Notes – continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform

A Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform is a suite of tools and services that automate the software development lifecycle, from code integration to deployment. It provides a structured and automated way to build, test, and release software. Here’s a breakdown: Core Functionality: Version Control Integration: CI/CD platforms integrate with version control systems like Read More …

Artificial Neural Networks

Imagine trying to teach a computer to recognize a cat in a picture. You could try to program specific rules – it has whiskers, pointy ears, a tail, etc. But what about a cat curled up in a ball? Or a blurry photo? Rule-based systems struggle with such variations. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) offer a Read More …

GAN – Generative Adversarial Network

Imagine you have two artists: a forger and an art critic. The forger tries to create fake paintings that look just like the real ones, while the critic tries to distinguish the fakes from the authentic pieces. As they both get better at their jobs, the forger becomes more skilled at creating convincing fakes, and Read More …

RAG: Giving AI a Better Memory

Imagine you’re trying to answer a tough question, but your brain doesn’t have the specific information. What do you do? You probably look it up – maybe on the internet or in a book. Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, is a way to give AI models a similar ability.  Think of a powerful AI language model as Read More …

Notes – GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions is a powerful automation platform built directly into GitHub.  It allows you to automate workflows within your software development life cycle, right in your repositories. Here’s a breakdown of what it is: Core Functionality: Automation of Workflows: GitHub Actions enables you to create automated workflows that respond to events within your GitHub repository.  These Read More …

ESM – Exposure Surface Management

Exposure Surface Management (ESM) aims to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities across an organization’s digital assets, including those external to the traditional IT infrastructure, to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. Here’s a breakdown of what ESM looks like:  Comprehensive Asset Inventory:  ESM starts with a thorough inventory of all assets, both internal and external, Read More …

Wild Auto Insurance claims in Arizona

https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/03/09/to-lower-costs-for-families-and-businesses-we-must-end-lawsuit-abuse/ How does this affect auto insurance?  Author never says.  They just make the wild accusation, follow it up with a fact, and then double down on their wild accusation.  No evidence as to why they are related. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/the-top-10-most-expensive-states-for-car-insurance-486233.aspx https://www.insure.com/car-insurance/car-insurance-rates.html https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/states/ https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/car-insurance-arizona/ https://www.insurancethoughtleadership.com/auto-insurance/10-most-expensive-states-car-insurance

Notes – Cost Effectiveness & Specialized Hardware

Specialized hardware can enhance cost-effectiveness in specific applications, offering optimized performance and reduced expenses when compared to general-purpose solutions, but the decision depends on the specific needs and application. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Why Specialized Hardware Can Be Cost-Effective: Optimized Performance: Specialized hardware is designed for particular tasks, enabling them to perform those tasks Read More …