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Learn iOS Programming Using SwiftUI Framework and Xcode KEY FEATURES ● Demonstrates numerous examples using the SwiftUI concepts. ● A step-by-step walkthrough of the lifecycle of an Xcode 13 project. ● Access to SwiftUI development challenges and expert solutions. DESCRIPTION ‘iOS Development with SwiftUI' focuses on teaching and practicing the use of SwiftUI for developing iOS applications that leverage the latest iOS features. To begin, the book covers the fundamentals of SwiftUI and its core functionalities and how to write UI without having to worry much about it. It explains the fundamental Swift syntax, data types, control statements, functions, classes, and structures, as well as methods, protocols, and closures. The book covers expert tips for adding animations with a single line of code, as well as some SwiftUI transitions. Then, through a dissection of an iOS application, it teaches how to create APIs and implement API calls. It also covers widgets, App Clip development, web banner creation, and how the app communicates with the App Clip. The book will help demonstrate how to integrate XCTest into your application for both UI and unit testing and how to write your test case and prepare the application for general use. At the end of the book, you will be able to write an iOS application in SwiftUI and gain some experience to call API or web services using combine. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn to use the feature 'Combine' in the application and call various APIs. ● Understand data flow and stacks, including VStack, HStack, and ZStack. ● Understand and practice how to share the data between the app and extensions. ● Work with the latest iOS features such as App Clip and Widgets. ● Become well versed with Xcode 13 and UIKit while using it with SwiftUI. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book caters to SwiftUI developers, iOS developers, and students who want to build good proficiency in the entire process of iOS application development. Knowing basic programming concepts would be good, although not mandatory. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What is SwiftUI 2. Basics of Swift 3. Anatomy of the Basics of SwiftUI Projects 4. Introduction to SwiftUI Basic Controls and User Input 5. State Properties, Observable, Environment Objects, and Combine Framework 6. Stacks of Views Using VStack, HStack, And ZStack 7. Work with Lists and Navigation. 8. SwiftUI with UIKit 9. UIKit with SwiftUI 10. UI Logic of the MVVM Architecture and Networking 11. Drawing in SwiftUI 12. Animations and Transitions in SwiftUI 13. App Clip 14. Widgets

Considers the ambiguity today in the industry with developer-tester role mergers Discusses the identity crisis for testers Examines the testers' role in software today and how it's changing Looks at future of software testing and what testers need to do to prepare for success

Electrocoagulation Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater is a concise presentation of different real-life applications on electrocoagulation treatment process involved in the removal of harmful contaminants from both drinking and industrial wastewater.. The first few chapters of the book focus on the global scenario of water purification, its types, and characteristics along with different water treatment processes including the electrocoagulation technique. Electrocoagulation Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater explains both the foundational information and state-of-the-art topics involved in the treatment of water and wastewater using electrocoagulation and its hybrid techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The experimental studies conducted across the globe, along withtheir associated challenges and the possible solutions, are explored, , starting from the basics and gradually progressing towards the advanced level of the subject. In an organized manner, the book addresses both the standalone and hybrid electrocoagulation-based techniques established for water and wastewater treatment in real life applications. The readers of this book will acquire an in-depth knowledge in the field of drinking and industrial wastewater treatment from its basics to the current research accomplishments. - Focuses on the global scenario of water purification, its types, and characteristics along with different water treatment processes, including the electrocoagulation techniques - Reviews current treatment techniques for the remediation of drinking water and wastewater - Provides real-life applications on the treatment of drinking and industrial wastewater across the globe via standalone and hybrid electrocoagulation techniques - Features techno-economic and environmental analysis, along with challenges and future recommendations related to electrocoagulation and its hybrid-based techniques

Blue Energy Extraction Using Salinity Gradients presents a collection of case studies on real-world power plants from around the world that involve sustainable energy extraction via salinity gradients. Using real-world examples, the book explains and demonstrates the fundamentals, technologies, processes, and application of salinity gradient energy extraction methods, and offers practical solutions. The opening chapter of the book provides an overview of the fundamentals and technologies of salinity gradient energy. Each Subsequent chapter analyses a real-world salinity gradient power plant from a different region of the world and includes examples from developed and developing economies on three continents. For each case study, key aspects of performance are evaluated, and the benefits and operational challenges are discussed. Validated mathematical models are also included to improve readers understanding of how to control operating parameters. Blue Energy Extraction Using Salinity Gradients provides a unique perspective on the commercialization of salinity gradient energy extraction, and is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and industry engineers. - Reviews the latest technologies, progress, and developments in sustainable energy generation using salinity gradients - Provides real-world case studies from working power stations around the globe, focusing on the practical challenges that are faced by their implementation - Critically evaluates the potential for energy generation using salinity gradients, which regions yield the greatest potential, and supports this understanding with mathematical models - includes examples of full-scale osmotic power extraction

