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Nicolai Berg Andersen Nicolai Berg Andersen
Updated on March 01, 2023

What Is JSON?

We use JSON to both store and transfer data. Here’s what you need to know to try JSON out for yourself.

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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on March 01, 2023

What Is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

A graphical user interface is made up of the icons and buttons users interact with to perform different tasks on any electronic device. Here’s how they work.

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Abdishakur Hassan Abdishakur Hassan
Updated on March 01, 2023

What Is a Command-Line Interface?

A command-line interface (CLI) allows you to navigate, run programs or configure your computer system by entering text commands. Here’s what makes a CLI distinct from a GUI.

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Paras Varshney Paras Varshney
Updated on February 28, 2023

Q-Q Plots Explained

Q-Q plots allow data scientists and other statisticians to graphically compare two probability distributions to determine normal distribution. Our expert explains how they work here.

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Dhanushka Madushan Dhanushka Madushan
Updated on February 28, 2023

How Database B-Tree Indexing Works 

B-tree is used for indexing and is a data structure that provides sorted data and allows searches, sequential access, attachments and removals in sorted order. 

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Akash Desarda Akash Desarda
Updated on February 28, 2023

Understanding the AdaBoost Algorithm

AdaBoost helps combine multiple “weak classifiers” into a single “strong classifier.”

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Madhav L Mishra Madhav L Mishra
Updated on February 24, 2023

Central Limit Theorem (CLT) Definition and Examples

What is the central limit theorem? Here's the statistical concept explained using a six-sided die.

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Sadrach Pierre Sadrach Pierre
Updated on February 24, 2023

What Is a Function in Python?

A function is a named section of code that performs a specific task. Here, our expert introduces you to how they work in Python.

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Suprabha Suprabha
Updated on February 23, 2023

RequestAnimationFrame in JavaScript

The requestAnimationFrame() method tells the browser to call an animation function and repeat it very fast, forever. It calls itself to paint the next frame. Here’s what you need to know.

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Mikaela Pisani & Anthony Figueroa Mikaela Pisani & Anthony Figueroa
Updated on February 23, 2023

How Will AI Change Business? 5 Questions to Ponder.

Philosophical matters emerge as the paradigm shifts to creative tasks from automation.

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