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Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . LOUIS FAVRE, CONSTRUCTOR OF THE ST. GOTHARD TUNNEL. here LOUIS FAVRE, CONSTRUCTOR OF THE ST. GOTHARD TUNNEL. It is now already a year that the locomotive has been rolling over the St. Gothard road, crossing at a flash the distance separating Basle from Milan, and passing rapidly from the dark and damp defiles of German Switzerland into the sun lit plains of Lombardy. Our neighbors uproariously fêted the opening of this great international artery, which they consider as their personal and exclusive work, as well from a technical point of view as from that of the economic result that they had proposed to attain—the creation of a road which, in the words of Bismarck, "glorifies no other nation." As regards the piercing of the Gothard, the initiative does, in fact, belong by good right to the powerful "Iron Chancellor," so we have never dreamed of robbing Germany of the glory (and it is a true glory) of having created the second of the great transalpine routes, that open to European products a new gate to the Oriental world. It seems to us, however, that in the noisy concert of acclamations that echoed during the days of the fêtes over the inauguration of the line, a less modest place might have been made for those who, with invincible tenacity and rare talent, directed the technical part of the work, and especially those 15 kilometers of colossal boring—the great St. Gothard Tunnel, which ranks in the history of great public works side by side with the piercing of the Frejus, and the marvelous digging of Suez and Panama. We recall just now the names of those who, during nearly ten years, have contributed with entire disinterestedness to the completion of this colossal work. Over all stands a figure of very peculiar originality—that of M. Louis Favre, the general contractor of the great tunnel, whose name will remain attached to the creation of this work through the Helvetian Alps, like that of Sommeiller to the great tunnel of the Frejus, and that of De Lesseps to the artificial straits that henceforward join the oceans. Having myself had the honor of occupying the position of general secretary of the enterprise under consideration, I have been enabled to make a close acquaintance with the man who was so remarkable in all respects, and who, after passing his entire life in great public works, died like a soldier on the field of honor—in the depths of the tunnel. I saw Favre, for the first time, in Geneva, in 1872, a few days after he had assumed the responsibility of undertaking the great work. He had been living since the war on his magnificent Plongeon estate, on the right bank of the lake. There was no need of dancing attendance in order to reach the contractor of the greatest work that has been accomplished up to the present time, for M. Favre was easy of access. We had scarcely passed five minutes together than we we were conversing as we often did later after an acquaintance of six years. After making known to him the object of my visit, the desire of being numbered among the of his enterprise, the conversation quickly took that turn of mirthfulness that was at the bottom of Favre's character. "This is the first time," said he to me, laughing, "that I ever worked with Germans, and I had not yet struck the first blow of the pick on the Gothard when they began to quibble about our contract of the 8th of last August. Ah! that agreement of August 8th! How I had to change and re-change it, later on. If this thing continues, we shall have a pretty quarrel, considering that I do not understand a word of the multiple interpretations of their . I ought to have mistrusted this. But you see I have remained inactive during the whole of this unfortunate war. I was not made for promenading in the paths of a garden, and I should have died of chagrin if such inaction had had to be prolonged. When one lives, as I have, for thirty years around lumber yards, it is difficult to accustom one's self to the sedentary and secluded life that I have led here for nearly two years." personnel charabia As he said, with just pride, Louis Favre had, indeed, before becoming the first contractor of public works in the world, lived for a long time in lumber yards. The years that so many other better instructed but less learned persons, who were afterward to gladly accept his authority, had given up to their studies, Favre had passed in the humble shop of his father, a carpenter at Chêne, a small village at a half league from Geneva. It soon becoming somewhat irksome for him in the village, he left the paternal workbench to start on what is called the "tour of France." He was then eighteen years of age. Three years afterward, he was undertaking small works. It was not long ere he was remarked by the engineers conducting the latter, and he was soon called to give his advice on all difficult questions. Between times, Favre had courageously studied the principal bases of such sciences as were to be useful to him. In the evening, he made up at the public school what was lacking in his early instruction; not that he hoped to make a complete study for an engineer, but only to learn the indispensable. He was, before all things, a practical man, who made up for the enforced insufficiency of his technical knowledge by a of surprising accuracy. Here it may be said to me that the piercing of the great St. Gothard Tunnel was accompanied by considerable loss. That is true, but it must be recalled also that this colossal work was accomplished amid the most insurmountable difficulties which ever presented themselves. In spite of this, the cost of the tunnel per running foot was also a third less than that of the great Mont Cenis Tunnel. coup d'œil When Favre undertook the St. Gothard, he already reckoned to his credit numerous victories in the domain of public works, especially in the construction of subterranean ones. The majority of tunnels of any length which, since the beginning of the establishment of railways, have been considered as works of some proportions (the Blaisy Tunnel, for instance), were executed by him, in addition to other open air works. So Favre reached the St. Gothard full of hope. The battle with the colossus did not displease him, and his courage and his confidence in the success of the work seemed to increase in measure as the circumstances surrounding the boring became more difficult. In the presence of the terrible inundation of the gallery of Airolo and the falling of aquiferous rocks, creating in the subterranean work so desperate a situation that a large number of very experienced engineers almost advised the abandonment of the works, Favre remained impassive. Amid the general apprehension, which, it may be readily comprehended, was felt in such a situation he made his confident and cheerful voice heard, reviving the ardor of all, and speaking disdainfully of "that insignificant Gothard, which would come out all right." The of the enterprise were not the only ones, however, who were uneasy over the constantly occurring difficulties in the way of the work, for the company itself and the Swiss Federal Council made known to Favre their fears that the execution of the work would be delayed. He, however, calmed