"RPSC First Grade Exam: MCQs on 4 Key Post-Graduate Level Topics" is an essential resource for aspirants preparing for the RPSC First Grade Exam. Written by an experienced educator and passionate learner, this comprehensive guide offers meticulously crafted multiple-choice questions on four crucial topics: Varieties of Language, The Waste Land, Cry, the Peacock, and The Birthday Party. Key features: • In-depth coverage of core concepts and themes • MCQs designed to mirror the actual exam's style and difficulty • Clear, concise explanations of complex ideas • Balanced approach combining academic rigor with accessibility • Effective tool for knowledge testing and exam preparation This book goes beyond mere exam preparation, aiming to foster a genuine appreciation for these literary and linguistic masterpieces. Whether you're a dedicated student or an enthusiastic learner, this guide will not only help you excel in the RPSC First Grade Exam but also deepen your understanding of these fascinating Post-Graduate Level topics. Enhance your exam readiness, improve your time management skills, and embark on a rewarding journey of academic growth with this invaluable study companion. Success awaits those who seek not just to memorize, but to truly understand and appreciate the subject matter. Start your path to RPSC First Grade Exam success today!

TEXT BOOK OF MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS (NANO TECHNOLOGY & TARGETED DDS) ABOUT THE BOOK Textbook of Molecular Pharmaceutics (Nanotechnology & Targeted Drug Delivery Systems) is an authoritative resource designed for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. This comprehensive guide delves into the advanced concepts and methodologies of targeted drug delivery systems, offering a deep understanding of nanotechnology applications in modern medicine. The book begins by exploring the concepts and biological processes of targeted drug delivery systems, with a focus on tumor and brain-specific drug delivery. It provides an insightful examination of the challenges and strategies involved in directing drugs to specific sites in the body. The second section highlights various targeting methods, including the preparation, evaluation, and types of nanoparticles and liposomes. This section serves as a practical guide for developing these advanced drug carriers, with step-by-step instructions for their preparation and assessment. The third chapter introduces microcapsules and microspheres, detailing their types, preparation, and evaluation. This section also covers innovative drug carriers like monoclonal antibodies, niosomes, aquasomes, phytosomes, and electrosomes, emphasizing their preparation methods and applications in drug delivery. A dedicated chapter on pulmonary drug delivery systems explores aerosols, propellants, containers, and intra-nasal delivery systems. It includes practical insights into the preparation and evaluation of these systems, catering to both theoretical and applied learning. The final section of the book focuses on nucleic acid-based therapeutic delivery systems, such as gene therapy.

Textbook of Research Methodology is an essential guide for students and researchers, providing a comprehensive understanding of research fundamentals. The book is systematically organized into nine chapters, covering the foundational aspects of research, including its meaning, objectives, and motivation, along with concepts like theory, empiricism, and the scientific method. Readers are introduced to the intricacies of problem identification and hypothesis formulation, with detailed explanations of null and alternative hypotheses, and the importance of hypothesis testing. The chapter on research design explores various types, such as exploratory, descriptive, and experimental designs, emphasizing their features and applications. Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are thoroughly explained, highlighting key concepts like causality, generalization, and replication. The book also delves into measurement techniques, addressing challenges in validity, reliability, and different levels of measurement, such as nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales. Sampling techniques are extensively discussed, including probability sampling methods like simple random sampling, stratified sampling, and multi-stage sampling, with practical insights on determining sample size and addressing sampling errors. Data analysis is covered with a focus on univariate and bivariate methods, such as cross-tabulations and chi-square tests, aiding readers in hypothesis testing and statistical interpretation. The final chapters guide researchers on paper writing, ethical publishing practices, and the use of modern tools like reference management software, LaTeX, and plagiarism detection tools. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for understanding the research process, making it an indispensable companion for academic and professional pursuits.

Its scale, flexibility, cost effectiveness, and fast turnaround are just a few reasons why crowdsourced testing has received so much attention lately. While there are a few online resources that explain what crowdsourced testing is all about, there's been a need for a book that covers best practices, case studies, and the future of this technique. Filling this need, Leveraging the Wisdom of the Crowd in Software Testing shows you how to leverage the wisdom of the crowd in your software testing process. Its comprehensive coverage includes the history of crowdsourcing and crowdsourced testing, implementation practices, and future trends. The book discusses best practices in implementation-explaining what, when, and how to crowdsource in a testing effort. It also includes case studies that illustrate how both product and service companies have successfully applied crowdsourcing in their testing programs. Explaining how to use the combined advantages of crowdsourcing and cloud computing for software testing, the book examines various engagement models in which you could implement crowdsourced testing. It addresses effective defect management in crowdsourced testing and considers both the business and engineering aspects of crowdsourced testing. The book explores the challenges, limitations, and situations when crowdsourced testing will not work and provides powerful best practices for mitigating the constraints and challenges, including how to build a crowdsourcing platform to test software products. Covering career opportunities for crowd testers, the book concludes by taking a look at the need to build a crowdsourced testing ecosystem, who the players of such an ecosystem would be, and who would need to champion such an effort.

The textbook of Community Pharmacy and Management has been written for students of diploma in pharmacy second year students keeping in mind specific requirements of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Education Regulation - 2020. The book is covering the entire syllabus as per new PCI norms including practicals and MCQs. This book containing ten chapters including community pharmacy practice, pharmacist responsibilities, prescription handling, communication skills, patient counselling, package inserts, medication adherence, health screening services, over the counter medications, clinical laboratory tests and community pharmacy management.