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The Mirror Problem

The Algorithmic Mind, #1

by Gari Johnson ...

Series Book 1 - The Algorithmic Mind
The Algorithmic Mind: Book 1 - The Mirror ProblemHow AI Reflects Human BiasWhen machines learn to discriminate with mathematical precision, who's really to blame?A facial recognition system mistakes a Black politician for a criminal. Amazon's recruiting algorithm downgrades CVs containing "women's." Predictive policing perpetuates racial profiling with algorithmic efficiency.Welcome to the mirror ... Read more

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The Algorithmic Mind: Book 1 - The Mirror ProblemHow AI Reflects Human BiasWhen machines learn to discriminate with mathematical precision, who's really to blame?A facial recognition system mistakes a Black politician for a criminal. Amazon's recruiting algorithm downgrades CVs containing "women's." Predictive policing perpetuates racial profiling with algorithmic efficiency.Welcome to the mirror
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Integrated Formal Methods

14th International Conference, IFM 2018, Maynooth, Ireland, September 5-7, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Carlo A. Furia, Kirsten Winter ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Integrated Formal Methods, IFM 2018, held in Maynooth, Ireland, in September 2018.The 17 full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. The conference covers a broad spectrum of topics: from language design, to verification and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Integrated Formal Methods, IFM 2018, held in Maynooth, Ireland, in September 2018.The 17 full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. The conference covers a broad spectrum of topics: from language design, to verification and
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Hydroinformatics

Data Integrative Approaches in Computation, Analysis, and Modeling

by Praveen Kumar, Mike Folk, Momcilo Markus, Jay C. Alameda ...

Modern hydrology is more interdisciplinary than ever. Staggering amounts and varieties of information pour in from GIS and remote sensing systems every day, and this information must be collected, interpreted, and shared efficiently. Hydroinformatics: Data Integrative Approaches in Computation, Analysis, and Modeling introduces the tools, approache ... Read more

$102.99 USD

Modern hydrology is more interdisciplinary than ever. Staggering amounts and varieties of information pour in from GIS and remote sensing systems every day, and this information must be collected, interpreted, and shared efficiently. Hydroinformatics: Data Integrative Approaches in Computation, Analysis, and Modeling introduces the tools, approache
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iPhone 16 User Guide: An All-in-one Guide to the Latest iOS 18, Camera Features and Hidden Tips for the iPhone 16 Series

by Gerald Minton ...

About the BookDiscover how to make the most of your iPhone's capabilities with this easy-to-follow guide designed to help both new users and experienced enthusiasts get the best out of the latest iPhone series. This guide covers everything from setting up your phone right out of the box to capturing professional-level photos and videos.Learn how to easily personalize your device, navigate through ... Read more

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About the BookDiscover how to make the most of your iPhone's capabilities with this easy-to-follow guide designed to help both new users and experienced enthusiasts get the best out of the latest iPhone series. This guide covers everything from setting up your phone right out of the box to capturing professional-level photos and videos.Learn how to easily personalize your device, navigate through
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The Missing Bootstrap 5 Guide

Customize and extend Bootstrap 5 with Sass and JavaScript to create unique website designs

by Jeppe Schaumburg Jensen ...

Make your website stand out by unlocking the full potential of Bootstrap 5 and creating efficient UIsKey FeaturesFind out how to customize all parts of Bootstrap 5 with Sass, including working with the utility APICreate a unique website using only Bootstrap 5 with Sass customization and interactive featuresGrasp advanced Bootstrap 5 topics related to Sass, CSS, JavaScript, and source code ... Read more

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Make your website stand out by unlocking the full potential of Bootstrap 5 and creating efficient UIsKey FeaturesFind out how to customize all parts of Bootstrap 5 with Sass, including working with the utility APICreate a unique website using only Bootstrap 5 with Sass customization and interactive featuresGrasp advanced Bootstrap 5 topics related to Sass, CSS, JavaScript, and source code
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XXIII

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision;
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The Handbook of Multimodal-Multisensor Interfaces, Volume 3

Language Processing, Software, Commercialization, and Emerging Directions

Edited by Sharon Oviatt, Björn Schuller, Philip Cohen, Daniel Sonntag, Gerasimos Potamianos, Antonio Krüger ...

