In the 1960s, when computers were regarded as giant calculators, J.C.R. Licklider at MIT saw them as the ultimate communication device. With Defence Department funds, he and a band of computer whizzes began work on a nationwide network of computers. This is an account of their daring adventure.

Make the most of today's JavaScript--even if you've never programmed anything before. JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is the fastest way to learn JavaScript, starting with the basics and gradually going deeper and broader into all the techniques you need to begin building highly scalable, performant web apps and experiences. Do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly easy step at a time! Â Learn all this, and much more: Â Start fast with the basics: values, var...

In an era where technology is rapidly transforming the legal landscape, Transforming Arbitration explores how innovations like AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, and Web3 are reshaping arbitration as a key form of dispute resolution. The book features insights from leading academics, practitioners, and policymakers, offering a comprehensive look at how these advancements are influencing our conceptual, substantive and procedural understandings of many parts of this field.

Each chapter examines t...

This book will show you how you can leverage your Python skills to learn JavaScript by comparing them at the syntactical and semantical level. You'll discover why and when to use JavaScript, connect to a Node.js backend to create meaningful experiences, and finally create a full-stack application utilizing all layers of a web application.

Adobe Illustrator CC is the most popular vector illustration application available. Print and screen designers use it to create powerful artwork composed of shapes, color, and highly styled text. Illustrator is a necessary tool for anyone considering a career in the visual design or illustration field.

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To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guide provides essential concepts, methods, and techniques for digital design that have withstood the test of time. UX designers, product managers, developers, and anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.

Start developing modern day component based web apps using React 16, Redux and TypeScript 3 with this easy to follow guide filled with practical examples. Key FeaturesLearn the latest and core features of React such as components, React Router, and suspenseDive into TypeScript 3 and it`s core components such as interfaces, types aliases, tuples, generics and much more. Build small-to-large scale single page applications with React, Redux, GraphQL and TypeScriptBook DescriptionReact today is o...

Many books with respect to IT and its benefits and (security) impact have been written for colleges and universities, enterprise corporations, businesses and governments.

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Master HTML and CSS to create modern, stylish, and responsive websites with the help of real-world examples and hands-on activitiesKey FeaturesLearn HTML and CSS to produce highly functional and appealing websitesOvercome common challenges in web design and developmentEnsure that your websites are accessible and engaging on all devicesBook DescriptionWith knowledge of CSS and HTML, you can build visually appealing, interactive websites without relying on website-building tools that come with ...