Programming on Programmer.ie: Modern AI programming

SQLite: the small database that packs a big punch

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:54:29 +0000

Summary

SQLite is one of the most widely used database engines in the world, powering everything from mobile applications (Android, iOS) to browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox), IoT devices, and even gaming consoles. Unlike traditional client-server databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), SQLite is an embedded, serverless database that stores data in a single file, making it easy to manage and deploy.

Python developers frequently choose SQLite for its inherent simplicity and portability, leveraging the built-in sqlite3 module for effortless database integration.

Debugging Jupyter Notebooks in VS Code

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:48:38 +0000

Summary

Visual Studio Code is the most popular editor for development.

Jupyter Notebooks is the most widely used way to share, demonstrate and develop code in modern AI development.

Debugging code is not just used when you have a bug. After you have written any substantial piece of code I suggest stepping through it in the debugger if possible. This can help improve you understanding and the quality of the code you have written

Project 6: Validator

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:45:48 +0100

A validation tool for excel files. Sometimes you need to export data from one system for loading into another. For instance you may export a report from a derivatives trading system for information for a collateral management system.

This Excel macro file validates input files to make sure that they are in a specific format. The input file can be in any format that excel can load. The workbook will load the file and check for errors in place.

Project 5: Dictator

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:45:48 +0100

Google have just released their speech API. One really cool feature is the ability to transcribe voice in real time. Two years ago I built an app with this idea in mind. At that at the time I could no make it work. Now it is time to resurrect that app. This post will cover the recording section of that application.

Project 4: Meth

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:46:38 +0000

This is another simple android application. It does one thing It keeps your phone awake.

Project 3: Site Shot

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:46:38 +0000

This is a really simple android application. It does one thing It takes a photo of a web site and allows you to share the photo.

An android SharedPreferences wrapper class

Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:08:26 +0000

This is a wrapper around the Android SharedPreferences

It adds a few useful extensions

Project 2: File Explorer for android

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:13:56 +0000

In this project I am building a file explorer library for android. As I was working on catcher it became obvious I would need a file picker and explorer solution. So I did a bit of looking on the web. I found three interesting projects that nearly did what I wanted. I put a few of them together to come up with a hybrid solution.

Project 1: Catcher

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:06:44 +0000

This is an android application to transfer files from your phone to somewhere else. I will be built as a PC solution but can be used for a server solution also.