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Handbook of Conceptual Modeling

Theory, Practice, and Research Challenges

Edited by Bernhard Thalheim, David W. Embley ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Conceptual modeling is about describing the semantics of software applications at a high level of abstraction in terms of structure, behavior, and user interaction.Embley and Thalheim start with a manifesto stating that the dream of developing information systems strictly by conceptual modeling – as expressed in the phrase “the model is the code” – is becoming reality. The subsequent contributions ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Conceptual modeling is about describing the semantics of software applications at a high level of abstraction in terms of structure, behavior, and user interaction.Embley and Thalheim start with a manifesto stating that the dream of developing information systems strictly by conceptual modeling – as expressed in the phrase “the model is the code” – is becoming reality. The subsequent contributions
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RELAX NG

A Simpler Schema Language for XML

by Eric van der Vlist ...

As developers know, the beauty of XML is that it is extensible, even to the point that you can invent new elements and attributes as you write XML documents. Then, however, you need to define your changes so that applications will be able to make sense of them and this is where XML schema languages come into play. RELAX NG (pronounced relaxing), the Regular Language Description for XML Core--New ... Read more

$21.99 USD

As developers know, the beauty of XML is that it is extensible, even to the point that you can invent new elements and attributes as you write XML documents. Then, however, you need to define your changes so that applications will be able to make sense of them and this is where XML schema languages come into play. RELAX NG (pronounced relaxing), the Regular Language Description for XML Core--New
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Time Is Money

The Business Value of Web Performance

by Tammy Everts ...

If you want to convince your organization to conduct a web performance upgrade, this concise book will strengthen your case. Drawing upon her many years of web performance research, author Tammy Everts uses cases studies and other data to explain how web page speed and availability affect a host of business metrics. You’ll also learn how our human neurological need for quick, uncomplicated ... Read more

$13.99 USD

If you want to convince your organization to conduct a web performance upgrade, this concise book will strengthen your case. Drawing upon her many years of web performance research, author Tammy Everts uses cases studies and other data to explain how web page speed and availability affect a host of business metrics. You’ll also learn how our human neurological need for quick, uncomplicated
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Design, User Experience, and Usability: Technological Contexts

5th International Conference, DUXU 2016, Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Toronto, Canada, July 17–22, 2016, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Aaron Marcus ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 9746, 9747, and 9748 constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016, jointly with 13 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1287 papers presented at the HCII 2016 ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 9746, 9747, and 9748 constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016, jointly with 13 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1287 papers presented at the HCII 2016
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Java Cookbook: A Practical Coding Guide to learn key concepts of Java

by Mark Deitel ...

Learning a programming language can seem like a daunting task. You may have looked at coding in the past, and felt it was too complicated and confusing. This comprehensive beginner’s guide will take you step by step through learning one of the best programming languages out there. In a matter of no time, you will be writing code like a professional.Java is one of the most popular and widely used ... Read more

$27.85 USD

Learning a programming language can seem like a daunting task. You may have looked at coding in the past, and felt it was too complicated and confusing. This comprehensive beginner’s guide will take you step by step through learning one of the best programming languages out there. In a matter of no time, you will be writing code like a professional.Java is one of the most popular and widely used
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Build Systems and Automation: Compiling, Linking, and Managing Native Projects at Scale

by Arlo Bennett ...

Master Native Build Systems from Compiler to ClusterWriting great code is only the first step. Transforming it into a correct, optimized, and reproducible binary at production scale demands a different kind of mastery entirely.This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between low-level compiler mechanics and large-scale build automation. From the first pass of the preprocessor to distributed Bazel ... Read more

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Master Native Build Systems from Compiler to ClusterWriting great code is only the first step. Transforming it into a correct, optimized, and reproducible binary at production scale demands a different kind of mastery entirely.This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between low-level compiler mechanics and large-scale build automation. From the first pass of the preprocessor to distributed Bazel
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Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering

9th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2022, Bogotá, Colombia, November 30 – December 2, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Juan Carlos Figueroa-García, Carlos Franco, Yesid Díaz-Gutierrez, Germán Hernández-Pérez ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th Workshop on Engineering Applications on Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering, WEA 2022, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, in November/December 2022.The 39 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 143 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence; Optimization; ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th Workshop on Engineering Applications on Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering, WEA 2022, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, in November/December 2022.The 39 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 143 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence; Optimization;
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Agile Project Management with GreenHopper 6 Blueprints

by Jaibeer Malik ...

