Review: Sourcetrail

If this is what I think it is, then this is AMAZING! Every development team given the insurmountable task to migrate old code into new code (i.e. modernize a behemoth, outdated software system) should take a serious look into using Sourcetrail. It is a cross-platform source explorer (i.e. code source explorer) that analyzes unfamiliar source code and creates visual aids to help a developer (or anyone looking into the unfamiliar source code) understand at least the design structure of the source code. This is extremely useful considering how many software systems either have no documentation or outdated documentation.

I'll have to look into this more later, but definitely happy to be aware of this tool.

Read More

https://www.sourcetrail.com/blog/open_source/

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Review: Top Ten Software Skills by 2020

I still don't see anyone publishing the push for managers to upgrade their thinking and leadership for development teams to keep up with the global tech competition. Specifically, many developers have families and can't afford to spend all of their time developing. That's just a part of life - to have a family. Instead, I see managers still *encouraging* developers to learn to keep with the rapid changing pace of technology without providing the means necessary to stay relevant or leap ahead.

Anyhow, thankful for this list stating the next top ten things that developers should master.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/19/these-will-be-the-top-10-most-popular-tech-skills-of-2020.html

Top 10 Software Skills by 2020

1. Python
2. React (web)
3. Angular
4. Machine Learning
5. Docker
6. Django
7. CompTIA - skills that certify cybersecurity, IT, etc
8. Amazon AWS - or any popular cloud certification
9. Deep Learning
10. React Native (mobile)

Where to Start with Deep Learning

Current ads on Deep Learning that I found interesting:

• CLOUDERA - learn more @ https://blog.cloudera.com/open-data-science-and-machine-learning-for-business-with-cloudera-data-science-workbench-on-hdp/
• MATHWORKS - download ebook @ https://www.mathworks.com/campaigns/offers/deep-learning-with-matlab.html
• PYTORCH - learn more @ https://pytorch.org/get-started/locally/

Happy Coding!

Review: Cloud Info Model vs Open Data Initiative

Like every big wave of advancing technology, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the two different options of data centralization and accessibility (i.e. how I see this 'data' game construct being played in the market). Linux initiated the Cloud Information Model (CIM) and has partners signed onto their team. Microsoft initiated the Open Data Initiative (ODI) and has partners signed onto their team. I guess one of the differences is that CIM focuses on storing data in the cloud whereas ODI allows more flexibility as to where to store the data yet enforcing a common metadata structure.

Quick look at ODI

Quick look at CIM

I need to do more research. I'm curious to know where the data developers stand on this like those who worked on MongoDB, Oracle, MS-SQL, and the MySQL community.

References
https://www.zdnet.com/article/whats-next-for-the-open-data-initiative/
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press-release/2019/11/amazon-web-services-genesys-salesforce-form-new-open-data-model/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/open-data-initiative
https://www.cloudinformationmodel.org/

Review: IBM's 'Code and Response' Docu film

It's always refreshing to see the good work that coders are doing to make the world a better place. Thank you @ibm for making this documentary!


Read More
https://thenextweb.com/artificial-intelligence/2019/11/18/ibms-code-and-response-documentary-proves-developers-can-be-superheroes-too/

Review: CROKAGE - Crowd Knowledge Answer Generator

This (solution described in article) CROKAGE is absolutely a tool that will move computer science and software programming forward. Perhaps, all industries forward, lol.
https://stackoverflow.blog/2019/08/14/crokage-a-new-way-to-search-stack-overflow/

Additional References

• https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3339130 (white paper on ACM)
• https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developers-use-this-new-tool-to-solve-programming-problems-on-stack-overflow/
• https://sdtimes.com/softwaredev/stack-overflows-crokage-helps-developers-find-answers/

Review: NoOps

https://www.spindox.it/it/blog/noops-e-devops-lalba-di-una-nuova-metodologia/

I agree, for the most part, with this author on NoOps.

https://www.sitepoint.com/noops-development/

I think the term itself is completely misleading, but simplified for non-techies. An operation actually exist, but it's just doesn't have any manual interventions because the entire operation is automated. A better term although not as appealing is "AutoOps". Anyhow, to close up my thoughts, all industries will continue to increase its automation and figure out a way to make things better, faster, and more cost-efficient. On the technical side, it'll be great to focus more on innovating rather than maintain.

Here's a NoOps reference from the article:
https://buddy.works/

Cheers!

Review: Azure Dedicated Host

Microsoft now has dedicated hosting with Azure. I'm looking forward to trying this out soon!
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-azure-dedicated-host/

Meanwhile Azure is stepping up with their hosting services, they are also stepping up in the security realm.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-invites-researchers-to-hack-their-azure-security-lab/

Tech Giants getting Smarter with Public Testing

Google has already been using the public to test their products and services - which is such a smart approach before and after releasing software to the...um, world! Of course, if you're storing private data like Facebook or GMail, then you probably want to actually invite experts like Microsoft is doing to test your software and be sure to label your software in "Beta" version.

See Azure Dedicated Host webpage

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/virtual-machines/dedicated-host/