Weekly Tech Digest April 10-16 2025
Programming book reviews, tutorials, news updates covering C#, Ruby, Python, C, C++, PHP, Visual Basic, computer history, and more.
Featured Articles
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Raspberry Pi CM5 IoT In C - Setting Up the CM5
Harry Fairhead's new book, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 IoT In C: Using Linux Drivers and Gpio5, is the only guide dedicated to the CM5, a device tailored for IoT. The book introduces Gpio5, an open-source library for direct GPIO hardware interaction. Read more. -
The Lost Art Of The Storage Mapping Function
Storage Mapping Functions (SMFs) are often overlooked but foundational to modern storage systems. This article explores their historical significance and modern relevance. Read more.
Programming News and Views
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Programming In The Age of AI
As AI becomes integral to coding, programmers must adapt their skills to maximize productivity. This piece examines the evolving relationship between developers and AI tools. Read more. -
Google Adds Open-Source Development Kit To Vertex AI
Google's Vertex AI now includes an Agent Development Kit (ADK), enabling AI agent creation in under 100 lines of Python. Announced at Google Cloud Next, this update simplifies collaborative AI development. Read more. -
GitHub Copilot Adds VSCode Agent Mode
GitHub Copilot's new Agent Mode and MCP support for VS Code enhance AI-assisted coding. The Pro+ plan offers premium features, including models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. Read more.
Books of the Week
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Data Smart (Wiley)
Jordan Goldmeier's updated guide combines Excel, statistics, and machine learning for data insights. Rated 4.5/5, it’s ideal for beginners. Read more. -
AI Agents in Action (Manning)
Micheal Lanham's book teaches how to build practical AI agents for real-world tasks using prompt engineering and multi-agent collaboration. Read more.
Quick Updates
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Kawasaki Unveils Robot Horse
A hydrogen-powered robotic horse, Corleo, will debut at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. Read more. -
World Quantum Day
Celebrated on April 14, the day highlighted quantum computing advancements, including Google's commemorative doodle. Read more.
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