Pradeep Panga

What is Deep Learning? Beyond the Basics of AI AI’s everywhere—unlocking your phone, suggesting playlists, even driving cars. But how does it get *so* smart? Enter deep learning—a game-changer in artificial intelligence. Welcome to Decoding Complexities , where we unravel tech’s toughest puzzles. If you read “What Are Neural Networks?” you’ve brushed against this. Now, we’re going deeper. In this post, we’ll decode what deep learning is, how it powers AI’s wildest feats, and why it’s more than just buzz. From self-driving Teslas to ChatGPT, it’s the engine behind the magic. Let’s break it down—ready? Deep Learning: The Basics Deep learning (DL) is a subset of machine learning—itself a chunk of AI. Remember neural networks from my last post? DL cranks them up—think neural networks on steroids. It’s all about *deep* neural networks—piles of layers that dig into data to find patterns no human could spot. Here’s the gist: More Layers: Regula...

Load All Subfile in IBM i: Decoding a Classic Subfiles are a core concept in IBM i programming—built for showing multiple records on a screen fast. Load All Subfile is a workhorse type every coder should know. Welcome to Decoding Complexities . This post breaks down what Load All is, how it runs, and throws in a full free-format RPGLE example to prove it. No nonsense—let’s get into the mechanics, quirks, and code. Subfile Rundown Subfiles in IBM i handle lists or tables on green screens—think RPG and DDS at their best. Three types dominate: Load All Subfile—dumps everything at once. Expandable Subfile—loads on demand ( example here ). Single Page Subfile—one page, no extras. Message Subfiles show alerts— more here . Load All’s the focus today—simple, heavy, and worth decoding. Load All Subfile: The Mechanics Load All Subfile writes all records to the buffer upfront, then displays them. SFLSIZ (buffer size...

What Are Neural Networks? AI’s Brain Explained Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere—powering your Netflix picks, driving cars, even chatting with you. But how does it *think*? The answer lies in neural networks—AI’s brain. Welcome to Decoding Complexities , where we unravel tech’s toughest puzzles. In this post, we’ll decode what neural networks are, how they mimic our brains (sort of), and why they’re the backbone of modern AI. From image recognition to chatbots, they’re the magic behind the curtain. Let’s break it down—ready? Neural Networks: The Basics Neural networks are the heart of machine learning, a key piece of AI. Think of them as a simplified version of the human brain—not alive, just math. Our brains have neurons—billions of cells passing signals to process thoughts. Neural networks copy that idea with artificial neurons—nodes connected in layers. Here’s the rundown: Layers: Three main types—input, hidden, and output. I...

How Does AI Use Cryptography? Securing the Future In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) powers everything from Siri answering your questions to Netflix picking your next binge. But how does AI keep your data safe from hackers? Whether it’s voice commands or driving patterns in self-driving cars, AI handles sensitive information that needs protection. That’s where cryptography comes in—the science of secure communication I’ve covered before. Welcome to Decoding Complexities , where we unravel tech’s toughest puzzles. If you caught my video “What is AI?” or read my post “Artificial Intelligence,” you know AI thrives on data, algorithms, and machine learning. This post dives deeper: how does AI use cryptography to ensure security and privacy? We’ll explore AI encryption methods, from securing data to protecting models, and peek at what’s next for these technologies. Let’s decode this power duo. Cryptography Recap: The Security Backbone I’ve ...

CRTDUPOBJ & CPYF CRTDUPOBJ & CPYF are the two commands that are often used when it comes to creating a copy of the object and copying the data from a physical file to another.  Let's have a detailed look at each of these commands in detail and see the difference between two of them. CRTDUPOBJ (Create Duplicate Object) The Create Duplicate Object (CRTDUPOBJ) command copies a single object or a group of objects. It does not create an exact duplicate of files. CRTDUPOBJ can be used to copy a group of related objects by specifying a generic object name or by specifying *ALL or more than one object type. When copying a group of related objects, 'To Library (TOLIB)' should be different from From Library (FROMLIB). You can specify whether data in physical files or save files is copied.  You can also specify whether any constraints or triggers associated with an existing database file are to be associated with the newly-created file and whether the file level and member lev...