You might have the idea that this chapter is all about the web server Apache. Well, you’re right. In this chapter, you download and install Apache. If you’ll be using a hosted website or a company website and placing your files on someone else’s server, then you don’t need to install a web server at all The chapter focuses on httpd from Apache because it’s free and the most popular web server used on the Internet. Other web servers are available. Microsoft has Internet Information Services (IIS) and also includes a development web server with its Visual Studio development application.…
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For all the hype, there must be something that makes these devices important. There is! Mobile devices add a host of new possibilities for business and personal software because they are truly the first mobile computing platforms. Although laptops and netbooks are moveable, their size significantly impacts how easily they are transported. Very few people carry a laptop during their every waking hour to every location they visit! However, if this were their only advantage, mobile devices would not be causing such a stir. There is much more. One key feature of a mobile device is the capability to be…
The very basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers and tweezers, are mostly self-evident in their usage. Try not to poke yourself in the eye. Where some helpful advice is appropriate, it will be given. Here’s an excellent example of a simple safety rule that will absolutely improve and extend your life: when using any kind of cutting tool, always direct the cutting motion away from yourself. For example, you might receive a package in the mail, and get all excited about opening it. The Most Important Tool Ever The most important tool you’ll ever use is your mind. Every other…
The activity of sports sloxo games is to predict the result of sports and make a bet on the outcome. The frequency of sports bets depends on the culture of football, American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, track riding, car action, mixed martial arts and both amateur and professional boxing. Sports sloxo games will also include non-athletic activities like real-life shows, political elections as well as non-human competitions such as horse racing, greyhound competitions and underground cockfights. It is not unusual to provide wagering for entertainment events like the Grammy Awards, the Oscars and the Emmy awards for the sport sloxo…
You connected Arduino to the Internet using Ethernet and WiFi respectively. This chapter looks at two protocols used for sending and receiving data. A protocol is an agreed-upon structured format that is used for network communication. It defines what should be sent and received and what actions should be taken. Check out this site: theinteriorstyle to get more information Learning Objectives At the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Understand the basics of the HTTP protocol Send an HTTP request to the server Understand the basics of the MQTT protocol Publish and subscribe to an MQTT broker…
App Design Designing for the specific device your app will run on is extremely important! Applications that work well on a traditional computer may be complete disasters if ported to a mobile platform without redesigning the logic to fit the device’s capabilities. Additionally, the capabilities of the device enable you to design an application that can do different things than an application on a traditional computer. Apps are cheap and easy to obtain. If yours doesn’t work well, there is likely to be an acceptable alternative. A well-designed app can be a delight to use. Operating System Design Issues The…
Social media sites have been there for over two decades. The first social media channel was Six Degrees, designed in 1997. Users used it to post bulletins and send messages. Since then, social media platforms continue to emerge daily, making them one of the marketing backbones. To be successful in social media marketing, you need to perform social media analysis of your accounts. With accurate analysis and interpretation of data, you will reach new audiences, promote your brand, and increase your ROI. What is Social Media Analysis? It refers to the act of gathering the most crucial data from your…
All Iot devices require a mechanism to send or receive data. There are numerous options available for connecting devices to the Internet, including wired and wireless options, Bluetooth, cellular networks, and many more. The option you choose depends on various factors, such as: Scale and size of the network where the application will run Amount of data that needs to be processed and transferred Physical location of the device Learning Objectives At the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Attach an Ethernet shield to Arduino and write Ethernet connectivity code Attach a WiFi shield to Arduino and…
Absolutely. I conducted all of the tests above to learn more about some common techniques that I already use: that is, to reassess and fine tune, with the aim of improving my designs. Creating great artwork without intimately knowing your tools is certainly possible, but the more you know, the more likely you are to work faster and with greater confidence. When it comes to designing in Photoshop, there is a myriad of ways one could use to achieve a certain result, especially when it comes to photo retouching. Designers use technique they are most confident as well as comfortable…
Go to the Layer menu, and then New Adjustment Layer → Hue/Saturation, and set the blending mode to “Soft Light” and check “Colorize.” Use the Hue, Saturation and Lightness sliders to control the color: for a cool look, for example, set the hue at 210, the saturation at 50 and the lightness at 10; for a warm look, set the hue at 30, the saturation at 30 and the lightness at 5. Alternatively, you could use several color layers. Create them from the layer palette with the “New Fill/Adjustment Layer” button. Choose a color, then set the blending mode to…