their fears, and exposed his projects to them, and the seances always ended by a vote of confidence in the future of the undertaking. Favre certainly did not dissimulate the difficulties that he should have to conquer, but he execrated those who were timorous and always tried to put confidence into those who surrounded him. But, singular phenomenon, he ended by deceiving himself and, at certain times, it would not have been easy to prove to him that the St. Gothard was not the most easy undertaking in the world. Those who have lived around him know the jokes that he sometimes made at the expense of poor Gothard, which paid him back with interest, however, and did not allow itself to be pierced so easy after all. personnel Such confidence as existed in the first years, however, was not to exist for ever. The tunnel advanced, the heading deepened, but at the price of what troubles, and especially of how many expenses! Day by day one could soon count the probable deficit in the affair and the silent partners began to get a glimpse of the loss of the eight millions of securities that had had to be deposited with the Swiss Federal Council. For Favre personally the failure of the enterprise would have been ruin for his fortune was not so large as has been stated. To fears which Favre possessed more on account of the associates that he had engaged in the enterprise than for himself, came to join themselves those troubles with the Germans that he had spoken to me about on the first day. The St. Gothard Company, whose troubles are so celebrated, and whose inactivity lasted until the reconstruction of the affair, was seemingly undertaking to make Favre, who was directing the only work then in activity, bear all the insults that it had itself had to endure. And yet, amid these multiple cares, the contractor of the tunnel did not allow himself to become disheartened. Constantly at the breach he lived at his works, going from the gigantic adit of Goschenen to the inundated one of Anolo, constantly on the mountain, having no heed of the icy and perilous crossing, and passing days in the torrential rain that was flooding the tunnel. Who of us does not picture him in mind as he reached the inn at night, with his high boots still soaking wet, and his gray beard full of icicles to take his accustomed seat at the table, and, between courses, to tell some story full of mirth, some joke from the other works whence he had come, which made us laugh immoderately, and brought a smile to the faces of the German engineers. It is a singular coincidence that this confidence in his own work, despite all the struggles borne, was shared likewise by another man than Favre—by Germano Sommeiller, the creator of the Mont Cenis Tunnel. When the work of the first piercing of the Alps was yet in the period of attacks and incredulity, Sommeiller wrote his brother the following letter: "Always keep me posted my dear Leander, as to what the laughers are saying and remember the proverb that 'he will laugh well who laughs last!' The majority of the people, even engineers, are rubbing their hands in expectation of the colossal fiasco that awaits us, and it is for that that the envious keep somewhat silent. I will predict to you that as soon as success is assured everybody will mount to the house tops and say 'I told you so! It was an idea of my own!' What great geniuses are going to spring from the earth! I am in haste, so adieu, courage, energy, silence and especially cheerfulness! And especially cheerfulness!" Perhaps this cheerfulness of strong minds is the invincible weapon of those who, like Sommeiller and Favre, fight against apathy or the bad faith of their adversaries! Like Favre however Sommeiller had not the pleasure of being present at the consecration of his glory, for at the Mont Cenis banquet as at the St. Gothard the place reserved for the creator of the great work was empty. As disastrous as was the enterprise from a financial point of view what a triumph for Favre would have been the day on which he traversed from one end to the other that 15 kilometers of tunnel that he had walked over step by step since the first blow of the pick had struck the rock of the St. Gothard! But such a satisfaction was not to be reserved for him. Suddenly, on the 19th of July, 1879, less than seven years after the beginning of the work, and six months before the meeting of the adits, in the course of one of his visits to the tunnel Favre was carried off by the rupture of a blood vessel. A year before that epoch, I had left the enterprise, Favre having confided to me the general supervision over the manufacture of dynamite that he had undertaken at Varallo Pombia for the needs of his tunnel, but my friend M. Stockalper, engineer in chief of the Goschenen section, who accompanied Favre on his fatal subterranean excursion, has many a time recounted to me the sad details of his sudden death. For months before it must be said Favre had been growing old. The man of broad shoulders and with head covered with thick hair in which here and there a few silver threads showed themselves, and who was as straight as at the age of twenty years, had begun to stoop, his hair had whitened and his face had assumed an expression of sadness that it was difficult for him to conceal. As powerful as it was this character had been subjugated. The transformation had not escaped me. Often during the days that we passed together he complained of a dizziness that became more and more frequent. We all saw him rapidly growing old. On the 19th of July, 1879, he had entered the tunnel with one of his friends, a French engineer who had come to visit the work, accompanied by M. Stockalper. Up to the end of the adit he had complained of nothing, but, according to his habit, went along examining the timbers, stopping at different points to give instructions, and making now and then a sally at his friend, who was unused to the smell of dynamite. In returning he began to complain of internal pains. "My dear Stockalper," said he, "take my lamp, I will join you." At the end of ten minutes not seeing him return, M. Stockalper exclaimed, "Well! M. Favre, are you coming?" No answer. The visitor and engineer retraced their steps, and when they reached Favre he was leaning against the rocks with his head resting upon his breast. His heart had already ceased to beat. A train loaded with excavated rock was passing and on this was laid the already stiff body of him who had struggled up to his last breath to execute a work all science and labor. A glorious end, if ever there was one! Favre died in the full plenitude of his forces at less than fifty four years of age, and I can say, without fear of contradiction, that he was universally and sincerely regretted by all those who had worked at his side. Still at the present time when a few of us old colleagues of Goschenen, Airolo or Altorf meet, it is not without emotion that we recall the old days, the joyful reunions at which he cheered the whole table with his broad and genial laugh.— Maxime Helene, in La Nature. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Various (2006). Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. 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LOUIS FAVRE, CONSTRUCTOR OF THE ST. GOTHARD TUNNEL

