Do you work in a non-technical role and want to understand and speak technical language? Would you be better at your job if you did? Whether you’re in recruiting, marketing, business development, or any other non-technical field, this book will teach you what you need to know to understand the basics and have conversations about the web technologies being used in your business. The book covers enough about web technologies to help your career with 80+ pages of text, diagrams and images.
Based on data collected from research conducted at UIE (User Interface Engineering), this book describes how well or poorly some information-rich Web sites performed when real users attempted to find specific answers.
Use new media to attract and mobilize young people! Explore and examine the gamut of new media and the ways in which it can be used to recruit, organize, and mobilize young people--who represent the majority of new media users. Answer the questions: What is it? How is it being used? How does it work? How to get started? You'll get concise descriptions, screenshots, case studies, resources, and best practices in language that is easy for non-technical people to understand. You'll also gain a sense of the technology--without requiring any downloads, software or plug-ins. Includes a Foreword by Rock the Vote and contributions from Beth Kanter, Evan Williams, danah boyd, Fred Stutzman, Steve Grove, Jonah Sachs, Seth Godin, Zack Exley, Marty Kearns, Jason Fried, Mitch Kapor, and Katrin Verclas. Chapters cover Blogging, Social Networking, Video and Photo Sharing, Mobile Phones, Wikis, Maps, Virtual Worlds.
Things you’ve done online: ordered a pizza, checked the weather, booked a hotel, and reconnected with long-lost friends. Now it’s time to find out how these things work. Vinay Trivedi peels back the mystery of the Internet, explains it all in the simplest terms, and gives you the knowledge you need to speak confidently when the subject turns to technology. This revised second edition of How to Speak Tech employs the strategy of the popular first edition: through the narrative of setting up a fictitious startup, it introduces you to essential tech concepts. New tech topics that were added in this edition include the blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. The author’s key message is: technology isn’t beyond the understanding of anyone! By breaking down major tech concepts involved with a modern startup into bite-sized chapters, the author’s approach helps you understand topics that aren’t always explained clearly and shows you that they aren’t rocket science. So go ahead, grab this book, start to “speak tech,” and hold your own in any tech-related conversation! What You'll Learn Understand the basics of new and established technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), Internet of Things (IoT), software development, programming languages, databases, and moreListen intelligently and speak confidently when technologies are brought up in your businessBe confident in your grasp of terms and technologies when setting up your own organization's application Who This Book Is For Students who want to understand different technologies relevant to their future careers at startups and established organizations, as well as business and other non-technical professionals who encounter and require an understanding of key technical terms and trends to succeed in their roles Reviews “Finally, a book non-techies can use to understand the technologies that are changing our lives.” Paul Bottino, Executive Director, Technology and Entrepreneurship Center, Harvard University “A great book everyone can use to understand how tech startups work.” Rene Reinsberg, Founder at Celo; Former VP of Emerging Products, GoDaddy “Through the simplicity of his presentation, Vinay shows that the basics of technology can be straightforwardly understood by anyone who puts in the time and effort to learn.” Joseph Lassiter, Professor of Management Science, Harvard Business School and Harvard Innovation Lab
This book presents a wealth of ideas that will enable any business to quickly and affordably deploy Web 2.0 best practices to gain customers and maximize profits. Web 2.0 is more a series of trends than a basket of "things": --More and more, power is in the hands of individual users and their networks. --Web content is distributed, sorted, combined, and displayed across the Web in formats and places not anticipated by the content creators. --New technology now makes rich online experiences and complex software applications possible, and at a low cost. --Integration is breaking down walls between PCs and mobile devices
SSC MTS exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission every year to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Multi-tasking Staff in various central government departments, ministries and offices. 1. Prepared as a complete study guide for SSC MTS Recruitment Exam. 2. Divided into 4 major sections. 3. Complete coverage of paper I & paper II 4. Current Affairs are provided in a separate section. 5. 3000+ questions for thorough practice. 6. Solved Papers are given for better understanding of examination pattern. All the aspirants who aspire to make their careers in the Government sector; we present to you the newly updated edition of “SSC Multitasking (Non – Technical) Recruitment Examination 2022” providing complete coverage of the syllabus. The Study Guide is divided into 4 major sections which are further divided into different sections according to the latest prescribed syllabus. The first two sections of the book are filled with concepts which provide complete coverage of Paper I and Paper II. Accompanied with Current Affairs in the beginning, this book provides a total summary of the events happening around the globe. Each chapter comprises of questions asked in Previous Years’ examination, for better understanding of the concept and examination pattern. Supported with Solved Papers, that is designed as per the latest examination pattern to give insights to the aspirants. Along with the conceptual knowledge, the book also focuses on the practice part with more than 3000 objective questions for quick revision and thorough practice. With an easy to understand language and student friendly notes, this book is a total package for preparation of the exam. TOC Current Affairs, Solved Paper 2021, Solved Paper 2019, Solved Paper 2017, Solved Paper 2014, Part 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical aptitude and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, General English, 2 Practice Sets
