September is a fresh start – the start of a new school year. That means it’s the perfect month to start learning new skills and get a head start on the trends that are going to define the new year.
This month we’ve got new content on some of the most important technologies of the year, from Blockchain to Vue.js. We highly recommend you dig in and explore.
Application Development
Blockchain is one of the most talked-about trends in tech in 2018. But despite its popularity, it’s not easy to see how to put the principles behind it into practice. That’s where Learning Blockchain Application Development comes in. Getting you past the hype, the video demonstrates how to build apps that leverage Blockchain technology from start to finish.
The whole world wants to learn Python – it’s growing quickly and is holding its own in the TIOBE rankings. But if you already know Python, that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to learn – there are plenty of techniques and tools you can use to unlock a more powerful and performant Python. Clean Code in Python shows you how – and by getting more from the language you’ll also be a happier and more productive developer. What’s not to like?
Other top September titles include:
- Android App Development with Kotlin [Video]
- Clean Code in Python
- Cloud Native Architectures
- Creating Smart Web Apps with Django [Video]
- Design Patterns in TypeScript [Video]
- Firebase for Android Development [Video]
- Hands-On Go Programming
- Hands-on iOS Applications with Firebase [Video]
- Hands-on Reinforcement Learning with TensorFlow [Video]
- Hands-On Serverless Applications with Go
- High Performance Scientific Computing with C [Video]
- Hyperledger for Blockchain Applications [Video]
- Java 11 Programming for Beginners [Video]
- Java EE 8 Design Patterns and Best Practices
- Java Projects (Second Edition)
- Jupyter Notebook for Data Science [Video]
- Kotlin Quick Start Guide
- Learning Blockchain Application Development [Video]
- Learning Rust [Video]
- Mastering Functional Programming
- Mastering Python Design Patterns (Second Edition)
- Mastering Unsupervised Learning with Python [Video]
- Mastering Xamarin UI Development (Second Edition)
- Microservices Development Cookbook
- Modern Python Standard Library Cookbook
- Salesforce Lightning Cookbook
- Serverless Design Patterns and Best Practices [Video]
- Software Architect’s Handbook
- Software Architecture with Spring 5.0
- TypeScript 3.0 Quick Start Guide
Big Data and Business Intelligence
In our AI Now survey, TensorFlow came out as the top tool developers want to learn when it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The reason is obvious: it makes doing incredibly complex things pretty simple. TensorFlow Machine Learning Cookbook provides you with all the tips and tricks you need to solve a wealth of everyday problems as you get to know TensorFlow.
Although TensorFlow might be sitting pretty at the top of the popularity charts when it comes to machine learning, Scikit-learn still deserves your attention. It’s one of the key Python libraries that kicked off the machine learning revolution. In Hands-on scikit-learn for Machine Learning you’ll see scikit-learn at its very best, as the video demonstrates how to get started on a range of useful – and insightful – machine learning projects.
Other top September titles include:
- Advanced Computer Vision Projects [Video]
- Applied Deep Learning with Python
- Become a Python Data Analyst
- Blockchain Quick Reference
- Data Science with SQL Server Quick Start Guide
- Ethereum Cookbook
- Hands-On Artificial Intelligence for Search
- Hands-On Artificial Intelligence with Java for Beginners
- Hands-On Big Data Analysis with Hadoop 3 [Video]
- Hands-On Bitcoin Programming with Python
- Hands-On Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow
- Hands-On Dashboard Development with Shiny
- Hands-On Data Science with Anaconda [Video]
- Hands-on Scikit-learn for Machine Learning [Video]
- Hands-on Supervised Machine Learning with Python [Video]
- Hands-On Transfer Learning with Python
- Introduction to Deep Learning with Caffe2 [Video]
- Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain
- Learning Jupyter 5 (Second Edition)
- Learning MongoDB Schema, Indexes and Queries [Video]
- Machine Learning Algorithms (Second Edition)
- Mastering Natural Language Processing with Python [Video]
- Pentaho Data Integration Quick Start Guide
- Predictive Analytics with TensorFlow [Video]
- Qlik Sense Cookbook (Second Edition)
- QlikView Dashboard Development [Video]
- R Deep Learning Essentials (Second Edition)
- Real-World Machine Learning Projects with Scikit-Learn [Video]
- Tableau Data Stories for Everyone [Video]
- TensorFlow Machine Learning Cookbook (Second Edition)
Web Development
This month’s web development releases span a wealth of topics, from UX design to full-stack development. To a certain extent, it tells you a lot about the shape of the web development world in 2018, and just how widely the field spans today.
However there are two top picks this month. The first is an essential Vue.js video. Yes, it will show you how great Vue really is, but more than that it will also show you how to actually build things with it. So, by the end of the video you won’t just have a bank of knowledge and skills, you’ll also have something to show for your time as well.
