InfoWorld First Look
Expert articles on cloud, software development, and AI
July 15, 2024
7 reasons analytics and ML fail to meet business objectives
Data analytics and machine learning can deliver real business value, but too many projects miss their mark. Here are seven mistakes to watch out for, and what to do instead. READ MORE
Are we thinking too small about generative AI?
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Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today
The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss. READ MORE
How to choose the right database for your application
From performance to programmability, the right database makes all the difference. Here are 13 key questions to guide your selection. READ MORE
Generative AI wonât fix cloud migration
Safety off: Programming in Rust with `unsafe`
What does it mean to write unsafe code in Rust, and what can you do (and not do) with the 'unsafe' keyword? The facts may surprise you. READ MORE
How to use dbm to stash data quickly in Python
Sometimes with a program you just need a quick and dirty way to persist values across to disk. The dbm module in Python provides a native way to do this across platforms, with no more effort than you'd need to save values in a dictionary. Learn in this video the basics of how it works, and how it's been updated to use SQLite as a storage backend.READ MORE
