The latest articles on Forem by Sam Walker (@stunspot). https://forem.com/stunspot https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1620235%2F1c663200-7836-4fa2-8731-c51ad2967862.png https://forem.com/stunspot en Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:25:03 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-last-one-big-o-notation-e1i https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-last-one-big-o-notation-e1i <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Big O Notation: Defines algorithm efficiency as input size increases. O(1) is constant access, like finding an index. O(n) linear, like a list search. O(n^2) quadratic, like sorting. Essential for predicting computational resources.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:17:14 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-concurrency-370o https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-concurrency-370o <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Concurrency: Multiple tasks running simultaneously, not always parallel. Like multitasking on a computer. Optimizes CPU time and boosts responsiveness. Key for modern multi-core processors, threading, and asynchronous programming.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:10:00 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-public-key-cryptography-emi https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-public-key-cryptography-emi <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Public Key Cryptography: Uses two keys – one public for encryption, one private for decryption. Secures internet communication, digital signatures, and cryptocurrency. Vital for online security, banking, and confidential messaging.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:04:49 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-virtualization-4bkk https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-virtualization-4bkk <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Virtualization: Creating virtual hardware/OS within a system. Like running a different OS on the same machine. Optimizes resources, adds flexibility/security. Crucial for efficient, isolated environments, especially in cloud computing.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:59:24 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-cap-theorem-107i https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-cap-theorem-107i <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>CAP Theorem: In distributed systems, you can have Consistency, Availability, or Partition Tolerance, but only two at a time. It's a trade-off triangle. Essential for designing fault-tolerant databases and networks.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:45:17 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-godels-incompleteness-34dh https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-godels-incompleteness-34dh <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Gödel's Incompleteness: In consistent formal systems, some truths are unprovable within them. Limits math/logical systems. Influences computing, cryptography, AI, and automation, questioning any system's completeness and reliability.</p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners Sam Walker Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:25:00 +0000 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-qubits-10j6 https://forem.com/stunspot/one-byte-qubits-10j6 <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Qubits: Fundamental units of quantum computing, unlike classical bits. Can be 0, 1, or both (superposition) and link ("entangle") for complex calculations. Solves problems exponentially faster than classical computers. Key to advanced AI and cryptography. </p> <h2> Additional Context </h2> <p>Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground. </p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners