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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) was coined by John McCarthy, an American computer scientist, in 1956 at The Dartmouth Conference where the discipline was born. AI is a term for simulated intelligence in machines, especially computer systems. These machines are programmed to " think " like a human and mimic the way a person acts. The ideal characteristic of artificial intelligence is its ability to rationalize and take actions that have the best chance of achieving a specific goal, although the term can be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind, such as learning and solving problems.  AI is a way of making a computer, a computer-controlled robot, or a software think intelligently, in the similar manner the intelligent humans think.  It is a science and technology based on disciplines such as Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Linguistics, Mathematics, Sociology and Engineering. The AI  Landscape ...

Agile Project Management

Management - Agile Project Management Agile Methodology is an alternative to traditional project management, typically used in software development. It helps teams respond to unpredictability through incremental, iterative work cadences, known as sprints. Agile methodologies are an alternative to the waterfall, or traditional sequential development. Classical methods of software development have many disadvantages: Huge effort during the planning phase Poor requirements conversion in a rapidly changing environment Treatment of staff as a factor of production Agile Manifesto’s 12 Agile Principles The Declaration of Interdependence (DOI) We increase return on investment by — making continuous flow of value our focus. We deliver reliable results by — engaging customers in frequent interactions and shared ownership. We expect uncertainty and manage for it through — iterations, anticipation and adaptation. We un...