Axure Rp 6 Prototyping Essentials: Creating Highly Compelling, Interactive Prototypes With Axure That Will Impress and Excite Decision Makers

Axure RP 6 Prototyping Essentials is a detailed, practical primer on the leading rapid prototyping tool. Short on jargon and high on concepts, real-life scenarios and step-by-step guidance through hands-on examples, this book will show you how to integrate Axure into your UX workflow. This book is written for UX practitioners, business analysts, product managers, and anyone else who is involved in UX projects. The book assumes that you have no or very little familiarity with Axure. It will help you if you are evaluating the tool for an upcoming project or are required to quickly get up to speed in a project you just joined. The book assumes some familiarity with the principles of the User Centred Design methodology.

Axure Rp 6 Prototyping Essentials

Unknown, Author

Packt Publishing

Alfresco 4 Enterprise Content Management Implementation

Munwar Shariff

Snehal Shah

Rajesh R Avatani

Jayesh Prajapati

Vandana Pal

Vinita Choudhary

Amita Bhandari

Pallika Majmudar

Hands-on recipes to improve your website's load speed and overall user experience with Varnish Cache Overview  Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.  Connect and health-check application servers with Varnish Cache. Load balance requests across clustered servers. Define caching policies and request/response workflow.  In Detail When you're doing business on the Web, every second counts. 80 percent of the end user response time is spent on downloading content to the browser, and Varnish Cache is here to help you solve this problem in a simple and effective way. "Varnish Cache How-to" is a practical, hands-on guide that will take you from beginner to advanced, improving your website speed and dropping the bounce and page abandonment rates of your website. With easy-to-follow recipes, this book will help you take advantage of caching your application server's response to avoid a duplicated workload. This book will take you from the installation of the Varnish Cache server to defining caching policies, the normalization of static content, and a final production-ready fast and scalable cache server. You will learn to balance requests across servers based on input data or pre-defined settings, create persisted sessions (sticky sessions), compress static content, and modify requests. If you want to improve the speed and also provide a fail-over mechanism to achieve a fast and available website, then this book is for you.  By the end of this book, you'll learn how to scale and improve the user's experience by providing a fast and available website. What you will learn from this book  Install and configure Varnish Cache. Connect application servers to Varnish Cache. Load balance requests. Request and response workflow inside the Varnish. Caching and compressing static content. Session and cookie handling. Invalidating stale content.  Approach Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Get the job done and learn as you go. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes which will get you started with Varnish Cache. Practical examples will help you to get set up quickly and easily. Who this book is written for This book is aimed at system administrators and web developers who need to scale websites without tossing money on a large and costly infrastructure. It's assumed that you have some knowledge of the HTTP protocol, how browsers and server communicate with each other, and basic Linux systems.

Instant Varnish Cache How-to

Moutinho, Roberto

Use Google Drive to safely store and access your files online in the cloud with your web browser, phone, or tablet Overview <ul>
<li>Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.</li> <li> Use Google Drive to safely store, organize, and access your files from anywhere with your computer, phone, or tablet </li> <li>Upload files and folders from your hard drive into Google Drive.</li> <li>Get stuff done in the cloud by sharing files, collaborating with others, and using add-on apps for Google Drive.</li> </ul>
In Detail In recent years, we’ve enjoyed being able to do more and more online and in the cloud. Google Drive brings the power and convenience of working online for you and your files. With Google Drive, you can create and store your files safely in the cloud, share them if desired, and access them from anywhere using a web browser, smartphone, or tablet computer. "Instant Google Drive Starter" is your companion to getting started with the world of cloud computing and working with your files online. With clear visuals and step-by-step examples, this book shows you how to use Google Drive from start to finish. From creating documents and files in Google Drive to sharing them with others and accessing them anywhere using your web browser, phone, or tablet computer – you’ll be working in the cloud. This book starts with the very basics of cloud computing, providing clear examples for ways you can use Google Drive to work with your files in the cloud, and the benefits of doing so. It will take you step-by-step through all the aspects of using Google Drive to get you quickly working with your files online, accessing them from anywhere using a web browser, smartphone, or tablet computer. You’ll learn how to use Google Drive to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and also how you can upload folders and files from your hard drive into Google Drive using your web browser. Once your files are in Google Drive, this book will show you all the things you can do with them: edit them online from anywhere (including your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet), and even share them with others if desired. This book will also show you how to use the Google Drive sync program to back up your files to the cloud and keep them automatically in sync between your computer’s hard drive and Google Drive. You will learn everything you need to know to create and store your files safely in the cloud with Google Drive, share them with others if desired, and access them from anywhere using a web browser, smartphone, or tablet computer. What you will learn from this book <ul>
<li>Get started with cloud computing. </li> <li>Store your files safely and access them online with Google Drive. </li> <li> Access Google Drive from anywhere with your web browser, phone, or tablet. </li> <li>Create new documents, presentations, and spreadsheets in Google Drive. </li> <li> Upload files and folders from your computer into Google Drive. </li> <li>Organize your files and folders in Google Drive. </li> <li>Search for files by keyword, filter, or both. </li> <li> Share and collaborate on files with other people. </li> </ul>
Approach Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. This book is a Starter which teaches you how to use Google Drive practically.

