This blog post will discuss what you can learn in 48 hours of reading about Neo4j. We’ll also discuss why graph databases are useful and how to use them. Finally, we’ll give a summary of the fundamentals of Neo4j. Graph database systems have been around for over 20 years, but they’re just now starting to get adopted by businesses because their benefits are so immense! For example, graphs are great for modelling relationships between entities, which relational databases struggle with …
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Our best shot at decentralizing business analytics At this point, every business recognizes the critical nature of data analysis for business growth and data-driven decision-making. By 2023, companies worldwide will have generated 163 zettabytes of data. So why, then, are so few businesses leveraging data to inform business decisions? Data analytics is not for the faint of heart. Data on its own means very little; it only becomes information when combined with context. And can we then glean insights from …
What is it, and should you care? To put it simply, yeah, you should! The Metaverse is a term used to describe a future version of the internet where users can interact with each other in a virtual reality environment. Think of it like the Matrix, but instead of being stuck in a computer simulation, you can actually walk around and explore this digital world. Wikipedia defines it as a collective virtual shared space created by the convergence of virtually enhanced …
It’s essential to look your best when you are job searching. It might seem like a trivial detail, but your photo is one of the first things recruiters will see before they even meet you. How do you know what kind of picture to post? It would help if you had a professional-looking headshot showing your personality and skillset. This blog post will discuss how to choose the right photo for your job search so recruiters can find who they …
Public procurement Public procurement is purchasing goods, works and services on behalf of a public authority to benefit citizens. Problems in public procurement By its nature, a contract is a two-party agreement. The award of a public contract in secrecy usually gives rise to problems affecting its results. Some of these issues are: Shoddy works, Corruption Project delays Inflated costs Unplanned costs No Value for money Open Contracting as a solution Open Contracting is the concept that public procurement should …
When it comes to getting things done, we often focus on the effort required rather than the result we want to achieve. We tell ourselves that we must work hard and put in long hours to succeed. But what if there was a better way? What if you could achieve your goals with less effort and shorter time? It turns out you can. And it all starts with focusing on results rather than effort. When you focus on the desired …
Working from home is a dream come true for many people. The freedom to work in your PJs, the ability to take time off whenever you want, and not having to worry about commuting are just some of the reasons why it’s so popular. But what happens when something goes wrong? What if you have an emergency at home or need help with a project? Luckily, three tools will make working from home much more accessible! WhatsApp WhatsApp sees over …
In programming, as in most things in life, results matter most. It’s not about how hard you work or how long you spend on something; it’s about what comes out the other end. This is a lesson that I’ve had to learn the hard way — through a lot of trial and error. In this post, I’ll share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how they’ve shaped my thinking like a programmer. Hopefully, they’ll be helpful …
We need access to information. No one can make informed decisions on issues that affect them without access to information Through ATI, press freedom and freedom of association can grow. Governments can be held accountable, and corruption can be exposed. When the United Nations was established, all countries acknowledged the fundamental value of free information. It was inscribed at the heart of Article 19 in 1948, which states that: everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference” and …
Kenya is on the frontline of fighting corruption in Africa. Recently, Kenya has been pushing for initiatives to fight corruption and one of these initiatives is Open Contracting. In December 2019, the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) invited the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) to share its experience of working with Uganda’s government to promote Open Contracting at a workshop in Nairobi. OCP conducted the workshop in collaboration with the PPRA and Hivos East Africa. The Ksh22 million bathroom towels On my way to the Intercontinental Hotel, …
In programming, as in most things in life, results matter most. It’s not about how hard you work or how long you spend on something; it’s about what comes out the other end. This is a lesson that I’ve had to learn the hard way — through a lot of trial and error. In this post, I’ll share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how they’ve shaped my thinking like a programmer. Hopefully, they’ll be helpful …
Following a one year stalemate due to disputes between the owners of the kiosks and Kabale Municipal Council, the reconstruction of the Kabale Central Market began finally kicked off in December 2019. Chongqing International Construction[CICCO], a Chinese firm, has been contracted to rebuild the market at UGX 23 billion. The contract was signed on October 1, 2019, by Ben Kamugisha, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government in Kampala. Kamugisha refused to disclose to the other companies that competed …
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