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In the world of multithreading, managing access to shared resources is crucial to ensure the integrity and smooth operation of an application. Synchronization mechanisms such as mutexes and semaphores are vital tools in achieving this. Both of these tools play a key role in preventing conflicts between threads that might attempt to access the same resource simultaneously, which can lead to data corruption, deadlocks, or inconsistent results. To get started, it’s important to understand the basic concepts of thread synchronization. A thread, in essence, is a single sequence of instructions within a program, and multithreading allows several such sequences to…

Generative AI has made incredible strides in recent years, but its reliance on massive datasets still presents challenges. Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-3 were trained on enormous data sets—such as the CommonCrawl data set, which contained 570 gigabytes of data and 400 billion tokens. These datasets are extensive but also static, meaning they can’t accommodate real-time information or adapt to new events. As a result, AI responses can become outdated, or worse, include hallucinations—plausible-sounding information that is, in reality, inaccurate. Even the best-performing LLMs, like OpenAI’s, still grapple with hallucination rates around 1.5 to 1.9 percent, according to…

It seems that androids do dream after all—and their dreams are often a bit odd. In the early days of generative AI, we saw bizarre outputs like human hands with eight fingers or pizza sauce recipes involving glue. Now, developers using AI-assisted coding tools are encountering similar “hallucinations” in their code, where the AI generates unexpected or incorrect results. These strange outputs can cause confusion and errors, but understanding why they happen and how to manage them is key to maintaining quality code. “AI hallucinations in coding tools are a result of the probabilistic nature of AI models,” explains Mithilesh…

In the early days of computing, software development was an incredibly straightforward process. Developers worked directly with the hardware, toggling switches on a mainframe’s front panel to run code. There were no elaborate build processes or complex dependencies; the code either worked or it didn’t. While not necessarily easy, creating software was relatively uncomplicated compared to the highly structured, multi-step processes we deal with today. Fast forward to the present, and the situation has changed drastically. Modern software development involves a multitude of steps for every line of code. What was once a simple series of keystrokes has transformed into…

Many people are afraid of flying but think nothing of taking a long road trip. The fear often seems irrational, given that statistically, flying is much safer. According to NOVA, your chance of being in a fatal car accident is about 1 in 5,000, but the odds of dying in a plane crash are only 1 in 11 million. In fact, air travel is 2,200 times safer than traveling by car. Despite this, many people still have a greater fear of flying than driving. It’s understandable to feel anxious during turbulence or in unfamiliar flying conditions, but when you look…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially transferred its OpenSearch open-source project to the Linux Foundation, marking a significant shift for the popular search and analytics software. With this move, the Linux Foundation has launched the OpenSearch Software Foundation to provide continued support and foster the project’s growth. This transition aims to enhance OpenSearch’s development and adoption, leveraging the resources and governance structure of the Linux Foundation. OpenSearch, originally a fork of Elasticsearch and Kibana, has become an essential tool for developers worldwide. It powers search, analytics, observability, and vector database applications, accumulating over 700 million downloads globally. As part of…

Python’s asyncio library allows you to write programs that can handle multiple tasks concurrently without waiting for each one to finish. This is particularly useful for operations like disk or network I/O, where the program doesn’t need to be blocked while waiting for data. With asyncio, you can free up your program to perform other tasks, making it more efficient and responsive. Asyncio offers two types of APIs for handling asynchronous operations: high-level and low-level. The high-level APIs are designed to be easy to use and are suitable for most general applications. These APIs simplify the process of running tasks…

This month, Python enthusiasts are facing a major shift: Python’s “dead batteries” are officially being removed in Python 3.13. These outdated and unmaintained modules are finally being retired, and while they won’t be missed, developers will need to adapt to life without them. If you haven’t already, it’s a good time to explore alternatives and prepare for the changes ahead. For those interested in image processing, Python’s Pillow library (formerly known as the Python Imaging Library) provides a range of tools to enhance and manipulate images. Whether you’re fixing glitches or creating new visuals from scratch, Pillow makes it easy…

K1 Investment Management, the new owner of MariaDB, has sent a clear signal about its future vision for the company with the appointment of Rohit de Souza as the new CEO. Known for his expertise in preparing businesses for acquisition or resale, de Souza brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex corporate transitions. His previous roles at companies such as Micro Focus International, Actian, and BeyondCore suggest that his leadership could focus on positioning MariaDB for strategic growth or even preparing the company for a potential exit. De Souza’s appointment comes on the heels of K1’s completion of a…

JFrog has strengthened its software supply chain security offerings with the launch of JFrog Runtime, a new feature aimed at securing containerized applications in production. Released on September 10, JFrog Runtime enhances the capabilities of the JFrog Platform by providing real-time security visibility for containers running in Kubernetes clusters. The addition of this runtime security feature is particularly significant for DevOps and security teams, as it allows them to swiftly identify vulnerable packages, track their sources, and take action to mitigate risks before they impact production environments. By integrating seamlessly with JFrog Artifactory, JFrog Runtime offers an efficient way to…