“…What you will learn Understand the benefits of vector illustration and the reasons behind choosing Inkscape over other non-free alternatives Navigate the Inkscape setup and workspace to make effective use of the software Explore the wide range of tools from Inkscape to create amazing and infinitely scalable graphics quickly Use real-world scenarios and practice lessons to learn how to create by example Discover tips and tricks to make Inkscape an extension of your creativity Convert photos to vector art and practice with professional design examples as you work with layers, shading, coloring and much more Who this book is for This book is for aspiring designers, developers, and anyone who wants to leverage the power of Inkscape for vector illustration. No prior knowledge of graphics applications or vector and raster graphics is required. …”

“…Prerequisites include an eagerness to learn and experiment with GUI development using Tkinter, basic math skills, and a passion for learning. Prior experience in any programming language is desirable. …”

“…It's suitable for anyone involved in software development, including product managers, product owners, Agile coaches, designers, product analysts, and developers. Although prior experience with Agile development is not expected, a basic understanding of software development will be beneficial…”

“…What you will learn Gain a holistic understanding of IoT basics through real-life use cases Explore communication protocols and technologies integral to IoT Use AWS to build resilient, low-latency networks Construct complex IoT networks, building upon foundational principles Integrate data analytics workloads and generative AI seamlessly with IoT Understand the security threat landscape of IoT and how to mitigate these risks Develop industry-grade projects within the open source IoT community Embrace a futuristic perspective of IoT by understanding both risks and rewards Who this book is for The book is for novice electronics engineers, embedded systems specialists, and IoT developers as well as intermediate practitioners looking to advance in the world of industry-based IoT applications. While no prior knowledge of IoT is assumed, familiarity with at least one programming language is recommended to get the most out of this book…”

“…What you will learn Grasp the principles of photography and the art of storytelling Collect references and create storyboards Discover Unreal Engine's hidden features and useful keyboard shortcuts Explore the capabilities of Quixel Megascans, Lumen, Nanite, and MetaHumans Adopt cinematic techniques to achieve professional-looking shots Creatively apply Lumen Global Illumination and Reflections techniques Use multiple virtual cameras and apply post-production techniques Implement best practices for optimization, post processing, and rendering Who this book is for Whether you're a beginner or intermediate filmmaker, 3D artist, animator, visual effects artist, or virtual production professional with just basic knowledge of the Unreal Engine, this book is designed to help you enter the world of virtual films and animations. While prior experience with the Unreal Engine would be beneficial, a deep working knowledge is not essential, as the book introduces the relevant tools and features needed throughout the activities…”

“…Audience This course welcomes everyone from beginners with no prior experience in Blender or 3D modeling to those looking to enhance their skills. …”

“…What you will learn Navigate Blender's interface and tools Create efficient asset management workflows Design 3D environments with advanced greyboxing Apply textures and materials for realism Construct architectural elements in Blender Model and texture dynamic 3D foliage Audience This course is ideal for 3D artists, designers, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their Blender skills. Prior basic knowledge of 3D concepts is helpful but not required. …”

“…You'll work on carefully crafted hands-on exercises that are designed for beginners as well as users with prior exposure. The chapters show you how to build and deploy smart contracts, while mastering security controls and discovering best practices for writing secure code. …”

“…His teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to excel as developers and AWS cloud practitioners, regardless of their prior experience. Beyond his professional pursuits, Paulo is devoted to his family, enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin, and loves to travel. …”

“…His teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to excel as developers and AWS cloud practitioners, regardless of their prior experience. Beyond his professional pursuits, Paulo is devoted to his family, enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin, and loves to travel. …”

“…His teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to excel as developers and AWS cloud practitioners, regardless of their prior experience. Beyond his professional pursuits, Paulo is devoted to his family, enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin, and loves to travel. …”

“…Whether you're a non-coder, a hobbyist, or a seasoned WordPress user, this guide will help you discover the full range of new options. With no prior knowledge assumed, each step is carefully explained to ensure that you make the most of the latest version. …”

“…What you will learn Discover the full potential of the powerful and progressive Vue 3 framework Explore software principles and design patterns to build maintainable applications Create an efficient development environment using Vite and optimize your code and workflow Identify and apply proven design patterns to solve common problems in your web application's architecture Refactor your codebase to improve your application's organization, scalability, and maintainability Follow best practices for your code, organization, architecture, and user experience implementation Who this book is for This book is for Vue.js developers who are passionate about framework design principles and seek to apply commonly found design patterns to their web development projects. This book assumes prior knowledge of JavaScript and a basic understanding of Vue.js, making it an ideal resource for developers looking to expand their existing skillset…”

“…What You Will Learn Navigate risks and limitations of AI Master prompt engineering techniques for quality output Understand key legal concepts for professional usage Address AI bias to improve creative work Develop AI guidelines for team best practices Embrace transparency for unique human perspective Audience This course is designed for creatives, marketers, and anyone interested in learning how to use generative AI tools for content creation. No prior experience with AI is required, as the course covers the fundamentals of AI and the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. …”

“…What you will learn Understand the basic terminology of rigging and learn how to create and modify rigs Find out how bones interact with topology Get to grips with weight painting through the mesh Know when and how to add constraints such as Inversion Kinetics, Point To, and Child Of Make rigs visually appealing with advanced techniques such as shape keys and bone drivers Familiarize yourself with advanced techniques used by industry leaders Who this book is for If you are an animator, modeler, or someone who wants to start rigging with a solid foundation, then this book is for you. You'll need no prior knowledge of Blender to get started with this book, as we'll go step by step with shortcuts and UI pointers provided…”

“…Beginners will find the course accessible, while intermediate programmers can deepen their OOP knowledge. Prior exposure to basic Python syntax is helpful but not required. …”

“…Audience Ideal for beginner to intermediate programmers who have a basic understanding of Python or another programming language. No prior algorithmic or advanced mathematical knowledge is required, but familiarity with basic programming concepts is recommended to get the most out of the course. …”

“…What you will learn Apply cutting-edge AWS security techniques for robust cloud defenses Implement the AWS shared responsibility model effectively Configure AWS resources to meet specific security requirements Configure and manage access controls and policies in AWS Manage environments with AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty Monitor and log tasks efficiently using AWS logging and monitoring services Create bucket policies for users with predefined permissions to access Create and manage private certificate authorities in AWS ACM Who this book is for This book is for system administrators or security professionals looking to gain AWS security certification. Prior experience in securing cloud environments is necessary to get the most out of this book…”

“…What you will learn Explore React architecture, component properties, state, and context Work with React Hooks for handling functions and components Fetch data from a server using the Fetch API, GraphQL, and WebSockets Dive into internal and external state management strategies Build robust user interfaces (UIs) for mobile and desktop apps using Material-UI Perform unit testing for your components with Vitest and mocking Manage app performance with server-side rendering, lazy components, and Suspense Who this book is for This book is for any JavaScript or TypeScript developer who wants to start learning how to use React and React Native for web and mobile app development. No prior knowledge of React or React Native is required. …”

“…However, there is no obligation to have a prior understanding of distributed computing, accelerators, or multicore processors…”