Google Driver Starter

Procopio, Mike

Computers & Technology

Easy, hands-on recipes to help you understand Hive and its integration with frameworks that are used widely in today's big data worldAbout This BookGrasp a complete reference of different Hive topics.Get to know the latest recipes in development in Hive including CRUD operationsUnderstand Hive internals and integration of Hive with different frameworks used in today's world.Who This Book Is ForThe book is intended for those who want to start in Hive or who have basic understanding of Hive framework. Prior knowledge of basic SQL command is also required What You Will LearnLearn different features and offering on the latest HiveUnderstand the working and structure of the Hive internalsGet an insight on the latest development in Hive frameworkGrasp the concepts of Hive Data ModelMaster the key concepts like Partition, Buckets and StatisticsKnow how to integrate Hive with other frameworks such as Spark, Accumulo, etcIn DetailHive was developed by Facebook and later open sourced in Apache community. Hive provides SQL like interface to run queries on Big Data frameworks. Hive provides SQL like syntax also called as HiveQL that includes all SQL capabilities like analytical functions which are the need of the hour in today's Big Data world.This book provides you easy installation steps with different types of metastores supported by Hive. This book has simple and easy to learn recipes for configuring Hive clients and services. You would also learn different Hive optimizations including Partitions and Bucketing. The book also covers the source code explanation of latest Hive version.Hive Query Language is being used by other frameworks including spark. Towards the end you will cover integration of Hive with these frameworks.Style and approach Starting with the basics and covering the core concepts with the practical usage, this book is a complete guide to learn and explore Hive offerings.

Apache Hive Cookbook

Mehrotra, Shrey

Bansal, Hanish

Chauhan, Saurabh

Software

Monitor, edit, and debug any web page in real time with this handy practical guide Overview  Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Modify HTML on the fly. Profile and Debug JavaScript. Change the look and feel of any element  In Detail With the advent of RIAs (Rich Internet Applications), most web pages are driven by a combination of JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and so on. It is difficult for front end and web developers to debug and fix issues that crop up on client machines. Firebug helps to solve this; it is a wonderful toolkit to help identify and fix issues that would ordinarily take much longer to find and fix. Instant Firebug Starter is a practical, hands-on guide that provides you with a number of clear step-by-step exercises to help you take advantage of the full power that Firebug offers. This book will give you a great grounding in using Firebug to debug, fix, and optimize your web pages. From installation to navigating the various panels to edit, inspect, and modify your webpages, this practical guide will help you through the wilds of Firebug without a single bite. A step-by-step description of key features is provided with the help of simple and concise examples. Each chapter will help you understand the key features of Firebug with tips and tricks that will become the foundation of your knowledge in the future. The Instant Firebug Starter can be used as an end-to-end guide or as a desk reference with sections that deal with all the key aspects of web development like CSS, Javascript, and AJAX. This Instant Firebug Starter guides you through the basics of Firebug and contains years' worth of industry knowledge and expertise. This knowledge has been stripped back to 60 pages of useful insights, tips, tricks, and the latest techniques that will get you up to speed in no time. What you will learn from this book  Get to grips with the basics of Firebug's panels and their functions. Inspect, edit and play with HTML sources. Discover various ways to analyze the performance of your web application on the browser. Track XmlHttpRequest and XmlHttpResponse as well as monitoring AJAX calls. Explore the value of properties and constants of any DOM object. Monitor, edit, and remove cookies from Firebug.  Approach Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. This easy to understand Starter guide will get you up to speed with Firebug quickly and with little effort. Hands-on and practical examples allow you to get a feel for the tool and get used to using it on a day-to-day basis. Who this book is written for If you are just starting out with web development and looking to improve your site with Firebug, then this guide is for you. If you have a basic understanding of web development then this guide is easy to follow and will benefit your site no end.

