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You'd like to estimate your project's cost or schedule accurately. So far, none of your approaches have worked. It's time to consider how you can create an accurate estimate. You might not be able to develop an estimate at the beginning of a project that is good until the end. Few project teams can. Instead, learn a number of ways to see your project and how to address your uncertainties in ways your managers will accept.

What is the Da Vinci code and what is all the fuss about? Despite being a work of fiction, the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code has a plot based on a number of concepts and ideas that the author claims to be true. This book explores the locations, historical facts and theories, and the sources of inspiration behind the novel in order to reveal the true key to the Da Vinci code.

Become an Android app developer in the comfort of your own home! Really? A book that actually teaches you how to create mobile apps without expensive training? Yes - it's easier than you think. You really can write apps - with the help of this amazing book! In Android: Programming and App Development for Beginners by Samuel Shields, you'll be taken through a step-by-step process on how to get started and create your first Android application.

OKRs are about goals bigger than the next story, or even epic. They prioritise purpose and strategy over the ever looming, high maintenance backlogs we all know too well. OKRs are important to agile teams because they deal with the big things, they inspire forward thinking, encourage engage senior leaders, and help debug strategy. Acclaimed author Allan Kelly describes why you should use OKRs, how to write them successfully, how to set measurable KRs, execute against OKRs in an agile environment to deliver outcomes, and the pitfalls and problems to avoid so you can deliver your outcomes.

Have you ever wanted to know what you can do with excel? Did you know that you could use excel to learn more about trend lines? Did you know you could use excel to learn more about your data? Well, if you want the answers to these questions you have come to the right place. Excel is one of the most useful tools developed by Microsoft which can not only be used to store data, but also be used to analyze data. This book will shed some light on how you can use excel, and also share some tips on how you can become an expert.

The future of our world is evolving towards an era where interaction with machines form the foundation of most tasks we perform. In light of this, it is important to gain actionable knowledge in machine learning technologies and skills. These skills will be useful in the near future as you maneuver through different career paths. This audiobook introduces you to vast concepts in machine learning that will be important to your career. You will have learned so much about machine learning and the respective python libraries that you will use when building models all the time.

Did you know that coding and programming jobs are one of the most secure and best-paid jobs around the world? According to BSL, the median annual wage for computer programmers was $84,280 in 2018. The field is growing strong and companies are headhunting coders. But even if you don't want to become a professional coder, programming skills increase your salary in other fields such as marketing, finance, and business analysis. Several studies have shown that programming skills added more than $20,000 to the annual salary.

Are you ready to discover why data analytics is the only hope for fact based decisions? Would you like learn how insightful-driven decisions can help organizations manage their strategic, operation, and financial performance that can help them increase their shareholder value? This book explores all the concepts about data analytics that can help any beginner to master data analytics and its applications in several industries.

The Raspberry Pi 3 is a powerful minicomputer that has gained popularity for its versatility with hobbyists, DIYers, students, and digital engineers. This book serves as a beginners guide to the Raspberry Pi 3. Including how to acquire the device, we also explain how to set it up and get going building your own projects. No prior experience with electronics is necessary!

You can learn the most popular frameworks, use the best programming languages, and work at the biggest tech companies, but if you cultivate bad habits, it will be hard for you to become a top developer. This book doesn't offer a straight path or pre-defined formula of success. This book is a result of a quest. A quest to uncover what habits can be cultivated to become a better software engineer.

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, the ability to effectively manage projects has become a crucial skill for professionals across various industries. Whether you're leading a team, overseeing complex initiatives, or striving to deliver exceptional results, understanding and applying the principles of project management can make all the difference between success and failure.

AWS Lambda: A Guide to Serverless Microservices takes a comprehensive look at developing "serverless" workloads using the new Amazon Web Services Lambda service. This audiobook is meant to provide you with a broad overview of AWS Lambda, its features, a hands-on and in-depth guide to serverless microservices, and a slew of recommendations.

Treading on Python is designed to bring developers and others who are anxious to learn Python up to speed quickly. Not only does it teach the basics of syntax, but it condenses years of experience. You will learn warts, gotchas, best practices, and hints that have been gleaned through the years--in just days.

The challenge facing today's professionals isn't learning isolated features—it's mastering the interconnected workflows that amplify human capability. While millions of users scratch the surface of these tools, those who understand the deeper integrations, hidden shortcuts, and advanced automation possibilities gain exponential advantages in productivity and innovation.

People often debate whether Agile and Lean are the same or different. This audiobook is made to introduce you to the core values and principles of both Agile and Lean methodologies and will hopefully answer some of the common questions about them.

Maximize your portfolio, analyze markets, and make data-driven investment decisions using Python and generative AI. Investing for Programmers shows you how you can turn your existing skills as a programmer into a knack for making sharper investment choices.

Are you ready to elevate your programming skills and master the art of building high-performance applications and algorithms? This audiobook is your ultimate companion to understanding and leveraging the power of C++ and C# for modern High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Do you want to be more creative in your data communication? Looking for specific creativity advice tailored for those in the data field? Chart Spark is the transformative guide you've been waiting for. As an acclaimed information designer and host of the popular podcast Data Viz Today, Alli Torban understands the struggles faced by data professionals who don't identify as "creative types." She shares her journey from data analyst to creative information designer and distills years of experience and interviews with successful data visualization designers into this concise, actionable book.

Basically, almost everyone needs a website. Whether you own a Fortune 500 company, a business organization, a non-profit organization, or you are just an ordinary individual, you simply need a website to communicate your products or services to a waiting audience. If you are looking for an easy, cheap, and simple yet effective means to support your online endeavors, you need WordPress.

Leverage Sprint Goals to Supercharge Teamwork and Build Winning Products. There are many books on Scrum and how to do Scrum the right way. This isn't one of those books. Driving Value with Sprint Goals will teach you how to deliver exceptional value.