Android Unleashed: Mastering Mobile Development from Scratch


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Unlock the full potential of Android development with "Android Unleashed: Mastering Mobile Development from Scratch." This essential guide walks you through every step of creating, managing, and deploying your Android applications. Perfect for developers of all levels, this book provides detailed insights into building engaging user interfaces, managing data efficiently, and mastering the complexities of app deployment. Dive into the world of Android with practical examples, best practices, and expert tips, ensuring your app's success from conception to launch. Whether you're a novice or an experienced developer, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of Android development.




Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition


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Covers 20.04, 20.10, and 21.04 Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly updated by a long-time Ubuntu user and early community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release, with a forthcoming online update mid-2021, at the halfway mark before the next LTS release comes out. Linux writer Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 20.04 LTS installation, configuration, productivity, command-line usage, development, systems administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, cloud computing, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won't find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu's key productivity and web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You'll find new or improved coverage of the Ubuntu desktop experience, common web servers and software stacks, an introduction to containers like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as a wealth of systems administration information that is stable and valuable over many years. Configure and use the Ubuntu desktop Get started with multimedia and productivity applications Manage Linux services, users, and software packages Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line Automate tasks and use shell scripting Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN Manage kernels and modules Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives) Work with databases (SQL) and learn about NoSQL alternatives Get started with virtualization and cloud deployment, including information about containers Learn about options for managing large numbers of servers, including in the cloud Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and gain an introduction to new alternatives such as Go and Rust




365 Online Ventures Unleashed


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Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to making money online? Look no further! With an arsenal of 365 dynamic strategies meticulously crafted to suit every digital entrepreneur's needs, this book is a game-changer in the realm of online ventures. From the comfort of your own home, embark on a journey where each day unveils a new opportunity, a fresh perspective, and a proven tactic to monetize your online presence. Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce mogul or a budding digital nomad, there's something for everyone within these pages. Unleash the power of affiliate marketing, harness the potential of social media, delve into the world of e-commerce, explore the realms of freelancing, and so much more. With each strategy carefully curated to maximize your earning potential, you'll find yourself equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. 1, Graphics & Design- 56 Business Ideas unveiled 2, Programming & Tech - 50 Business Ideas unveiled 3, Digital Marketing - 31 Business Ideas unveiled 4, Video & Animation - 45 Business Ideas unveiled 5, Writing & Translation - 43 Business Ideas unveiled 6, Music & Audio - 28 Business Ideas unveiled 7, Administrative Business - 34 Business Ideas unveiled 8, Consulting - 30 Business Ideas unveiled 9, Data - 19 Business Ideas unveiled 10, AI Services - 22 Business Ideas unveiled But "365 Online Ventures Unleashed" is more than just a guidebook – it's your roadmap to financial freedom, your blueprint for success, and your daily dose of inspiration. It's not just about making money; it's about crafting a lifestyle where you call the shots, where your income knows no bounds, and where your dreams become your reality. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap, seize the opportunity, and join the ranks of those who have dared to venture into the world of online entrepreneurship. With "365 Online Ventures Unleashed" as your trusted companion, the possibilities are endless, and the journey is yours to command. Get your copy today and let the adventure begin! 🚀💰




Effective Kotlin


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Kotlin is a powerful and pragmatic language, but it's not enough to know about its features. We also need to know when they should be used and in what way. This book is a guide for Kotlin developers on how to become excellent Kotlin developers. It presents and explains in-depth the best practices for Kotlin development. Each item is presented as a clear rule of thumb, supported by detailed explanations and practical examples.




