AGI vs. ASI vs. ANI: AI Stages Towards Super Intelligence
"You know AI can write poems, drive cars, and even beat humans in chess... but have you ever asked yourself: What kind of AI are we really dealing with? And how close are we to something smarter than us?" Let’s break this down the way I’d explain it to a friend with curiosity, good vibes, and maybe a few deep thoughts that'll have you staring at the ceiling tonight. First things first, what [...]
Cloud-9.2: Launching Your Amazon EC2 Instance
Hey, this is Step 2 of our 9-step website portfolio building with AWS and WordPress! Got lost? Click here to go to the main article, and here for the first step! Now that you've secured your domain, it's time to bring your website to life! In this step, we’ll launch an Amazon EC2 instance, a cloud-based virtual server that will host your portfolio. History 101: From Physical Servers to the Cloud Before diving into [...]
Signed, Sealed, Secured: Amazon S3 Style
Building applications requires extensive planning, ranging from UI design and data flow to database interactions. However, one of the most crucial aspects is figuring out how to allow users to save files such as images, PDFs, and videos securely and reliably within our application. Fortunately, AWS offers a robust and scalable service for handling file storage: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). Nevertheless, the real challenge lies in controlling how users upload and download their [...]
Genomic Data with Amazon S3: A Practical Guide to Public Datasets
What if, you don’t have to worry about massive datasets? What if they’re open and easily accessible to you? Would it help… to inspire you to work on that bioinformatics project? Fret not! Have you heard of AWS Open Data Program (ODP)? You will now! Related: If you haven’t read about utilizing SRA Toolkit and AWS for data preparation, you can read it here. Introduction to Related Concepts: Why Genomic Data in Amazon S3? [...]
The New Race to the Moon: AI’s Global Economic Impact and What It Means for Your Career [Opinion]
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" - a phrase spoken by Neil Armstrong as he became the first person to set foot on the Moon In 1962, when President Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the moon before the decade's end, he wasn't just announcing a scientific endeavor. He was firing the starting gun in a race that would reshape the global economy for generations to [...]
Vibe Coding: Where Ideas Become Reality with AI
Vibe Coding is the next evolution of software development, it's like having a super-smart coding partner who's always ready to help. Instead of struggling alone with complex code, you describe what you want to build in normal words, and AI helps make it happen. It's perfect for when you have a great app idea but don't want to spend months learning every programming detail. It's designed to enhance developers' capabilities, not replace them. The [...]
Amazon S3 Metadata = Less Stress, More Insights
In today’s world, data is the backbone of every successful business and organization. As data grows exponentially, managing it can become a complex task. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) has long been a go-to solution for storing massive amounts of data, but with that growth comes a challenge: how do you efficiently discover, manage, and analyze that data? A feature designed to simplify data discovery and make the management of massive datasets much more [...]
Cloud-9.1: Purchasing Your Domain with Amazon Route 53
Before you can showcase your skills online, you need a digital home, a domain name that makes your portfolio easy to find and uniquely yours! In the Cloud-9 Steps to Building Your Portfolio Website, our journey begins with purchasing a domain with Amazon Route 53, a powerful and seamless way to register and manage your website's address. What is a Domain? On the internet, a domain (or domain name) is the unique address of a [...]
Cloud-9: Create Your Portfolio Website with AWS
Have you ever felt like your resume doesn’t fully capture your potential? In the current competitive job market, a one- or two-page CV may not be sufficient to completely highlight your experience and abilities. So, what's the answer? A portfolio website! What is a Portfolio Website? A portfolio website is a digital resume that demonstrates your projects, skills, and achievements to possible clients, employers, or collaborators. It doesn't stop there; unlike standard plain-text resumes, [...]
Netflix Streaming Explained: How CDN Technology Ensures Lag-Free Global Viewing Introduction to Global Infrastructure part 1
Have you wondered how Netflix streaming delivers your favorite series in HD quality without buffering or lagging? The answer lies in advanced CDN technology or Content Delivery Networks, a critical element of today's global infrastructure. CDNs enable Netflix to optimize its global streaming performance, drastically reducing latency and providing seamless viewing experiences worldwide. Understanding Global Infrastructure with a Simple Analogy To understand how this works, let’s use a coffee shop analogy. Imagine a coffee [...]
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