A step-by-step tutorial-based approach. This book is of great help for agile teams who are already using or planning to use the GreenHopper tooling system to execute agile projects. It suits all roles in an agile project including system administrators, stakeholders, product owners, scrum masters, and team members. Fundamental knowledge of JIRA is essential. ... Read more

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A step-by-step tutorial-based approach. This book is of great help for agile teams who are already using or planning to use the GreenHopper tooling system to execute agile projects. It suits all roles in an agile project including system administrators, stakeholders, product owners, scrum masters, and team members. Fundamental knowledge of JIRA is essential.
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Unite the Tribes

Ending Turf Wars for Career and Business Success

by Christopher Duncan ...

No matter what business you're in, at the end of the day, it's all about people. Workers are people, and so are managers. Every day, millions of people wake up, get dressed, and go to work. The fact that all of them do different jobs and have different levels of authority has been used for ages to divide us. The truth of the matter, however, is that we're all just trying to make a living and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

No matter what business you're in, at the end of the day, it's all about people. Workers are people, and so are managers. Every day, millions of people wake up, get dressed, and go to work. The fact that all of them do different jobs and have different levels of authority has been used for ages to divide us. The truth of the matter, however, is that we're all just trying to make a living and
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Pro Couchbase Development

A NoSQL Platform for the Enterprise

by Deepak Vohra ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Pro Couchbase Development: A NoSQL Platform for the Enterprise discusses programming for Couchbase using Java and scripting languages, querying and searching, handling migration, and integrating Couchbase with Hadoop, HDFS, and JSON. It also discusses migration from other NoSQL databases like MongoDB.This book is for big data developers who use Couchbase NoSQL database or want to use Couchbase for ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Pro Couchbase Development: A NoSQL Platform for the Enterprise discusses programming for Couchbase using Java and scripting languages, querying and searching, handling migration, and integrating Couchbase with Hadoop, HDFS, and JSON. It also discusses migration from other NoSQL databases like MongoDB.This book is for big data developers who use Couchbase NoSQL database or want to use Couchbase for
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Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing

18th International Conference, ICA3PP 2018, Guangzhou, China, November 15-17, 2018, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Jaideep Vaidya, Jin Li ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNCS 11334-11337 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing, ICA3PP 2018, held in Guangzhou, China, in November 2018.The 141 full and 50 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Distributed and Parallel ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The four-volume set LNCS 11334-11337 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing, ICA3PP 2018, held in Guangzhou, China, in November 2018.The 141 full and 50 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Distributed and Parallel
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Nachhaltiges Software-Engineering

Wie Softwareentwicklung Investitionen und Zukunft sichert

by Stefan Wagenpfeil ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Nachhaltigkeit ist mehr als nur ein Trend – sie ist eine Notwendigkeit, auch im Software-Engineering und in der Künstlichen Intelligenz. Dieses Buch beleuchtet umfassend die Dimensionen nachhaltiger Softwareentwicklung – von ressourcenschonenden Architekturen über effiziente Programmiersprachen bis hin zur Optimierung von Rechenzentren und KI-Trainingsprozessen und ordnet diese in den Kontext der ... Read more

