Web Technologies Explained: AJAX, Semantic Web, Security, XML, XSLT, SOAP, REST

SOAP Protocol vs. REST Architectural Style

This section describes and compares the SOAP protocol and the REST architectural approach, outlining their uses in web communication.

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)

  • It is a communication protocol for application-to-application communication.
  • SOAP messages are exchanged in XML form.
  • It often uses the HTTP protocol but supports various transport protocols.
  • It is platform independent, uses open standards, and is extensible.
  • SOAP messages ensure storing data
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Core Web Development Concepts: Node.js, MongoDB, APIs, React

Web Application Fundamentals


Understanding Middleware

Middleware is a function that acts as a bridge between the incoming request from the client and the outgoing response from the server in a web application. It plays a crucial role in processing requests before they reach the final route handler and handling responses before they are sent back to the client. Middleware functions operate sequentially, with each middleware having access to the request and response objects, as well as a next function.

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Dingoo Controls: Mame4All, Stella, Gmu, Snes9x, PicoDrive, DOOEngine, Audio & Video Player

Dingoo Control Reference

Mame4All

  • Insert coin: Select + Start
  • Start game: A
  • Exit: Select + L + R
  • Pause: Select + X
  • Mame menu: Select + A
  • Volume etc.: Select + B
  • Show fps/profiler: Select + L/R

Stella

  • A: Fire!/Select
  • B: Cancel
  • L: Options menu
  • Start: Commands menu
  • Select: Quit

In menus, L jumps from control to control, A selects, and B cancels.

Gmu Audio Player

  • A: Restart track
  • B: Play mode (continuous, repeat, etc.)
  • X: Play/pause
  • Y: Remove track
  • Start: Toggle cover art, track info, file browse, etc.
  • Select: No function
  • Shoulder
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Operating System Fundamentals: Core Concepts & Algorithms

Operating System Introduction & Types

Operating systems manage CPU, memory, storage, and I/O resources.

Types of Operating Systems

  • OS-less
  • Batch Processing
  • Multiprogramming
  • Time-sharing

Multiprogramming

Increases CPU utilization; memory and security management are crucial.

Time-sharing

Enables user interaction and provides quicker system response.

Computing Resources & OS Services

Key Operating System Services

  • User Interface (CLI/GUI)
  • Program Execution
  • I/O Operations
  • File System Manipulation
  • Inter-process
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Android Security: Kotlin Coding Practices & Intent Handling

🔧 Kotlin & Android Coding Terms You Must Know

  • ?.let {}: Kotlin null-safe scope function. Prevents crashes if an object is null; not a security check.

  • getCallingPackage(): Identifies the app that sent an intent. Use this to verify the intent source.

  • checkCallingOrSelfPermission(): Checks if a permission is declared. Does not verify the actual identity of the sender.

  • resolveActivity(intent, 0): Checks if the intent can be handled. Prevents app crashes, but not a security check.

  • putExtra() / getStringExtra(

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Database Systems & Data Warehousing Concepts

Data Warehouse Architectures

Metadata in Knowledge Data Lifecycle

Examples of metadata that can be used at every step of the Knowledge Data Lifecycle:

  • Data Selection: Data description, date of data, structures, data sources, extraction mechanisms.
  • Data Pre-processing: Cleaning logs, methods, missing values.
  • Data Mining & Machine Learning: Data types for algorithms, size of dataset.
  • Evaluation & Interpretation: Knowledge derived, data mining patterns.

CSV vs. DBMS: Advantages Comparison

Advantages

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