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OpenAI - New ChatGPT Plugins Are Rolling Out Now

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ChatGPT Plugins Are Being Introduced Now OpenAI is introducing a new feature called ChatGPT plugins, providing users with enhanced functionality and expanded capabilities. Initially introduced as "eyes and ears" for ChatGPT in March, these plugins are now being rolled out to ChatGPT Plus users, allowing them to delegate a wide range of tasks to the chatbot. OpenAI's recent announcement reveals that over 70 third-party plugins will be available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, transitioning from a limited alpha phase to a beta release. Enables ChatGPT to Access the Internet The plugins offer a variety of features, enabling ChatGPT to access the internet and utilize third-party tools. Subscribers can activate the plugins automatically upon signing up for ChatGPT Plus and can find them under the "Beta Features" section in their settings. ChatGPT Plus, priced at $20 per month, grants users access to OpenAI's ChatGPT-4 model, which represents a significant upgrade fr...

Tony Gaddis - Computer Science Teacher and Author

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Computer Science Teacher and Author Tony Gaddis is a name that resonates deeply within the realm of computer science education and literature. As a renowned computer science teacher and author, Gaddis has made significant contributions to both academia and the programming community. His passion for teaching and his ability to simplify complex concepts have earned him the admiration of countless students and aspiring programmers around the world. Gaddis began his journey in the field of computer science at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina. It was during his time as a student that he discovered his love for programming and teaching. After completing his studies, Gaddis embarked on a career in education, where he dedicated himself to helping students navigate the intricate world of computer science. Throughout his teaching career, Gaddis developed a unique approach to pedagogy, blending clarity, simplicity, and practicality. He understood the importance of breaking down ...

Gemba - A Tool for Continuous Improvement

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  Being Close to the Actual Process Gemba, a Japanese term meaning "the actual place" or "the real place", is an essential concept in the world of manufacturing and continuous improvement. The idea behind gemba is that the best way to understand a process and identify opportunities for improvement is to go and see it in action, directly at the source. Gemba is not just a physical place but rather a mindset, an approach to work that emphasizes the importance of being close to the actual process. The Origins of Gemba The concept of gemba was first introduced by Taiichi Ohno, a Toyota executive who is often considered the father of the Toyota Production System (TPS), a lean manufacturing methodology. Ohno believed that the best way to identify waste and inefficiencies in a manufacturing process was to go to the gemba, observe the work being done, and talk to the people doing it. By doing so, he could gain a deeper understanding of the process and identify opportunities...

The History of Programming Languages - A Story of Evolution

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  A Story of Evolution The history of computer programming is a story of evolution, as programming languages have grown and changed to meet the needs of new applications and computing environments. While there have been many programming languages throughout the history of computing, some early languages had an outsized influence on the development of later languages. Among these influential early programming languages are Algol, Fortran, COBOL, and Lisp, which all played important roles in shaping the evolution of programming languages. Algol Algol, or Algorithmic Language, was one of the first high-level programming languages designed for scientific and mathematical computation. Developed in the late 1950s by an international committee of computer scientists and mathematicians, Algol was designed to be both expressive and efficient, and to support a wide range of computational tasks. One of the most important contributions of Algol was the development of structured programming con...

Microsoft Small Basic - Coding Project - Simple Calculator Program

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Introduction Are you interested in learning how to program in Microsoft Small Basic? If so, one great way to get started is by building a simple calculator program. This program will teach you how to use variables, user input and output, conditional statements, and arithmetic operators in Small Basic, while also providing a useful tool for performing calculations. Variables In programming, variables are like labeled containers that hold values. In Small Basic, you can create a variable by assigning a value to a name, like num1 = 10. Variables can hold different types of values, such as numbers or text, and can be used to store and manipulate data during the execution of a program. User Input and Output One of the most important features of Small Basic is its ability to interact with the user through input and output. You can use TextWindow.WriteLine to display text to the user, and TextWindow.ReadNumber to read numbers input by the user from the keyboard...