Decision Trees Decision Trees are a popular machine learning algorithm used for both classification and regression tasks. They are a non-parametric supervised learning method. Basic Structure: How Decision Trees Work: Algorithm to Build a Decision Tree (like CART – Classification and Regression Trees): Strengths: Limitations: Random Forests Random Forests is an ensemble learning method that…
The “best” web programming platform often depends on the specific needs of a project or developer. However, here are some widely used and respected platforms. Remember, choosing a platform often comes down to factors like the needs of the project, the skills of the development team, performance requirements, and personal preference. Each of these platforms…
My wife and I recently completed an epic almost 5 week long road trip in the western US. We originally planned an international trip for the month but.. Covid19 changed those plans. So we booked a road trip instead, originally planning for a week stay in Victoria British Columbia, a week stay in downtown Portland…
My wife and I are getting ready to head out for an extended New Mexican vacation. Nine days in Taos then another 10 in Santa Fe with some stops to see Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands and a dip into Texas to to visit Guadalupe Mountains national park. I’ve been doing some research about where to…
To Install on Debian or Ubuntu just enter the following: sudo apt install open-cobol Create your program with .cbl suffix for example vars.cbl and compile with cobc -free -x -o vars vars.cbl Download the following example cbl file with this link IDENTIFICATION DIVISION. PROGRAM-ID. VARS. DATA DIVISION. WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. *> define a number with a…
The k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) algorithm is a simple, intuitive, and versatile supervised learning method used for classification and regression. The core idea behind k-NN is that similar data points (based on a certain distance measure) will have similar outcomes. How k-NN Works: Strengths of k-NN: Limitations of k-NN: Practical Considerations: In summary, k-NN is a…
Creating a WordPress theme requires a good understanding of HTML, CSS, and PHP. It’s a multi-step process that involves designing the theme, creating the necessary files, and integrating them with WordPress. Here’s a general guide to help you get started: Remember to keep your theme updated, and consider implementing best practices, accessibility standards, and responsive…
My wife and I have never been to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, but it’s supposed to be a charming and culturally-rich destination with a blend of modernity and old-world charm. I understand it’s 400 hundred years older than Rome so only Athens would be older in Europe. Here are some of the must…
Developing a WordPress plugin requires understanding of PHP (the programming language behind WordPress), as well as knowledge of WordPress core functions, hooks, and filters. Here’s a basic step-by-step guide to developing a WordPress plugin: Remember, developing a WordPress plugin involves iterative testing. Always backup your data, and preferably develop on a staging or local environment…
Since I posted on how to create a bubble sort in Cobol I thought I’d follow with another language. Below is an example of a Bubble Sort algorithm implemented in x86 Assembly language: section .data array db 85, 36, 95, 29, 12, 55, 42, 68, 25, 80 arraySize equ 10 section .text global _start _start:…