For the past few months, I've been building a stock market API based on SQL. I love SQL. I learned it more than 15 years ago, and it still serves me well to this day. To me, SQL feels such a natural way to screen stocks. With , I can write all sorts of queries to find stocks based on any criteria like price, performance, and other indicators. I can use this data to feed other systems, build a portfolio dashboard, generate reports, alerts, etc. Hotstoks Reading (disclaimer: another one of my projects), I kept noticing that pretty much every day, there's a stock that pops 20%+ or more in a day, and sometimes I see them, again and again, every other week, and I started thinking of ways to write a query that captures that and use it to my advantage to speculate (gamble) into some quick stock trades. Bullish The SQL I came up with is pretty straightforward. It checks if the stock performance is positive throughout the year combined with price being at least 10% below its 52 weeks high and the ten-day average volume being greater than the current volume. SELECT
  name,
  symbol,
  price,
  price_change_percent_1d,
  price_change_percent_1m,
  price_change_percent_3m,
  price_change_percent_6m,
  price_change_percent_ytd,
  moving_avg_50d_percent_diff,
  moving_avg_200d_percent_diff,
  all_time_high_percent_diff,
  week_52_high_percent_diff
FROM
  stocks
WHERE
  price_change_percent_1d > 0
  AND price_change_percent_1m > 0
  AND price_change_percent_3m > 0
  AND price_change_percent_6m > 0
  AND price_change_percent_ytd > 0
  AND week_52_high_percent_diff < - 10
  AND volume_avg_10d_percent_diff > 0
ORDER BY
  price_change_percent_1d DESC
LIMIT 20; The next step was to find a user-friendly way to present the data. I didn't want to keep running this query by hand again and again via CURL/Postman. It's time to automate. I spent some time thinking about all the possible ways and shinny tech I could have used to do this. But in the end, I decided to go with Google Sheets, given it's perfect for showing tabular data and can be easily embedded and shared anywhere, and it's pretty ubiquitous. I was never a hardcore Excel or Google Sheets user, but reading all the cool things people can do with it on HN always amazed me, and now it was my chance to give it a try. Doing some research, I've learned that Google Docs have a scripting language that is a subset of Javascript called . With that, you can do neat things like calling 3rd party APIs like and rendering results in cells, applying formulas, etc. Their API docs are pretty extensive and well documented. App Script Hotstoks To access Script Editor in Google sheets, go in the Tools menu. The Script editor provides a simple interface to write, run and debug your functions that act on a specific sheet or doc that you fetch via their API. For my project, I had to learn a few things: How to call an external API How to manipulate a particular spreadsheet How to trigger my script to run automatically To make requests to external API's you use .
To get the current spreadsheet you call the class like below. UrlFetchApp SpreadsheetApp SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet() With an instance of in hand, you can do all sorts of operations in your spreadsheet like appending rows, getting ranges of cells, setting values to specific ranges or individual cells, and applying formulas. SpreadsheetApp function main() {
  const data = JSON.parse(fetchData());

