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Programming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews for Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview. Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they're equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. 

Take advantage of today's sky-high demand for data engineers. With this in-depth book, current and aspiring engineers will learn powerful real-world best practices for managing data big and small. Contributors from notable companies including Twitter, Google, Stitch Fix, Microsoft, Capital One, and LinkedIn share their experiences and lessons learned for overcoming a variety of specific and often nagging challenges. Edited by Tobias Macey, this book presents ninety-seven concise and useful tips for cleaning, prepping, wrangling, storing, processing, and ingesting data.

Transform yourself into every employer’s dream with this guide on SQL programming! Statistics show that the majority of jobs that deal with data science and databases require the knowledge of Structured Query Language or SQL. While its main goal is to introduce beginners to the SQL world, this audiobook will come in handy for advanced users as well. It’s incredibly detailed, easy to understand, and you’ll be able to use what you’ve learned in real, everyday life.

The goal of this book is to clearly define the global race for quantum computing among China, Japan, and the United States. Moreover, it will identify the impact and consequences of winning this technological race, along with the strategic advantages that await the nation that wins this competition. These advantages include positive innovations in science, technology, and finance. In addition, the outcome of this high stakes contest will have an immeasurable impact on military and intelligence gathering, along with cybersecurity and encryption.

In Reinventing Discovery, Michael Nielsen argues that we are living at the dawn of the most dramatic change in science in more than 300 years. This change is being driven by powerful new cognitive tools, enabled by the internet, which are greatly accelerating scientific discovery. There are many books about how the internet is changing business or the workplace or government. But this is the first book about how the internet is transforming the nature of our collective intelligence.

Leverage the “serverless mindset” to build and deploy software faster, better, and with less expense. In this definitive guide, Joseph Emison shows how to leverage “serverless” for maximum customer value. He reveals why mindset is crucial to modern IT strategy and explains why and how to move toward a truly serverless mindset. Many organizations are falling short when it comes to leveraging the cloud. Drawing on his experience as a pioneering CTO across multiple industries, Emison shows why and how you can gain immense business value from the cloud.

Is CompTIA A+ what you want to learn? Always wondered what A+ was? Does it interest you how to work with different parts of the computer efficiently? Purchase CompTIA A+ to discover everything you need to know about computer examinations. Step by step to increase your computer skill set. Learn how to operate and examine computer systems. All your basic knowledge in one purchase!

Simply put, an algorithm is a set of instructions-it's the code that makes computers run. A basic idea that proved elusive for hundreds of years and bent the minds of the greatest thinkers in the world, the algorithm is what made the modern world possible. Without the algorithm, there would have been no computer, no Internet, no virtual reality, no e-mail, or any other technological advance that we rely on every day.

Tor, also known as the Dark Net, is an interesting alternative way to surf the Internet. This book will discuss what Tor is, a step-by-step guide on how to download and access it as well as some of the different types of things the user can do while browsing the Internet. You will find information on the use of pseudonyms (an important and intriguing part of using Tor), anonymity, bitcoins, and additional layers of security you can add to ensure any information you seek on the Internet will be completely concealed from prying eyes.

Computer science is a field that deals with the study of computers and computational systems. It encompasses both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing, including algorithms, data structures, programming languages, software engineering, and more. It's about understanding how computers work, how they can solve problems, and how they interact with humans and other systems.

Treading on Python is designed to bring developers and others who are anxious to learn Python up to speed quickly. Not only does it teach the basics of syntax, but it condenses years of experience. You will learn warts, gotchas, best practices, and hints that have been gleaned through the years--in just days.

Are you aspiring to become an AWS Certified Developer? Are you looking for a comprehensive resource to prepare for the AWS Certified Developer exam? Look no further! This book is your ultimate guide to acing the AWS Certified Developer certification by providing you with a robust set of practice test questions and detailed answers to help you succeed.

You are about to learn how to start leveraging the full power of Docker, the ultimate containerization platform as a service to take the process of creating, deploying and running applications using containers to the next level! If you are a software developer or a systems admin, you probably are on a constant search for information on how to make the process of creating, deploying and running applications less system dependent, faster, and easier. If this describes you, Docker is truly what you need.

Did you know that coding and programming jobs are one of the most secure and best-paid jobs around the world? According to BSL, the median annual wage for computer programmers was $84,280 in 2018. The field is growing strong and companies are headhunting coders. But even if you don't want to become a professional coder, programming skills increase your salary in other fields such as marketing, finance, and business analysis. Several studies have shown that programming skills added more than $20,000 to the annual salary.

Land that job! An in-depth overview of system design and how to prepare for your interview. When it comes to answering system design questions, many of us don't know where to start. We don't have the logic and knowledge to effectively communicate back a reply that impresses the interviewer. System Design Interview: A Strategic Guide for a Successful Interview is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step book that provides clarity on how to prepare and respond to questions in an interview.

Are you ready to discover why data analytics is the only hope for fact based decisions? Would you like learn how insightful-driven decisions can help organizations manage their strategic, operation, and financial performance that can help them increase their shareholder value? This book explores all the concepts about data analytics that can help any beginner to master data analytics and its applications in several industries.

The Raspberry Pi 3 is a powerful minicomputer that has gained popularity for its versatility with hobbyists, DIYers, students, and digital engineers. This book serves as a beginners guide to the Raspberry Pi 3. Including how to acquire the device, we also explain how to set it up and get going building your own projects. No prior experience with electronics is necessary!

AWS Lambda: A Guide to Serverless Microservices takes a comprehensive look at developing "serverless" workloads using the new Amazon Web Services Lambda service. This audiobook is meant to provide you with a broad overview of AWS Lambda, its features, a hands-on and in-depth guide to serverless microservices, and a slew of recommendations.

People often debate whether Agile and Lean are the same or different. This audiobook is made to introduce you to the core values and principles of both Agile and Lean methodologies and will hopefully answer some of the common questions about them.

Maximize your portfolio, analyze markets, and make data-driven investment decisions using Python and generative AI. Investing for Programmers shows you how you can turn your existing skills as a programmer into a knack for making sharper investment choices.