Dataframes explained: The modern in-memory data science format
Most people are familiar with data in the form of a spreadsheet, with labeled columns of different data types such as name, address, age, and so on. Databases work the same way, with each table laid out according to a strict schema. Dataframes are str...
12 Java Enhancement Proposals changing Java
Java’s internal systems and syntax are constantly evolving, and these changes happen primarily through the Java Community Process (JCP) and Java Enhancement Proposals (JEPs). Together, the JCP and JEPs define the path by which new features can be de...
Why scrum is dumb
You would be hard-pressed to find a software manager who didn’t want to be “agile.” But I’m guessing that a vanishingly small percentage of them have actually read the Agile Manifesto. And I’m guessing even fewer have given any real thought...
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Linux Performance: Zen 5 With 3D V-Cache
Ahead of tomorrow's availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor as the first Zen 5 CPU released with 3D V-Cache, today the review embargo lifts. Here is a look at how this 8-core / 16-thread Zen 5 CPU with 64MB of 3D V-Cache is performing under U...
Charmed MySQL enters General Availability
Nov 6th, 2024: Today Canonical announced the release of Charmed MySQL, an enterprise solution that helps you secure and automate the deployment, maintenance and upgrades of your MySQL databases across private and public clouds. MySQL is one of the wo...
Fedora x FOSDEM ’25 – Paging Distro Devroom
It’s almost time for the Linux Distributions DevRoom at FOSDEM again! Let’s dive into what we’d like to see and how you can get involved! Submit your talk to FOSDEM, when you’re ready! Read on for further information. What is the Distributions ...
Fedora × FOSDEM 2025: Paging Distributions DevRoom
It’s almost time for the Linux Distributions DevRoom at FOSDEM again! The Distributions DevRoom is officially accepted as a full-day FOSDEM DevRoom on Sunday, 2 February 2025. Let’s dive into what we would like to see and how you can get involved! ...
