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Technology
Programming, cloud, networking, and software comparisons.
SaaS
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PaaS
Software as a Service delivers ready-to-use apps; Platform as a Service provides a development environment.
IPv4
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IPv6
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (~4.3 billion); IPv6 uses 128-bit for virtually unlimited addresses.
React
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Vue
React is a UI library backed by Meta; Vue is a progressive framework focused on simplicity.
Java
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JavaScript
Java is a compiled OOP language for enterprise apps; JavaScript is a dynamic scripting language for the web.
SQL
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NoSQL
SQL databases use structured tables and relations; NoSQL databases use flexible document or key-value stores.
Docker
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Kubernetes
Docker packages apps in containers; Kubernetes orchestrates and manages those containers at scale.
Finance
Investing, banking, taxes, and personal finance comparisons.
Roth IRA
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Traditional IRA
Roth contributions are after-tax with tax-free withdrawals; Traditional contributions are pre-tax with taxed withdrawals.
ETF
vs
Mutual Fund
ETFs trade like stocks throughout the day; Mutual Funds are priced once daily after market close.
Stocks
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Bonds
Stocks represent ownership in a company; Bonds are loans you make to an issuer for fixed interest.
APR
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APY
APR is the annual interest rate without compounding; APY includes the effect of compounding interest.
Debit Card
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Credit Card
Debit cards draw directly from your bank account; Credit cards let you borrow up to a set limit.
Simple Interest
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Compound Interest
Simple interest is calculated on principal only; Compound interest is calculated on principal plus accumulated interest.
Science & Engineering
Physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering comparisons.
AC Current
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DC Current
AC reverses direction periodically and powers grids; DC flows in one direction and powers batteries.
Mitosis
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Meiosis
Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells; Meiosis produces four unique haploid cells for reproduction.
DNA
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RNA
DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information; RNA is single-stranded and helps express that information.
Speed
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Velocity
Speed is a scalar measuring how fast something moves; Velocity is a vector that includes direction.
Atom
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Molecule
An atom is the smallest unit of an element; A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together.
Convection
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Conduction
Convection transfers heat through fluid movement; Conduction transfers heat through direct contact.