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This book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Neural Networks in Machine Learning. Topics include Neural Networks (NN) concepts: nodes, layers, activation functions, learning rates, training sets, etc.; deep playground for classical neural networks; building neural networks with Python; walking through Tariq Rashi's 'Make Your Own Neural Network' source code; using 'TensorFlow' and 'PyTorch' machine learning platforms; understanding CNN (Convolutional Neural Network), RNN (Recurrent Neural Network), GNN (Graph Neural Network). Updated in 2023 (Version v1.22) with minor updates. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Neural-Network.

This Python tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Python language himself. Topics include: installing Python environments on Windows, macOS and Linux computer; Python built-in data types; variables, operations, expressions and statements; user-defined functions; iterators, generators and list comprehensions; modules and packages; sys, os, and pathlib modules; Anaconda Python environment manager; Jupyter Notebooks; NumPy, SciPy libraries. Updated in 2023 (Version v2.14) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Python.

This book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Android system. Topics include Installing of Android SDK on Windows, Creating and running Android emulators, Developing First Android Application - HelloAndroid, Creating Android Project with 'android' Command, Building, Installing and Running the Debug Binary Package, Inspecting Android Application Package (APK) Files, Using Android Debug Bridge (adb) Tool, Copying files from and to Android device, Understanding Android File Systems, Using Android Java class libraries, Using 'adb logcat' Command for Debugging. Updated in 2023 (Version v3.05) with ADB tutorials. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Android.

This MySQL tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning MySQL himself, an ideal tutorial guide for beginners. Topics include introduction of Structured Query Language (SQL); installation of MySQL server on Windows, Linux, and macOS; using MySQL client program; accessing MySQL server from PHP, Java and Perl programs; SQL data types, literals, operations, expressions, and functions; Statements of Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), and Query Language; creating and using indexes; using window functions; stored procedures; transaction management; locks and deadlocks; InnoDB and other storage engines. Updated in 2023 (Version v4.46) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/MySQL.

This book is a collection of tutorial notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning XSL-FO (Extensible Stylesheet Language - Formatting Objects) himself. Topics include: Introduction to XSL, XSL-FO, and Apache FOP; XSL concepts: Area Model, Inline Stacking and Block Stacking; Page layouts: simple-page-master and page-sequence-master; Page regions: region-body, region-before, region-after, region-start and region-end; Formatting objects: Block-Level and Inline-Level Objects; Adding Graphics from Files and SVG Elements; Managing DPI Resolution; Building Tables of Rows and Columns; Managing Lists of Items and Floating Blocks; Adding External and Internal Hyperlinks; Building Table of Contents; Adding Page Headers and Footers; Managing Fonts: Generic Fonts; Adobe Base-14 Fonts; Embedding Fonts; HTML with SVG and MathML to PDF conversion. Updated in 2024 (Version v2.25) with minor updates. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/XSL-FO.

The book covers recent trends in the field of devices, wireless communication and networking. It presents the outcomes of the International Conference in Communication, Devices and Networking (ICCDN 2018), which was organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim, India on 2–3 June, 2018. Gathering cutting-edge research papers prepared by researchers, engineers and industry professionals, it will help young and experienced scientists and developers alike to explore new perspectives, and offer them inspirations on addressing real-world problems in the field of electronics, communication, devices and networking.

This JDBC tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning JDBC technology himself. Topics include installing JDK and Derby database server; using Derby JDBC driver; database connection URLs; introduction to Result Set; Meta Data, Prepared Statement, CLOB, and BLOB; connection pooling with DBCP and C3P0. Updated in 2024 (Version v3.13) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/JDBC.

This Unicode tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning Unicode himself. Topics include Character Sets and Encodings; GB2312/GB18030 Character Set and Encodings; JIS X0208 Character Set and Encodings; Unicode Character Set; Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP); Unicode Transformation Formats (UTF); Surrogates and Supplementary Characters; Unicode Character Blocks; Python Support of Unicode Characters; Java Character Set and Encoding; Java Encoding Maps, Counts and Conversion. Updated in 2024 (Version v5.32) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Unicode.

This book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning JVM himself. Topics include JVM (Java Virtual Machine) Architecture and Components; Oracle JVM implementation - HotSpot; Eclipse JVM implementation - Eclipse OpenJ9; java.lang.Runtime - The JVM Instance class; Loading Native Libraries; java.lang.System - Representing Operating System; java.lang.ClassLoader - Loading class files; java.lang.Class - Class reflections; Runtime data areas, heap memory and Garbage Collection; Stack, Frame and Stack overflow; Multi-threading impacts on CPU and I/O; CDS (Class Data Sharing); Micro Benchmark tests on different types of operations. Updated in 2024 (Version v5.13) with HotSpot JVM 20. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/JVM.

This tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technologies himself. Topics include Root CA (Certificate Authorities); SSL, TLS, and HTTPS; Server and client authentication processes; Communication data encryption; Using HTTPS with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Internet Explorer; Managing certificates on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android systems; X.509 certificate format; Certificate store and management tools; Certificate validation chain; Self-signed certificate and CSR; Digital signature on MS Word and OpenOffice documents; Get free personal certificate from Comodo. Updated in 2022 (Version v2.31) with macOS and Safari tutorials. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/PKI.