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Nachhaltigkeit ist mehr als nur ein Trend – sie ist eine Notwendigkeit, auch im Software-Engineering und in der Künstlichen Intelligenz. Dieses Buch beleuchtet umfassend die Dimensionen nachhaltiger Softwareentwicklung – von ressourcenschonenden Architekturen über effiziente Programmiersprachen bis hin zur Optimierung von Rechenzentren und KI-Trainingsprozessen und ordnet diese in den Kontext der
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Exploring Services Science

8th International Conference, IESS 2017, Rome, Italy, May 24-26, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Stefano Za, Monica Drăgoicea, Maurizio Cavallari ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Exploring Services Science, IESS 2017, held in Rome, Italy, in May 2017.The 33 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 submissions. IESS 2017 covered major research and development areas related to Service Science foundations, service engineering and management, service innovation, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Exploring Services Science, IESS 2017, held in Rome, Italy, in May 2017.The 33 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 submissions. IESS 2017 covered major research and development areas related to Service Science foundations, service engineering and management, service innovation,
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Logic-Based Program Synthesis and Transformation

26th International Symposium, LOPSTR 2016, Edinburgh, UK, September 6–8, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Manuel V Hermenegildo, Pedro Lopez-Garcia ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on Logic-Based Program Synthesis and Transformation, LOPSTR 2016, held in Edinburgh, UK, in September 2016.The 20 revised full papers presented together with the abstracts of 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The aim of the LOPSTR series is to ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on Logic-Based Program Synthesis and Transformation, LOPSTR 2016, held in Edinburgh, UK, in September 2016.The 20 revised full papers presented together with the abstracts of 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The aim of the LOPSTR series is to
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HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems

Third International Conference, MobiTAS 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Heidi Krömker ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from
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Zertifizierung für Softwarearchitekten

Ihr Weg zur iSAQB-CPSA-F-Prüfung

by Gernot Starke, Peter Hruschka ...

Series Book 50 - schnell + kompakt
Das "International Software Architecture Qualification Board“ (iSAQB) legt einen offiziellen Lehrplan für die Ausbildung von Softwarearchitekten fest. Seit einigen Jahren gibt es dazu passende iSAQB-Zertifizierungen für Softwarearchitekten. Allein im Jahr 2013 haben über 1000 Personen erfolgreich diese Prüfung zum "Certified Professional for Software Architecture, Foundation Level“ (CPSA-F) ... Read more

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Das "International Software Architecture Qualification Board“ (iSAQB) legt einen offiziellen Lehrplan für die Ausbildung von Softwarearchitekten fest. Seit einigen Jahren gibt es dazu passende iSAQB-Zertifizierungen für Softwarearchitekten. Allein im Jahr 2013 haben über 1000 Personen erfolgreich diese Prüfung zum "Certified Professional for Software Architecture, Foundation Level“ (CPSA-F)
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(Part 2) You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT: Don't Ignore The Language For Functional Automation Testing

by Rex Jones ...

QTP/UFT Automation Engineers, Look No Further!This is one of the best VBScript books specifically for QTP/UFTNote: Book available on your tablet, phone, PDF, PC, Mac, and paperback (Black/White & Color). You will find details of downloading the PDF document inside the book.3 Tips To Master QTP/UFT Within 30 DaysWhy Read Part 2 – You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT?Part 2 of ... ... Read more

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QTP/UFT Automation Engineers, Look No Further!This is one of the best VBScript books specifically for QTP/UFTNote: Book available on your tablet, phone, PDF, PC, Mac, and paperback (Black/White & Color). You will find details of downloading the PDF document inside the book.3 Tips To Master QTP/UFT Within 30 DaysWhy Read Part 2 – You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT?Part 2 of ...
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Developer Experience

Navigating Digital Transformation For Productivity And Satisfaction

by Marcus Maestri ...

