Название: Innovations in Modern Cryptography
Автор: Brij B. Gupta, Deepak Kalra, Ammar Almomani
Издательство: IGI Global
Год: 2024
Страниц: 569
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 20.3 MB

In today's interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity threats pose significant challenges to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and malicious activities continue to escalate in sophistication and frequency, jeopardizing sensitive information, financial assets, and critical infrastructure. Amidst this escalating threat landscape, there's a pressing need for comprehensive solutions to safeguard digital assets and ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data. Traditional security measures are proving inadequate in the face of evolving cyber threats, necessitating innovative approaches to cybersecurity. Innovations in Modern Cryptography emerges as a solution to address the complex cybersecurity challenges of the digital age. This comprehensive handbook offers a deep dive into cutting-edge cryptographic techniques, algorithms, and applications that are reshaping the landscape of cybersecurity. By exploring advanced topics such as post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic encryption, and secure multi-party computation, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate cyber risks and protect sensitive data effectively.

Название: Mastering AI Game Development with Unreal: Unleash Creativity, Empower Gameplay, and Transform Player Experiences with Advanced AI Techniques in Unreal Engine
Автор: Hrishikesh Andurlekar
Издательство: Orange Education Pvt Ltd, AVA
Год: 2024
Страниц: 438
Язык: английский
Формат: epub (true)
Размер: 233.5 MB

Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development! Book DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your Unreal Engine projects is no longer optional—it’s essential. Mastering AI for Unreal Engine is your definitive guide to unlocking the transformative power of AI, propelling your games beyond the ordinary and into the realm of cutting-edge, immersive experiences. Through a step-by-step approach, you will explore a wide range of AI techniques, including pathfinding, behavior trees, perception systems, and the powerful Environment Query System (EQS). Each chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of these AI components, followed by hands-on exercises and real-world examples that demonstrate their integration within Unreal Engine. We will learn to create intelligent, dynamic, and engaging game experiences by leveraging the power of AI. What sets this book apart is its deep dive into emerging AI frameworks like the Mass Framework, giving you a strategic edge in adopting the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of gaming. You’ll learn how to optimize your AI systems, enhance performance, and master debugging techniques critical for smooth, efficient development processes. Mastering AI for Unreal Engine doesn’t just teach you AI—it empowers you to innovate, create intelligent game worlds, and stand out in the fiercely competitive game development landscape.

Название: Utilizing Generative AI for Cyber Defense Strategies
Автор: Noor Zaman Jhanjhi
Издательство: IGI Global
Год: 2025
Страниц: 546
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 18.9 MB

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the need for innovative defense strategies becomes urgent. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a revolutionary approach to enhance cybersecurity. By utilizing advanced algorithms, data analysis, and Machine Learning, Generative AI can simulate complex attack scenarios, identify vulnerabilities, and develop proactive defense mechanisms while adapting to modern-day cyber-attacks. AI strengthens current organizational security while offering quick, effective responses to emerging threats. Decisive strategies are needed to integrate Generative AI into businesses defense strategies and protect organizations from attacks, secure digital data, and ensure safe business processes. Utilizing Generative AI for Cyber Defense Strategies explores the utilization of Generative AI tools in organizational cyber security and defense. Strategies for effective threat detection and mitigation are presented, with an emphasis on Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This book covers topics such as cyber security, threat intelligence, and behavior analysis, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, security professionals, business owners, government officials, data analysts, academicians, scientists, and researchers.

Название: The Comprehensive Guide to Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques
Автор: Mohammed M. Ahmed
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2024
Страниц: 240
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 11.4 MB

Machine Learning (ML) has rapidly grown into a pivotal technology, transforming various industries by enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. As the volume and complexity of data grows, the ability to leverage sophisticated ML algorithms becomes primary for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike. This book aims to serve as a rich resource, addressing most of the algorithms, methods, and techniques used in this field. Offering insights into each method's theoretical foundations, practical applications, and strengths and weaknesses, also provides a robust framework for selecting the most appropriate technique for many projects and research endeavors. This book has provided a comprehensive overview of various Machine Learning algorithms and techniques, categorized by their primary functions such as regression, classification, clustering, optimization, and NLP. Each algorithm has been explained in terms of its main concept, purpose, use cases, mathematical background, loss function, pros and cons, and visual representation. This knowledge is crucial for selecting the right algorithm for specific problems and understanding the underlying mechanisms that drive their performance. This book is designed to help demystify the complex world of ML algorithms. By providing clear and cutting-edge explanations of each method, along with practical examples and illustrative figures, aiming to bridge the gap between practical implementation and theoretical knowledge. Whether you are working on stock price prediction, energy consumption forecasting, natural language processing (NLP), or image recognition, this guide will supply you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about which ML methods to utilize. The reader is invited to delve into the fascinating ML world in this book, uncover the methods, and pave the power of data to create proper solutions and drive progress in such an important domain.

