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Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Self-Teaching Introduction
Enter Fullscreen Mode Summary Designed as a self-teaching introduction to the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, the book begins with its history, the Turing test, and early applications. Later chapters cover the basics of searching, game playing, and knowledge representation. Expert systems and machine learning are covered in detail, followed by separate programming chapters on…
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Why Computers Think in Binary: The Magic of Bits, Overflow, and Floating-Point Reality
Have you ever stopped to wonder how your computer handles numbers under the hood? What seems like a simple task—adding, subtracting, or dividing—is actually constrained by strict rules and limitations. Unlike humans, computers operate in a world of finite precision and binary logic. In this post, we explore the foundational ideas of binary numbers and…
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Enter Fullscreen Mode Summary This accessible and engaging textbook presents a concise introduction to the exciting field of artificial intelligence (AI). The broad-ranging discussion covers the key subdisciplines within the field, describing practical algorithms and concrete applications in the areas of agents, logic, search, reasoning under uncertainty, machine learning, neural networks, and reinforcement learning. Fully…
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Codifying Trust: Creating and Securing Server OS Images with AWS AMIs
In modern cloud infrastructure—especially in environments that span multiple classification domains—custom Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) become a foundation for secure, reproducible, and compliant server deployments. Whether you’re building hardened Linux images, enforcing baseline security controls, or deploying across environments with varying security postures (e.g., IL2, IL4, IL6), scripting AMI creation and management ensures consistency and…
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Analytical Skills for AI & Data Science
Enter Fullscreen Mode Summary While several market-leading companies have successfully transformed their business models by following data- and AI-driven paths, the vast majority have yet to reap the benefits. How can your business and analytics units gain a competitive advantage by capturing the full potential of this predictive revolution? This practical guide presents a battle-tested…
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Network and Computer Attacks
Modern cybersecurity professionals must remain vigilant against a constantly evolving network and computer-based threats landscape. Intrusions can take many forms—unauthorized access to systems, the corruption or destruction of data, or disruptions that prevent legitimate users from accessing critical services. Adequate protection requires a dual focus: securing network infrastructure and standalone computing devices that store or…
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Nature’s Strangest Survivors: Evolution’s Most Extraordinary Creatures
Across the tree of life, a few remarkable species stand out—not just for their unusual looks, but for the mind-bending adaptations that challenge our understanding of biology, evolution, and survival itself. From limb-regrowing salamanders to indestructible micro-animals, these creatures remind us just how weird and wonderful nature can be. The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) Often called…
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Beneath the Stone: The Forgotten Heating System of Malbork Castle
Built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, Malbork Castle in Poland stands as one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval military and monastic architecture. Spanning over 1.5 million square feet, the castle served dual purposes—as both a religious sanctuary and a military stronghold. While its Gothic grandeur is widely celebrated, hidden beneath…
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HTTPS and TLS: The Foundation of Secure Web Communication
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the cornerstone of secure data transmission over the web. Far more than a visual lock icon, HTTPS integrates cryptographic protocols—primarily Transport Layer Security (TLS)—to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. This paper provides a deep technical examination of how HTTPS works, the role of TLS in its operation, the structure…
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Building with Code: A Hands-On Developer’s Guide to Core AWS Services (EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS)
As cloud platforms mature, the real value for developers lies not in clicking around dashboards—but in scripting infrastructure, deploying apps, and automating workflows with precision. This blog walks through hands-on, code-driven interactions with key AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS. Whether you’re building backends, automating DevOps, or creating event-driven architectures, this post is your…