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Exaltitude interviews a Top 1% Machine Learning Engineer
So many great takeaways from this video! Moumita Bhattacharya, a senior research scientist at Netflix and former AI engineer at Etsy, shared valuable advice for aspiring AI/ML professionals. Here are some key takeaways: Finding Your Passion Moumita’s journey into AI started with a fascination for mathematics and computing during her electrical…
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TheCodersCatnip – Intro to Data Analytics Chapter 1 Notes
What is Big Data? Data Analysis vs Data Analytics Four Categories of Analytics Business Intelligence (BI) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The 5 V’s of Big Data Data Types
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TheCodersCatnip – SQL Notes Chapter 1
Database: a storage structure that provides mechanisms for recording, manipulating, and retrieving data. A collection of interrelated files—such as those relating to customers, their purchases, and their payments—is stored in a database Database Management System (DBMS): is used to create and maintain the structure of a database, and then to enter,…
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The Coder’s Catnip – The BEST Free Resource to Level Up Your Coding Skillset
Yes, this is a clickbait title. However, it is for good reason. You will not be disappointed with the resource I’ve found recently through my Advanced Java class: Code Wars! What is it? Code Wars is an epic online platform on their website that lets you sharpen your coding skills by…
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The Coder’s Catnip – Ever Since Maple
Who knew MapleStory would start me on the path to a career in data? While my friends focused on leveling up their characters and acquiring rare items, I was fascinated by the databases behind the scenes that made the game work. When my friend Ben demonstrated how editing items and character…
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Spring Semester Starts | My Plans For This Blog
Hello fellow coding cats! I’ve been having an absolute blast on my break between semesters over the holidays, but now it’s time to work hard towards my goals again. I kicked off Spring semester on January 8th and guess what…I signed up for 4 classes again! I chatted with my advisor…
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The Coder’s Catnip: Referential Integrity and Cascading in Data
Referential integrity is a fundamental rule in maintaining relationships in a relational database; it defines interactions between primary keys and foreign keys. It ensures data accuracy and reduces errors by linking such keys from different tables or within a single table. By enforcing referential integrity, fundamental operations such as insertion, updating,…
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The Coder’s Catnip: Raspberry Pi and the Coding Education Revolution
The Raspberry Pi, a low-cost, card-sized computer, has transformed coding education due to its affordability, versatility, and user-friendly design. Starting at $35, it acts as an accessible platform for individuals of all income levels to learn coding, a highly sought-after skill in today’s job market. Furthermore, it has enriched the learning…
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The Coder’s Catnip: Justice Served
Justice emerged, ten years had passedUnder cover of night, the heroes amassedStormed the villain’s lair with hearts steadfastTerror’s reign ended when shots rang fast In the shadows, now still his evil handCompounding no more his wicked planEnding the nightmare for the land Served now is justice, closure attainedEach brave soul remembered,…
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The Coder’s Catnip: Programming Languages and Facts
C C++ Java Python JavaScript TypeScript C# PHP Ruby Perl Swift Objective-C Rust Go Scala Kotlin Haskell Lua MATLAB Fortran Ada COBOL Pascal Assembly Language BASIC Visual Basic.NET Lisp Clojure Racket Erlang Elixir OCaml F# Groovy Julia Dart Delphi ABAP PL/SQL VHDL Verilog Scratch SQL HTML CSS LaTeX Cg HLSL GLSL…
ABAP, Ada, Assembly, AutoHotkey, AutoIt, BASIC, BlitzMax, C, C#, C++, Cg, Chuck, Clojure, Cobol, Coding, Csound, CSS, Dart, Delphi, Elixir, Erlang, F#, Faust, Fortran, FreeBASIC, Gambas, Game Maker Language, GDScript, GLSL, GML, Go, Groovy, Haskell, HLSL, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JS, Julia, Kotlin, Languages, LaTeX, Liberty BASIC, Lisp, Lua, MATLAB, Metal, NetLogo, Objective-C, OCaml, OpenCL, OpenSCAD, Pawn, PHP, PL/SQL, Programming, PureBASIC, Python, Racket, ROBLOX Lua, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Scratch, Smalltalk, SQL, Squirrel, SuperCollider, Swift, TS, TypeScript, Verilog, VHDL, Visual Basic -
The First Time I Truly Felt Like an Adult
I became a force to be reckoned with, armed with the knowledge that I could conquer any challenge that came my way. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and suddenly, I felt I was no longer the naïve young person I once was. I had transformed into a…
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Python vs R for Data Science – Which Should You Learn in 2023?
