readers should be comfortable with standard web application designs and ES2015-style JavaScript. About the Author Simon Holmes and Clive Harber are full-stack developers with decades of experience in JavaScript and other leading-edge web technologies. Table of Contents PART 1 - SETTING THE BASELINE Introducing full-stack development Designing a MEAN stack architecture PART 2 - BUILDING A NODE WEB APPLICATION Creating and setting up a MEAN project Building a static site with Node and Express Building a data model with MongoDB and Mongoose Writing a REST API: Exposing the MongoDB database to the application Consuming a REST API: Using an API from inside Express PART 3 - ADDING A DYNAMIC FRONT END WITH ANGULAR Creating an Angular application with TypeScript Building a single-page application with Angular: Foundations Building a single-page application with Angular: The next level PART 4 - MANAGING AUTHENTICATION AND USER SESSIONS Authenticating users, managing sessions, and securing APIs Using an authentication API in Angular applications




Mastering Full Stack React Web Development


Book Description

Learn how to create dynamic full-stack applications with ReactJS and other leading JavaScript tools - smarter web development starts hereAbout This Book* Harness the impressive power of ReactJS and rethink full-stack web development* Build dynamic web applications using the tools created by the innovators driving the tech industry* Created to make you a smarter, more confident web developerWho This Book Is ForThis book is for JavaScript developers who want to create highly scalable, enterprise-grade apps. Basic knowledge of React.JS is necessary, however you do not need detailed knowledge of the other stack components such as Node.JS, Express, MongoDB, or Falcor.What You Will Learn* See how to build a full-stack app that is scalable and designed for the demands of modern users* Create a powerful JWT-based authentication full-stack "starter-kit"* Make your app extremely stable and resilient with Redux and its immutable single state tree* Explore the new possibilities given by Falcor, the middleware built by Netflix* Find out how Redux works alongside ReactJS - and how it makes building an isomorphic app easier* Deploy and maintain your apps successfully using Docker and AWSIn DetailFull-stack web development is being redefined by the impact of ReactJS. If MEAN demonstrated just how effective combining JavaScript frameworks and tools could be for the modern web developer, by replacing Angular with React, developers have an easier way to build isomorphic web applications where code can run on both the client and server.This book will get you up to speed with one of the latest strategies to meet the demands of today's dynamic and data-intensive web. Combining detailed insights and guidance with practical and actionable information that will ensure you can build a complete isomorphic web app, it's an essential resource for the forward-thinking developer.You'll learn how to create a reliable and powerful back-end platform with Node.js and Express, as well as exploring how to use MongoDB as the primary database. You'll see how its flexibility is a core part of any full-stack developer's workflow, as well as learning how to use Mongoose alongside it to make data storage safer and more reliable.You'll also get to grips with Redux, and discover how it perfectly complements React to help you to create consistent and stable applications, providing a single immutable store for your entire application, which means that achieving the level of dynamism you want is easier.This book is about more than just dressing up past trends in a new name. It's about the future of development, and about full-stack development with a cutting edge. With insights and guidance on Falcor, the impressive middleware that powers the Netflix UI, the full-stack puzzle will almost be complete. But we'll take you further, beyond development and into deployment, as you learn how to get your application out there using AWS and Docker, which gives you full control over how you manage and maintain your app once it's being used.