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This book addresses the topic of software design: how to decompose complex software systems into modules (such as classes and methods) that can be implemented relatively independently. The book first introduces the fundamental problem in software design, which is managing complexity. It then discusses philosophical issues about how to approach the software design process and it presents a collection of design principles to apply during software design. The book also introduces a set of red flags that identify design problems. You can apply the ideas in this book to minimize the complexity of large software systems, so that you can write software more quickly and cheaply. Read more

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An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C# 13 and .NET 9, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio and Visual Studio CodeKey FeaturesExplore the newest additions to C# 13, the .NET 9 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 9Build professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 9 and BlazorEnhance your skills with step-by-step code examples and best practices tipsBook DescriptionThis Packt bestseller continues to be the definitive guide to modern cross-platform development. The 9th edition of C# 13 and .NET 9 – Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals has been updated to cover the latest features and improvements in .NET 9 and C# 13. You'll start by mastering object-oriented programming, learning how to write, test, and debug functions, and implementing interfaces. You'll then dive into .NET APIs for data management, filesystem operations, and serialization.This latest edition integrates .NET 9 enhancements into its examples: faster exceptions and new LINQ methods. New ASP.NET Core 9 features include optimized static assets, built-in OpenAPI document generation, and the HybridCache.Practical examples, such as building websites and services with ASP.NET Core, have been refreshed to utilize the latest .NET 9 features. The book also introduces Blazor, with its new unified hosting model for unparalleled code reusability. With these updates, you'll learn how to build robust applications and services efficiently and effectively.By the end of this book, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create professional and high-performance web applications using the latest technologies in C# 13 and .NET 9.What you will learnDiscover the new features of .NET 9, including more flexible params and new LINQ like CountBy and IndexLeverage the new ASP.NET Core 9 features for optimized static assets, OpenAPI document generation, and HybridCacheUtilize the native AOT publish capability for faster startup and reduced memory footprintBuild rich web user interface experiences using Blazor in ASP.NET Core 9Integrate and update databases in your applications using Entity Framework Core 9 modelsQuery and manipulate data using LINQBuild powerful services using Minimal APIsWho this book is forThis book is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level C# and .NET developers. While prior exposure to C# or .NET is not a prerequisite, a general understanding of programming concepts will be beneficial.If you want to learn more technologies for building modern .NET projects like gRPC, SignalR, and .NET MAUI, read Mark's Apps and Services with .NET 8 book next; and if you aim to become a professional .NET developer quickly or mainly work on team projects, read his other book, Tools and Skills for .NET 8.Table of ContentsHello, C#! Welcome, .NET!Speaking C#Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling ExceptionsWriting, Debugging, and Testing FunctionsBuilding Your Own Types with Object-Oriented ProgrammingImplementing Interfaces and Inheriting ClassesPackaging and Distributing .NET TypesWorking with Common .NET TypesWorking with Files, Streams, and SerializationWorking with Data Using Entity Framework CoreQuerying and Manipulating Data Using LINQIntroducing Modern Web Development Using .NETBuilding Websites Using ASP.NET CoreBuilding Interactive Web Components Using BlazorBuilding and Consuming Web Services Read more

