Quotes
“The difference between what the most and the least learned people know is inexpressibly trivial in relation to that which is unknown.” — Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Your Face on the Web: Understanding the Power of Gravatar
Your Face on the Web: Understanding the Power of Gravatar
In the vast landscape of the internet, establishing a consistent online identity can be tricky. Think about how many different websites and platforms you use – each potentially requiring you to upload a profile picture. This is where Gravatar steps in, offering a simple yet powerful solution to unify your online presence.
What is Gravatar?
Gravatar, short for Globally Recognized Avatar, is a free service that allows you to associate an avatar (profile picture) with your email address. Once set up, this avatar will automatically appear next to your name on any website that supports Gravatar, without you having to upload it individually to each site.
Data Integration and Analytics Model
Core Components of the Data Model
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Transactional Systems: These systems handle core business operations, including HRMS, ERP, Inventory Management, CRM, and E-commerce platforms. The focus here is on lean and mean operations, scoped precisely to what they do best.
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Integration System: Acting as the process coordination center, this layer facilitates the flexible movement of data through connectors and workflows, ensuring seamless interactions between transactional and analytical systems.
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Analytical System: This system is the data harvesting field where raw data is cleaned, transformed, and stored in data warehouses after passing through the data lake. It turns data into actionable information.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman is a groundbreaking exploration of the two systems of thought that drive human decision-making. This post provides a detailed overview of the book’s key concepts, practical applications, and a curated list of resources for those looking to dive deeper into Kahneman’s ideas.
Key Concepts in “Thinking, Fast and Slow”
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System 1 and System 2: Kahneman introduces the idea that human thought operates in two systems. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, more deliberate, and logical. Recognizing when each system is in use can help improve decision-making.
Clasp
Clasp is a powerful tool for Google Apps Script developers, enabling local development and better integration with existing tools and workflows. In this section, we have collected some valuable resources to help you get started with Clasp.
Clasp Resources
Official Documentation
Tutorials and Guides
Source Code
Additional Resources
Hugo: The World's Fastest Framework for Building Websites
Discover the power and efficiency of Hugo for creating stunning websites quickly.
Hugo is an incredibly fast and powerful framework for building websites. In this guide, you’ll learn how to get started with Hugo and discover some useful resources.
Running Hugo Server
To run the Hugo server with drafts enabled and a custom port:
hugo server -D --port 8080
Installing Hugo
Follow these steps to install Hugo:
mkdir $HOME/src
cd $HOME/src
git clone https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo.git
cd hugo
** checkout the correct version **
go install
Creating New Content
To create new content in Hugo, use the following command:
Pandas: Simplifying Data Manipulation and Analysis
pandas is a fast, powerful, flexible and easy to use open source data analysis and manipulation tool, built on top of the Python programming language.
import pandas as pd
read_file = pd.read_excel (r'Path where the Excel file is stored\File name.xlsx', sheet_name='Your Excel sheet name')
read_file.to_csv (r'Path to store the CSV file\File name.csv', index = None, header=True)
df['column_name'] = '' add a new column
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Security
Create an encrypted backup of a directory on MacOS
tar -czvf backup.tar.gz [path]
openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -md sha512 -pbkdf2 -salt \
-in backup.tar.gz \
-out backup.enc
openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -md sha512 -pbkdf2 -salt -d \
-in backup.enc \
-out backup.tar.gz
cache ssh credentials
eval $(ssh-agent)
ssh-add
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People
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| Bruce Schneier | @schneierblog |