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“kurt w smith”

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  • Cython

    A Guide for Python Programmers

    by Kurt W. Smith ...
    Build software that combines Python’s expressivity with the performance and control of C (and C++). It’s possible with Cython, the compiler and hybrid programming language used by foundational packages such as NumPy, and prominent in projects including Pandas, h5py, and scikits-learn. In this practical guide, you’ll learn how to use Cython to improve Python’s performance—up to 3000x— and to wrap C ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

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  • Practical C Programming

    Why Does 2+2 = 5986?

    by Steve Oualline ...
    There are lots of introductory C books, but this is the first one that has the no-nonsense, practical approach that has made Nutshell Handbooks® famous.C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style and debugging also play a tremendous part in creating programs that run well and are easy to maintain. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • Python Cookbook

    Recipes for Mastering Python 3

    by David Beazley, Brian K. Jones ...
    If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3, this unique cookbook is for experienced Python programmers who want to focus on modern tools and idioms.Inside, you’ll find complete recipes for more than a dozen topics, covering the core Python language as well as ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    A Guide for Data Scientists

    by Andreas C. Müller, Sarah Guido ...
    Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications and research projects, but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams. If you use Python, even as a beginner, this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions. With all the data available today, machine learning applications are limited only by your ... Read more

    $36.79 USD

  • Java 8 Lambdas

    Pragmatic Functional Programming

    by Richard Warburton ...
    If you’re a developer with core Java SE skills, this hands-on book takes you through the language changes in Java 8 triggered by the addition of lambda expressions. You’ll learn through code examples, exercises, and fluid explanations how these anonymous functions will help you write simple, clean, library-level code that solves business problems.Lambda expressions are a fairly simple change to ... Read more

    $24.49 USD

  • Lightweight Django

    by Julia Solórzano, Mark Lavin ...
    How can you take advantage of the Django framework to integrate complex client-side interactions and real-time features into your web applications? Through a series of rapid application development projects, this hands-on book shows experienced Django developers how to include REST APIs, WebSockets, and client-side MVC frameworks such as Backbone.js into new or existing projects.Learn how to make ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Hadoop Application Architectures

    Designing Real-World Big Data Applications

    by Mark Grover, Ted Malaska, Jonathan Seidman, Gwen Shapira ...
    Get expert guidance on architecting end-to-end data management solutions with Apache Hadoop. While many sources explain how to use various components in the Hadoop ecosystem, this practical book takes you through architectural considerations necessary to tie those components together into a complete tailored application, based on your particular use case.To reinforce those lessons, the book’s ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python

    Best Practices for Development

    by Kenneth Reitz, Tanya Schlusser ...
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python takes the journeyman Pythonista to true expertise. More than any other language, Python was created with the philosophy of simplicity and parsimony. Now 25 years old, Python has become the primary or secondary language (after SQL) for many business users. With popularity comes diversityâ??and possibly dilution.This guide, collaboratively written by over a hundred ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Effective Computation in Physics

    Field Guide to Research with Python

    by Anthony Scopatz, Kathryn D. Huff ...
    More physicists today are taking on the role of software developer as part of their research, but software development isnâ??t always easy or obvious, even for physicists. This practical book teaches essential software development skills to help you automate and accomplish nearly any aspect of research in a physics-based field.Written by two PhDs in nuclear engineering, this book includes ... Read more

    $33.89 USD

  • OpenCV 3.x with Python By Example

    Make the most of OpenCV and Python to build applications for object recognition and augmented reality

    by Prateek Joshi, Gabriel Garrido Calvo ...
    Learn the techniques for object recognition, 3D reconstruction, stereo imaging, and other computer vision applications using examples on different functions of OpenCV.Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to apply complex visual effects to images with OpenCV 3.x and Python\[\*\] Extract features from an image and use them to develop advanced applications\[\*\] Build algorithms to help you understand image ... Read more

    $37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Essential SQLAlchemy

    Mapping Python to Databases

    by Jason Myers, Rick Copeland ...
    Dive into SQLAlchemy, the popular, open-source code library that helps Python programmers work with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, and SQLite. Using real-world examples, this practical guide shows you how to build a simple database application with SQLAlchemy, and how to connect to multiple databases simultaneously with the same metadata.SQL is a powerful language for ... Read more

    $24.49 USD

  • Python for Secret Agents

    by Steven F. Lott ...
    If you are a Python beginner who is looking to learn the language through interesting projects, this book is for you. A basic knowledge of programming and statistics is beneficial to get the most out of the book. ... Read more

    $17.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus