25, 2023 /Developers/ — This error has given me sleepless nights. The app worked fine but I updated the Gradle version it’s stopped working due to this one error
The error message “error: incompatible types: NonExistentClass cannot be converted to Annotation” means that the compiler is trying to convert a class called NonExistentClass
to an annotation, but this is not possible because annotations are a special type of class. Continue reading
Category Archives: Developers
A weekend of worshiping, collaborating, innovating, building, and more…
23, 2023 /Developers/ — It is time to hack again! It’s now less than a month until BUILD. Twenty four hours where we collaborate, innovate, code, design, dive into Scripture, worship, and connect with other Christians working in tech.
Vionde decoded
July 31, 2023 /Developers/ — The Blogger API and YouTube API are two different APIs that are used on https://vionde.mpelembe.net. The Blogger API is used to access data from Blogger blogs, while the YouTube API is used to access data from YouTube videos. Continue reading
My password being 0.00.000.0000
July 17, 2023 /Developer/ — The joke about your password being 0.00.000.0000 is that it is a security hole. This is because a password that is all zeros is very easy to guess, and therefore not very secure. The joke is a play on words, as a “security hole” is also a term used to describe a vulnerability in a computer system that can be exploited by hackers. Continue reading
How do you start a sentiment analysis project?
June 16, 2023 /Developers/ — Sentiment analysis is the process of determining the emotional tone of a piece of text. It is a subfield of natural language processing (NLP) that deals with identifying and extracting subjective information from text. Sentiment analysis is often used to understand customer sentiment, brand reputation, and social media trends.
There are two main types of sentiment analysis: Continue reading
Mpelembe is not a Freemasonry. It’s AI
June 15, 2023 /World/ — Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries. There are a number of reasons why Freemasons are against transparency. Continue reading
The Google Pixel 7 Pro
June 14, 2023 /Technology/ — The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a great phone for anyone, but it’s especially good for people who are new to Android. It’s easy to use, has a great camera, and gets regular software updates.
Here are some of the things that make the Google Pixel 7 Pro a great phone for noobs: Continue reading
Reddit blackout, how did we get here?
June 12, 2023 /Technology/ — On June 12, 2023, thousands of subreddits on Reddit went private in protest of the company’s new API pricing policy. The new policy, which was announced in April, charges third-party developers for using Reddit’s API. This has led to concerns that it will make it more difficult and expensive to develop third-party apps for Reddit. Continue reading
Digital Apprenticeships Launch to Bridge U.K. Tech Skills Gap
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced an initiative with EdAid, the U.K.-based educational organization recently-appointed as a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, and Northwest Education and Training LTD (NWEAT), EdAid’s newly-acquired apprenticeship training provider, to offer digital apprenticeships in high-demand tech fields. The program, which draws from the Department of Education’s (DfE) apprenticeship levy, combines NWEAT’s training expertise with edX’s online learning platform to help adults across the U.K. gain the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in tech. Continue reading
Spatial Computing with Google Earth, how to start?
June 7, 2023 /Technology/ — Spatial computing with Google Earth is a great way to explore the world in a new and immersive way. Here are some tips on how to get started: Continue reading