| | | If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here | | | | | | | This Week in Programming | In this week's newsletter we discuss the immediate future of Scala, provide a high-level overview of NoSQL, explain what data mining is, and much more.
Is there a particular topic that you'd like to see covered in a future version of the Programming Newsletter? If so, let me know at browsers@aboutguide.com or on Twitter @browserexpert. | | | | | Rational Agents and Artificial Intelligence | | AI research often makes use of the term "agent" to mean anything that interacts with its environment. In finer detail, an agent will take in information about its environment through sensors, and then act upon its environment using effectors. Further to this, a rational agent is an agent that acts on its environment in the correct way. The notion of correctness in this case is a complex one, and depends on the agent being investigated. Some measures of correctness can be subjective, and some objective. The standard to which the performance of a rational agent is measured is key in determining whether the agent is truly rational. | | | | | Is Scala Poised to Enter the Mainstream? | | New technology trends always include cycles of attention paid to new programming languages. One language that seems poised to capture some more attention is Scala. Though not popular yet, Scala seems to be gaining some ground by providing a happy medium between the approachable syntax of Ruby and the robust enterprise support of Java. Here are a few reasons why Scala might be worth a second look. | | | | | An Overview of NoSQL Databases | | The acronym NoSQL was coined in 1998. Many people think NoSQL is a derogatory term created to poke at SQL. In reality, the term means Not Only SQL. The idea is that both technologies can coexist and each has its place. The NoSQL movement has been in the news in the past few years as many of the Web 2.0 leaders have adopted a NoSQL technology. Companies like Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Amazon, LinkedIn and Google all use NoSQL in one way or another. Let's break down NoSQL so you can explain it to your CIO or even your co-workers. | | | | | Rails vs Django: Which is Right for You? | | Web frameworks have become a powerful tool allowing programmers to take an idea for the next great Web application and get it online and in front of users quickly. Two popular Web frameworks are Ruby on Rails and Django. Both frameworks are open source, and use the model-view-controller architectural pattern to simplify the creation of Web applications. Both frameworks have risen in popularity, particularly with startups, but no clear winner has emerged. For those looking to enter the world of Web development, the choice of framework can be an important technical decision. | | | | | | |  | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Programming newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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