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Discover how effortless it can be to safeguard your privacy online! It’s never too late to take control of your safety! This book is specifically designed for seniors like you, making online security easy and accessible at any age. We break everything down into simple, everyday language with step-by-step instructions. Protecting your personal information is one of the most important things you can do—at any stage of life and with no technical expertise required!

This is your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering Java. If you are stepping into the world of programming for the first time or are an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this book offers a structured and comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient Java programmer. In this audiobook, you'll find clear explanations of Java concepts, supplemented with practical examples that bring the theory to life. Each chapter is crafted to build your knowledge progressively, ensuring you understand the foundational principles before moving on to more advanced topics.

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system.

"The AI Awakening: A New Era of Data Discovery and Growth" by Dr. Mozhgan Tavakolifard explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in business and personal growth. Bridging cutting-edge technology with human-centric values, it offers a unique perspective on leveraging AI for innovation, sustainable growth, and human potential enhancement.

Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality with zero start-up capital and no prior experience? Then, let "Your ChatGPT ATM: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for an Automated T-Shirt Design Business" be your friendly guide to the exciting realm of AI-powered entrepreneurship. Picture this: You're kickstarting a successful T-shirt design venture from scratch. No initial money down. No complicated technical know-how. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, this guide makes it all possible and more! With an easy-to-follow introduction to the game-changing world of AI and ...

Cointeligencia es el manual definitivo para trabajar, aprender y vivir en la nueva era de la inteligencia artificial. La inteligencia artificial generativa ha llegado. Y con ella la inevitable confusión que conlleva intentar saber cómo afectará a nuestra vida laboral y personal y, también, al futuro de la humanidad. Entre las voces de los adoradores de la IA y los catastrofistas, el profesor Ethan Mollick, uno de los teóricos más destacados sobre el tema, se centra en los aspectos prácticos de cómo esta herramienta puede transformar el mundo.

For video game fans, the name Blizzard Entertainment was once synonymous with perfection. The renowned company behind classics like Diablo and World of Warcraft was known to celebrate the joy of gaming over all else. What was once two UCLA students' simple mission—to make games they wanted to play—launched an empire with thousands of employees, millions of fans, and billions of dollars. But when Blizzard cancelled a buzzy project in 2013, it gave Bobby Kotick, the infamous CEO of corporate parent Activision, the excuse he needed to start cracking down on Blizzard's proud autonomy.

Are you thinking of transitioning into a career as a software developer? Have you always been interested in programming languages and tinkering with technology? Do you wish there was a straightforward way to gain all the skills and knowledge you need to write your own programs? Discover how to become a six-figure developer without going back to school.

In late 2022, the world changed forever as a new form of artificial intelligence was released to the public. And while some decide to stick their head in the sand, pretending that nothing is going to change, others are interested in being at the forefront of that change. Because when you open yourself up to the potential of AI, you put yourself in a very strong position to capitalize on what is to come. Introducing AI Prosperity Blueprint, a must-listen for anyone interested in unleashing the potential of artificial intelligence to create passive income.

UPDATED FOR 2024 WITH NEW CONTENT AND WINDOWS 11 23H2 FEATURES. A Foundation in Computers & Software That's Easy to Understand. Computers Made Easy is designed to take your overall computer skills from a beginner to the next level, and beyond. This book will give you a top level understanding of how to use your PC without a needing a background in computers. This easy to use, step by step guide will help you navigate your way to becoming proficient with computers, operating systems (Windows 10 & 11), hardware and software. Introduction Chapter 1 – What is a Computer? Chapter 2 – ...

Messy code is a nuisance. "Tidying" code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind. Instead of trying to master tidying all at once, this book lets you try out a few examples that make sense for your problem. If you have a big function containing many lines of code, you'll learn how to logically divide it into smaller chunks.

Abyssal Archive features the most comprehensive fan analysis of the Dark Souls mythos ever undertaken. We set out to pay tribute to Miyazaki's legendary game by crafting something that embodies the same care and attention to detail that makes Dark Souls itself such a peerless work of art.

Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

In The Accidental CIO, veteran software developer-turned-executive Scott Millett delivers an essential playbook to becoming an impactful, strategic leader at any stage of your IT leadership journey. You'll find a wealth of hands-on advice for tackling the many challenges and paradoxes that face technology leaders, from creating an aligned IT strategy, defining a target architecture, designing a balanced operating model, and leading teams and executing strategy.

Are you contemplating a transition into a rewarding career as a software developer? Have you always been fascinated by programming languages and enjoyed tinkering with technology? This book is your gateway to mastering C# programming, one of the most powerful and versatile languages in the software development world.

Thoroughly reviewed and eagerly anticipated by the agile community, User Stories Applied offers a requirements process that saves time, eliminates rework, and leads directly to better software. The best way to build software that meets users' needs is to begin with "user stories": simple, clear, brief descriptions of functionality that will be valuable to real users. In User Stories Applied, Mike Cohn provides you with a front-to-back blueprint for writing these user stories and weaving them into your development lifecycle.

Untrapping Product Teams guides you to simplify what gets unintentionally complicated and equips you to overcome dangerous traps while steadily driving customer and business value. This is just another book about product management. Its a thought-provoking guide filled with simplicity, encouraging you to act today for a better tomorrow. This book is for anyone facing the challenges of working on or with product teams.

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and frameworks for building highly effective engineering teams.

Despite the increase of high-profile hacks, record-breaking data leaks, and ransomware attacks, many organizations don't have the budget for an information security (InfoSec) program. If you're forced to protect yourself by improvising on the job, this pragmatic guide provides a security-101 handbook with steps, tools, processes, and ideas to help you drive maximum-security improvement at little or no cost.

How well does your organization respond to changing market conditions, customer needs, and emerging technologies when building software-based products? This practical guide presents Lean and Agile principles and patterns to help you move fast at scale - and demonstrates why and how to apply these methodologies throughout your organization. Through case studies, you'll learn how successful enterprises have rethought everything from governance and financial management to systems architecture and organizational culture in the pursuit of radically improved performance.