Building Kotlin Applications


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Unlock your programming potential with Kotlin - Start building today KEY FEATURES ● Understand Kotlin fundamentals, such as syntax, type system, basic concepts, and reactive programming principles. ● Learn to use Kotlin's advanced features, such as coroutines, extension functions, and generics, to write efficient, maintainable, and reusable code. ● Explore applying reactive programming techniques to solve common challenges, such as handling concurrency, managing data streams, and building responsive user interfaces. ● Seek guidance on how to build robust and scalable applications using Kotlin and reactive programming patterns, such as Spring Boot. DESCRIPTION Kotlin is a modern, expressive, and concise programming language popular among developers for its many benefits. These include its interoperability with Java, ability to build native mobile and web applications, and support for functional programming. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Kotlin, covering everything you need to know to start building Kotlin applications, regardless of your prior programming experience. You'll start by learning the basics of Kotlin, including its variables, types, functions, and control flow statements. Then, you'll explore more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming, generics, coroutines, RxKotlin, and multiplatform development. Once you have a solid foundation in Kotlin, you'll learn how to use it to build real-world applications. You'll start with a simple Android application and then move on to more complex projects, such as a web application and a desktop application. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Kotlin and be confident in your ability to use it to build robust, maintainable, and scalable applications. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn Kotlin syntax, type system, and basic concepts to write idiomatic, expressive, and safe code. ● Build robust and scalable applications using Kotlin, including web, mobile, and desktop applications. Use reactive patterns and frameworks such as Spring Boot to design highly scalable and resilient applications. ● Apply best practices and design patterns to write maintainable and reusable code. ● Write code that is reliable and easy to maintain. ● Become a more productive and efficient programmer. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Building Kotlin Applications is for anyone who wants to learn how to build modern and scalable applications with Kotlin. Whether you are a software engineer, mobile developer, web developer, or student, this book will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Kotlin. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Java and Kotlin 2. Kotlin Basics 3. OOP with Kotlin 4. Generics 5. Annotations and Reflection 6. Functional Programming with Kotlin and RxKotlin 7. Observables, Observers, and Subjects 8. Flowables and Backpressure 9. Data Transformers and Async Operators 10. Concurrency and Parallel Processing 11. Testing Reactive Applications 12. Spring Reactive for Kotlin 13. Asynchronous Programming and Coroutines 14. Suspending Functions and Async/Await 15. Contexts and Dispatchers 16. Coroutines Channels 17. Coroutine Flows 18. Multiplatform and Kotlin




Unleashed


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"Unleashed is worth an afternoon of your time, whether or not you are already a leader. It is sparkily written and personal, drawing on the experiences of co-authors (and spouses) Frei and Morriss."— Financial Times Leadership isn't easy. It takes grit, courage, and vision, among other things, that can be hard to come by on your toughest days. When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Dig deeper. Look in the mirror and own your natural-born strengths and fix any real or perceived career-limiting deficiencies. Frances Frei and Anne Morriss offer a different worldview. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up. Leadership isn't about you. It's about how effective you are at empowering other people—and making sure this impact endures even in your absence. As Frei and Morriss show through inspiring stories from ancient Rome to present-day Silicon Valley, the origins of great leadership are found, paradoxically, not in worrying about your own status and advancement, but in the unrelenting focus on other people's potential. Unleashed provides radical advice for the practice of leadership today. Showing how the boldest, most effective leaders use a special combination of trust, love, and belonging to create an environment in which other people can excel, Frei and Morriss offer practical, battle-tested tools—based on their work with companies such as Uber, Riot Games, WeWork, and others—along with interviews and stories from their own personal experience, to make these ideas come alive. This book is your indispensable guide for unleashing greatness in other people . . . and, ultimately, in yourself. To learn more, please visit theleadersguide.com.