  sheet().clear({ formatOnly: false, contentsOnly: true });
  sheet().clearNotes();

  sheet().appendRow(
    [
      "Symbol",
      "Price",
      "1D",
      "1M",
      "3M",
      "6M",
      "YTD",
      "MA 50D",
      "MA 200D",
      "52W High",
      "All Time",
      "Performance"
    ]
  );

  data.results.forEach(stock => {
    sheet().appendRow(
      [
        stock.symbol,
        `$${stock.price}`,
        stock.price_change_percent_1d / 100,
        stock.price_change_percent_1m / 100,
        stock.price_change_percent_3m / 100,
        stock.price_change_percent_6m / 100,
        stock.price_change_percent_ytd / 100,
        stock.moving_avg_50d_percent_diff / 100,
        stock.moving_avg_200d_percent_diff / 100,
        stock.week_52_high_percent_diff / 100,
        stock.all_time_high_percent_diff / 100
      ]
    );

    const lastRow = sheet().getLastRow();
    const lastColumn = sheet().getLastColumn();
    
    const firstCell = sheet().getRange(lastRow, 1);
    const lastCell = sheet().getRange(lastRow, lastColumn);
    
    firstCell.setNote(stock.name);
    lastCell.setValue(`=SPARKLINE(D${lastRow}:H${lastRow},{"charttype","column"})`);    
  });
  
  updatedAt();
}

function fetchData() {
  var sql = `
    SELECT
      name,
      symbol,
      price,
      price_change_percent_1d,
      price_change_percent_1m,
      price_change_percent_3m,
      price_change_percent_6m,
      price_change_percent_ytd,
      moving_avg_50d_percent_diff,
      moving_avg_200d_percent_diff,
      all_time_high_percent_diff,
      week_52_high_percent_diff
    FROM
      stocks
    WHERE
      price_change_percent_1d > 0
      AND price_change_percent_1m > 0
      AND price_change_percent_3m > 0
      AND price_change_percent_6m > 0
      AND price_change_percent_ytd > 0
      AND week_52_high_percent_diff < - 10
      AND volume_avg_10d_percent_diff > 0
    ORDER BY
      price_change_percent_1d DESC
    LIMIT 20;
  `;

  var options = {
    'method': 'post',
    'payload': sql,
    'headers': {
      'x-api-key': '<YOUR HOTSTOKS API KEY>',
    }
  };

  return UrlFetchApp.fetch('https://api.hotstoks.com/query', options);
}

function sheet() {
  return SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet();
}

function updatedAt() {
  const date = Utilities.formatDate(new Date(), "PST", "MM-dd-yyyy HH:mm:ss");
  sheet().getRange("A23").setValue(`Last run at: ${date} PST`);
} To run your code, you can assign triggers accessible via the left menu in Script Editor. With triggers, you give a function to run, an event source, and an event type. Another nice bonus of using Google Sheets is the separation of concerns between code and presentation. Your script deals primarily with preparing and writing data to the spreadsheet and all the formatting you do directly on the sheet page as you would normally do. Google App Script combined with Google Sheets turned out to be a great combo to spin some quick ideas without too much effort that I'll be exploring a lot more in the future.

