Darrell Ulm | Computer Science | Notes and Blog

 Started using Kaggle a while back, profile link for Darrell Ulm :  https://www.kaggle.com/darrellulm  I’m someone who enjoys learning new things and working through interesting technical challenges. My background is in Computer Science, and over time I’ve worked with several programming languages such as Python, C, C++, and PHP/MySQL. I like exploring data driven problems, parallel computing, and the kinds of algorithms that make systems more efficient. I have experience using tools like Apache Spark for large scale data processing, and I’ve been spending more time studying different areas of Artificial Intelligence, including neural networks and modern language models. I’m always trying to understand how these ideas work in practice and how they can be applied in useful ways. I also have a long history with web development and content management systems. Drupal has been a major part of that work, and I’ve used versions from 4 through 10 on a variety of projects. Overall...

I've recently taken the step of joining Threads as Darrell Ulm ( https://www.threads.com/@darrell_r_ulm ),  as I embark on a journey to relearn and expand my existing knowledge in areas like artificial intelligence. My current focus involves delving deeper into the intricacies of AI, particularly exploring the fascinating world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and understanding how these sophisticated models are developed and utilized. I'm also revisiting the fundamentals of Neural Networks, the core building blocks that enable AI systems to learn and make predictions. Given the computational demands of these fields, I'm also keen on extending the principles and applications I previously learned in parallel processing, which plays a crucial role in efficiently handling the complex computations involved in AI. Darrell R. Ulm

How long will Drupal 9 be supported.   Currently, it is 2023. This is a crucial question for Drupal site owners and builders. While that may seem like a long time away, upgrading from Drupal 8 to 9 is relatively easy compared to previous upgrades from Drupal 5 to 6 and 6 to Drupal 7. Where does this leave the Drupal 7 sites that still need to be upgraded to Drupal 9? The year is 2022, and Drupal 7 continues to be supported for a bit longer to help developers and owners with the upgrade process. Drupal 8 and 9 have really come into their own in recent years. Drupal 8 offered significant enhancements compared to Drupal 7, and the contributed modules are looking promising for the future of Drupal.  

Drupal 9 is here , and there are already some useful modules available for the newest stable version. Currently, for Drupal 9 , there is Admin Toolbar, Redirect, Paragraphs, Metatag, Simple XML Sitemap, Field Group, Ctools, Entity Browser, Embed, Webform, Entity API, IMCE, Google Analytics, External Links, XML Sitemap, Focal Point, Acquia Connector, and the list appears to be growing. When searching for modules using the "Stable Release" filter, it seems that Drupal 9 is indeed forward compatible with Drupal 8!

Okay, so I was checking out this website, ResearcherID, and I created this page for Darrell Ulm: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/Y-5083-2018 . It seems like another really useful site for listing research work, much like ORCID, which you can see here for Darrell Ulm as well: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0513-0416 . I'm still trying to fully understand the nuances between ResearcherID and ORCID, as they appear to be quite similar in their aim – providing a unique identifier for researchers and their publications. However, looking at Darrell Ulm's ResearcherID page, it seems to have some interesting connections to other resources, specifically mentioning reviewing efforts. It's fascinating to see how these platforms are interconnected and how they contribute to the broader ecosystem of scholarly communication and recognition. I need to explore further how these different systems integrate and what unique benefits each offers to researchers like Darrell. It’s all part of navig...

ORCid.org is a research publication database (mine: Darrell Ulm)  I recently came across ORCID.org, a platform that\helps researchers organize and present their scholarly work in a structured and reliable way. It surprised me that I had not used it earlier because it offers a level of control and clarity that is incredibly useful when managing decades of publications. As I began adding my research history, I found myself reflecting on the themes that have shaped my work in parallel processing, associative computing, and algorithmic problem solving. It felt a bit like rediscovering old tools in a workshop that I somehow forgot I built. A Look Back at My Research Contributions Much of my work has focused on high performance computing, data parallelism, and innovative approaches to classic optimization problems. ORCID gave me a chance to revisit these contributions and understand how they fit together across time. Parallel and Distributed Processing Several of my publications appeared...