Android Application Development with Kotlin


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Unleash the Power of Kotlin for Android App Development DESCRIPTION This book aims to provide the knowledge around the fundamental concept of Kotlin languages, and itÕs an application in Android application development. It covers basic to advanced concepts with practical examples. Each chapter in this book is a step by step journey towards the learning Kotlin and excel in various topics and concepts. It covers topics like data types, various functions, including lambdas and higher-order functions. It also covers advanced topics like Generics, Collections, DSL, Coroutine, etc. Most importantly, such concepts are explained with practical usage of it in Android application. You will get to know what is the best possible way to use these concepts while you develop an Android application. In this book, along with Kotlin, an attempt has been made where few Android-specific topics are also explained. For example, the application is using Architecture components, including ViewModel, LiveData, NavigationComponent, and also it uses Flow, which is a hot topic in Kotlin. While we learn this concept, along with that, we also develop a sample application where we can apply our learning and, in the end, have some tangible and measurable output. Readers with little previous knowledge of Android application development can easily follow this book. Most of the chapters are code-heavy and focuses on practical usage of KotlinÕs features. Each chapter has code on the GitHub. You can check out this code and try it out. Or you can develop in parallel and cherry-pick things from the sample code base as and when you need it. Few chapters also follow the quiz at the end, and you can self assess yourself by going through that quiz. In total there are ten chapters. KEY FEATURESÊÊ - The book has theories explained elaborately along with Kotlin code and corresponding output to support the theoretical explanations. The Kotlin codes are provided with step-by-step comments to explain each instruction of the code. - The book is quite well balanced with programs and illustrative real-case problems.Ê - The book is not just explaining theoretical concepts of the language. Still, it explains how the full-fledged application can be developed using some latest tools and technologies and create an excellent Android application using Kotlin. - Few of the chapter offers the quiz at the end of it. And you can revise the concepts quickly. - A rich sample application is created to demonstrate KotlinÕs capability in various parts of the application. - Quite the latest concepts are discussed in depth. For example, Flow, NavigationComponent, Coroutine, ViewModel, and LiveData. WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ - Know the basics and many advanced concepts of Android. - Able to code in Kotlin for your Android application. - You will know how architecture components can be used in Android application with Kotlin. - Writing tests that use coroutine, Flow, LiveData, and ViewModel. - What measures you need to take before you put an application in production. - How agile practices can be applied before and after the application development is started. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊ The book is for readers with basic programming and android application development skills. The book is for any engineering graduates that wish to use Kotlin as a programming language for their Android application or wish to build a career in this direction.ÊThis book can also be useful for those who want to learn how testing aspects work for Android applications. The use cases and programs discussed in the book are self-explanatory and detailed with practical examples wherever necessary. This is why the book can be read by anyone who has an interest in Kotlin and Android and how applications are developed with the industry level standard maintained.Ê TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting started with Kotlin for Android 2.ÊKotlin Fundamentals 3.ÊGo to the Depth of Kotlin 4.ÊDesign Patterns in Kotlin 5.ÊAnalyzing and Architecting a Meal Recipe App 6.ÊMaking Network Calls Using Coroutines 7.ÊKotlin-ize remaining of your app 8.ÊTesting the Kotlin Code 9.ÊMake Your App Production Ready 10.ÊKotlin Everywhere




Idris Unleashed


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"Idris Unleashed: Type-Driven Development and Theorem Proving in Functional Programming" is an authoritative guide for programmers who aspire to harness the power of Idris, a cutting-edge functional programming language known for its robust type system and theorem-proving capabilities. This book is meticulously crafted to equip both beginners and seasoned developers with the skills necessary to write precise and reliable code using Idris. It explores the fundamentals of type-driven development, delving deep into topics like dependent types, advanced type concepts, and the practical integration of theorem proving into everyday programming tasks. Readers will benefit from hands-on exercises, illustrative examples, and case studies that demonstrate Idris's unique features in real-world applications. Whether you are building type-safe web applications, engaging in scientific computing, or developing domain-specific languages, this book provides the knowledge and tools to innovate and excel. The future of Idris and its ecosystem is also considered, keeping readers informed about emerging trends and directions in the broader landscape of software development. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in advancing their understanding of functional programming through the lens of type-driven development and theorem proving.




