Information Design

💻 Looking for a Computer Networking beginner's guide? Look no further! You are in the right place! If you are new to Computer Networking and you don't yet know how a Router or an IP address work, this is definitely the book for you! Routers, Switches, IP addresses, MAC addresses, and others will be terms you will know everything about just by reading this introductory guide. You won't have to be a master at networking to understand what's explained in this book. You will be able to configure a network and make devices connect to the Internet after reading what's in the 5 chapters of this...

If you are a beginner or seasoned professional in Information Technology this book explains the syntax and semantics of data model design. Models, Metaphor and Meaning looks at data modeling for information systems from the perspective of information theory, linguistics and semiotics in order to explain how models convey meaning. The book starts with a critique of William Kent’s classic Data and Reality and builds on contemporary themes in psycho-linguistics regarding metaphor as a key to our conceptual thinking. The book reviews Shannon’s Information Theory and analyzes the differences...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next. Jason Schreier's...

We are facing a future of unbounded complexity. Whether that complexity is harnessed to build a world that is safe, pleasant, humane and profitable, or whether it causes us to careen off a cliff into an abyss of mind-numbing junk is an open question. The challenges and opportunities - technical, business, and human - that this technological sea change will bring are without precedent. Entire industries will be born and others will be laid to ruin as our society navigates this journey.

Information architecture (IA) is far more challenging - and necessary - than ever. To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guide - now in its fourth edition - 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.

In the ever-evolving software development landscape, where the rapid pace of change and the demand for exceptional user experiences are paramount, a new approach is needed—one that seamlessly integrates agile methodologies with user-centered design principles. Taming the Pink Flying Elephant is your comprehensive guide to navigating this dynamic intersection, empowering you to build better software through collaborative strategies. Unlock the Power of Synergy: Discover the untapped potential of combining agile development with UX design to create innovative, user-centric software ...

Ninety-four percent of consumers will leave a website if it has poor graphic design. Do you want to effortlessly keep an audience’s attention on your data visuals and not their phones? Keep listening.

The success of today’s most advanced technologies—AI, machine learning, data mesh, and analytics—depends on one critical element: a solid foundation of high-quality, well-architected data. In Data Architecture: Building the Foundation, bestselling author Bill Inmon and seasoned data expert Dave Rapien deliver a definitive guide to creating, managing, and evolving a data architecture that truly supports modern business needs. Whether you're implementing AI, driving business analytics, or transforming legacy systems, this book equips you with the foundational strategies and ...

Prepare to revolutionize your understanding of User Experience (UX) with "The User Experience Revolution," the indispensable guide to mastering the art and science of UX in the News Aggregator domain. This brand-new eBook offers a comprehensive coverage on the role, evolution, and application of UX principles in News Aggregator platforms, promising to be an invaluable resource to both the novices and the veterans in the field. Delving into the intricacies of User Experience, the book opens with introductory chapters that elucidate the concept of UX and its convergence with News Aggregation....

The inside story of the booming video game industry from the late 1990s to the present, as told by the Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment (The Division, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations). At Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, a key division of one of the largest...

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The revised version of this book provides essential guidance, compelling ideas, and unique ways to Enterprise Architects so that they can successfully perform complex enterprise modernisation initiatives transforming from chaos to coherence. This is not an ordinary theory book describing Enterprise Architecture in detail. There are myriad of books on the market and in libraries discussing details of enterprise architecture. My aim here is to highlight success factors and reflect lessons learnt from the field within enterprise modernisation and transformation context. As a practising Senior ...