Get Trending Stocks in Google Sheets With App Script: A DIY Guide

Learn to enhance your performance with stackalloc in C#. Discover a better approach on Day 28 of our 30-Day .NET Challenge. Introduction .Net applications rely on a Garbage collector for memory allocation and deallocation, which simplifies memory management but leads to performance degradation if not managed efficiently. The article demonstrates how to use stackalloc to enhance application performance. Learning Objectives Understanding what is stackalloc
Problem with traditional heap allocation
Optimal use of stackalloc Prerequisites for Developers Basic understanding of C# programming language.
Familiar with for loops 30 Day .Net Challenge Getting Started Understanding What Is stackalloc Stackalloc is a reserved keyword in C# that helps to allocate memory on the stack instead of heap which is managed by Garbage Collector whereas stack allocation is automatically freed once method execution ends. Problem With Traditional Heap Allocation Consider the following code example wherein the memory for the double array is allocation on the heap. private double CalculateSum(double[] values)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
        {
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } If the aforementioned method is called frequently, then it creates an overhead for garbage collection which slows down the application performance. Optimal Use of stackalloc Please find below the refactored version of the previous code snippet private unsafe double CalculateSum(int count)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        double* values = stackalloc double[count];  // Allocate memory on the stack
        for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
        {
            values[i] = SomeValue(i);  // Assume SomeValue is a method returning a double
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } In the above method, the values are allocated on stack rather than heap. In this approach, there is no need for garbage collection, leading to faster execution and can reduce the pressure on GC. For performance-sensitive applications, memory management is critical hence using stackalloc a developer can perform memory allocation/deallocation efficiently. Complete Code Create another class named StackAlloc, and add the following code snippet public static class StackAlloc
    {
        static int count = 10000;  // Number of elements
        static double[] values = new double[count];
        public static void BadWay() {
    
            FillValues(values);
            // Calculate sum using heap allocation
    
            double heapSum = CalculateSumHeap(values);
            Console.WriteLine($"Heap allocation sum: {heapSum}");
    
        }
        public static void GoodWay()
        {
    
            FillValues(values);
    
            // Calculate sum using stackalloc
            double stackSum = CalculateSumStackalloc(count);
            Console.WriteLine($"Stackalloc sum: {stackSum}");
        }
        private static void FillValues(double[] values)
        {
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
            }
        }
    
        private static double SomeValue(int i)
        {
            // Just a sample value function
            return i * 2.5;
        }
    
        private static double CalculateSumHeap(double[] values)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    
        private static unsafe double CalculateSumStackalloc(int count)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            double* values = stackalloc double[count];
            for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    } Execute Drom the Main Method as Follows #region Day 28: Use Stackalloc
    static string ExecuteDay28()
    {
        StackAlloc.BadWay();
        StackAlloc.GoodWay();
        
        return "Executed Day 28 successfully..!!";
    }
    
    #endregion Console Output Heap allocation sum: 124987500
    Stackalloc sum: 124987500 Complete Code on GitHub GitHub — ssukhpinder/30DayChallenge.Net C# Programming🚀 Thank you for being a part of the C# community! Before you leave: Follow us: Youtube | X | LinkedIn | Dev.to
Visit our other platforms: GitHub Learn to enhance your performance with stackalloc in C#. Discover a better approach on Day 28 of our 30-Day .NET Challenge. Introduction .Net applications rely on a Garbage collector for memory allocation and deallocation, which simplifies memory management but leads to performance degradation if not managed efficiently. The article demonstrates how to use stackalloc to enhance application performance. Learning Objectives Understanding what is stackalloc Problem with traditional heap allocation Optimal use of stackalloc Understanding what is stackalloc Problem with traditional heap allocation Optimal use of stackalloc Prerequisites for Developers Basic understanding of C# programming language. Familiar with for loops Basic understanding of C# programming language. Familiar with for loops 30 Day .Net Challenge 30 Day .Net Challenge Getting Started Understanding What Is stackalloc Stackalloc is a reserved keyword in C# that helps to allocate memory on the stack instead of heap which is managed by Garbage Collector whereas stack allocation is automatically freed once method execution ends. Problem With Traditional Heap Allocation Consider the following code example wherein the memory for the double array is allocation on the heap. private double CalculateSum(double[] values)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
        {
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } private double CalculateSum(double[] values)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
        {
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } If the aforementioned method is called frequently, then it creates an overhead for garbage collection which slows down the application performance. Optimal Use of stackalloc Please find below the refactored version of the previous code snippet private unsafe double CalculateSum(int count)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        double* values = stackalloc double[count];  // Allocate memory on the stack
        for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
        {
            values[i] = SomeValue(i);  // Assume SomeValue is a method returning a double
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } private unsafe double CalculateSum(int count)
    {
        double sum = 0;
        double* values = stackalloc double[count];  // Allocate memory on the stack
        for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
        {
            values[i] = SomeValue(i);  // Assume SomeValue is a method returning a double
            sum += values[i];
        }
        return sum;
    } In the above method, the values are allocated on stack rather than heap. In this approach, there is no need for garbage collection, leading to faster execution and can reduce the pressure on GC. For performance-sensitive applications, memory management is critical hence using stackalloc a developer can perform memory allocation/deallocation efficiently. Complete Code Create another class named StackAlloc, and add the following code snippet public static class StackAlloc
    {
        static int count = 10000;  // Number of elements
        static double[] values = new double[count];
        public static void BadWay() {
    
