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Computer Science. After transitioning from Mechanical Engineer, and 5 years of being a "Software Engineer", I want to understand more how computers, operating systems, network, etc. work
A good introduction to the former is Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing by David Harel and Yishai Feldman - https://www.weizmann.ac.il/math/harel/algorithmics-spirit-co...
Computer Science. After transitioning from Mechanical Engineer, and 5 years of being a "Software Engineer", I want to understand more how computers, operating systems, network, etc. work
One of the resources to be aware of is 'From Nand to Tetris'. It's online and it's free. It's of very high quality and very eye opening.
Practical AI/ML, and not all the marketing buzz. Does anyone know of a good “AI/ML for Dummies” … from the basics. I do not want something that is just teaching me dozens of frameworks or toolkits.
1) Neural Networks for Applied Sciences and Engineering by Sandhya Samarasinghe. Old book but great for understanding.
2) An Introduction to Statistical Learning: With Applications in R or Python by Hastie, Witten et al.
3) Any Statistics and Probability textbook should be at hand for reference.
Computer Science. After transitioning from Mechanical Engineer, and 5 years of being a "Software Engineer", I want to understand more how computers, operating systems, network, etc. work
One of the resources to be aware of is 'From Nand to Tetris'. It's online and it's free. It's of very high quality and very eye opening.
This year I got pretty consistent at strength training twice a week, a lot of times I'm dead and tired but I make sure I get to the gym and at least get one set of my workout done to (a) keep the routine going and (b) not be as sore the next time. I only train my whole body once a week, but I'm happy for now with that since I just don't have the stamina to push more without neglecting my life and hating the workout s…
I want to learn how to properly build a habit/routine that isn't dopamine driven. I have ADHD and I recently realized, even as I'm pushing 50 years old, that all of my hobbies, habits, and "likes" have been dopamine driven. I need to learn how to exclude the reward of a dopamine hit as the reason for doing something. Resources welcome.
I am also diagnosed with ADHD. I can't change my brain chemistry so I've come to the conclusion that if dopamine driven activities is what keeps me going then so be it. Instead of fighting it, I welcome it. ymmv.
Development wise, there is nothing I need to know. I know all I need to know and I'm productive and efficient. If only other companies would and could see it that way instead of requiring the use of bullshit tech like cloud, microservices, k8s.
I want to learn hosting, making and maintaining friendships, fluid small talk with strangers, and becoming magnetic.
As someone about to retire, I'm looking to develop passions that involve more physical activity than computerdom allows, like: - Fix up a 30 year old motorcycle that's been just sitting far too long. Maybe resurrect a classic bike or two thereafter. - Tour by bicycle and motorbike and write about the journey, both physical and mental. - Hike and backpack, day hikes and longer. - Develop musically, maybe even play the…
That’s what’s holding me back. Even if I get past the loneliness aspect I start freaking myself out about bears and moose.