Noam Chomsky, a perpetually nuanced thinker, comes off as uncharacteristically dismissive about generative AI. But on a closer reading of his critique, it becomes evident that he’s being his usual self as he accepts and recognizes the benefits of GPT as a technology but is dismissive of it as a…

Cloud-based systems have rapidly gained popularity because they provide agile and resourceful solutions for organizations that aim for greater flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency in their IT framework. However, the intensifying regularity and intricacy of cyber threats have amplified the necessity for sturdy cybersecurity measures to protect this essential infrastructure…

Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a library and a framework in the software development process? Let’s break it down in simple terms! Think of using libraries as going on a trip to a furniture store. You have your home (code), but you need some furniture…

The internet is a modern-day treasure, filled with a wealth of knowledge. It serves as a dynamic stage for worldwide connectivity, and acts as an ever-unfolding tapestry of amusement and diversion. However, like prospecting in an actual goldmine, lurking dangers can present themselves if we fail to traverse this digital…

Leslie Lamport once said: “A distributed system is one in which the failure of a computer you didn’t even know existed can render your own computer unusable.” That anecdotal description of a distributed system might seem tongue-in-cheek, but it has a lot of truth in it. For example, an Amazon…

Data has always been important — since the inception of relational databases to today’s distributed databases. System designers provide many consistency models and isolation levels for data consumers. These models set the expectations for data consumers and help them prove the correct properties of their data processing systems. …

SQL temporary tables are used to store temporary data. They are created for a short period, particularly for the duration of a database session or a transaction. They are typically used to hold intermediate results produced as a result of processing complex queries and calculations. They can also be used…

In Python, list comprehension is a concise way to create new lists based on existing lists or other iterable objects. In other words, it lets you create a new list based on the values in an already created list. …

The modern workplace is characterized by multiple tasks squeezed into tight schedules. Time-slicing, prioritizing tasks, and constant decision-making have the potential to adversely affect your productivity. Outside of office hours, there is so much that needs to be done — important tasks that compete for time with activities of personal…