Firebug: Starter

LUTHRA, C

Web Development & Design

Gather detailed statistics and data while monitoring the performance and availability of network devices and applications using the all-new Zabbix 3.0About This Book<ul>
<li>Monitor your network and deploy impressive business solutions with Zabbix 3.0</li>
<li>Manage hosts and system maintenance to keep your network performing for the people who use it</li>
<li>A step-by-step guide to smarter network monitoring</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForIf you're new to Zabbix look no further than this book. It will show you how to put your sysadmin knowledge to work with Zabbix 3.0 so you can experience the full impact of this useful and increasingly popular tool.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Get to grips with the fundamentals of Zabbix</li>
<li>Find out how Zabbix's features let you monitor your network with confidence and precision</li>
<li>Learn how to monitor SNMP devices</li>
<li>Manage hosts, users, and permissions while acting upon monitored conditions</li>
<li>Visualize data with the help of ad-hoc graphs, custom graphs, maps, and reports</li>
<li>Simplify complex configurations and learn to automate them</li>
<li>Monitor everything from web pages to IPMI devices and Java applications to and VMware stats</li>
<li>Troubleshoot any network issue - fast</li>
</ul>In DetailThis book is a perfect starting point for monitoring with Zabbix. Even if you have never used a monitoring solution before, this book will get you up and running quickly, before guiding you into more sophisticated operations with ease. You'll soon feel in complete control of your network, ready to meet any challenges you might face.
Beginning with installation, you'll learn the basics of data collection before diving deeper to get to grips with native Zabbix agents and SNMP devices. You will also explore Zabbix's integrated functionality for monitoring Java application servers and VMware.
Beyond this, Zabbix Network Monitoring also covers notifications, permission management, system maintenance, and troubleshooting - so you can be confident that every potential challenge and task is under your control. If you're working with larger environments, you'll also be able to find out more about distributed data collection using Zabbix proxies.
Once you're confident and ready to put these concepts into practice, you'll find out how to optimize and improve performance. Troubleshooting network issues is vital for anyone working with Zabbix, so the book is also on hand to help you work through any technical snags and glitches you might face. Network monitoring doesn't have to be a chore - learn the tricks of the Zabbix trade and make sure you're network is performing for everyone who depends upon it.Style and approachThis book is a detailed and practical guide that starts from the fundamentals of Zabbix and takes you all the way to building a network monitoring solution that is capable of gathering data from range of different systems. With tips on low-level details that will boost any Zabbix users confidence and fluency, it's an unmissable resource for anyone interested in what's possible with Zabbix.