Grokking Algorithms is a friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex concerns such as data compression and artificial intelligence. Learning about algorithms doesn't have to be boring!An algorithm is nothing more than a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem. The algorithms you'll use most often as a programmer have already been discovered, tested, and proven. If you want to understand them but refuse to slog through dense multipage proofs, this is the book for you. This engaging guide makes it easy to learn how to use the most important algorithms effectively in your own programs.Contents include:Introduction to algorithmsSelection sortRecursionQuicksortHash tablesBreadth-first searchDijkstra's algorithmGreedy algorithmsDynamic programmingK-nearest neighbors This accessible introduction is suitable for self-taught programmers, engineers, or anyone who wants to brush up on algorithms. Each carefully presented example includes helpful diagrams and fully annotated code samples in Python.Aditya Bhargava is a software engineer with a dual background in computer science and fine arts. He blogs on programming at adit.io.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Designed for busy IT professionals, this innovative guide will take you from the basics to PowerShell proficiency through 25 tutorials you can do in your lunch break.In Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition you will learn: Discoverability with the Help system Background jobs and automation techniques Simple scripting to automate repetitive tasks Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Extending PowerShell with commands Common syntax and commands cheat sheet Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a task-focused guide for administering your systems using PowerShell. It covers core language features and admin tasks, with each chapter a mini-tutorial you can easily complete in under an hour. Discover how PowerShell works on different operating systems, and start automating tasks so they take just a few seconds to complete. No previous scripting experience required. The book is based on the bestselling Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches by community legends Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks. PowerShell team members Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt and Microsoft MVP James Petty have updated this edition to the latest version of PowerShell, including its multi-platform expansion into Linux and macOS. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology PowerShell gives you complete command line control over admin tasks like adding users, exporting data, and file management. Whether you’re writing one-liners or building complex scripts to manage cloud resources and CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell can handle the task. And now that PowerShell is truly cross-platform, you don’t have to switch scripting languages when you move between Windows, Linux, and macOS. About the book Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a new edition of the bestseller that introduced PowerShell to over 100,000 readers. With bite-sized lessons and hands-on exercises, this amazing book guides you from your first command to writing and debugging reusable scripts for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Set aside just an hour a day and you’ll soon be tackling increasingly complex automation tasks with PowerShell. What's inside Discoverability with the Help system PowerShell on macOS and Linux Background jobs and automation techniques Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Common syntax and commands cheat sheet About the reader No previous experience with PowerShell or Bash required. About the author James Petty is CEO of PowerShell.org and The DevOps Collective, and a Microsoft MVP. Travis Plunk is an engineer on the PowerShell team. Tyler Leonhardt is an engineer on Visual Studio Code. Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks are the original authors of Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches. Table of Contents 1 Before you begin 2 Meet PowerShell 3 Using the help system 4 Running commands 5 Working with providers 6 The pipeline: Connecting commands 7 Adding commands 8 Objects: Data by another name 9 A practical interlude 10 The pipeline, deeper 11 Formatting: And why it’s done on the right 12 Filtering and comparisons 13 Remote control: One-to-one and one-to-many 14 Multitasking with background jobs 15 Working with many objects, one at a time 16 Variables: A place to store your stuff 17 Input and output 18 Sessions: Remote control with less work 19 You call this scripting? 20 Improving your parameterized script 21 Using regular expressions to parse text files 22 Using someone else’s script 23 Adding logic and loops 24 Handling errors 25 Debugging techniques 26 Tips, tricks, and techniques 27 Never the end Read more

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Now expanded and updated with modern best practices, this is the most complete guide to Microsoft’s DAX language for business intelligence, data modeling, and analytics. Expert Microsoft BI consultants Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari help you master everything from table functions through advanced code and model optimization. You’ll learn exactly what happens under the hood when you run a DAX expression, and use this knowledge to write fast, robust code. This edition focuses on examples you can build and run with the free Power BI Desktop, and helps you make the most of the powerful syntax of variables (VAR) in Power BI, Excel, or Analysis Services. Want to leverage all of DAX’s remarkable capabilities? This no-compromise “deep dive” is exactly what you need. Perform powerful data analysis with DAX for Power BI, SQL Server, and Excel· Master core DAX concepts, including calculated columns, measures, and calculation groups· Work efficiently with basic and advanced table functions· Understand evaluation contexts and the CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE functions· Perform time-based calculations· Use calculation groups and calculation items· Use syntax of variables (VAR) to write more readable, maintainable code· Express diverse and unusual relationships with DAX, including many-to-many relationships and bidirectional filters· Master advanced optimization techniques, and improve performance in aggregations· Optimize data models to achieve better compression· Measure DAX query performance with DAX Studio and learn how to optimize your DAX Read more

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I am a self-taught programmer. After a year of self-study, I learned to program well enough to land a job as a software engineer II at eBay. Once I got there, I realized I was severely under-prepared. I was overwhelmed by the amount of things I needed to know but hadn't learned yet. My journey learning to program, and my experience at my first job as a software engineer were the inspiration for this book.This book is not just about learning to program; although you will learn to code. If you want to program professionally, it is not enough to learn to code; that is why, in addition to helping you learn to program, I also cover the rest of the things you need to know to program professionally that classes and books don't teach you. "The Self-taught Programmer" is a roadmap, a guide to take you from writing your first Python program, to passing your first technical interview. I divided the book into five sections:1. Learn to program in Python 3 and build your first program.2. Learn Object-oriented programming and create a powerful Python program to get you hooked.3. Learn to use tools like Git, Bash, and regular expressions. Then use your new coding skills to build a web scraper.4. Study Computer Science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.5. Finish with best coding practices, tips for working with a team, and advice on landing a programming job.You CAN learn to program professionally. The path is there. Will you take it? Read more

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