How to Handle Missing Data in a Dataset
Missing values are common when working with real-world datasets – not the cleaned ones available on Kaggle, for example. Missing data could result from a human factor (for example, a person deliberately failing to respond …
How to Perform Data Augmentation in NLP Projects
In machine learning, you need to have a large amount of data in order to achieve strong model performance. Using a method known as data augmentation, you can create more data for your machine learning …
How tech can support transformational growth in AfricaHow tech can support transformational growth in AfricaSVP Technology & Society
This week, I was privileged to be in Kigali, Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (‘CHOGM’) – a forum that brings together government, business leaders and NGOs from around the world to discuss …
It’s time for more transparency around government data demandsIt’s time for more transparency around government data demandsPresident of Global Affairs
We’ve seen NDOs issued in cases where the user is already aware of the investigation, and even of the legal demand itself. Similarly, we’ve seen NDOs issued covering legal requests for the data of well-established …
5 new features for Chrome on iOS5 new features for Chrome on iOSProduct Manager, Chrome
When it comes to getting things done on your iPhone and iPad, there’s no place like Chrome. With the Chrome iOS app, you can securely save your passwords so there’s no need to keep guessing. …
Your Chromebook now works better with your other devicesYour Chromebook now works better with your other devicesDirector of Chrome OS Software
Easily access your recent photos When you’re trying to stay on task, there’s nothing more distracting than switching between your phone and your laptop to get something done. Last year, we introduced Phone Hub, a …
JavaScript Capitalize First Letter – How to Uppercase the First Letter in a Word with JS
When you’re coding, there are many ways to capitalize the first letter of a word. You can use CSS as well as some JavaScript methods. In this article, I will show you one approach to …
#WeArePlay: Meet the people behind your apps and games#WeArePlay: Meet the people behind your apps and gamesDirector
Every month, over 2.5 billion people visit Google Play to discover millions of apps and games. Behind each of these apps is an entrepreneur (or two… or three) with a unique story to tell. Some …
How to Recover a Deleted File in Git – Revert Changes After a Hard Reset
Git is a version control system that helps you keep track of the changes in a project’s life cycle. It preserves the history of the project and allows you and your team members to coordinate …
Java Switch Statement – How to Use a Switch Case in Java
You use the switch statement in Java to execute a particular code block when a certain condition is met. Here’s what the syntax looks like: switch(expression) { case 1: // code block break; case 2: …