Guide to 2017's Tech Buzzwords

Steve McLeod
Jul 25, 2017 · 1 min read

If you’re confused by all the hyped up tech buzzwords in 2017 so far, here’s a handy guide. Print it and tape it to your computer screen for the rest of the year:

  • block chain = fancy database
  • virtual reality = phones in headsets
  • serverless = servers in Amazon’s cloud
  • self-driving cars = expensive cruise control
  • artificial intelligence = thousands of IF statements
  • deep learning = matrix multiplication using graphics cards
  • containers = two lines of config per line of code
  • microservices = reducing complexity by increasing complexity
  • IoT (Internet of Things)= I can’t turn my lights on because my wifi is down

Acknowledgement: This list was created by Nachiket Apte and used with permission.

Steve McLeod

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Founder of featureupvote.com, living in Barcelona, Spain

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