These days, every industry relies on extracting insights from data to drive decisions. As a result, data scientist has become one of the hottest and most in-demand careers. But aspiring data scientists face a big question – should they learn Python or R? Python and R are the two programming languages…
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From Messy Files to Meaningful Data: An Exciting Journey into Databases
Hey data fans! Are you fascinated by data? Do you love digging into databases and spreadsheets to uncover insights? Then you’ll enjoy this beginner’s guide to understanding databases and how they evolved. Let’s start from the beginning! Data storage has come a long way since the days of manual thread patterns…
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The Power of Compassion: A Life Lesson Learned Too Late
We all have those lightning bolt moments when an important life lesson finally clicks into place. For me, that revelation came a few years ago, fundamentally shifting my perspective. Though the lesson was simple, it took me far too long to learn: compassion and empathy require moving beyond selfishness and truly…
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Personality Traits That Define Successful Coders
Welcome, fellow cat lovers and aspiring programmers! Let’s embark on a delightful journey where the worlds of cats and coding intertwine. In this blog post, we’ll explore the personality traits that define successful coders. Beyond the lines of code, these qualities are like the flick of a cat’s tail—a unique and…
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Fall Semester is just around the corner!
Hey there! I’ve been keeping busy lately, making sure I stay productive. I’ve been doing some coding, working on my divorce, and even started applying to some jobs to help me provide for my hobbies and prepare for some big life events, like my sister’s wedding in October and moving into…
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The Integration of AI in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications are transforming the education sector by enhancing learning experiences, enabling personalized education, and streamlining administrative processes. As the demand for personalized learning grows, the global market for AI in education is projected to reach USD 3.7 billion by 2025. By analyzing individual student data and…
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The Daily Purr: Caring for Your Cats with a Break from Coding Consciousness
Nothing beats coming home after a long day to be greeted by purrs and rubs from your feline companion. The unconditional love of a cat has a way of melting away stress and brightening even the gloomiest of moods. There’s something magical about having a cat curl up contentedly in your…
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Releasing your Inner Python – A Beginner’s Guide
Have you heard about Python? No, we are not talking about the constrictor snake that coils around the trees. We are referring to the programming language that has taken the world by storm! With a presence spanning three decades, Python is renowned for its simplicity, readability, and powerful capabilities. As a…
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Coding Victory: How I Conquered My First Semester
Hello my dear Coder Kittens! I wanted to update you all on my progress so far. If you don’t already know I had finals due on Sunday 7/30 and I posted an article about posting less due to needing to focus on studying for my finals. Well, I finished my finals…
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AI in Entertainment: How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing the Gaming and Film Industries
Welcome to the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its incredible impact on the entertainment industry. From the creation of movie scripts to the development of hyper-realistic video games, AI is truly revolutionizing entertainment as we know it. AI, a fast-growing branch of computer science, focuses on the creation of…
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The Coder’s Catnip: Finals Crunch Time
My faithful readers, we’ve reached that hectic time of year – finals season! With my final exams happening this Sunday, I’ll need to devote my full focus over the next few days to hardcore studying. As much as I wish I could be working on new blog content, taking time to…
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The Technique to Focus When You Can’t
The Pomodoro technique has been so helpful for my flow state, and I love using Pomodoro YouTube videos to keep me on track. I’ll find a long lo-fi Pomodoro video and start it up as I begin working. Those chilled-out melodies and subtle rhythms make the perfect background music to get…
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Hold On Tight: AI’s Rollercoaster July
Preserving Lost Connections with AI “Virtual Humans” A new company called You, Only Virtual aims to eliminate grief by using AI to create chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones. It scans the person’s texts, emails, and calls to model their speech patterns and rapport. The founder says you don’t need consent…
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Human Resource Machine: The Perfect Puzzle Game to Boost Your Programming Skills!
Welcome to the tall office of Human Resource Machine! This unique game blends fun and learning, turning complicated programming concepts into easy to understand drag-and-drop pseudocode. This game, created by the minds behind hits like World of Goo and Little Inferno, invites you to automate your little office worker to solve…
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Narrow AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare – A Look at Exciting Medical Applications
Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of the public with dreams of someday matching general human intelligence. However, today’s AI systems are narrow AI, focused on excelling at specific tasks like playing chess or identifying images. While not as flashy as artificial general intelligence (AGI), narrow AI is already providing…
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Introduction to Machine Learning: Unlocking the Power of Data-driven Intelligence
Machine learning has become a hot topic on the tech side of things. Even if many don’t realize it, it’s a part of everyday life. It’s everywhere, from voice assistants like Siri to recommendation engines on Netflix. This fascinating field of computer science is changing the world. It’s making our lives…
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AI News Briefing Transcript | 07.12.2023
Please feel free to explore the blog mentioned in the caption above ^. After composing this transcript, I discovered that they not only have a podcast, but they also write about the same news topics discussed in the podcast on their blog. You are welcome to read their article about these…
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From Gaming to Data Science: A Thrilling Journey Begins
Are you ready to join me on an exhilarating adventure into the realms of A.I. and Data Science? I can’t wait to share my very first blog post, marking the start of an exciting chapter in my life. Unlikely as it may seem, my fascination with programming sparked from a MMORPG…
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Understanding Font Size Units: em, px, rem, and hp
When it comes to setting font sizes in web development, there are several units to choose from. Each has its own characteristics and best use cases. Let’s delve into the differences between em, px, rem, and hp.
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Chapter 1 Summary Notes
A computer is an electronic device that stores and processes data. A computer includes both hardware and software. Hardware is the physical aspect of the computer that can be touched. Computer programs, known as software, are the invisible instructions that control the hardware and make it perform tasks. Computer programming is…
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