Alex Ricciardi articles - 62 total
A UML Use-Case Analysis of an Online Shopping System: Actors, Use Cases, and Relationships
This article explores the application of Unified Modeling Language (UML) Use-Case Diagrams in...
IP Address Allocation in a Small Class C Network
This article provides a step-by-step guide to allocating IPv4 addresses within a small business...
TCP/IP Open Port Scanning: Open Ports, Hidden Dangers
The article explores TCP/IP port scanning by considering its potential benefits and drawbacks. It...
UML Diagrams: A Guide for Software Engineers
This article provides an overview of Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, their types, and their...
UML Use Case Diagrams: A Restaurant System Case Study
This article uses a restaurant customer service system to illustrate how business use-case diagrams...
OSI Model, TCP/IP Framework, and Network Topologies Explain
This article provides a detailed explanation of the OSI model and its seven layers. It also explores...
The Relationship Between Software Modeling and Software Development
This article explores the relationship between Software Modeling (SM) and Software Development (SD)...
The Role of Probability in Decision-Making: A Blackjack Case Study
Uncertainty, by definition, is a nebulous concept; it encapsulates the unknowns and ambiguities....
Taxonomy and Frames in Programming Languages: A Hierarchical Approach to Knowledge Representation
This article examines the application of taxonomy and frames in programming languages, focusing on...
Minimizing Variable Scope in Java: Best Practices for Secure and Efficient Code
This article explains the importance of minimizing variable scope in Java to enhance code...
Searching vs. Sorting in Java: Key Differences and Applications
This article describes the differences between searching and sorting algorithms in Java, their...
Bayes’ Theorem: Risk Prediction and AI in The Insurance Sector
The article explains Bayes’ Theorem as a mathematical formula used to update probabilities based on...
Securing Sensitive Data in Java: Best Practices and Coding Guidelines
The article explores the importance of protecting sensitive data in Java applications and highlights...
Recursion: Concepts, Components, and Practical Applications — Java
This article explains the concept of recursion in programming. It describes its key components: the...
Truth Tables: Foundations and Applications in Logic and Neural Networks
This article explores the role of Truth Tables (TTs) in evaluating logical statements by...
Concurrency in C++: Mitigating Risks
This article explores concurrency in C++ and explains how multithreading can improve application...
GUI Design with JavaFX Layout Managers
This article explores how Java Layout Managers provide an abstraction that streamlines the...
Securing C++ iostream: Key Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies
The C++ ‘iostream’ library offers flexible input and output operations. However, it also introduces...
Creating Java GUIs with Swing Components
This article explores Java’s Swing toolkit. A library for building Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)...
AI and Machine Learning Algorithms: Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Use Cases
This article provides an overview of AI and Machine Learning algorithms. It lists their strengths,...
Pointers in C++: Memory Management, Arrays, and Smart Pointers
The C++ programming language provides memory management through pointers. Pointers offer flexibility...
Inheritance and Polymorphism in Java: Using Superclasses and Subclasses
This article explains how Java’s inheritance has an “is-a” relationship between superclasses and...
Memory Management in Java: Java Virtual Machine
This article is an overview of memory management in Java. It explains key components of the Java...
Bot Evolution and the Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges
The article explores the development of bots from early automated systems to advanced AI agents,...
Common String Manipulation Errors in C++ and How to Avoid Them
This article highlights common string manipulation errors in C++, such as buffer overflows, null...
Designing User-Defined Methods in Java: Key Criteria
This post explores the criteria for designing user-defined methods in Java, focusing on...
Arrays in Java: Characteristics, Usage, and Real-Life Scenarios
This article explores the characteristics of arrays in Java, such as their fixed size, efficient...
Understanding C++ Data Types, Vulnerabilities, and Key Differences with Java
This article provides an in-depth look at the various data types in C++, including primitive,...
AI and Chess: Shaping the Future of Strategic Thinking and Intelligence
This article explores the evolving relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chess,...
Java Selection Structures: if, if-else, if-else-if Ladder, and Switch
This article discusses the use of selection structures in Java, such as if, if-else, if-else-if...