1. The book is prepared for the SSC MTS recruitment exam 2. It is divided into 4 main sections 3. Current Affairs are provided in a separate section 4. Solved Papers & Practice Sets are given for robust practice “If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.” This year the Staff Selection Commission has released SSC Constable (GD) Recruitment notification about 9000 vacancies. All the aspirants who are wishing to make their in Government sector; Arihant presents the newly updated edition of “SSC Multitasking (Non – Technical) Recruitment Examination 2021” giving coverage of the whole syllabus. The Study Guide is divided into 2 Parts which are further divided into sections as per the latest syllabus. Current Affairs are also given in the separate section giving total summary of the events happening around the globe the world. Based on the exam pattern, it provides Solved Papers, giving insights of the exam questions. With the easy to understand language and student friendly notes this book is a total package of preparation. TOC Current Affairs, Solved Paper 2018, Solved Paper 2017, Solved Paper 2014, Part 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical aptitude and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, General English, 2 Practice Sets
"A great book everyone can use to understand how tech startups work." —Rene Reinsberg, GM/VP at GoDaddy, CEO and Co-founder at Locu "Finally a book non-techies can use to understand the web technologies that are changing our lives." —Paul Bottino, Executive Director, Technology and Entrepreneurship Center, Harvard University "Through the simplicity of his presentation, Vinay shows that the basics of technology can be straightforwardly understood by anyone who puts in the time and effort to learn." —Joseph Lassiter, Professor of Management Science, Harvard Business School and Harvard Innovation Lab In a way that anyone can understand, How to Speak Tech: The Non-Techie's Guide to Tech Basics in Business spells out the essential technical terms and technologies involved in setting up a company’s website or web application. Nontechnical business readers will find their digital literacy painlessly improved with each ten-minute chapter of this illustrative story of one successful technology startup building its Web-based business from scratch. Vinay Trivedi—a private equity analyst and startup entrepreneur who works at the intersection of business and tech—employs the startup story line as his frame for explaining in plain language the technology behind our daily user experiences, the successful strategies of social media giants, the bold aspirations of tiny startups, and the competitive adaptations of ordinary businesses of all sizes and sectors. Along the way, he demystifies all those tech buzzwords in our business culture whose precise meanings are so often elusive even to the people using them. Internet hardware, application software, and business process: the working premise of this book is that none of it is beyond the basic understanding of nontechnical business readers. Trivedi peels back the mystery, explains it all in simplest terms, and gives his readers the wherewithal to listen intelligently and speak intelligibly when the subject turns to technology in business. What you’ll learn Website hosts and programming languages for web apps on the backendPerformance and scalabilityAPIs, open-source programs, feeds, and database managementDesign and display on the front endWho this book is for Primary readership: nontechnical business people who want to firm up their understanding of the technology of the Internet and their fluency with technical terms in widespread use in the business world. Secondary readership: Digital immigrants in the general-interest mainstream who are looking for a short, accessible, and comprehensive treatment of Internet technology and business to inform their personal experience as consumers and generators of Internet content and value. Table of Contents Chapter 1. The Internet Chapter 2. Hosting and the Cloud Chapter 3. The Back End: Programming Languages Chapter 4. The Front End: Presentation Chapter 5. Databases: The Model Chapter 6. Leveraging Existing Code: APIs, Libraries, Web Services, and Open-Source Projects Chapter 7. Software Development: Working in Teams Chapter 8. Software Development: The Process Chapter 9. Software Development: Debugging and Testing Chapter 10. Promotion and Tracking: Attracting and Understanding Your Users Chapter 11. Performance and Scalability Chapter 12. Security Threats: To Defend and Protect
• The 2nd edition of the Guide to RRB Non Technical Recruitment Exam provides the 2017 Solved Papers of Stage I & II. • The book has 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science and Arithmetic. • Each section is further divided into chapters which contains theory explaining the concepts involved followed by MCQ exercises. • The detailed solutions to all the questions are provided at the end of each chapter. • The General Science section provides material for Physics, Chemistry and Biology till class 10. • There is a special chapter created on Railways in the general awareness section. • The book covers 100% syllabus as prescribed in the notification of the RRB exam.
Summary HTTP/2 in Action is a complete guide to HTTP/2, one of the core protocols of the web. Because HTTP/2 has been designed to be easy to transition to, including keeping it backwards compatible, adoption is rapid and expected to increase over the next few years. Concentrating on practical matters, this interesting book presents key HTTP/2 concepts such as frames, streams, and multiplexing and explores how they affect the performance and behavior of your websites. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology HTTP—Hypertext Transfer Protocol—is the standard for exchanging messages between websites and browsers. And after 20 years, it's gotten a much-needed upgrade. With support for streams, server push, header compression, and prioritization, HTTP/2 delivers vast improvements in speed, security, and efficiency. About the Book HTTP/2 in Action teaches you everything you need to know to use HTTP/2 effectively. You'll learn how to optimize web performance with new features like frames, multiplexing, and push. You'll also explore real-world examples on advanced topics like flow control and dependencies. With ready-to-implement tips and best practices, this practical guide is sure to get you—and your websites—up to speed! What's Inside HTTP/2 for web developers Upgrading and troubleshooting Real-world examples and case studies QUIC and HTTP/3 About the Reader Written for web developers and site administrators. About the Authors Barry Pollard is a professional developer with two decades of experience developing, supporting, and tuning software and infrastructure. Table of Contents PART 1 MOVING TO HTTP/2 Web technologies and HTTP The road to HTTP/2 Upgrading to HTTP/2 PART 2 USING HTTP/2 HTTP/2 protocol basics Implementing HTTP/2 push Optimizing for HTTP/2 PART 3 ADVANCED HTTP/2 Advanced HTTP/2 concepts HPACK header compression PART 4 THE FUTURE OF HTTP TCP, QUIC, and HTTP/3 Where HTTP goes from here
