NOI Hackathon SFScon Edition 2019 - MntDis
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MtnDis was created to make climber's life easier. It shows you nearby climbing routes and guides you to the starting point from a short distance, with an accuracy to the centimeter. But not just that! It also shows you real-time data on the spot, like temperature and humidity, as well as the level of difficulty of the route you selected and the number of people that went for it today (so you'll know if you have to wait in line!). By collaborating with experts, we also provide a specific list of items for each route that you should have to make it thourgh without any trouble. Enjoy and climb safely!
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Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
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By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
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