Series series ACM Books
The Handbook of Multimodal-Multisensor Interfaces provides the first authoritative resource on what has become the dominant paradigm for new computer interfaces-user input involving new media (speech, multi-touch, hand and body gestures, facial expressions, writing) embedded in multimodal-multisensor interfaces.This three-volume handbook is written by international experts and pioneers in the ... Read more

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The Handbook of Multimodal-Multisensor Interfaces provides the first authoritative resource on what has become the dominant paradigm for new computer interfaces-user input involving new media (speech, multi-touch, hand and body gestures, facial expressions, writing) embedded in multimodal-multisensor interfaces.This three-volume handbook is written by international experts and pioneers in the
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JavaFX 8: Introduction by Example

by Mark Heckler, Gerrit Grunwald, José Pereda, Sean Phillips, Carl Dea ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
JavaFX 8: Introduction by Example shows you how to use your existing Java skills to create graphically exciting client applications with the JavaFX 8 platform. The book is a new and much improved edition of JavaFX 2.0: Introduction by Example, taking you through a series of engaging, fun-to-work examples that bring you up to speed on the major facets of the platform. It will help you to create ... Read more

$35.99 USD

JavaFX 8: Introduction by Example shows you how to use your existing Java skills to create graphically exciting client applications with the JavaFX 8 platform. The book is a new and much improved edition of JavaFX 2.0: Introduction by Example, taking you through a series of engaging, fun-to-work examples that bring you up to speed on the major facets of the platform. It will help you to create
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Exploring Data Visualization Accessibility

by Ather Sharif ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Data visualizations are increasingly used to communicate essential insights. However, these visualizations are inaccessible to screen-reader users, further exacerbating the digital divide. Evidence shows that creators have minimal knowledge about accessibility. To address these concerns, this book provides foundational and cutting-edge knowledge about visualization accessibility.Starting with a ... Read more

$197.09 USD

Data visualizations are increasingly used to communicate essential insights. However, these visualizations are inaccessible to screen-reader users, further exacerbating the digital divide. Evidence shows that creators have minimal knowledge about accessibility. To address these concerns, this book provides foundational and cutting-edge knowledge about visualization accessibility.Starting with a
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Enterprise Data Workflows with Cascading

Streamlined Enterprise Data Management and Analysis

by Paco Nathan ...

There is an easier way to build Hadoop applications. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to use Cascading, the open source abstraction framework for Hadoop that lets you easily create and manage powerful enterprise-grade data processing applications—without having to learn the intricacies of MapReduce.Working with sample apps based on Java and other JVM languages, you’ll quickly learn ... Read more

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There is an easier way to build Hadoop applications. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to use Cascading, the open source abstraction framework for Hadoop that lets you easily create and manage powerful enterprise-grade data processing applications—without having to learn the intricacies of MapReduce.Working with sample apps based on Java and other JVM languages, you’ll quickly learn
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In-Vehicle Corpus and Signal Processing for Driver Behavior

Edited by Kazuya Takeda, Hakan Erdogan, John Hansen, Huseyin Abut ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
In-Vehicle Corpus and Signal Processing for Driver Behavior is comprised of expanded papers from the third biennial DSPinCARS held in Istanbul in June 2007. The goal is to bring together scholars working on the latest techniques, standards, and emerging deployment on this central field of living at the age of wireless communications, smart vehicles, and human-machine-assisted safer and comfortable ... Read more

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In-Vehicle Corpus and Signal Processing for Driver Behavior is comprised of expanded papers from the third biennial DSPinCARS held in Istanbul in June 2007. The goal is to bring together scholars working on the latest techniques, standards, and emerging deployment on this central field of living at the age of wireless communications, smart vehicles, and human-machine-assisted safer and comfortable
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Identifying Relevant Information for Testing Technique Selection

An Instantiated Characterization Schema

by Sira Vegas, Natalia Juristo, Victor R. Basili ...

Series Book 8 - International Series in Software Engineering
Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering ... Read more

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Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering
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Building Medallion Architectures

Designing with Delta Lake and Spark

by Piethein Strengholt ...

To deliver the insights that give them a competitive advantage, organizations increasingly turn to the proven Medallion architecture. Yet implementing a robust data architecture can be difficult, particularly when it comes to using the Medallion architecture's Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers—done wrong, it can hamper your ability to make data-driven decisions. This practical guide helps you build ... Read more

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To deliver the insights that give them a competitive advantage, organizations increasingly turn to the proven Medallion architecture. Yet implementing a robust data architecture can be difficult, particularly when it comes to using the Medallion architecture's Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers—done wrong, it can hamper your ability to make data-driven decisions. This practical guide helps you build
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence in 5G and Internet of Things

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Applications of AI In 5G And IoT (ICAAI5GI2024), 9–10 August 2024, Greater Noida, India

Edited by Vinod M. Kapse, Lalit Garg, Pavan Kumar Shukla, Varadraj Gurupur, Amit Krishna Dwivedi ...

This is the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Applications of AI in 5G and IoT (ICAAI5GI2024). It brings together ground-breaking research and practical insights into integrating Artificial Intelligence within 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).This compilation highlights the latest advancements and innovative solutions emerging at the intersection of AI, 5G, and IoT technologies ... Read more

$225.00 USD

This is the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Applications of AI in 5G and IoT (ICAAI5GI2024). It brings together ground-breaking research and practical insights into integrating Artificial Intelligence within 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).This compilation highlights the latest advancements and innovative solutions emerging at the intersection of AI, 5G, and IoT technologies
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

8th International Conference, CHIRA 2024, Porto, Portugal, November 21–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements
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Tests and Proofs

13th International Conference, TAP 2019, Held as Part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods 2019, Porto, Portugal, October 9–11, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Dirk Beyer, Chantal Keller ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Tests and Proofs, TAP 2019, held as part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods 2019, Porto, Portugal, in October 2019.The 10 regular papers and 2 invited paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. The TAP conference promotes research in verification and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Tests and Proofs, TAP 2019, held as part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods 2019, Porto, Portugal, in October 2019.The 10 regular papers and 2 invited paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. The TAP conference promotes research in verification and
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Bioinformatics Unveiled

by Joan Melody ...

Dive into the dynamic world of bioinformatics with Bioinformatics Unveiled, your essential guide to understanding the intersection of biology and data science. This comprehensive introduction unpacks the complexities of analyzing biological data through advanced computational techniques. Discover how bioinformatics is revolutionizing fields from genomics to drug discovery, and gain hands-on ... Read more

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Dive into the dynamic world of bioinformatics with Bioinformatics Unveiled, your essential guide to understanding the intersection of biology and data science. This comprehensive introduction unpacks the complexities of analyzing biological data through advanced computational techniques. Discover how bioinformatics is revolutionizing fields from genomics to drug discovery, and gain hands-on
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MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing ML and AI (2023 Beginner Crash Course)

by Carl Dennis ...

Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the most popular and rapidly evolving fields in the technology industry. From self-driving cars and personalized recommendation systems to speech recognition and medical diagnosis, ML and AI are transforming the way we live and work.In this book, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts and practical applications of ML and... ... Read more

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Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the most popular and rapidly evolving fields in the technology industry. From self-driving cars and personalized recommendation systems to speech recognition and medical diagnosis, ML and AI are transforming the way we live and work.In this book, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts and practical applications of ML and...
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HCI International 2023 Posters

25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The five-volume set CCIS 1832-1836 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held as a hybrid event in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the 47 HCII 2023 proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from the 7472 contributions ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The five-volume set CCIS 1832-1836 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held as a hybrid event in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the 47 HCII 2023 proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from the 7472 contributions
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Ultimate Azure Synapse Analytics

by Swapnil Mule ...

