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Go Language Now Supports Graph-Based ORM with the Ent Framework The Go programming language, developed by Google, is gaining new capabilities with the introduction of the Ent framework, an open-source project designed to simplify working with complex data models in Go applications. Created by an Israeli developer from Facebook, Ent provides an entity framework that helps developers manage and maintain applications with intricate data structures. The framework is built around the concept of ORM (object-relational mapping), allowing developers to model and query data with ease. The core of Ent is its ability to represent a database schema as a graph…

A Comparison of Angular, React, and Vue: Understanding Key Differences When choosing between React, Angular, and Vue, the first commonality to recognize is the concept of data binding at the heart of each framework. Data binding allows the framework to automatically connect the state of an application to the elements in the user interface. While each framework approaches this task differently, what sets this generation of frameworks apart from their predecessors is how data binding drives a more intuitive and streamlined design. This state-driven approach offers a reactive system, where the user interface automatically updates in response to changes in…

Create Engaging Interactive Plots in R with echarts4r While I primarily rely on ggplot2 for static plots, I’ve been exploring ways to add interactivity to my visualizations, and echarts4r has quickly become one of my go-to packages for this task. It’s an intuitive and powerful tool that brings flexibility to the creation of interactive charts in R. As an R wrapper for the popular echarts JavaScript library—an official project of the Apache Software Foundation—echarts4r gives me the confidence that it’s built on a reliable and well-established codebase. The basics of echarts4r are straightforward, and the package’s author, John Coene, provides…

Add Machine Learning to Your C Code with DirectML Modern GPUs have evolved far beyond their original role in rendering graphics. Technologies like OpenCL and Nvidia’s CUDA have unlocked their potential as parallel computing powerhouses, enabling desktop PCs to handle tasks once reserved for supercomputers. These GPUs are now integral to a wide range of applications, including machine learning, where they play a crucial role in building and training neural networks, as well as supporting data-parallel tasks. Microsoft has long been dedicated to simplifying GPU programming, starting with its DirectX suite of tools. From Direct3D for graphics to DirectCompute for…

Enhance Python Performance with Memoization and lru_cache Python, known for its ease of use and readability, often sacrifices raw performance for programmer convenience. While this tradeoff works well for most applications, there are times when you may need to optimize your code for speed. Luckily, Python offers several built-in tools to help with performance enhancement, and one of the most effective is memoization. Memoization is a technique that stores the results of expensive function calls so that when the same inputs are encountered again, the results can be retrieved directly from cache, eliminating the need for redundant computations. In Python,…

Rust Programming Language Transitions to Independent Foundation The Rust programming language, celebrated for its emphasis on safety and high performance in system-level software development, has officially transitioned to the stewardship of the Rust Foundation. This independent, non-profit organization has been established to guide and support the growth of Rust and its ecosystem, ensuring its sustainability and long-term success. Announced on February 8, the Rust project sees this move as a significant milestone, marking its readiness as an enterprise-grade, production-ready technology. The foundation’s mission is to provide dedicated support for the community of maintainers who drive the language’s development and governance.…

Visual Studio Code 1.53 Brings Customizable Search and More The latest release of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, version 1.53, introduces a customizable search mode alongside several other enhancements. Released on February 4 but referred to as the January 2021 update, this version is available for download from the Visual Studio website. As one of the most popular open-source code editors, Visual Studio Code continues to refine its features to meet the needs of developers. One of the standout additions in this release is the new search.mode setting. This feature allows users to customize how UI search commands operate, such as…

Take Your Python Skills to the Next Level with “Beyond the Basic Stuff” For many programmers, the real challenge begins after mastering the basics. Transitioning from writing functional but clunky code to creating clean, expressive, and efficient programs is often a steep climb, even for Python enthusiasts. This phase, often called the “intermediate plateau,” can feel as daunting as starting with a more complex programming language. Al Sweigart, renowned for his beginner-friendly book Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, addresses this challenge in his latest release, Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python. While Automate targeted absolute beginners eager to perform…

Oracle Bundles GraalVM Enterprise with Java SE Subscription Oracle has announced that GraalVM Enterprise, a powerful multi-language runtime, is now included with the Java SE subscription at no additional cost. This strategic move aims to enhance performance and memory efficiency for Java applications, benefiting developers and organizations relying on Java for their deployments. The bundling, effective February 3, introduces a host of advantages to Java SE subscribers. GraalVM is known for its high-performance capabilities, enabling faster execution of Java and other JVM-based applications. Beyond Java, GraalVM supports additional programming languages like JavaScript and Python, broadening its utility for polyglot development…

NPM CLI 7 Officially Launches with Workspaces and More The latest version of NPM CLI, version 7, has officially arrived, offering a significant upgrade to the popular JavaScript package management tool. Previously available on an opt-in basis since October, this release is now the “latest” version, introducing groundbreaking features such as Workspaces, a revamped lockfile format, and enhanced performance. Developers can find installation instructions and additional details on GitHub. A standout feature of NPM CLI 7 is the addition of Workspaces, a long-anticipated capability designed to streamline the management of multiple interdependent packages within a single, top-level root package. This…