Embark on a journey to transform your organization's Developer Experience and confidently navigate the uncharted waters of digital transformation. This comprehensive guide serves as your compass for charting a course to world-class software engineering, combining the right mindset, tools, practices, and battle-proofed tactics.In "Developer Experience: Navigating the Digital Transformation for ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Embark on a journey to transform your organization's Developer Experience and confidently navigate the uncharted waters of digital transformation. This comprehensive guide serves as your compass for charting a course to world-class software engineering, combining the right mindset, tools, practices, and battle-proofed tactics.In "Developer Experience: Navigating the Digital Transformation for
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Lumion3D Best Practices

Explore the best practices to build architectural visualizations efficiently in Lumion 3D

by Ciro Cardoso ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is designed for advanced Lumion users who wish to apply these techniques to their own projects. The reader should be familiar with modeling knowledge and have at least a basic knowledge of a graphics editing program, such as Photoshop or Gimp.What you will learnWho this book is forThis book is designed for advanced Lumion users who wish to apply these ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is designed for advanced Lumion users who wish to apply these techniques to their own projects. The reader should be familiar with modeling knowledge and have at least a basic knowledge of a graphics editing program, such as Photoshop or Gimp.What you will learnWho this book is forThis book is designed for advanced Lumion users who wish to apply these
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Delphi High Performance

Master the art of concurrency, parallel programming, and memory management to build fast Delphi apps

by Primož Gabrijelčič ...

Master Siemens TIA toolbox tools for efficient PLC and HMI code writing. Gain insights into algorithm performance, Delphi language intricacies, and program optimizations to enhance your skills effectively.Key FeaturesDiscover external programming libraries that will speed up your programming and codeLearn to integrate external libraries into Delphi programsBuild fast Delphi applications using ... Read more

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Master Siemens TIA toolbox tools for efficient PLC and HMI code writing. Gain insights into algorithm performance, Delphi language intricacies, and program optimizations to enhance your skills effectively.Key FeaturesDiscover external programming libraries that will speed up your programming and codeLearn to integrate external libraries into Delphi programsBuild fast Delphi applications using
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Computer-Aided Architectural Design. INTERCONNECTIONS: Co-computing Beyond Boundaries

20th International Conference, CAAD Futures 2023, Delft, The Netherlands, July 5–7, 2023, Selected Papers

Edited by Michela Turrin, Charalampos Andriotis, Azarakhsh Rafiee ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book includes the refereed Selected Papers of the 20th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design. INTERCONNECTIONS: Co-computing Beyond Boundaries, CAAD Futures 2023, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in July 5–7, 2023.The 43 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: ... Read more

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This book includes the refereed Selected Papers of the 20th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design. INTERCONNECTIONS: Co-computing Beyond Boundaries, CAAD Futures 2023, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in July 5–7, 2023.The 43 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:
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Design, User Experience, and Usability

14th International Conference, DUXU 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Martin Schrepp ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully
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Product Delight

by Nesrine Changuel ...

In a world of infinite features and constant innovation, functionality alone no longer guarantees product success. Product Delight explores what truly makes a product stand out: emotional connection.Drawing on over a decade of product leadership at Chrome, Meet, Spotify, and Microsoft, Dr. Nesrine Changuel unveils a powerful framework for building tech products that don't just solve problems, they ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In a world of infinite features and constant innovation, functionality alone no longer guarantees product success. Product Delight explores what truly makes a product stand out: emotional connection.Drawing on over a decade of product leadership at Chrome, Meet, Spotify, and Microsoft, Dr. Nesrine Changuel unveils a powerful framework for building tech products that don't just solve problems, they
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Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security

SAFECOMP 2016 Workshops, ASSURE, DECSoS, SASSUR, and TIPS, Trondheim, Norway, September 20, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Amund Skavhaug, Jérémie Guiochet, Erwin Schoitsch, Friedemann Bitsch ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of four workshops co-located with SAFECOMP 2016, the 35th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security, held in Trondheim, Norway, in September 2016.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 4 short and 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. This year’s workshop are: ASSURE ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of four workshops co-located with SAFECOMP 2016, the 35th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security, held in Trondheim, Norway, in September 2016.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 4 short and 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. This year’s workshop are: ASSURE
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