            FillValues(values);
            // Calculate sum using heap allocation
    
            double heapSum = CalculateSumHeap(values);
            Console.WriteLine($"Heap allocation sum: {heapSum}");
    
        }
        public static void GoodWay()
        {
    
            FillValues(values);
    
            // Calculate sum using stackalloc
            double stackSum = CalculateSumStackalloc(count);
            Console.WriteLine($"Stackalloc sum: {stackSum}");
        }
        private static void FillValues(double[] values)
        {
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
            }
        }
    
        private static double SomeValue(int i)
        {
            // Just a sample value function
            return i * 2.5;
        }
    
        private static double CalculateSumHeap(double[] values)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    
        private static unsafe double CalculateSumStackalloc(int count)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            double* values = stackalloc double[count];
            for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    } public static class StackAlloc
    {
        static int count = 10000;  // Number of elements
        static double[] values = new double[count];
        public static void BadWay() {
    
            FillValues(values);
            // Calculate sum using heap allocation
    
            double heapSum = CalculateSumHeap(values);
            Console.WriteLine($"Heap allocation sum: {heapSum}");
    
        }
        public static void GoodWay()
        {
    
            FillValues(values);
    
            // Calculate sum using stackalloc
            double stackSum = CalculateSumStackalloc(count);
            Console.WriteLine($"Stackalloc sum: {stackSum}");
        }
        private static void FillValues(double[] values)
        {
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
            }
        }
    
        private static double SomeValue(int i)
        {
            // Just a sample value function
            return i * 2.5;
        }
    
        private static double CalculateSumHeap(double[] values)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            for (int i = 0; i < values.Length; i++)
            {
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    
        private static unsafe double CalculateSumStackalloc(int count)
        {
            double sum = 0;
            double* values = stackalloc double[count];
            for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
            {
                values[i] = SomeValue(i);
                sum += values[i];
            }
            return sum;
        }
    } Execute Drom the Main Method as Follows #region Day 28: Use Stackalloc
    static string ExecuteDay28()
    {
        StackAlloc.BadWay();
        StackAlloc.GoodWay();
        
        return "Executed Day 28 successfully..!!";
    }
    
    #endregion #region Day 28: Use Stackalloc
    static string ExecuteDay28()
    {
        StackAlloc.BadWay();
        StackAlloc.GoodWay();
        
