HBase EssentialsWith an example-oriented approach, this book begins by providing you with a step-by-step learning process to effortlessly set up HBase clusters and design schemas. Gradually, you will be taken through advanced data modeling concepts and the intricacies of the HBase architecture. Moreover, you will also get acquainted with the HBase client API and HBase shell. Essentially, this book aims to provide you with a solid grounding in the NoSQL columnar database space and also helps you take advantage of the real power of HBase using data scans, filters, and the MapReduce framework. Most importantly, the book also provides you with practical use cases covering various HBase clients, HBase cluster administration, and performance tuning. ...
Learning Neo4jLearning Neo4j provides you with a step-by-step approach of adopting Neo4j, the world's leading graph database. This book includes a lot of background information, helps you grasp the fundamental concepts behind this radical new way of dealing with connected data, and will give you lots of examples of use cases and environments where a graph database would be a great fit.
Starting with a brief introduction to graph theory, this book will show you the advantages of using graph databases. Following on from that, you will be introduced to Neo4j and you will be shown how to install Neo4j on various operating systems. You will then be shown how you can model and import your data into Neo4j. ...
Learning Alfresco Web ScriptsAlfresco web scripts is a key feature of the Alfresco enterprise content management system that enables other applications to interact with the Alfresco repository in a secure way. This book will help you understand everything you need to know about web scripts so that you can practically apply them to your own projects.
You will begin by learning the basics of Alfresco web scripts, giving you a clear idea about how web scripts are a useful solution to your business problems. Moving on, you will delve into the powerful web script framework and then get a complete walk-through of all the components required to build web scripts. Later in this book, you will discover various ways to execute web scripts. You will learn about useful JavaScript APIs in Alfresco that you can leverage when building business solutions with web scripts. ...
Learning AngularJS AnimationsAngularJS is an extensive framework used to make full-blown websites with minimal code. Animations in AngularJS are achieved through CSS3 transitions, CSS animations, and JavaScript. AngularJS allows you to create animations with outstanding effects. There are a variety of effects that can be integrated with AngularJS and different ways to achieve the same result. Learning AngularJS Animations will help you choose a way that best fits your needs. This guide is a complete step-by-step tutorial to improving UX by using animations in AngularJS projects. The first few chapters explain the basics of CSS3 transitions and animations and all the available features such as CSS3 keyframes to be used together with AngularJS, also covering how to move beyond JavaScript animations. The book then shows you how to choose an appropriate approach for creating web apps. It provides you with an understanding of how AngularJS native directives can be animated with CSS or JavaScript and how to animate cust ...
Mastering JavaScript Design PatternsApplying design patterns to JavaScript code creates more reliable and maintainable code. In this book, you will explore different design patterns and learn where and how to implement them with the help of detailed examples.
In the first part of the book, we start off with an introduction to design patterns, and then move on to creating classical structures that are used to organize code. Next, we look at the creational, structural, and behavioral patterns. The second part of the book dives into patterns used for functional programming, model view patterns, patterns to build web applications, and messaging patterns. A number of very interesting advanced JavaScript patterns such as dependency injection and live postprocessing are also covered.
By the end of this book, you will learn to identify places where a pattern would improve code readability and maintainability. ...
scikit-learn CookbookPython is quickly becoming the go-to language for analysts and data scientists due to its simplicity and flexibility, and within the Python data space, scikit-learn is the unequivocal choice for machine learning. Its consistent API and plethora of features help solve any machine learning problem it comes across.
The book starts by walking through different methods to prepare your data—be it a dataset with missing values or text columns that require the categories to be turned into indicator variables. After the data is ready, you'll learn different techniques aligned with different objectives—be it a dataset with known outcomes such as sales by state, or more complicated problems such as clustering similar customers. Finally, you'll learn how to polish your algorithm to ensure that it's both accurate and resilient to new datasets. ...
Arduino WorkshopThe Arduino is a cheap, flexible, open source microcontroller platform designed to make it easy for hobbyists to use electronics in homemade projects. With an almost unlimited range of input and output add-ons, sensors, indicators, displays, motors, and more, the Arduino offers you countless ways to create devices that interact with the world around you.
In Arduino Workshop, you'll learn how these add-ons work and how to integrate them into your own projects. You'll start off with an overview of the Arduino system but quickly move on to coverage of various electronic components and concepts. Hands-on projects throughout the book reinforce what you've learned and show you how to apply that knowledge. As your understanding grows, the projects increase in complexity and sophistication. ...
FL Studio CookbookDeveloped by the Belgian company Image-Line, FL Studio is a top-of-the-range digital audio workstation. FL Studio is used to make your own style of songs and share them with your friends, family, and the world.
This book shows you how to create music in various genres including but not limited to indie rock, pop, hip-hop, and experimental. You will learn the exact steps that you need to take while setting up your personal studio, composing music, adding effects, and making a high-quality music production. You will learn how to build drum beats, layer your song with harmonies and vocals, and mix sounds like a professional engineer. All in all, this book clarifies how to make a quality music production in the digital age. ...
Building Web Applications with ArcGISArcGIS allows users to create rich maps and applications that interact with services hosted on ArcGIS for Server and ArcGIS Online. This book will help you to understand the ArcGIS JavaScript API in a fun way while building a real-life project.
This book revolves around a fictional project called Bestaurants. The journey starts with a description of the project requirements before moving on to designing and sketching an interface of what the website will look like. Then, gradually with each chapter, you will add a single functionality until the full ArcGIS application is completed.
By the end of this book, you will have built an entire ArcGIS web application from scratch. An additional bonus appendix is included on how to build ArcGIS applications with ArcGIS Online–a new and extremely useful service offered by Esri. ...
Responsive Web Design with AngularJSAngularJS is an open source JavaScript framework, built to create dynamic web applications using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. AngularJS has many advanced features that can be used to leverage responsive application development.
Responsive Web Design with AngularJS follows a detailed step-by-step approach to explain each key concept, with sufficient code and examples. This book will teach you how to implement dynamic routing, responsive custom directives, and breakpoints for your web page, followed by a section on debugging and testing.
By the end of the book, you will be able to develop and design exciting single page applications with AngularJS and make the applications responsive on different devices. With ample screenshots and code offering you a detailed insight, this book will ensure your success in developing responsive applications. ...