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Data Visualization with Python and JavaScript by Kyran Dale Learn how to turn raw data into rich, interactive web visualizations with the powerful combination of Python and JavaScript. With this hands-on guide, author Kyran Dale teaches you how build a basic dataviz toolchain with best-of-breed Python and JavaScript librariesâ??including Scrapy, Matplotlib, Pandas, Flask, and D3â??for crafting engaging, browser-based visualizations. As a working example, throughout the book Dale walks you through transforming Wikipediaâ??s table-based list of Nobel Prize winners into an interactive visualization. Youâ??ll examine steps along the entire toolchain, from scraping, cleaning, exploring, and delivering data to building the visualization with JavaScriptâ??s D3 library. If youâ??re ready to create your own web-based data visualizationsâ??and know either Python or JavaScriptâ?? this is the book for you. Learn how to manipulate data with Python Understand the commonalities between Python and JavaScript Extract information from websites by using Pythonâ??s web-scraping tools, BeautifulSoup and Scrapy Clean and explore data with Pythonâ??s Pandas, Matplotlib, and Numpy libraries Serve data and create RESTful web APIs with Pythonâ??s Flask framework Create engaging, interactive web visualizations with JavaScriptâ??s D3 library
Publication Date: 2022
Modern Software Engineering: Doing What Works to Build Better Software Faster by David Farley Writing for programmers, managers, and technical leads at all levels of experience, Farley illuminates durable principles at the heart of effective software development, He distills the discipline into two core exercises: first, learning and exploration, and second, managing complexity. For each, he defines principles that can help you improve everything from your mindset to the quality of your code, and describes approaches proven to promote success.
Publication Date: 2021
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fifth Edition by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour D.B.A. (Editor) The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fifth Edition is a three-volume set that includes 136 original and previously unpublished research chapters that present multidisciplinary research and expert insights into new methods and processes for understanding modern technological tools and their applications as well as emerging theories and ethical controversies surrounding the field of information science.
Publication Date: 2021
The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Alan Nankervis (Editor); Julia Connell (Editor); Alan Montague (Editor); John Burgess (Editor) The book explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing
Publication Date: 2021
Cloud Without Compromise by Paul Zikopoulos, Christopher Bienko, Chris Backer, Chris Konarski, Sai Vennam Learn cloud fundamentals and patterns, including basic concepts and history. Get a framework for cloud acumen phases to value-plot your cloud future.
Publication Date: 2021
Software Engineering for Absolute Beginners: Your Guide to Creating Software Products by Nico Loubser This beginners’ guide to software engineering starts with a discussion of the different editors used to create software and covers setting up a Docker environment. Next, you will learn about repositories and version control along with its uses. Now that you are ready to program, you’ll go through the basics of Python, the ideal language to learn as a novice software engineer. Many modern applications need to talk to a database of some kind, so you will explore how to create and connect to a database and how to design one for your app. Additionally you will discover how to use Python’s Flask microframework and how to efficiently test your code. Finally, the book explains best practices in coding, design, deployment, and security
Publication Date: 2021
Designing Interfaces by Jenifer Tidwell; Charles Brewer; Aynne Valencia Build your software's structure so it makes sense to users Design components to help users complete tasks on any device
Publication Date: 2020
Computer Science: An Overview (Global Edition) by Glenn Brookshear and Dennis Brylow An introductory survey of computer science; with chapters on programming, computer graphics, software engineering, and more.
Publication Date: 2019
Systems Analysis and Design by Scott Tilley; Harry J. Rosenblatt Demonstrate both traditional and emerging approaches to systems analysis and design, including object-oriented and agile methods. You also study cloud computing and mobile applications
Publication Date: 2019

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VR/Gaming

Games, as an interactive medium is a natural fit for the immersive experience's VR can deliver. Who doesn’t want to fight robot dinosaurs in a retro neon world? VR technology has finally reached the milestone we’ve been looking forward too for decades. However, VR presents unique challenges for the game designers. Challenge's that you might be the first to overcome or create unique responses too.

VR/Fashion

VR present a massive opportunity for fashion and textile designers. Using intuitive tools like tilt brush or next-gen gaming software (like Marvellous Designer) can help fashion designers' experiment in ways they could only dream of. VR and AR can give you a way to present your designs in a unique way or test them in environments that would normally be too expensive and time-consuming to attempt.

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VR/Interior Design

Realistic 3D visualisations of an interior designers portfolio or work is nothing new, but what if instead of pre-rendered viz, you could show your clients and future employer's real-time, immersive VR installations? Well you can.

Both the Unity and Unreal game engines support high fidelity, real-time graphics that allow you move and see every nook of your interior from any perspective.

Need to move the couch? Don’t wait hours or days for a new render, wait seconds and see it like it’s really there. Take the work that you're already doing to the next level.

VR/Digital Media

Traditional film has been a passive medium. A linear story-telling experience. New technologies like VR are opening film and animation to a new way to tell these stories. VR can provide the tools to immerse the viewer in the narrative in a way that wasn’t previously possible. VR and film is more than just 360 degree video, it’s a way to let your audience become part of the story.

Kokoda VR - designed and created by Torrens University in collaboration with the ABC.

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VR/Photo Imaging

Currently some of the biggest innovations in new technologies are coming from VR and Photo imaging. Companies like Matterport are using 360-degree 3D cameras to create high quality real-estate walkthroughs with real depth. Meanwhile Google is experimenting with light field technology to create VR experiences like no other. 360-degree photos and video were only the beginning.