No-Code application development platforms have seen a major rise in popularity in the last decade, primarily because these platforms offer a great way for businesses and other organizations to develop apps that meet their needs without having to involve professional software developers. Due to the lack of programming knowledge needed, it's not surprising that Gartner (a leading research and advisory firm) projects that by 2025, 65% of all app development will be done on No-Code platforms. If you've ever had an idea you wanted to turn into an app but didn't have the money to pay a developer and didn't have time or inclination to learn how to code in order to create that app, no-code is your answer. If you know what you want to build, no-code platforms allow you to assemble a working program that follows best programming practices just by dragging and dropping components onto a screen. Of course it helps to have done some research into no-code apps including current trends, techniques, and tips on how to put together the best version of your application. That's where our blog comes in. "Mastering No-Code" (www.mastering-nocode.com) provides news, articles, examples, explanations, and tips on how to become a "professional" no-code developer. If you're simply interested in learning how to build your own apps or if you want to create an app for sale, or to fill a business need, or just for fun, this book may help you get started. Even if you're already using a no-code platform you may find something interesting, so go ahead and take a look inside...Note: This material consists primarily of blog posts from Mastering No-Code (January through March 2021).

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Create complex and visually stunning games using all the advanced features available in SFML development About This Book Build custom tools, designed to work with your specific game. Use raw modern OpenGL and go beyond SFML. Revamp your code for better structural design, faster rendering, and flashier graphics. Use advanced lighting techniques to add that extra touch of sophistication. Implement a very fast and efficient particle system by using a cache-friendly design. Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for game developers who have some basic knowledge of SFML and also are familiar with C++ coding in general. No knowledge of OpenGL or even more advanced rendering techniques is required. You will be guided through every bit of code step by step. What You Will Learn Dive deep into creating complex and visually stunning games using SFML, as well as advanced OpenGL rendering and shading techniques Build an advanced, dynamic lighting and shadowing system to add an extra graphical kick to your games and make them feel a lot more dynamic Craft your own custom tools for editing game media, such as maps, and speed up the process of content creation Optimize your code to make it blazing fast and robust for the users, even with visually demanding scenes Get a complete grip on the best practices and industry grade game development design patterns used for AAA projects In Detail SFML is a cross-platform software development library written in C++ with bindings available for many programming languages. It provides a simple interface to the various components of your PC, to ease the development of games and multimedia applications. This book will help you become an expert of SFML by using all of its features to its full potential. It begins by going over some of the foundational code necessary in order to make our RPG project run. By the end of chapter 3, we will have successfully picked up and deployed a fast and efficient particle system that makes the game look much more 'alive'. Throughout the next couple of chapters, you will be successfully editing the game maps with ease, all thanks to the custom tools we're going to be building. From this point on, it's all about making the game look good. After being introduced to the use of shaders and raw OpenGL, you will be guided through implementing dynamic scene lighting, the use of normal and specular maps, and dynamic soft shadows. However, no project is complete without being optimized first. The very last chapter will wrap up our project by making it lightning fast and efficient. Style and approach This book uses a step by step approach by breaking the problems down into smaller, much more manageable obstacles, and guiding the reader through them with verified, flexible, and autonomous solutions.

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Learn PLC programming from the software perspective to understand advanced concepts such as OOP and HMI development and design reusable, portable, and robust code Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesTake a deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming to gain hands-on knowledgeExplore software engineering concepts such as SDLC, debugging, and SOLID programmingGet a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projectsBook Description Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a new feature of PLC programming that has taken the automation world by storm. This book provides you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment. The book is designed in a way to take you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), library design, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that'll enable you to apply the skills you've learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics, but it also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you DO NOT need to purchase any PLC hardware or software. By the end of this PLC book, you will have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project. What you will learnFind out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniquesExplore OOP concepts for PLC programmingDelve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programmingExplore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarmsCreate an HMI project and attach it to a PLC in CODESYSGain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projectsWho this book is for This book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation or robotics will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.