Empower Your Data Insights with Azure Synapse AnalyticsKey Features● Leverage Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, big data analytics, and machine learning in one environment.● Integrate with Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Machine Learning to enhance analytics.● Gain insights from real-world examples and best practices to solve complex data challenges.Book ... Read more

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Empower Your Data Insights with Azure Synapse AnalyticsKey Features● Leverage Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, big data analytics, and machine learning in one environment.● Integrate with Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Machine Learning to enhance analytics.● Gain insights from real-world examples and best practices to solve complex data challenges.Book
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Lua游戏AI开发指南

Chinese Edition

by Posts & Telecom Press, David Young ...

利用Lua编程开发专注于动作、动画和战术的游戏AIKey Features本书循序渐进，从学习移动一个简单物体开始，到实现一个带有完整动画的战士本书首先介绍AI沙箱，然后依次介绍、实现和扩展了游戏AI的各个新领域本书介绍一些开源库，如Ogre3D、Bullet物理引擎、OpenSteer、Recast、Detour以及Lua利用一个可以扩展和运行的完整代码库来创建AI沙箱。Book Description游戏AI可以很容易地拆分成决策制定、动画处理和战术等各种组件，但各个系统间的平衡和交互决定了良好的AI和糟糕的AI之间的区别。本书首先介绍AI沙箱，然后依次介绍、实现和扩展了游戏AI的各个新领域。更进一步，读者还将学习使用一些开源库，如Ogre3D、Bullet物理引擎、OpenSteer、Recast、Detour以及Lua，并利用一个可以扩展和运行的完整代码库来创建AI沙箱 ... Read more

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利用Lua编程开发专注于动作、动画和战术的游戏AIKey Features本书循序渐进，从学习移动一个简单物体开始，到实现一个带有完整动画的战士本书首先介绍AI沙箱，然后依次介绍、实现和扩展了游戏AI的各个新领域本书介绍一些开源库，如Ogre3D、Bullet物理引擎、OpenSteer、Recast、Detour以及Lua利用一个可以扩展和运行的完整代码库来创建AI沙箱。Book Description游戏AI可以很容易地拆分成决策制定、动画处理和战术等各种组件，但各个系统间的平衡和交互决定了良好的AI和糟糕的AI之间的区别。本书首先介绍AI沙箱，然后依次介绍、实现和扩展了游戏AI的各个新领域。更进一步，读者还将学习使用一些开源库，如Ogre3D、Bullet物理引擎、OpenSteer、Recast、Detour以及Lua，并利用一个可以扩展和运行的完整代码库来创建AI沙箱
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Making Sense of AI in K12 Education: A Guide for Teachers, Administrators, and Parents

AI in K-12 Education

by Adam Smith ...

Series series AI in K-12 Education
As we find ourselves in an era where artificial intelligence is progressively transforming our lives, it becomes essential to understand its impact on the educational domain. In his insightful book, "Making Sense of AI in K12 Education," acclaimed author Adam Smith addresses the essential topic of integrating artificial intelligence in K12 learning environments.Smith carefully dissects the ... Read more

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As we find ourselves in an era where artificial intelligence is progressively transforming our lives, it becomes essential to understand its impact on the educational domain. In his insightful book, "Making Sense of AI in K12 Education," acclaimed author Adam Smith addresses the essential topic of integrating artificial intelligence in K12 learning environments.Smith carefully dissects the
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Learning and Collaboration Technologies

11th International Conference, LCT 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the
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Design Patterns mit Java

Eine Einführung

by Olaf Musch ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Eine praxisnahe Beschreibung der Software Design Patterns, wie sie im 1994 erschienen Buch „Design Patterns – Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software“ der Autorengruppe Gamma, Helm, Johnson und Vlissides (auch genannt „Gang of Four“, kurz GoF, also „Viererbande“) Erwähnung finden.Alle Muster werden anhand von Beispielen detailliert erläutert und auch kritisch gewürdigt. Darüber hinaus werden ... Read more

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Eine praxisnahe Beschreibung der Software Design Patterns, wie sie im 1994 erschienen Buch „Design Patterns – Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software“ der Autorengruppe Gamma, Helm, Johnson und Vlissides (auch genannt „Gang of Four“, kurz GoF, also „Viererbande“) Erwähnung finden.Alle Muster werden anhand von Beispielen detailliert erläutert und auch kritisch gewürdigt. Darüber hinaus werden
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