Zabbix Network Monitoring Second Edition

Olups, Rihards

Networking & Cloud Computing

Turn your digital data into dynamic graphics with this exciting, leading-edge cookbook. Packed with recipes and practical guidance it will quickly make you a proficient user of the D3 JavaScript library. Overview <ul>
<li>Create stunning data visualization with the power of D3</li> <li>Bootstrap D3 quickly with the help of ready-to-go code samples</li> <li>Solve real-world visualization problems with the help of practical recipes</li> </ul>
In Detail D3.js is a JavaScript library designed to display digital data in dynamic graphical form. It helps you bring data to life using HTML, SVG, and CSS. D3 allows great control over the final visual result, and it is the hottest and most powerful web-based data visualization technology on the market today. "Data Visualization with D3.js Cookbook" is packed with practical recipes to help you learn every aspect of data visualization with D3. "Data Visualization with D3.js Cookbook" is designed to provide you with all the guidance you need to get to grips with data visualization with D3. With this book, you will create breathtaking data visualization with professional efficiency and precision with the help of practical recipes, illustrations, and code samples. "Data Visualization with D3.js Cookbook" starts off by touching upon data visualization and D3 basics before gradually taking you through a number of practical recipes covering a wide range of topics you need to know about D3. You will learn the fundamental concepts of data visualization, functional JavaScript, and D3 fundamentals including element selection, data binding, animation, and SVG generation. You will also learn how to leverage more advanced techniques such as custom interpolators, custom tweening, timers, the layout manager, force manipulation, and so on. This book also provides a number of pre-built chart recipes with ready-to-go sample code to help you bootstrap quickly. What you will learn from this book <ul>
<li>Learn how to use functional JavaScript so you can write it the D3 way</li> <li>Select and manipulate HTML and SVG elements efficiently in D3</li> <li>Drive your visualization using data</li> <li>Master D3 scales and interpolators</li> <li>Animate your visualization with style</li> <li>Use SVG and various D3 path generators</li> <li>Explore D3 layouts and understand and leverage D3 force</li> <li>Build mobile-first interactive visualization with touch support</li> <li>Test-drive your visualization implementation</li> <li>Build multi-dimensional data visualization with crossfilter and dc.js in minutes</li> </ul>
Approach Packed with practical recipes, this is a step-by-step guide to learning data visualization with D3 with the help of detailed illustrations and code samples. Who this book is written for If you are a developer familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and you wish to get the most out of D3, then this book is for you. This book can also serve as a desktop quick-reference guide for experienced data visualization developers.

Data Visualization with D3.Js Cookbook

Qi Zhu, Nick

Step through each of the core concepts of the jQuery library, building an overall picture of its capabilities. Once you have thoroughly covered the basics, the book returns to each concept to cover more advanced examples and techniques.This book is for web designers who want to create interactive elements for their designs, and for developers who want to create the best user interface for their web applications. Basic JavaScript programming and knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. No knowledge of jQuery is assumed, nor is experience with any other JavaScript libraries.

Learning jQuery - Fourth Edition

Jonathan Chaffer

Karl Swedberg

A short and quick guide to mastering behavior-driven software development with Cucumber Overview <ul>
<li>Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.</li> <li>A step-by-step process of developing a real project in a BDD-style using Cucumber</li> <li>Pro tips for writing Cucumber features and steps</li> <li>Introduces some popular and useful third-party gems used with Cucumber</li> </ul>
In Detail Cucumber is a Behavior Driven Design framework, which allows a developer to write specification tests which then tests that the program works as it should. It is a different development paradigm, as it involves writing what the program should do first, then you develop until it passes the tests. Instant Cucumber BDD How-to will cover basics of Cucumber in a Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) style and explain the essence of Cucumber, describe how to write Cucumber features to drive development in a real project, and also describe many pro tips for writing good Cucumber features and steps. Cucumber is a very fun and cool tool for writing automated acceptance tests to support software development in a Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) style. Instant Cucumber BDD How-to will highlight Cucumber's central role in a development approach called Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), describe how to write Cucumber features to drive development in a real project, and finally introduce some famous third-party libraries used inline with Cucumber. It will show you how to carry out all the tasks associated with BDD using Cucumber and write basic Cucumber steps. It will assist you in using Pro tips for writing expressive Gherkin and implement guidelines for writing DRY steps. You'll learn how to use Cucumber's Gherkin to describe the behavior customers want from the system in a plain language. What you will learn from this book <ul>
<li>Understand essential concepts of TDD and BDD</li> <li>Write basic Cucumber steps and get it running</li> <li>Learn basic knowledge of writing Cucumber tests</li> <li>Create behavior-driven real projects using Cucumber</li> <li>Use Pro tips for writing expressive Gherkin</li> <li>Implement guidelines for writing DRY steps</li> <li>Explore some popular and useful third-party gems used with Cucumber</li> </ul>
Approach Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. This standard How-to guide explains the essence of Cucumber, describing how to write Cucumber features to drive development in a real project, and also describe many pro tips for writing good Cucumber features and steps. Who this book is written for Instant Cucumber BDD How-to is great for an Agile software development team that wants to adopt a behaviour-driven process using Cucumber. It assumes that the team is passionate in reducing communication gaps between developers and product managers, ensuring the development is always on the right track and always focused on minimum marketable value.

Instant Cucumber BDD How-to

Ye, Wayne

Programming

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