For decades, modular systems have been used to solve a variety of technical and design problems in game development. Modularity provides the basis for efficiency and flexibility and allows a small set of source elements to be expanded into a much larger whole.

Microservices break monolithic applications into smaller, independent components that can be developed, tested, and deployed more quickly and efficiently. Get an overview of microservices development for Java production environments, in this course with Sourabh Sharma. Learn the principles of domain-driven design, and then discover how to write the code for a sample services, including services based on the entity and repository patterns. Next, learn how to design for security, and implement a registration and discovery service. The course closes with best practices for testing and troubleshooting Java microservices.

Blockchain is an exciting new technology that is redefining how we store, update, and move data. Learn about the blockchain and the implications of decentralized, encrypted data storage for business and society, in this course with Dr. Jonathan Reichental. He begins by explaining exactly how the blockchain works, including the concepts of cryptography, mining, distribution, and smart contracts.

Visual Studio's IDE is where you'll spend most of your time in the program. By customizing the layout and preferences to suit your workflow, you'll save time and avoid mistakes. Join Walt Ritscher for a tour of the interface and get tips for managing the many editor and tool windows. Walt shows how to use docking and other window management techniques, interact with tabbed editors, customize menus and toolbars, and make Visual Studio memorize your favorite IDE configurations. He also covers the Quick Launch tool, multi-monitor support, and touch-screen improvements in Visual Studio 2015.

This course provides an overview of modeling, animating, and rendering 3D graphics in the open-source software Blender. Beginning with a tour of the Blender interface, author George Maestri shows how to create and edit basic objects, work with modifiers and subdivision surfaces, and apply materials and textures. The course also demonstrates lighting 3D scenes, setting up and using cameras, animating objects, and assembling basic character rigs.

Learn & Master React With The Context API + Redux & Build a Real World Project With Firebase / Firestore
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Do you ever find that it takes forever to improve and finish your images in Photoshop? In this brief course, veteran photographer Chris Orwig shares practical tips that can help you work faster and smarter with this essential software. Chris covers several key topics, including nondestructive filters, adjustment layers, masking, blend modes, brush sizes, and more. Throughout the course, he also provides advanced time-saving tips and shortcuts that can help you truly harness the power of Photoshop.

Pandas is not just one of the most popular software packages for data analysis, it is also, without a doubt, the most convenient and fun way to work with your data. In this course, Pandas Playbook: Manipulating Data, you will cover the most important core functionalities of Pandas, focusing on the core functionalities of the two main Pandas classes: the DataFrame and the Series. ==========

ML has become a fundamental part of the 21st century; from Netflix recommendations to fraud detection, ML is ever- present in our daily lives. At its roots, ML effectively applies statistics and pattern recognition, we will use these ideas to help solve a range of modern-day problems. C++ is a very fast language to execute your code and is extensively used when your final “models” are being deployed. If you want to run a program, with a lot of array calculation then C++ should be your weapon of choice.

Starting from design sketches, this course covers the 3D sculpting and modeling of a product concept in ZBrush. Discover techniques and workflows that can help you design efficiently. Then, find out how to take 3D models from ZBrush to KeyShot, where photorealistic renderings can be made for presentation purposes. Learn the steps and processes for setting up materials, using shaders and lights, and configuring helpful render settings.