The ability to interpret data and translate it into information is critical for scientific research and invention. As a result, we are witnessing the emergence of new computing methods. In practice, machine learning has evolved into an interdisciplinary field that incorporates methods from data analysis, statistics, data mining, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics.

Recently, while researching the potential effects of recent developments on human activities, the frequency/occurrence of a few words revealed the direction technology is heading in, namely AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.

Further Search

I conducted extensive research on Natural Language Processing and concluded that the future belongs to those who can control data regardless of any structural formulation constraints.

The journey wasn’t easy at first; if I recall correctly, it began in February 2018. My close friend posted a photo of us on Facebook, and the program recognized my face automatically and chose me out of 5 people in the picture to ask if I wanted to be tagged in the picture.

Interest

This has piqued my interest, and as you may know, I enjoy it when machines behave like humans. I started looking into it and discovered that a machine learning algorithm is checking and learning the pattern of all the photos that have been uploaded over the years. Okay, one could argue that they didn’t have the absolute right to do so, but the sheer beauty and strength of the technology in that single act was captivating.However, it should be noted that all users have signed up to help improve the system, and they may use this as an excuse to use the information from people to build a larger knowledge base.

Fast-forward to 2019, while my initial focus was pictorial machine learning, machine learning as a branch of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond image matching. It accepts all data, whereas the secret to Facebook machine learning is Rosetta.

…Extension

Now we extend this to other areas of human endeavor.

We have self-driving cars. What it means is that very soon the need for human drivers will be eliminated. With great companies like Uber, Tesla, Lyft, and Google pumping millions of dollars for the development of self-driving cars, the research in this field is among the hottest that there is right now. Such cars will be powered by Reinforcement Learning algorithms at their core. Once a solid learning algorithm is in place, humanity will be able to avoid millions of deaths per year that are caused by road accidents.

The roads will be safer and the problem of traffic jams can also be eliminated, but I fear, Nigeria has a long way to go in this area.

Application

A more realistic application for the Nigerian environment is the speech recognition system. This type of system is already in place in some hi-Tech and multinational companies.

As mentioned above, Siri, Google Assistant, and maybe Cortana are all powered by Natural Language Processing(NLP) based AI systems. Everything revolves around NLP, so the future belongs to people that are very competent in NLP.

Final words…

AI is a technology that has shown great promise in a number of fields (Healthcare, Government, Transport, and Education). At the cost of repeating myself, I’d say someone with the right attitude and willingness to put in the effort can learn AI and contribute their share of human societal development.

If you are just starting, you do not need a Master’s or Ph.D. degree that will cost you a fortune. You can get started almost for free. There are numerous platforms like Coursera, Udemy, Udacity, etc that are going to get you started in this field in no time.

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This article aims to enhance the understanding of programmers and scientists regarding the profound significance of their identity as creators. As stated in the Holy Bible, “God made us in His likeness,” suggesting that while we do not equate ourselves with the Creator, we possess capabilities reflective of our divine origin.

In the beginning, the earth was void. God envisioned creation and conceptualized a plan. The need for beings to inhabit the earth and exercise dominion led to the creation of humanity. However, God did not remain at the conceptual stage; He crafted a mental blueprint for the structure of humankind. Imagining the beauty of a being created in His own image, He sought a means to express Himself to the world.

With this model in mind, God designed what we now recognize as human beings. He understood that humans require breath, sustenance, thought, and creativity. Aware of these essential needs, He set to work, choosing not to delegate this task to angels. Instead, He invested His effort into realizing the model He had envisioned. God meticulously formed the mold, combining features with exceptional specifications. Finally, He breathed life into humanity, and thus “Adam” became a living being, embodying the life, form, and functionality of God.

The insights above may appear theoretical to some, but they clearly illustrate the parallels between God’s creation and the work of programmers and scientists today. Just as God modeled structures, objects, and abstract forms of energy during creation, programmers also create complex systems using computers.

At the core of any good software program is a main class. This main class serves as the fundamental representation of the entire system or software. Essentially, the name of the main class reflects the software itself; when mentioned, it should evoke recognition, much like responding to one’s name. The main class abstracts the primary object and encompasses various compositions, properties, and associations.

It is crucial to note that every software program must have at least one class, which becomes the base class. This base class provides a necessary identity for the formation or creation of objects.

The CLASS as a standalone can be defined as an abstract representation of an Object.

Before a programmer begins their work, they must carefully plan, understanding the procedures and steps involved in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The project starts with identifying a need, which leads to a solution and, ultimately, the conceptualization of an idea. This idea is the foundation upon which the final product will be built. The programmer must start somewhere, thinking about a formula on how to build around the idea.

For instance, when developing a soccer game, the programmer would code the main class with the name of the game, such as “PRO SOCCER.” Additional classes could represent the players on the field, like Messi and Ronaldo. Configuring each player involves a detailed process, as each has unique playing styles and characteristics. The programmer must input the specific properties and compositions of each player within their respective modules. Messi for example does not have the same style of play as Ronaldo and in turn the Programmer decisively inputs all the compositions and properties of each player on their particular Module/Object.

This brings me to the discussion on Attributes of the Object to be created.

An attribute defines the characteristics that make a module unique. While different modules can share the same attribute—like Ronaldo and Bale both having a running speed of 90 m/s—attributes are vital for giving meaning and purpose to an object. Attributes determine whether a player is tall or short, fair or dark.

Attributes also give rise to methods. Methods, or functions, represent the actions that can be performed on an object based on its composition and structure.

For example, consider the action “SLAP”: if Person A slaps Person B, B experiences an impulse and reacts by shouting, “OUCH.” In this scenario, Person A triggers a method in Person B, resulting in a specific response. Similarly, in programming, when a method is invoked, it produces an outcome based on the input given. That Impulse can be termed a function or a method. Whenever a method is called on a program, it produces an effective response considering the input from the operating party.

We encounter this in our everyday experiences with video games. When a player taps the “Block” command, the character shoots the ball in a designated direction. The underlying code that executes this action is what we refer to as a method or function.

As humans, we were not only created to exist but to be creative, much like God. It is essential to discover our potential and take decisive action. Programmers have a significant role to play in this creative endeavor!!

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