TypeScript 5.8 arrives in beta
Microsoft notes some limits to the feature. Special checking, for instance, only happens when a single parameter is associated with the type being checked against in a conditional type or used as a key in an indexed access type. When using a conditional type, at least two checks must exist, with a terminal branch including […]
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11 cutting-edge programming languages to learn now
MoonBit emphasizes the size of the executable that is ultimately delivered as WebAssembly. It offers a lightweight and statically typed mixture of object and functional approaches, then relies on a smart compiler to optimize the entire program at once, squeezing out every opportunity for speed. Some describe it as “data-oriented,” which in this case means […]
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CXO Insider: City of Memphis CIO explains how they fast tracked their digital transformation plans
From facilitating remote work for thousands of employees to moving laptops around the city for students, tech leaders with the city of Memphis were forced to fast track smart city projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TechRepublic speaks with Kimberly Bailey, CIO with the City of Memphis, about how city agencies accelerated their digital […]
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What is a robo-advisor? Everything to know before using one
A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services. Typically offered by brokerage firms, such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments and E-Trade, robo-advisors are a type of expert system optimized for financial services, specifically for investing and portfolio management […]
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The quantum computing reality check
Business ROI is a moving goalpost The timeline to practical quantum computing applications is another sobering reality. Industry experts suggest we’re still 7 to 15 years away from quantum systems capable of handling production workloads. This extended horizon makes it difficult to justify significant investments. Until then, more immediate returns could be realized through existing […]
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