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This study guide is helpful for anyone planning to take the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam. The book has been developed specifically to address the 2022 CQE Body of Knowledge (BoK). Every practice question includes an explanation of the correct answer along with the corresponding section of the BoK for further study, and over half of the 600+ questions have been revised and improved. New topics include data automation and database integration, cost-benefit analysis, the RACI matrix, assessing risks in auditing, overall equipment effectiveness, critical-to-quality concepts, 5 Whys, and a much more intensive treatment of risk management. Read more

The ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, Fifth Edition, covers a wide range of topics in the quality engineering field and is organized to align with the 2022 ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK). This handbook is essential for candidates preparing for the ASQ CQE examination. For working engineers, it is a convenient and thorough guide to the profession.In addition to providing detailed explanations of each section of the 2022 CQE BoK, this current edition includes: An explanation of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and the RACI matrix; critical to quality as a design input; hazard analysis and FMEA; overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); 5 Whys analysis; data automation and database integration; and assessing risk in audit planning and implementationNew chapter on risk managementAppendices and a Glossary of Terms for reference purposesContent in this fifth edition has been restructured to provide tools and concepts that match the 2022 CQE BoK, as well as improved textbook and journal article references throughout the entire book. This handbook also provides case studies that give readers a broader context for real-life scenarios and applications. Read more

Leverage the power of SQL to perform geospatial analysis and increase your speed and efficiency working with a variety of spatial applications such as PostGIS and QGISKey FeaturesFollow along with actionable instructions with this practical guideBecome well-versed in advanced spatial modeling and machine learning techniquesLearn best practices for performing spatial analysis from an expert spatial data analystBook DescriptionGeospatial analysis is industry agnostic and a powerful tool for answering location questions. Combined with the power of SQL, developers and analysts worldwide rely on database integration to solve real-world spatial problems. This book introduces skills to help you detect and quantify patterns in datasets through data exploration, visualization, data engineering, and the application of analysis and spatial techniques.You will begin by exploring the fundamentals of geospatial analysis where you’ll learn about the importance of geospatial analysis and how location information enhances data exploration. Walter Tobler’s second law of geography states, “the phenomenon external to a geographic area of interest affects what goes on inside.” This quote will be the framework of the geospatial questions we will explore. You’ll then observe the framework of geospatial analysis using SQL while learning to create spatial databases and SQL queries and functions.By the end of this book, you will have an expanded toolbox of analytic skills such as PostGIS and QGIS to explore data questions and analysis of spatial information.What you will learnUnderstand geospatial fundamentals as a basis for learning spatial SQLGenerate point, line, and polygon data with SQLUse spatial data types to abstract and encapsulate spatial structuresWork with open source GIS combined with plug-insVisualize spatial data and expand QGIS functionality with PostgresApply location data to leverage spatial analyticsPerform single-layer and multiple-layer spatial analysesWho this book is forThis book is for anyone looking to leverage their SQL knowledge to perform geospatial analysis. GIS analysts, data analysts, and data scientists with a basic understanding of both geospatial analysis and SQL will find this book useful.Table of ContentsIntroducing the Fundamentals of Geospatial AnalyticsConceptual Framework for SQL Spatial Data Science – Geometry Versus GeographyAnalyzing and Understanding Spatial AlgorithmsAn Overview of Spatial StatisticsUsing SQL Functions – Spatial and Non-SpatialBuilding SQL Queries Visually in a Graphical Query BuilderExploring PostGIS for Geographic AnalysisIntegrating SQL with QGIS Read more

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The ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, Fifth Edition, covers a wide range of topics in the quality engineering field and is organized to align with the 2022 ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK). This handbook is essential for candidates preparing for the ASQ CQE examination. For working engineers, it is a convenient and thorough guide to the profession.In addition to providing detailed explanations of each section of the 2022 CQE BoK, this current edition includes:• An explanation of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and the RACI matrix; critical to quality as a design input; hazard analysis and FMEA; overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); 5 Whys analysis; data automation and database integration; and assessing risk in audit planning and implementation• New chapter on risk management• Appendices and a Glossary of Terms for reference purposesContent in this fifth edition has been restructured to provide tools and concepts that match the 2022 CQE BoK, as well as improved textbook and journal article references throughout the entire book. This handbook also provides case studies that give readers a broader context for real-life scenarios and applications. Read more

