Best of
Informatics

2015

Networking for Systems Administrators (IT Mastery Book 5)


Michael W. Lucas - 2015
    Servers give sysadmins a incredible visibility into the network—once they know how to unlock it. Most sysadmins don’t need to understand window scaling, or the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 echo requests, or other intricacies of the TCP/IP protocols. You need only enough to deploy your own applications and get easy support from the network team.This book teaches you:•How modern networks really work•The essentials of TCP/IP•The next-generation protocol, IPv6•The right tools to diagnose network problems, and how to use them•Troubleshooting everything from the physical wire to DNS•How to see the traffic you send and receive•Connectivity testing•How to communicate with your network team to quickly resolve problemsA systems administrator doesn’t need to know the innards of TCP/IP, but knowing enough to diagnose your own network issues transforms a good sysadmin into a great one.

Learn JavaFX 8: Building User Experience and Interfaces with Java 8


Kishori Sharan - 2015
    Each chapter starts with an introduction to the topic at hand, followed by a step-by-step discussion of the topic with small snippets of code. The book contains numerous figures aiding readers in visualizing the GUI that is built at every step in the discussion.The book starts with an introduction to JavaFX and its history. It lists the system requirements and the steps to start developing JavaFX applications. It shows you how to create a Hello World application in JavaFX, explaining every line of code in the process. Later in the book, author Kishori Sharan discusses advanced topics such as 2D and 3D graphics, charts, FXML, advanced controls, and printing. Some of the advanced controls such as TableView, TreeTableView and WebView are covered at length in separate chapters.This book provides complete and comprehensive coverage of JavaFX 8 features; uses an incremental approach to teach JavaFX, assuming no prior GUI knowledge; includes code snippets, complete programs, and pictures; covers MVC patterns using JavaFX; and covers advanced topics such as FXML, effects, transformations, charts, images, canvas, audio and video, DnD, and more. So, after reading and using this book, you'll come away with a comprehensive introduction to the JavaFX APIs as found in the new Java 8 platform. What you’ll learn • How to develop rich-client desktop applications using JavaFX 8• How to use properties, collections, colors, and styles• How to use controls and handle events to build modern GUI applications• How to use advanced controls such as TreeView, TableView, and TreeTableView• How to access webpages in JavaFX applications• How to draw 2D and 3D shapes, and apply effects and transformations• How to create animations and charts using the JavaFX 8 APIs• How to add audio and video to your applications• How to create GUIs in JavaFX using FXML• How to provide printing capabilities using the JavaFX Print API Who this book is for This book is for Java developers with beginning to intermediate level Java skills who want to learn how to develop modern desktop GUI applications using JavaFX 8.

SPA Design and Architecture: Understanding Single Page Web Applications


Emmit A. Scott Jr. - 2015
    Includes an overview of MV* frameworks, unit testing, routing, layout management, data access, pub/sub, and client-side task automation. This book is full of easy-to-follow examples you can apply to the library or framework of your choice.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyThe next step in the development of web-based software, single-page web applications deliver the sleekness and fluidity of a native desktop application in a browser. If you're ready to make the leap from traditional web applications to SPAs, but don't know where to begin, this book will get you going.About the BookSPA Design and Architecture teaches you the design and development skills you need to create SPAs. You'll start with an introduction to the SPA model and see how it builds on the standard approach using linked pages. The author guides you through the practical issues of building an SPA, including an overview of MV* frameworks, unit testing, routing, layout management, data access, pub/sub, and client-side task automation. This book is full of easy-to-follow examples you can apply to the library or framework of your choice.What's InsideWorking with modular JavaScriptUnderstanding MV* frameworksLayout managementClient-side task automationTesting SPAsAbout the ReaderThis book assumes you are a web developer and know JavaScript basics.About the AuthorEmmit Scott is a senior software engineer and architect with experience building large-scale, web-based applications.Table of ContentsPART 1 THE BASICSWhat is a single-page application?The role of MV* frameworksModular JavaScriptPART 2 CORE CONCEPTSNavigating the single pageView composition and layoutInter-module interactionCommunicating with the serverUnit testingClient-side task automationAPPENDIXESEmployee directory example walk-throughReview of the XMLHttpRequest APIChapter 7 server-side setup and summaryInstalling Node.js and Gulp.js

Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified


Jim Keogh - 2015
    Topics are presented in the in the order in which many nurses and nursing students need to learn them – starting with the basics and then gradually moving on the techniques used in our nation’s leading medical facilities. The 2nd Edition also includes 4 new chapters covering basic math skills essential for daily nursing practice, including equations, percentages, proportions, decimals, and fractions. Written by a graduate nurse and top instructor, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified consists of chapters that follow a time-tested formula that first explains techniques in an easy-to-understand style and then shows you how you can use it in a real-world healthcare environment. Hundreds of examples help you absorb the material, and NCLEX®-style practice questions reinforce learning. This self-teaching guide offers: Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter Tips for avoiding common errors when using MAR charting systems Details on IV therapy Coverage of how to calculate a pediatric, Heparin, and Dopamine dose Three final exams Measurements in SI units Details on tube feeding Overview of basic math skills needed by nurses for daily practice Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advance student, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified is your key to learning these essential nursing skills.

Advanced Game Design with HTML5 and JavaScript


Rex van der Spuy - 2015
    

Mastering Informatics: A Healthcare Handbook for Success


Patricia Sengstack - 2015
    At the core of informatics practice is the electronic health record (EHR). However, the scope of informatics encompasses many areas peripheral to the EHR, such as use of mobile devices, patient portals, data analytics, telehealth, and conducting health IT research. Health informatics specialists are at the forefront of effective programs that are changing patient outcomes and education, but producing these systems is not a simple task for any healthcare professional. This book presents key informatics concepts to help readers increase knowledge and expertise. The authors begin with the phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC): planning and analysis, design and usability, testing, training, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. This overview provides informatics nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, dieticians, and other clinical professionals with a solid foundation of knowledge of each SDLC phase, positioning them for success within any clinical system. Coverage includes:•Essential tools for project management•Patient safety and engagement •Security and privacy concepts•Healthcare clinical decision support

An Introduction to Programming Using Python


David I. Schneider - 2015
     Introduction to Programming Using Python is designed for students eager to learn about the world of programming. Applicable to a range of skill levels, this First Edition textbook provides students with the tools to harness the powerful syntax of Python and understand how to develop computer programs. The compactly written text leverages highly focused chapters, diving deep into the most significant topics to give students an in-depth (rather than superficial) understanding of the language. Using real-world examples and data, the author illustrates practical usage of Python in a way to which students can relate. The text itself is readable, organized, and informative, discussing main points of each topic first and then addressing the peripheral details. Students learn good programming habits the first time--bringing them in line with the best modern programming practices.Key Topics: An Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving; Core Objects, Variables, Input, and Output; Structures that Control Flow; Functions; Processing Data; Miscellaneous Topics; Object-Oriented Programming; Graphical User Interface Market For all readers interested in introductory programming in Python.