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Over 50 recipes to master the art of asynchronous server-side JavaScript using Node Overview Packed with practical recipes taking you from the basics to extending Node with your own modules Create your own web server to see Nodes features in action Work with JSON, XML, web sockets, and make the most of asynchronous programming In Detail The principles of asynchronous event-driven programming are perfect for today's web, where efficient real-time applications and scalability are at the forefront. Server-side JavaScript has been here since the 90's but Node got it right. With a thriving community and interest from Internet giants, it could be the PHP of tomorrow. "Node Cookbook" shows you how to transfer your JavaScript skills to server sid...

Take a deep dive into the world of securing your Node applications with Node Security Overview Examine security features and vulnerabilities within JavaScript Explore the Node platform, including the event-loop and core modules Solve common security problems with available npm modules In Detail Node.js is a fast-growing platform for building server applications using JavaScript. Now that it is being more widely used in production settings, Node applications will start to be specifically targeted for security vulnerabilities. Protecting your users will require an understanding of attack vectors unique to Node, as well as shared with other web applications. To secure Node.js applications, well start by helping you delve into the building blocks that ...

Over 50 easy-to-comprehend tailor-made recipes to get the most out of the Raspberry Pi and unleash its huge potential using Python Overview Install your first operating system, share files over the network, and run programs remotely Unleash the hidden potential of the Raspberry Pi's powerful Video Core IV graphics processor with your own hardware accelerated 3D graphics Discover how to create your own electronic circuits to interact with the Raspberry Pi Interface with purpose-built add-ons and adapt off-the-shelf household devices In Detail The Raspberry Pi foundation has been selling their computers since 2012 with the aim of inspiring programmers and engineers. Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers is a practical guide for getting the mos...

Build reliable, scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to fully utilize the power of cloud computing Overview Use Puppet 3 to take control of your servers and desktops, with detailed step-by-step instructions Covers all the popular tools and frameworks used with Puppet: Dashboard, Foreman, and more Teaches you how to extend Puppet with custom functions, types, and providers Packed with tips and inspiring ideas for using Puppet to automate server builds, deployments, and workflows In Detail A revolution is happening in web operations. Configuration management tools can build servers in seconds, and automate your entire network. Tools like Puppet are essential to taking full advantage of the power of cloud computing, and building reliable, sca...

Over 70 recipes for creating visual stories with your data using Tableau Overview Quickly create impressive and effective graphics which would usually take hours in other tools Lots of illustrations to keep you on track Includes examples that apply to a general audience In Detail You know the feeling when you are asked to change or add a certain data point in your graph at the last minute. Usually, you have to scramble to complete the project and risk accuracy; this is not so with Tableau, however. Tableau is a revolutionary toolkit that lets you simply and effectively create high quality data visualizations. "Tableau Data Visualization Cookbook" will show you the exact steps required to generate simple to complex graphics. Whether they a...