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Lots of entrepreneurs are using the lean startup philosophy to streamline their business practices and make effective market launches without using up a lot of capital. You can be one of them. This audiobook is going to teach you everything you need to know about lean startups, its specific philosophy, and how it edges out traditional businesses. If you want an amazing startup from day one, this comprehensive guide will start at the drawing board and accompany you as you launch your business and develop quality products tailored to the market.

Big data systems distribute datasets across clusters of machines, making it a challenge to efficiently query, stream, and interpret them. Spark can help. It is a processing system designed specifically for distributed data. It provides easy-to-use interfaces, along with the performance you need for production-quality analytics and machine learning. Spark 2 also adds improved programming APIs, better performance, and countless other upgrades.

Learning new software development processes can be difficult, but switching to Agile and Lean doesn't need to be complicated. Explore the theories behind Agile and Lean Software Development, and learn how to make it work for you. In a Gentle Introduction to Agile and Lean Software Development, author Stephen Haunts will guide you to a fuller understanding of Agile, Scrum, Extreme Programming, Lean, and Kanban. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages, and how to get the most out of it. 

If you want to learn about scrum then keep reading... Are you having trouble getting products to market? Do you struggle with meeting the actual needs of your customers despite spending elaborate amounts of time planning out how you will meet the needs they outlined to you? Do not fear; you are not alone. But you also do not need to get comfortable here. Your company can also be one of the innovators. You can shake up the industry by offering creative solutions to users and clients alike. You can create a self-managed, fun work environment. And of course, you can bump up your ROI.

Obtain a good understanding of how Scrum processes work, the tools and concepts used, and all the other Scrum aspects. This book answers all your questions and will enlighten you on many elements of Scrum including what is is, the benefits, the various roles, planning principles, user stories, and more.

Become an Android app developer in the comfort of your own home! Really? A book that actually teaches you how to create mobile apps without expensive training? Yes - it's easier than you think. You really can write apps - with the help of this amazing book! In Android: Programming and App Development for Beginners by Samuel Shields, you'll be taken through a step-by-step process on how to get started and create your first Android application.

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!

Techies around the world can now jump start and grow their speaking careers with the book, Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking, written by tech leaders, Poornima Vijayashanker and Karen Catlin. The book serves as a resource for technology professionals who want or need to develop the skills to communicate their expertise effectively, whether in a meeting at work or delivering an engaging talk at a conference.

In this book you are going to discover the basics of HTML 5 and how it works. If you are already familiar with other versions of HTML, especially HTML 4, then learning HTML 5 will be a piece of cake for you. HTML 5 is the latest version of hypertext markup language, yet it incorporates various features from HTML 4 and even XHTML.

Wish there was a technical audiobook out there that skipped the jargon and got right to the point in an easy to understand format?

Business owners and managers are under increasing pressure to perform. Never has there been a better time to practice good people motivation and management techniques. Lack of employment security and flexible working contracts have reduced the level of loyalty, so more emphasis needs to be placed on building positive relationships with people. Traditional carrot-and-stick management techniques no longer work.

Originally featured in You: Breathing Easy, the breathing techniques collected here will help you become more fully connected to your breath, allowing you to align your body with your breath, relieve stress, and be more fully present in the moment - exercises that you'll want to hear and practice again and again!

R is an open-source statistical environment and programming language that has grown in popularity for data management and analysis in various industries. R Programming teaches you all the R you'll ever need in a rapid and painless manner. This accessible tutorial taught you your way around a list with no previous programming expertise and loads of practical examples, step-by-step exercises, and sample code. This book covers the most significant modeling and prediction methods, as well as their applications.

Yes, you can succeed in an AI-driven world by unleashing your potential in machine learning! A working knowledge of AI and ML is no longer a “nice-to-have” but an “essential” in today's job market. But what if you feel lost amid the tech jargon? What if terms like “algorithms”, “neural networks”, or “data preprocessing” sound like a foreign language to you?

It's no secret that the Agile process is fast becoming the preferred way to manage projects, and in the year ahead, Agile is expected to become even more widely used. The goal with this audiobook is to change the way you and your company approach your customer's needs so you can deliver products to them faster and with more value, while also turning the process around internally to create a workplace for which people line up to work.

Have you always wanted to learn MYSQL programming but couldn't bring yourself to do it? Being confused by all the technical jargon may be the reason why you haven't attempted computer programming. If you just want an easy-to-understand quick learning guide, this book is for you!

Are you looking to get started with Python and machine learning? Look no further! This comprehensive two-in-one bundle is the perfect audio resource for beginners looking to learn both Python and machine learning in one easy guide. With this audiobook, you'll be able to grasp the basic fundamentals of Python and learn how to use it to solve real-world problems. You'll also get a crash course in machine learning including key concepts, algorithms, and techniques.

Another project management methodology is called “scrum.” When the two are combined, it automatically improves the overall results of any team. It also ensures that the team is functioning in a way that enables continuous collaboration, cooperation, and innovation.

If you're a new or experienced designer of conversational voice first experiences, this handy reference provides actionable answers to key aspects of eyes-busy, hands-busy, voice-only user interfaces. Designed as a companion to books about conversational voice design, this guide includes important details regarding eyes-free, hands-free, voice-only interfaces delivered by Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and a variety of in-car experiences.

Cryptocurrencies may have crashed into the news and stayed there, but the technology that made them possible is still mysterious to most of us. In this book, you’ll not only find out about the blockchain and how it has revolutionized data storage, but you'll also learn how to it could change almost every industry on the planet. Most people think of the blockchain as a cog in the wheel of bitcoin, but it’s a whole lot more than that.