        return "Executed Day 28 successfully..!!";
    }
    
    #endregion Console Output Heap allocation sum: 124987500
    Stackalloc sum: 124987500 Heap allocation sum: 124987500
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On the 9th of September in 1965, an A-4 Skyhawk was shot while flying over North Vietnam. It fell from the sky as its passenger landed roughly in the small village below. The passenger in question was Admiral James Stockdale, a high-ranking US Naval Officer; he was swiftly captured as a prisoner of war. I'm sure I don't need to explain that this was an outcome worse than death. Prisoners of war were stripped of their rights, tortured frequently for information, and forced to live in deplorable conditions. But despite the circumstances that Admiral Stockdale faced – which would have broken most people – he found a way to carry on. He not only managed to survive his eight years as a prisoner of war, but he also helped many other captives do the same. We've come to refer to his incredibly strong mindset as the Stockdale Paradox: the balance of optimism and reality that makes life not only bearable but conquerable. We can use this paradox to overcome life's greatest challenges and realize our goals. Let's talk about it. Stockdale's Mental Battle for Justice Without going into the upsetting details of POW camps, suffice it to say that many soldiers ended up dying from the dire conditions and cruel treatment they were subjected to. These camps were one of the most difficult places for any human being to exist. There were 13 main prisoner camps built specifically for US soldiers; Admiral Stockdale was for almost eight years. Four of those years were spent in total isolation, surrounded by concrete walls. We can't even begin to know the mental strength it took to survive such an extreme situation. held in Hanoi Hilton But Admiral Stockdale didn't just survive. No – he made it his mission to empower his fellow prisoners, putting himself in harm's way to fight for their rights and freedoms. He went to extreme lengths to rebel against their captors. The fight never left his eyes. "Our very fiber and sinew were the only weapons at our disposal," the Admiral said in an interview. "Each man's values from his own private sources provided the strength enabling him to maintain his sense of purpose and dedication." When he returned home, Admiral Stockdale received the Medal of Honor and went on to share his philosophy of life with the world. The Stockdale Paradox: Optimism and Reality in Balance Admiral Stockdale's answer to successfully tackling any challenge was somewhat of a paradox. It requires us to strike a balance between optimism and reality – because too much of either can be detrimental. He said: "You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end – which you can never afford to lose – with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” Let's unpack this a little further. Optimism The optimistic mindset is mostly seen in a positive light. After all, if you're maintaining a glass-half-full mindset, you must be in a good place – right? For the most part, yes. Optimism can be an incredibly powerful mindset for many reasons: You aren't held back by Imposter Syndrome or pessimistic assumptions. You can take risks and confront challenging tasks with enthusiasm. You believe that life will work out for you, regardless of your circumstances. I'd choose optimism over pessimism any day. It's not just about being chronically happy or seeing the best in everyone; optimism has been with living a healthier and longer life. scientifically linked Keep in mind, though, that optimism is only useful with a balanced dose of reality. Reality While I'm a big fan of optimism, I think it's unfortunate that we position it as reality's polar opposite. Facing your problems and acknowledging life's hardships is seen as 'focusing on the negatives.' Surely we can't ignore them altogether? (Spoiler: no, we can't. Problems don't go away when we pretend they no longer exist). Reality isn't pessimism. These mindsets are not one and the same. Reality is simply an honest assessment of the facts without any sugarcoating. We need to confront our problems and see them for what they are – not what we'd like them to be. Doing so gives us the opportunity to craft tangible solutions that can help us move past these obstacles and realize our goals. The Balancing Act Admiral Stockdale's paradoxical approach encourages us to remain optimistic while also keeping a realistic perspective on life's challenges. It allows us to actively work towards achieving success while still maintaining faith in ourselves and our ability to get through it all. The Consequences of an Unbalanced Mindset Still not convinced that optimism and reality go hand-in-hand? Let's look at some examples. Optimism Only Imagine that you have just exited a long-term relationship in quite a traumatic way. It was an awful experience, but you choose to engage in an optimistic mindset; perhaps you weren’t meant to be with that partner, and a better one is coming. In your belief that better things are on the horizon, however, you neglect the actual work that goes into achieving this outcome: investing in your personal development, deepening your close relationships, and healing your past wounds. You ignore the fact that finding a new relationship is going to be hard, emotional work. When a potential partner comes around, you're not ready for them. You didn't face the reality that, maybe, you weren't quite ready to receive another person's love yet – and you wind up breaking your own heart. Admiral Stockdale described the 'optimists' in his camp as the ones who were constantly let down by the blow of reality. “They were the ones who said, ‘We’re going to be out by Christmas.’ And Christmas would come, and Christmas would go. Then they’d say, ‘We’re going to be out by Easter.’ And Easter would come, and Easter would go. And then Thanksgiving, and then it would be Christmas again. And they died of a broken heart.” Reality Only On the other hand, let's say you have a goal to start your own hospitality business. You're in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey. You look at the current state of affairs – the fact that there's an economic crisis going on, for example – and you give up before even trying. The data says that a business like yours is doomed to fail. The missing ingredient here is optimism; believing that your business could overcome these obstacles with the right strategy. Instead of using reality as a jumping-off point for calculated, strategic action plans, you let it hold you back. It’s good to be aware of your situation, but not to the extent that it prevents you from trying at all. What’s the point of life if you can’t even give it a crack? The Stockdale Paradox in Action Optimism and reality can co-exist; they needn't be seen as opposing forces pitted against one another. It's a delicate dance between facing the realities of life head-on and still believing that we are capable of achieving our goals no matter what. What Admiral Stockdale faced was a situation far more confronting than finding a mate or starting a business. He needed to overcome the most extreme challenge he would ever face. Had the Admiral forgotten or ignored the reality of his situation, he might not have fought so incredibly hard for freedom. But he constantly reminded himself of the grim realities in front of him – his fellow officers were suffering. Their lives were in imminent danger. Things weren't looking good. "We had a war to fight and were committed to fighting it from lonely concrete boxes," he said. At the same time, he also maintained a strong sense of optimism – that his efforts would pay off and he'd make it home alive. This unshakable belief in himself and in the justice of his cause is what kept him going for all of those tumultuous years. “I never lost faith in the end of the story. I never doubted not only that I would get out, but also that I would prevail in the end and turn the experience into the defining event of my life, which, in retrospect, I would not trade.” How To Implement the Paradox Ready to conquer life's greatest challenges, no matter what curveballs are thrown at you? There's a simple three-step process you can follow. 1. Embrace Optimism, but Understand Its Limitations It's okay to feel positive about the future. Just make sure you are fully acknowledging the potential outcomes. For example – are you holding any unrealistic expectations? Let's say you're applying for a dream company. Are you fully prepared to be rejected? Even if you've spent weeks preparing, do you accept that the answer might be 'no'? More importantly – do you believe that you'll ultimately be ok, regardless of the immediate outcome? 2. Make Friends with Reality When you're taking on a challenge or dealing with rough waters, delusion is the last thing you need. Don't resort to avoidance or distraction tactics. Face every uncomfortable part of your reality right off the bat. Say you are experiencing very poor mental health, for instance. You're depressed, you're anxious, and you are urgently seeking help. Ignoring the way you're feeling will only prolong the pain. Instead, take a deep breath and confront the facts: you are in need of help. You can't do it alone. Reach out to your trusted friends, family, or professionals – whatever it takes to get the support you deserve – and start your journey to recovery. 3. Know That, In the End, You Will Prevail This was the cornerstone of Stockdale's mindset: in any situation, no matter how dire, no matter how bleak the facts may be, you will make it out alive. You will succeed. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But in the end, you will prevail and turn your experience into something meaningful and beautiful. When life is toughest, use this thought as a beacon of hope to carry you through until things get better. When a significant challenge lies ahead, know that you have it in you to exceed your goals. Wrap Up I look back on prison camp survivors like Admiral Stockdale and Viktor Frankl and wonder how on earth they made it through. These men – and many other people like them – not only survived but went out of their way to defend and support their fellow prisoners. Stockdale's paradoxical approach has been a valuable lesson in how to handle life's toughest challenges. Optimism and reality must always go hand-in-hand; believing in yourself and knowing exactly what is happening are not mutually exclusive goals. It's an ongoing balancing act, but one that we can all master with the right mindset and practice. What situations could you apply this powerful mindset to? Leave your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this article, I’d love to hear from you. Write to me at or at me and I’ll do my best to get back to everyone! scott@scottdclary.com tweet @ScottDClary Also published here .