Название: Reinforcement Learning for Finance: A Python-Based Introduction (Final Release)
Автор: Yves Hilpisch
Издательство: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Год: 2025
Страниц: 236
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 10.0 MB

Reinforcement Learning (RL) has led to several breakthroughs in AI. The use of the Q-learning (DQL) algorithm alone has helped people develop agents that play arcade games and board games at a superhuman level. More recently, RL, DQL, and similar methods have gained popularity in publications related to financial research. This book is among the first to explore the use of Reinforcement Learning methods in finance. One of the key algorithms in RL is deep Q-learning (DQL) that can be applied to a large number of dynamic decision problems. Popular examples are arcade games and board games, such as Go, in which RL and DQL algorithms have achieved superhuman performance in many instances. This has often happened despite the belief of experts that such feats would be impossible for decades to come. This book closes the gap in that it provides the required background in a concise fashion and otherwise focuses on the implementation of the algorithms in the form of self-contained Python code and the application to important financial problems. This book is intended as a concise, Python-based introduction to the major ideas and elements of RL and DQL as applied to finance. It should be useful to both students and academics as well as to practitioners in search of alternatives to existing financial theories and algorithms. The book expects basic knowledge of the Python programming language, object-oriented programming, and the major Python packages used in Data Science and Machine Learning, such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow.

Название: Python Machine Learning: 100 Drills with Solution Diagrams
Автор: Kirigaya Yui, Yuko Takahashi, Fujisaki Ryousuke
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2024
Страниц: 615
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

This eBook offers 100 practical exercises designed to master Machine Learning using Python. Each exercise comes with a detailed solution and accompanying diagram to make the learning process easier. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, these drills cover essential algorithms, models, and techniques in Machine Learning. With clear explanations and step-by-step guides, you can enhance your understanding of Python-based Machine Learning applications. By practicing regularly with these drills, you will improve your problem-solving skills and gain confidence in applying Machine Learning in real-world scenarios. The diagrams provided with each solution help clarify complex concepts and ensure a deeper comprehension of the material. This is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in Machine Learning with Python.

Название: Game Development with Gamemaker: A Primer on Game Development and Design, 2nd Edition
Автор: Sebastiano M. Cossu
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2024
Страниц: 561
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf
Размер: 11.1 MB

Create games from start to finish while learning game design and programming principles using the GameMaker. Game Development with GameMaker covers all aspects of game design and development from the initial idea to the final release. You will learn how to make a 2D game from start to finish using GameMaker covering important features and topics related to game development. The book will cover design and development of a top-down action game from start to finish leveraging on best practices according to the current state of the industry's standards. It will cover all the building blocks of 2D game development: movements, combat, AI, UI, level design, inventory, power ups, etc. This edition also aims to implement the many changes that has come to GameMaker: new features as well as best practices. Game engines offer a number of features that simplify the process of making games, like the possibility to show an image, play a sound, get keyboard input, and so on. In this book, we will explore GameMaker, a professional yet easy-to-use game engine which offers two ways of making games: a proprietary scripting language and a no-coding drag-and-drop system. We will opt for the proprietary scripting language GML (GameMaker Language) to reach the full potential of the engine and to have maximum flexibility. GML (GameMaker Language) is GameMaker’s own scripting language. It’s a highly specialized scripting language, which means that it’s very easy to use, but it’s also quite powerful. It’s the best choice if you want maximum control on the features of your game and their implementation. For game enthusiasts interested in game development and design with GameMaker would benefit from the book. No prior programming experience is required.

