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C in CRUD in Plang language

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming Natural Language Database Management Artificial Intelligence Software Development
  1. Plang is an intent-based programming language designed to interpret natural language, allowing users to input information naturally instead of adjusting to a fixed data structure.
  2. With features like LLM, Plang can automate the process of converting user input into structured data, reducing the need for manual data entry and simplifying database interactions.
  3. By utilizing Plang's capabilities, developers can streamline the CRUD process by integrating natural language input and automated data structuring, enhancing user experience and data accuracy.

My web admin is a chat

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming Database Management Server Management
  1. In Plang, coding is done by stating the intent of what you want to happen, which is then converted into executable code by an LLM service.
  2. By using a chat client as the web admin tool instead of a traditional web interface, the need for setting up a web framework is eliminated, saving time and enhancing security.
  3. By implementing methods called Goals in Plang and communicating via a chat client, the server has efficient data analysis capabilities, heightened security with signed communication, and a streamlined codebase.

Không phải cứ "hàng khủng" là tốt

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Database Management Memory management Software Development
  1. Just because something is big and powerful doesn't always mean it's good - as seen with the struggles faced with a high-performance server.
  2. In troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging resources like Oracle Metalink and collaborating with experts can be crucial for finding solutions.
  3. Understanding and correctly utilizing features like HugePages on 64-bit Linux systems can significantly improve memory management and system performance.

The rise of EdgeDB: PostgreSQL needs a new query protocol?

Conserving CPU's cycles ... • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 24
🕹 Technology Database Management Programming Languages
  1. Developers are looking for a new query protocol to address performance issues caused by the multi-query approach.
  2. There is a need for more uniformity in ORM languages and for ORMs to provide functionality comparable to full-fledged SQL queries.
  3. The idea of directly translating object-oriented language statements into a parse tree without the need for an intermediary layer is gaining traction for improved performance.

ORMs do not ORM

Stateless Machine • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Data Engineering Database Management Programming Languages Web Development
  1. There’s a debate about whether using an ORM is beneficial or not. Some people think it’s unnecessary and prefer to write SQL directly.
  2. ORMs and raw SQL both try to solve similar problems but don’t actually provide a true 'mapping' between objects and database queries.
  3. Query builders can be a good compromise, allowing easier SQL query creation while helping with the mapping between database and code.
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HackerRank Springboot Test — Trades Api

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 24
🕹 Technology Software Development API design Web Development Database Management
  1. You can create REST APIs for managing trade records using Spring Boot and JPA. Start by setting up the project and required dependencies.
  2. Understanding the API endpoints is crucial. You need to handle POST, GET, and provide some query parameters to filter trades.
  3. Don’t forget to design the database schema properly and create service and controller classes for handling requests and responses.

Top Embedding Model for VectorDB

The Beep • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data science Software Development Database Management
  1. VectorDB is a type of database that organizes data as vectors, making it easy to index and search different types of information like images, text, or sounds.
  2. RoBERTa is one model that can transform text into vectors, but it has a limit of 512 tokens and might shorten longer texts.
  3. When choosing an embedding model for a VectorDB project, it's important to consider the model's size and capabilities based on your needs.

[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 461

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Data science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Database Management
  1. NLP is a growing field, but using it effectively is still a challenge for many. People are eager to learn how to make NLP useful in their work.
  2. Curating social media accounts can be a rewarding experience. It helps to connect with a community and share insights in fun ways.
  3. Generative AI can boost productivity and creativity significantly. It has the potential to create a lot of economic value by making workers faster and more effective.

Mastering Window Functions: Your Gateway to Advanced SQL Analytics

DataSketch’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering SQL Analytics Software Development Database Management
  1. Window functions let you do calculations across rows related to your current row without losing any details. This helps you get both summarized and detailed data at the same time.
  2. Using window functions can make complex data tasks easier, like ranking items or finding running totals. They are very helpful in fields like healthcare to analyze patient data and improve efficiency.
  3. It's important to test how window functions perform on a smaller dataset before using them widely. Combining multiple window functions and partitioning your data smartly can also boost performance.

Choosing the Right SQL Technique to Transform Your Data Analysis

DataSketch’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Data science Database Management Data Analysis Performance optimization
  1. CTEs help make complex queries easier to read and are good for breaking down hierarchical data. But be careful not to use them too much, as they can slow things down.
  2. Subqueries are useful for filtering and aggregating data, but they can be hard to read and slow if used in a complicated way. They work best for specific tasks in a query.
  3. Temporary views are great for creating reusable logic that only lasts for the session. However, they can't be used outside of that session, so plan accordingly.

Data Replication 101: Strategies for Performance, Availability, and DR

DataSketch’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Systems Database Management Performance optimization Cloud Computing Disaster Recovery
  1. Data replication creates multiple copies of data to ensure it is always available and resilient against failures. This means if one server goes down, others can still keep running smoothly.
  2. There are different strategies for data replication like master-slave and multi-master setups. Each one has its own benefits, especially when it comes to how they handle read and write operations.
  3. Monitoring and tuning your replication setup is essential. By keeping an eye on performance and any issues, businesses can make sure their data systems run efficiently and reliably.

HCR EP 003: Data persistence API

Hasen Judi • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Database Management APIs
  1. In this framework, data is stored using a different method than typical SQL databases. It uses a built-in library for data persistence rather than connecting to an external database.
  2. The framework uses buckets, indexes, and collections to manage data, which allows for easy storage and retrieval without needing to write complicated SQL queries.
  3. A key part of the framework is the serialization function, which helps convert data into a format that can be easily saved and loaded from the storage.

sqlmesh cube_generate build part 1

davidj.substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Data Analysis Programming Machine Learning Database Management
  1. There's a new command called `sqlmesh cube_generate` that helps build models for data analysis. It's designed to make working with data easier for users.
  2. The tool outputs useful information in a structured format, which includes joins and fields for data analysis. This makes it simple to understand how the data connects.
  3. Even if there are challenges with complex data types, the output is still effective and can be enhanced using AI, showing there's room for creativity in data modeling.