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Unlock the power of dynamic web development with "PHP: From Basic to Intermediate, HTML, CSS Integration."Whether you're a budding programmer or an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide will take you from the fundamentals of PHP to the creation of fully interactive, data-driven websites.Starting with an introduction to PHP's history and its significance in web development, this book systematically guides you through every aspect of server-side scripting. Learn the essentials of PHP syntax, variables, and control structures, and discover how to write clean, efficient code that powers some of the most popular websites today.Dive deep into form handling, database integration with MySQL, and the seamless integration of PHP with HTML and CSS.You'll learn how to process user inputs, manage data with GET and POST methods, and style your PHP-generated content with ease. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the skills to build robust, scalable, and visually appealing web applications.Key Features:A step-by-step guide from PHP basics to intermediate conceptsIn-depth coverage of server-side scripting and its role in web developmentPractical examples and best practices for writing clean, efficient codeDetailed instruction on integrating PHP with HTML, CSS, and MySQLReal-world applications that prepare you for complex web projectsWhether you're creating your first dynamic website or looking to refine your skills, this book is your gateway to mastering PHP.Purchase this book today and start building the web applications of tomorrow! Read more

Need a precise, focused training guide for XML & XSL? Get this 130-page Fast Start guide to quickly learn XML & XSL fundamentals. Regardless of whether you are an IT manager, developer, administrator or an advanced user, this Fast Start guide will help you learn the essential concepts needed to successfully work with XML & XSL.

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What is XML? XML, or eXtensible Markup Language, is a metalanguage. That is, it’s a language that can be used to describe other languages and a specification for storing information. Although XML and HTML may seem to have a lot in common, in reality the difference between them is like the difference between night and day.

HTML is used to format information, but it isn’t very useful when it comes to describing information. For example, you can use HTML to format a table, but you can’t use HTML to describe the data elements within the table. The reason for this is that you can’t really depict something as abstract as a distributor or a customer with HTML, which is where XML comes into the picture. XML can be, and is, used to define the structure of data rather than its format.

This Fast Start guide begins by showing you the basics of the XML language and then builds on that knowledge to show you how to create, style and transform documents.

1. XML Basics 7
2. Using XML 11
Extensions to XML 12
XLink and XPointer 12
XSL 13
XML Namespaces 14
XML Schema 14
XPath 14
Creating XML-Based Solutions 15
Authoring Tools 15
Application Development Environments 15
Database and Data Integration Solutions 16
XML Document Structure 16
XML Naming Rules 17
3. Working with Root, Parent, and Child Elements 19
Understanding Root Elements 19
Understanding Parent and Child Elements 20
Nesting Parent and Child Elements 20
Adding Root Elements to Documents 21
4. Defining XML Elements and Tags 23
Using Elements Tag Pairs 23
Using Empty Elements 25
5. Using XML Attributes 29
Defining Attributes 29
When To Use Attributes 31
Adding Attributes to Elements 32
6. Additional Structures in Elements 35
Using Predefined Entity References 35
Using Character Data Sections 37
Using Comments 38
Using Processing Instructions 40
7. Specifying XML Declarations 43
Using the Version Attribute 43
Using the Encoding Attribute 44
Using the Standalone Attribute 45
8. Creating Well-Formed Documents 47
9. Understanding DTDs 49
Using Elements in DTDs 52
Using Attributes in DTDs 53
10. Introducing XSL 57
11. Matching Structures to Template Rules 63
Understanding the Element and Root Nodes Template 65
Understanding the Modes Template 66
Understanding the Text and Attribute Nodes Template 67
Understanding Other Built-In Templates 67
12. Structuring XSLT Stylesheets 69
13. Defining the Output Format 73
Setting Attributes for the output Element 73
Formatting Output as XML or XML-Based Markup 75
Formatting Output as HTML 81
Formatting Output as Text or Program Source Code 87
Setting the Output Format 89
14. Defining Template Rules and Declarations 92
Creating the Root Template 92
Creating and Applying Template Rules 93
Outputting the Contents of Nodes 97
15. XPath Operators & Expressions 99
16. Understanding XPath Operators and Datatypes 107
17. Using Relative XPath Expressions 111
Referencing the Current Context Node 111
Referencing a Parent Node 112
Referencing Siblings Relative to the Current Context 113
Referencing Child Nodes 114
18. Using Absolute XPath Expressions 119
19. Locating Other Nodes 121
Working with Attribute Nodes 121
Working with Text Nodes 124
Working with Comment Nodes 125
Working with Processing Instruction Nodes 126
20. Using Namespaces with Element and Attribute Nodes 129
21. Using Wildcards and Predicates in XPath Expressions 131
Selecting Any Node 131
Skipping Levels in the Hierarchy 133
Filtering To Match Nodes with Specific Values 135
22. More Options… 137 Read more