“Robert” and “Bob” refer to the same first name but are textually far apart. Traditional string similarity functions do not allow a flexible way to account for such synonyms, abbreviations and aliases ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Abstract: In the context of the big data era, the extensive penetration of the Internet and the rapid development of database technology have led to an explosive growth in the amount of data generated ...

Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave on the border between Albania and Greece, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 100 square meters ...

A PSF proposal to address vulnerabilities in Python and PyPi was recommended for funding, but it was declined because the terms barred “any programs that advance or promote DEI, or discriminatory ...

Bash Scripts are essential for easing the lives of sys admins, developers, and Linux users in general. And an integral part of bash scripting is conditional statements, i.e. if, else if, and if else ...

In forecasting economic time series, statistical models often need to be complemented with a process to impose various constraints in a smooth manner. Systematically imposing constraints and retaining ...

Python is widely used for apps, automation, and web development. Before running scripts, it’s important to confirm which version is installed on your Windows PC. This usually means Python is not added ...

String manipulation is a core skill for every Python developer. Whether you’re working with CSV files, log entries, or text analytics, knowing how to split strings in Python makes your code cleaner ...

A week after joining Dead & Company for the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary celebration in San Francisco, Billy Strings played Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, kicking off his summer tour. The Dead spirit ...