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Containerized Architecture with Schema Definitions and Docker Compose Orchestration

This is a multi-container, containerized application managed by Docker Compose: which is referred to interchangeably as a Compose application or project (sometimes 'stack,' though that’s more Swarm terminology). In more architectural terms: a three-tier containerized application stack consisting of: MongoDB (data layer), Node.js backend (API/business-logic layer), React frontend (presentation layer). All three run in their own containers and are wired together by a single docker-compose.yml.

Shivam Jadhav

Artificial Intelligence: Demystifying AI, Machine Learning, and Generative Models

We're living in an age of cutting-edge obsolescence. -- Jon Finger

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a multidisciplinary field focused on creating machines capable of performing tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. Its diverse applications range from natural language processing to image recognition, offering profound implications for various industries.

Michael Baggett

Notes: Service Desk Operations

Service Desk - A Model for Efficient Operations

These are articles that discuss the best practices for an academic unit..

Michael Baggett

Get Started with Github and Github Pages

This is bascially a quick and dirty cheat sheet.

Git is an open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is widely used for collaborative software development and Github is the leading Git platform.

Michael Baggett

Jekyll: Static Webpages

A basic introduction to Jekyll Static Page Generator

Jekyll is an open source static site generator maintained by employees at Github. Jekyll takes text written in Markdown, Liquid, HTML & CSS and uses standardized layouts to create static webpages. You can easily customize the look and feel, URLs, and the data displayed on your pages.

Michael Baggett

Introduction to Python for Non-Computer Science Students

The content in this article was created with assistance from ChatGPT (AI).

This tutorial is designed for undergraduate students who may not have a background in computer science but want to learn the basics of Python. Python is beginner-friendly and widely used in various fields, including data science, web development, and automation.

Michael Baggett

Introduction to YAML for Non-Computer Science Students

The content in this article was created with assistance from ChatGPT (AI).

YAML short for "YAML Ain't Markup Language" or sometimes "Yet Another Markup Language," is a human-readable data serialization format often used for configuration files and data exchange between languages with different data structures that are easy to read and write.

Michael Baggett

Web and UI Design Resources

Simple introduction to to web/ui design resources and basic topics.

Blurbage about Web and UI Design principles.

Michael Baggett

Windows Subsystem For Linux

Windows 11 maybe the best operating system I have worked on. Now that it is a GUI for Linux.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of the Windows operating system that enables you to run a Linux file system, along with Linux command-line tools and GUI apps, directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and apps. WSL2 provides a truly great resource for developers and application testing.

Michael Baggett

Introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot

This article was created with assistance from Microsoft Copilot, Bing Chat AI.

This document is an article that explains the concept, history, and applications of generative AI, a type of AI that can create new content. It also introduces Microsoft Copilot, a tool that uses generative AI to assist users with various tasks in Microsoft 365 applications.

Michael Baggett