Our second video pick does exactly what it says on the tin (or cover): it helps you to learn Git in just 3 hours. That’s quite a claim – it’s not hard to find people online complaining about how hard Git is to learn. So, if you’re having trouble learning Git, put Learn Git in 3 Hours to the test – we think you’ll find it a more manageable and accessible way to approach the version control software compared to a lot of resources out there.
Other September releases include:
- 101 UX Principles
- ASP.NET Core 2 Fundamentals
- Beginning Selenium WebDriver Testing in Python [Video]
- Building Web UIs with Bootstrap 4 [Video]
- Functional Application Designing
- Hands-On MEAN Stack Web Development [Video]
- Learn Git in 3 Hours [Video]
- Learn Three.js (Third Edition)
- Learning Bootstrap 4 by Building Projects
- Learning ECMAScript 2017 [Video]
- Mastering Qt 5 (Second Edition)
- Moodle Course Design Best Practices (Second Edition)
- Practical HTML and CSS [Video]
- PyCharm for Power-Developer [Video]
- pytest Quick Start Guide
- React Cookbook
- Real World Projects with Vue.js [Video]
- Real-World SRE
- Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Node.js Development [Video]
- Web Development with Angular and Webpack 4 [Video]
Virtualization and Cloud
With Docker today dominating the containerized landscape, the new edition of Docker Cookbook is vital for anyone that has experienced moments of frustration and irritation while using the tool. Packed with brand new recipes to help you solve a range of problems, it could be the resource you need when Stack Overflow doesn’t do the job.
DevOps might well be a ‘philosophy’ or a ‘state of mind’, but the toolchain does matter – a lot. And one of the key pieces in that toolchain is Ansible, the automation and configuration management tool. With the video Hands-On DevOps with Ansible you’ll get to know Ansible in detail, but more importantly you’ll learn how it can help you implement DevOps practices. We’re not saying its going to transform your culture, but it’s a good place to begin.
Other September releases include:
- Advanced Linux System Administration [Video]
- Azure Redis Cache [Video]
- Data Center Virtualization Certification: VCP6.5-DCV Exam Guide
- Docker Cookbook (Second Edition)
- Docker on Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud Platform Development Essentials [Video]
- Hands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery
- Hands-On DevOps with Ansible [Video]
- Hands-On Linux Administration on Azure
- Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions: Exam Guide 70-533
- Learning Amazon Web Services [Video]
- Learning OpenStack Networking (Third Edition)
- Microservices with Azure [Video]
- Microservices with Spring Cloud
- SharePoint 2016: Architecture, Deployment and Security [Video]
Networking and Servers
Linux is generally pretty secure – but today, with every tiny vulnerability offering a potential attacker a route into your systems, security has never been more important when it comes to Linux. That’s the thinking behind the new edition of Practical Linux Security Cookbook. It will show you some of the most common threats Linux systems can face before diving deeper into the operating system and exploring everything you can do to minimize and mitigate security risks from quick patches to detailed audits.
If Practical Linux Security provides the tips and tricks you need to tackle security threats, Network Vulnerability Assessment helps you to develop and implement a full assessment strategy. Covering everything from calculating ROI to threat modelling and reporting, this is a book that joins the dots between technical details and business impact.
Other September releases include:
- DevOps Fundamentals with Azure [Video]
- Getting Started with Core Features in Ansible 2 [Video]
- Jenkins Fundamentals
- Kali Linux Web Penetration Testing Cookbook (Second Edition)
- Learning Kali Linux [Video]
- Mastering Kali Linux [Video]
- Mastering Python Networking (Second Edition)
- Network Vulnerability Assessment
- Practical Linux Security Cookbook (Second Edition)
Business, Game Development, and Hardware
Artificial intelligence has long been a core component of advanced game development. Without it, we wouldn’t have the rich and unpredictable experiences that every great game can deliver. But it certainly isn’t easy to do, and even the most experienced game developers can run into problems when working with sophisticated AI. Unity 2018 Artificial Intelligence Cookbook is built for exactly those problems – the new edition, which has been updated to reflect software changes, features tips, tricks and solutions to a range of problems and challenges.
Android Things is a very good thing – an operating system for embedded IoT projects. What makes it particularly good is the fact that it’s so easy to use. That means you can get up and running with your own DIY IoT projects really quickly. Don’t believe us? Android Things Quick Start Guide will prove us right…
Other September releases include:
- Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start Guide
- Remote Usability Testing
- Learn OpenGL
- Learning Java by Building Android Games (Second Edition)
- Practical Unity Game Development [Video]
- Unity 2018 Artificial Intelligence Cookbook (Second Edition)
- Unity 2018 Cookbook
- Android Things Quick Start Guide
- Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
- Hands-On Robotics with JavaScript
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