Microsoft Azure HDInsight is Microsoft's fully compliant distribution of Apache Hadoop on its Azure cloud platform. Consequently, standard Hadoop concepts and technologies are directly applicable, meaning that knowledge of the Hadoop stack is transferable to the HDInsight service. In "Introducing Microsoft Azure HDInsight," the authors explore the true meaning of big data, how organizati

When it comes to system design, failure is inevitable. Scientists and engineers implement solutions based on the available information, without a complete knowledge of the future. You can't always anticipate the next zero-day event, viral media trend, weather disaster, or shift in technology. But you can be prepared to respond when incidents like these affect your systems. With this book

Recently, data scientists have found effective methods to generate high-quality synthetic data. That's good news for companies seeking large amounts of data to train and build artificial intelligence and machine learning models. This report provides an overview of synthetic data generation that not only focuses on business value and use cases but also provides some practical techniques f

This book is not a handbook that specifies which cryptographic algorithm to use in every situation, nor is it a guide for securely implementing production-ready cryptographic libraries. The authors do not discuss specific cryptographic software, such as PGP, Tor, Signal, or TrueCrypt, nor do they cover cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Readers will not learn how to become hackers by reading

This book does not purport to teach the reader how to be a software engineer, a skill that is cultivated over time through practice. Instead, it focuses on software engineering methods - defined as the approaches people use to achieve specific objectives in the field - which can salvage a project. The author's objective is for readers to feel better equipped for software engineering afte

The HTML5 Notes for Professionals book is compiled from Stack Overflow Documentation, the content is written by the beautiful people at Stack Overflow.

The Git Notes for Professionals book is compiled from Stack Overflow Documentation, the content is written by the beautiful people at Stack Overflow.

Raspberry Pi is a small, clever, British-built computer that's packed with potential. Made using a desktop-class, energy-efficient processor, Raspberry Pi is designed to help you learn coding, discover how computers work, and build your own amazing things. This book shows you how easy it is to get started. Learn how to: - Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start

This book positions Laravel not as a fleeting trend, but as a legendary framework that has earned widespread appreciation from its users. It highlights that Laravel has been a stable presence since 2011, predating modern frontend tools like React and Vue.js. The author notes that while PHP is often disregarded by some developers, it possesses unique features that make it exceptionally we

PHP is an incredibly popular programming language, reportedly used by 80% of all websites. It serves as the foundation for WordPress, the widely used content management system, and powers numerous frameworks designed to simplify web development, such as Laravel. This book is presented as a perfect introduction for those new to the language, as well as for individuals who have worked with