Script - Making Files of a Specific Size (dd)

There may be times where a file of an exact size is needed to test file transfer speeds, upload limitations, etc. Here’s a script that will prompt for the size in MB and name of a file, and then create one. This is handy to add to your .bash_functions for quick access. To create a file of a specific size and name using the dd command, you can use the following syntax:...

May 13, 2023 · 2 min · Jason E. Burrows

Jamstack

An Introduction to Jamstack What is Jamstack and How Does it Work? Jamstack is a modern web development framework that uses static web development techniques to create fast, secure, and scalable websites. It is based on client-side JavaScript, reusable APIs, and prebuilt Markup. This makes it easier for developers to create high-performance websites without having to use a traditional server-side web development framework. Jamstack also utilizes static site generators to generate HTML pages from content stored in databases or other sources....

April 25, 2023 · 2 min · Jason E. Burrows

Rebranding

New Domain and Rebranding! What’s with the name? The concept for BashBurner was derived from my love and respect for the Linux community and open source. Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the most common shell at the heart of most Linux distributions. It’s where I’ve spent most of my time learning Linux commands, shell scripts, and the versatility of command line applications. Why BashBurner though? I’m not a developer and that’s obvious if you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing any of my scripts or projects....

April 22, 2023 · 1 min · Jason E. Burrows

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is Transforming the Digital World Introduction: What is Artificial Intelligence and What Are Its Applications? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that focuses on the development of machines that can think and act like humans. AI is used to build intelligent systems that can solve complex problems, process large amounts of data, and make decisions without any human intervention. AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision are used to create applications such as autonomous vehicles, voice assistants, facial recognition systems, and many more....

March 4, 2023 · 4 min · Jason E. Burrows