Asad Ali's Blogs

  Three female Emirati students at 42 Abu Dhabi coding school aspire to develop innovative solutions to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s sustainability goals. 42 Abu Dhabi is an innovative and disruptive coding school launched in 2020 as an initiative of the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), providing a unique peer-to-peer and gamified learning methodology. Technology plays a vital role in driving digital transformation and shaping our future. My family and friends also encouraged me to join 42 Abu Dhabi and delve into the world of coding as it unlocks endless career opportunities Alamoodi noted that Abu Dhabi’s sustainability goals resonate with her personal values. “By implementing what I’ve learned, I plan to develop programmes that support sustainability projects, such as intelligent energy management systems or waste reduction algorithms. A project that I’m passionate about is developing a mobile app that promotes sustainable living practices among residents, providing th...

  ChatGPT might be great at answering quick questions or even helping you get started on a blog post, but it needs to improve its coding skills, according to researchers. A study from Purdue University looked at how ChatGPT responded to 517 different questions from Stack Overflow (SO), and the results were pretty underwhelming. "Our examination revealed that 52% of ChatGPT’s answers contain inaccuracies and 77% are verbose," the researchers wrote in the paper, which was not peer-reviewed and published on a pre-print site. Even more concerning, the study found that 54% of the errors made by the chatbot seemed to come from it not understanding the concept of the question it was being asked. In instances where it did understand the question, it often struggled with providing a correct answer, which highlights the importance of fact-checking ChatGPT answers. 

  Introduction: For decades, the concept of flying cars has been a staple of science fiction, captivating our imagination with visions of a futuristic world where traffic congestion is a thing of the past. While flying cars may still seem like a far-fetched dream, recent advancements in NASA propulsion technology are bringing us closer than ever to turning this fantasy into a reality. In this blog post, we'll explore the innovative propulsion technologies being developed by NASA and their potential to revolutionize personal transportation in the not-too-distant future. 1. Electric Propulsion: NASA's Electric Propulsion (EP) technology has made significant strides in recent years, opening up new possibilities for flying cars. Electric motors, known for their efficiency and reduced carbon footprint, are now being harnessed to power vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Unlike traditional combustion engines, electric motors offer a quieter and more environmentally-friendly...

  Google today is rolling out a few new updates to its nearly three-month-old Search Generative Experience (SGE), the company’s AI-powered conversational mode in Search, with a goal of helping users better learn and make sense of the information they discover on the web. The features include tools to see definitions of unfamiliar terms, those that help to improve your understanding and coding information across languages, and an interesting feature that lets you tap into the AI power of SGE while you’re browsing. The company explains that these improvements aim to help people better understand complicated concepts or complex topics, boost their coding skills and more. One of the new features will let you hover over certain words to preview their definitions and see related images or diagrams related to the topic, which you can then tap on to learn more. This feature will become available across Google’s AI-generated responses to topics or questions related to certain subjects, like...

  Stability AI has just introduced a game-changing product named StableCode, marking its debut in AI-powered coding assistance. Designed to aid both experienced programmers and newcomers looking to upskill, StableCode brings together practical utility and learning support in a unique blend. The heart of StableCode lies in its three distinct models, set to reshape the coding landscape. The journey begins with the base model, which underwent rigorous training using a diverse set of programming languages from the stack dataset (v1.2) by BigCode. This foundation was then reinforced with popular languages like Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, C, Markdown, and C++, creating a well-rounded reservoir of programming knowledge. This training process was no small feat, encompassing a staggering 560 billion code tokens powered by a High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.

  In a significant stride towards making technology more accessible, Stability AI has unveiled its first LLM generative AI product for coding, StableCode. This innovative tool is designed to serve as a reliable assistant for programmers, helping them navigate their daily tasks with ease. Moreover, it also functions as a learning tool for budding developers, aiming to democratize access to technology worldwide. StableCode is powered by three distinct models that work in harmony to aid in coding: a base model, an instruction model, and a long-context window model. Each model brings a unique set of capabilities to the table, making StableCode a comprehensive solution for coding assistance. The base model of StableCode is a testament to its versatility. Initially trained on a diverse set of programming languages from the stack-dataset (v1.2) from BigCode, it was further honed with popular languages such as Python, Go, Java, Javascript, C, markdown, and C++. This broad training base ens...

  Coding is often defined as the process of creating instructions for computers to follow. Coders often produce lines of code in programming languages like Java, Python, and C++, which are all now extremely popular.  Since coding is used to build a wide range of products, including software, apps, websites, and many other things, it is a desirable profession for lucrative and fulfilling jobs. To learn more about this relatively new and intriguing field of employment, this article will explore the idea of coding and explain the key principles related to it in this article Functions of Coding Coders work with web and software developers to write lines of code for new mobile applications or computer programs. They create the look and main functionalities of a new software program, but there is much more than that to what coders can do.  For example, they can identify and correct coding errors to assist in debugging and troubleshooting systems and software to ensure everythi...

 An executive from Salesforce is urging programmers to take climate change into account while creating their software. According to Salesforce EVP and Chief Impact Officer Suzanne DiBianca, "Even something as seemingly disconnected from the environment, such as building or hosting a website and designing software, can have major climate consequences." She explained that up until now, the emphasis has been on cutting down on energy use in data centres and switching electrical grids away from fossil fuels. Coders and designers are now prepared for a similar push in software, cryptographic proof of work, and AI processing power, the speaker concluded. Few programmers know how to make their work more eco-friendly, she continued, despite the fact that many of them desire it.

  After wildfires, the South Aegean island is ready to receive visitors, according to officials and tourism organisations. To compensate travellers whose vacations were cut short by wildfires, Greece is providing a free trip. In July, portions of the island burned for days, destroying hotels and residences while forcing people to flee. The 20,000 people who fled the fires, including thousands of visitors, were the greatest evacuation the nation had ever witnessed, according to officials. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged the hardship the fires had caused for tourists on Wednesday (2 August) on ITV's Good Morning Britain. "The Greek government, in coordination with local authorities, will provide one week of vacation time for all persons whose vacation was cut short due to wildfires.

  ChatGPT – EasyCode: Simplifying Development The ChatGPT – EasyCode extension by EasyCode is easy to set up and supports both ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4. It provides intelligent code suggestions to streamline your development process. 2. CodeGPT by Tim Kmecl: Unleashing New Possibilities CodeGPT allows developers to create code and explore new possibilities within VS Code. It offers natural language responses and opens up opportunities for experimenting with code. 3. Code GPT: Smart Assistance and Documentation The Code GPT extension provides code assistance for auto-completion, error detection, and real-time suggestions. It also helps in creating quick documentation for better project management. 4. ChatGPT Helper: Boosting Your Development Process The ChatGPT Helper extension offers advanced code assistance and debugging features. It provides intelligent suggestions and insightful tools for smoother coding experiences, especially in complex projects. 5. ChatGPT by Genie AI: An En...

  Salesforce executive is calling on coders to consider climate change when writing their software. “Even something as seemingly disconnected from the environment, such as building or hosting a website and designing software, can have major climate consequences,” Salesforce EVP and Chief Impact Officer Suzanne DiBianca wrote last week in Forbes. So far, she explained, the focus has been on reducing energy consumption in data centers and moving electrical grids away from fossil fuels. “Now,” she continued, “coders and designers are ready for a similar push in software, crypto proof of work, and AI compute power.” While many coders want their handiwork to be kinder to the planet, few know how to do it, she added.