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Modern search blends keyword matching (lexical) with vector search (cosine scores). This approach ensures precision for specific terms and broad conceptual understanding, outperforming single-method searches. #searchalgorithms #datamining

Semantic search bridges the gap between user intent, content, and domain knowledge. It's not just about keywords; it's about understanding the relationships between the query, the content's meaning, and the context of the subject matter to deliver relevant results.

AI-powered search engines strive to understand user intent beyond just keywords. The same word, like 'barbecue,' can mean different things depending on the context, such as food or outdoor appliances. Classifying queries helps provide better search results. #AISearch #UserIntent

By averaging the embeddings of a DeLorean image and the text query "superhero," one can find images of superheroes on sporty cars. This technique leverages vector math to find relevant results in image search. #vectorsearch #embeddings

The Fable compiler, a community effort that came about midway through F#'s life, gave it renewed life and served as an inspiration. Originally designed for JavaScript, its async features became the lingua franca. #OCaml #FableCompiler

F# and C# have a 20-year history of deep integration, allowing access to the C# ecosystem while benefiting from a strongly typed API. Shared definitions, like policy choices, enhance type safety and reduce testing needs. #FSharp #CSharp

Explore the intertwined influences of F# and F*, their impact on the .NET ecosystem, and connections to languages like Scala, Roc, Haskell, and OCaml. Discover how F* contributes to TLS 1.3, QUIC protocol security, and more. #FSharp #OCaml

LLVM is older than .NET, has more industry and community backing, and offers degrees of freedom when targeting specific platforms, but requires honoring platform memory management. #LLVM #dotnet

Leaf is outperforming Laravel and Slim in performance. Leaf makes it possible to pull out packages that aren't needed. Billing, Redis, and Inertia are just a small sampling of modules that can be added and subtracted. #PHP #LeafPHP

PHP's continued relevance stems from its unpopularity. Like politics, its debates keep it alive. As long as WordPress exists, PHP will endure. #PHP #programming

An analysis of the challenges facing modern PHP and a potential solution, culminating in a live coding demonstration. #PHP #programming

Despite being a target of criticism, PHP has demonstrated remarkable resilience and continues to be a relevant language for modern web development. #PHP #WebDevelopment

Despite the memes, PHP persists in web development due to its simplicity, evolution, and the efforts of developers like Michael Darko Duodo. #PHP #webdev

BASIC offers an active, helpful community and an easy learning curve. Its simplicity and rapid results stand in stark contrast to today's complex web development processes. #BASIC #programming

BASIC's ease of use and accessibility fostered a generation of programmers. The speaker reminisces about the simplicity of coding in BASIC and highlights the persistent community dedicated to its revival and evolution. #BASIC #programming

From QBasic bundled with Windows to the end of Visual Basic evolution in 2020, Microsoft's BASIC journey has been quite a ride. Many miss those days of simple coding. #QBasic #VisualBasic

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Having key people present during critical meetings ensures better outcomes and smoother adoption of new policies. Their buy-in and advocacy are essential for organizational acceptance. #leadership #teamwork

Engineering teams taking ownership of product security requires an automated test suite on ephemeral build tech. This setup allows running tests without interference, ensuring readiness for security ownership. #DevOps #security

Developers receive great tools and a prioritized list of simple practices. Security gets a pledge from each team to implement 1-3 practices every 90 days. It requires commitment. #devSecOps #securityPractices