Abstract: We discuss a new formulation of a fuzzy validity index that generalizes the Newman-Girvan (NG) modularity function. The NG function serves as a cluster validity functional in community ...

Abstract: Drools is a popular and well known Java-based production rule system. Production rule systems, like Drools, present challenges when applied to large and complex systems. This industrial ...

The Java virtual machine manages application memory and provides a portable execution environment for Java-based applications. Developers reap the rewards in performance, stability, and predictable ...

Microsoft is expanding its AI platform by adding support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a vendor-neutral system that lets AI agents exchange memory and tools over a shared interface. The move ...

ABSTRACT: Microservices have revolutionized traditional software architecture. While monolithic designs continue to be common, particularly in legacy applications, there is a growing trend towards the ...

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Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Since its inception in early 2018, the Pentagon’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative has grown ...

Suppose you were asked to design an abridged computer science (CS) program consisting of just three courses. How would you go about it? The first course would probably be an introduction to computer ...

While there have been some notable successes with program verification systems, a the use of such systems is still perceived as a niche activity for the most critical and specialized projects. 1, 23, ...

A look at some of the best database and RDBMS tools for Java software developers. Learn more about Java and database programming. We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships. This ...

The Mac Pro redesign of 2019 was one of the biggest overhauls of an Apple product since — well, ever. Nothing was left untouched, from the exterior design to the internal components. Yet nothing made ...