Название: Modernizing .NET Web Applications: Everything You Need to Know About Migrating ASP.NET Web Applications to the Latest Version of .NET
Автор: Tomáš Herceg
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2024
Страниц: 672
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf
Размер: 10.1 MB

In 2016, Microsoft introduced the new generation of .NET called .NET Core. It brought many fundamental improvements to the platform, but there were also many breaking changes and missing APIs, especially when it comes to creating web applications. Upgrading any website running on .NET Framework to the new .NET Core proved to be a complex process, which can take months or even years. This book describes two approaches you can take to incrementally modernize legacy .NET web applications. It explains the changes that happened in ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, ASP.NET Identity, SignalR, and other libraries. It also shows a migration path for applications written in ASP.NET Web Forms: a technology which isn’t supported in the new .NET at all. In addition, the book describes the new frameworks available in the ASP.NET Core platform (Blazor, Razor Pages, ASP.NET Core MVC, SignalR Core, and so on) and helps you decide which technology will be the best fit. The book also covers several “soft” areas: how to explain the benefits or necessity for the modernization to your company management, how to deal with refactoring and improving the overall code quality during the entire process, and how to adjust the architecture of the application to be ready for another technology upgrade in the future. For .NET developers who work with ASP.NET web applications running on the .NET framework, and tech leads and software architects who make technical decisions about legacy .NET projects used in their organization.

Название: The Ultimate TypeScript Developer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Journey for New Developers
Автор: Madison Giroux
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2024
Страниц: 281
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 52.9 MB

Unlock the full potential of modern jаvascript development with The Ultimate TypeScript Developer's Handbook. This comprehensive guide takes you on a deep dive into TypeScript, one of the fastest-growing programming languages, renowned for its ability to bring type safety and scalability to jаvascript applications. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned jаvascript developer looking to enhance your skills, this book is designed to meet you where you are and help you master TypeScript in a step-by-step, structured manner. It blends clear explanations, practical examples, and professional best practices to help you create robust, maintainable, and highly efficient code for real-world applications. jаvascript has been the language of the web for many years, and while it's incredibly flexible and powerful, it can also be prone to unexpected issues, particularly as projects grow in complexity. TypeScript aims to address these challenges by providing a stricter, more structured way to write jаvascript. It helps make code more readable, maintainable, and reliable by offering tools that help developers understand their own and others’ code more effectively. TypeScript compiles down to standard jаvascript, which means that any environment that runs JS can also run TS. This makes it a highly versatile language that can be used for a variety of applications, from client-side to server-side development. Whether you’re building large-scale web applications, diving into object-oriented design, or managing asynchronous operations, this book gives you the tools to write high-quality TypeScript code with confidence. Prepare to elevate your coding skills and become proficient in TypeScript, the language that is shaping the future of jаvascript development.

Название: Cloud Native Go: Building Reliable Services in Unreliable Environments, 2nd Edition (Final Release)
Автор: Matthew A. Titmus
Издательство: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Год: 2025
Страниц: 619
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

Learn how to use Go's strengths to develop services that are scalable and resilient even in an unpredictable environment. With this book's expanded second edition, Go developers will explore the composition and construction of cloud native applications, from lower-level Go features and mid-level patterns to high-level architectural considerations. Each chapter in this new edition builds on the lessons of the previous chapter, taking intermediate to advanced developers through Go to construct a simple but fully featured distributed key-value store. You'll learn about Go generics, dependability and reliability, memory leaks, and message-oriented middleware. New chapters on security and distributed state delve into critical aspects of developing secure distributed cloud native applications. Go has emerged as the lingua franca of cloud native development, being used in everything from Docker to Harbor, Kubernetes to Consul, InfluxDB to CockroachDB. Ten out of fifteen of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s graduated projects, and forty-two of sixty-two1 of its projects overall, are written mostly or entirely in Go. And more arrive every day. This book is directed at intermediate-to-advanced developers, particularly web application engineers and DevOps specialists/site reliability engineers. Many will have been using Go to build web services but may be unfamiliar with the subtleties of cloud native development—or even have a clear idea of what “cloud native” is—and have subsequently found their services to be difficult to manage, deploy, or observe. It’s expected that many readers may be more familiar with other languages but have been lured by Go’s reputation as the language of cloud native development. For these readers, this book will present best practices for adopting Go as their cloud native development language and help them solve their own cloud native management and deployment issues.