Humans and Computers
The art of writing good file names
Computer file names remind us of what’s inside. Do these things to make it easier for yourself, and others, to understand these names later!
Artificial Intelligence
LLMs : A base layer for building applications
I came across this tweet recently: ISA, short for Instruction Set Architecture, is a standard way to expose the ability of computers to programmers. It is a standardized interface that allows humans to write sequences of operations to build up to more complex pattern processing capabilities, such as displaying images or playing music. In the post-transformer world, we have an emerging new paradigm where the LLMs (or rather, LMMs) have created the ability to express Read more…
Core Concepts
Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering
This post was written entirely by ChatGPT The fields of Computer Science (CS) and Computer Engineering (CE) are foundational to the technological world, each playing a crucial role in the advancements and innovations that define our digital age. While intertwined and often overlapping, these disciplines diverge in their core philosophies, methodologies, and applications. This article explores the distinctions between CS and CE, tracing their evolution from the past to the present, and projecting future trends, Read more…
Core Concepts
What is JSON and why is it so popular?
JSON, short for JavaScript Object Notation, is a lightweight data interchange format used for storing and exchanging data between a server and a client, or between different parts of an application. JSON is widely recognized as a popular data storage and transfer mechanism on the web, and its significance in modern software development cannot be overstated. In this article, we shall look at some of the key features of JSON and highlight the use-cases that Read more…
Core Concepts
Composability – A Secret Sauce For Computers
(26 January 2024) This post is incomplete, please check back later for the finished version. Composability is the term used to describe a principle that allows a lot of magic to happen. How? We shall take a look in this article. By the end of it, we hope that you will have a good grasp on the meaning of the principle. More importantly, we will try to provide an outline on how it relates to Read more…
Humans and Computers
How to use LeetCode without melting your brain
For those of you who are preparing for the so called “technical interviews” at any kind of coding position, LeetCode is probably your bread and butter. For the rest of the blissfully unaware folks, LeetCode (often abbreviated as LC) is a platform where people go to torment their brain … I mean to improve their programming skills. LC is especially famous for improving the so called Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) skills. What is DSA Read more…
Artificial Intelligence
Python Availability In Excel – A New Era Of Data Analysis
Microsoft announced on August 22, 2023 that Excel will support Python functions. What does it mean for you, a data wrangler? Let’s find out what the official docs say and how other people have reacted. Microsoft Excel needs no introduction to anyone who has used tabular data. Spreadsheets were introduced was (and continues to be) the workhorse of data storage, manipulation and behind businesses at all levels. Python, along with the scientific computing packages NumPy, Read more…
Artificial Intelligence
Future of technology with artificial intelligence: what did experts say in 2022 and 2023?
This page is a collection of recent videos on the significant advances in artificial intelligence. These advances are actually did not happen overnight. However, since the release of Stable Diffusion in August 2022 and ChatGPT in November 2022, there seems to be an ongoing race to release new AI/ML based products for various purposes. Between the giant tech companies such as Microsoft, Google and Meta, and new contenders such as OpenAI, Cohere and Anthropic, we Read more…
Humans and Computers
So You Want To Land a Developer Relations Role
Ever read some technical documentation that leaves you scratching your head? Or the opposite — admire the friction-less experience of using a new tool or library? In both cases, you probably had some DevRel professionals to blame/thank for that! Developer Relations, often abbreviated as DevRel, is a discipline which exists to make it easy for a company to communicate to its users, when those users are actually programmers i.e. developers. Unlike normal sales roles, this Read more…
Core Concepts
Introduction to Main Memory a.k.a RAM
The incredible speed, precision, and functionality in our everyday digital devices can be primarily attributed to two essential components: the processor and the functioning of ‘Main Memory’ also known as Random Access Memory (RAM). In this article we look at this key aspect of our computers, whether laptop or desktop, to gain a more profound comprehension of what goes under their device’s enclosure. The main memory is the heart of your laptop or desktop’s performance Read more…