Weeknotes: 23 October to 27 October 2023

What I have found gripping

• The command createdb library_development in Hanami creates a new development database

• Reducing the number of extensions for coding frees up time for writing cleaner code because there is less troubleshooting to do

• Connecting with folks from technical communities to problem-solve, learn or get feedback offers new insights. Grateful for their time, perspectives and kindness

What I have read

• The 5 Rules of Simple RSpec Tests, Peter Solnica

• New AI Model Counters Bias In Data With A DEI Lens, Elijah Clark

• Black histories and the National Trust (UK)

• LangChain (TechTarget), Cameron Hashemi-Pour (Site Editor)

Featured quote

While the corporate world has quickly capitalized on integrating generative AI systems, many experts urge caution, considering the critical flaws in how AI represents diversity. Whether it's text generators reinforcing stereotypes or facial recognition exhibiting racial bias, the ethical challenges cannot be ignored. — Elijah Clark

What I have watched

Risks of Large Language Models (LLM), Phaedra Boinodiris (IBM)

Further reading and resources

In English

• createdb, PostgreSQL documentation

In French

• Web immersif : et si nous ressentions Internet ?, Ahmed Azough (Professeur de Réalité Virtuelle et Vision par Ordinateur, Pôle Léonard de Vinci)

Thanks for reading Sandra’s Weeknotes!