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  New technology is not good or evil in and of itself

  Perhaps our concerns about invasive technologies are rooted in the negative impacts that these apparently positive developments have had over time on society as a whole. Mobile phone ownership has reached the point where it is remarkable not to own one; within some age groups, not having a mobile phone is tantamount to social suicide and can lead to feelings of isolation and exclusion. This is echoed across the huge range of social media channels available through the internet.

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  Handling errors like a pro in TypeScript

  Error handling in Type/JavaScript is a topic that doesn’t get the importance it deserves. It’s crucial to the longevity of any project to catch and log errors. As I’ve started working with TypeScript more over the years, I started to realize that I didn’t really understand error handling. I would often run into this problem:

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  How to Take Your SQL from Zero to Data Scientist Level

  Welcome to the last installment of the series. In the previous two parts, we set up a solid foundation in basic and advanced SQL queries and executed them using SSMS and the demo database AdventureWorks. In this final part, we will cover the set of skills that will take your SQL to the next level. These are equally important, if not more so, than simply knowing how to write in SQL, as they are the ones that will turn your queries into an accurate, easy-to-read reproducible asset!

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  What is machine learning

  Machine learning is an important component of the growing field of data science. Through the use of statistical methods, algorithms are trained to make classifications or predictions, and to uncover key insights in data mining projects. These insights subsequently drive decision making within applications and businesses, ideally impacting key growth metrics. As big data continues to expand and grow, the market demand for data scientists will increase. They will be required to help identify the most relevant business questions and the data to answer them.