Hands-On Design Patterns with Kotlin


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Make the most of Kotlin by leveraging design patterns and best practices to build scalable and high performing apps Key Features Understand traditional GOF design patterns to apply generic solutions Shift from OOP to FP; covering reactive and concurrent patterns in a step-by-step manner Choose the best microservices architecture and MVC for your development environment Book Description Design patterns enable you as a developer to speed up the development process by providing you with proven development paradigms. Reusing design patterns helps prevent complex issues that can cause major problems, improves your code base, promotes code reuse, and makes an architecture more robust. The mission of this book is to ease the adoption of design patterns in Kotlin and provide good practices for programmers. The book begins by showing you the practical aspects of smarter coding in Kotlin, explaining the basic Kotlin syntax and the impact of design patterns. From there, the book provides an in-depth explanation of the classical design patterns of creational, structural, and behavioral families, before heading into functional programming. It then takes you through reactive and concurrent patterns, teaching you about using streams, threads, and coroutines to write better code along the way By the end of the book, you will be able to efficiently address common problems faced while developing applications and be comfortable working on scalable and maintainable projects of any size. What you will learn Get to grips with Kotlin principles, including its strengths and weaknesses Understand classical design patterns in Kotlin Explore functional programming using built-in features of Kotlin Solve real-world problems using reactive and concurrent design patterns Use threads and coroutines to simplify concurrent code flow Understand antipatterns to write clean Kotlin code, avoiding common pitfalls Learn about the design considerations necessary while choosing between architectures Who this book is for This book is for developers who would like to master design patterns with Kotlin to build efficient and scalable applications. Basic Java or Kotlin programming knowledge is assumed




Hands-On Artificial Intelligence for Android


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Build machine learning models and train them to make Android applications much smarter. KEY FEATURES ● Learn by doing, training, and evaluating your own machine learning models. ● Includes pre-trained TensorFlow models for image processing. ● Explains practical use cases of artificial intelligence in Android. DESCRIPTION This book features techniques and real implementations of machine learning applications on Android phones. This book covers various developer tools, including TensorFlow and Google ML Kit. The book begins with a quick review of android application development fundamentals and a couple of Java and Kotlin implementations developed using the Android Studio integrated development environment. The book explores TensorFlow Lite and Google ML Kit, along with some of the most widely used machine learning techniques. The book covers real projects on TensorFlow, demonstrates how to collect photos with Camera X, and preprocess them with the Google ML Kit. It explains how to onboard the power of machine learning in Android applications that detect images, identify faces, and apply effects to photographs, among other things. These applications are constructed on top of TensorFlow models – some of which were created and trained by the reader – and then converted to TensorFlow Lite for mobile applications. After reading the book, the reader will be able to apply machine learning techniques to create Android applications and take their applications to the next level. This book can be a successful tool to deep dive into Data Science for all mobile programmers. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get well-versed with Android Development and the fundamentals of AI. ● Learn to set up the ML environment with hands-on knowledge of TensorFlow. ● Build, train, and evaluate Machine Learning models. ● Practice ML by working on real face verification and identification applications. ● Explore cutting-edge models such as GAN and RNN in detail. ● Experience the use of CameraX, SQLite, and Google ML Kit on Android. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for android developers, application engineers, machine learning engineers, and anybody interested in infusing intelligent, inventive, and smart features into mobile phones. Readers should have a basic understanding of the Java programming language. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Building an Application with Android Studio and Java 2. Event Handling and Intents in Android 3. Building our Base Application with Kotlin and SQLite 4. An Overview of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 5. Introduction to TensorFlow 6. Training a Model for Image Recognition with TensorFlow 7. Android Camera Image Capture with CameraX 8. Using the Image Recognition Model in an Android Application 9. Detecting Faces with the Google ML Kit 10. Verifying Faces in Android with TensorFlow Lite 11. Registering Faces in the Application 12. Image Processing with Generative Adversarial Networks 13. Describing Images with NLP