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Professional Services, Business - October 7, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Professional Services startup ecosystem. The list, compiled by the HackerNoon team, showcases 30 startups making significant contributions and driving innovation in the Professional Services industry. https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here. The Startups in the Professional Services industry nominated for Startups of The Year 2024 include: The BD School
MAPi, Manutenções Para Imóveis
Wahi
The Arbitration Digest
C-Innovation
LEASIFIER
SPN Globe
Garini
Ondas
IDEALERS B2B PVT LTD
Guardianmade (Vietnam) CO., LTD
GBTS CERTIFICATIONS
PragmaFlow
FirstBig Shipping and Moving Systems
The Epic Talent Society
CraveHRO
Minka Estates
Courtpals
Stockarea
Scrum LATAM Comunidad
Estímulo
floww Delivery APIs
MetroMax Group
Terrenity
Canadian Defence and Security Network - Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité (CDSN-RCDS)
MagicHire
LUMOS EDUCATION HUB
SKADOOSHTECH CONSTRUCTIONS
BAIUST Law Club( BAIUST-LC)
Praxical Strategies “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in the Professional Services industry and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” Why It Pays Off to Be Nominated Startups of The Year 2024 is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups transforming technology and the world for the better. Starting October 1st, 2024, the internet can nominate and vote for the best ventures in their city and industry. People can nominate their favorite startups until October 31st, and vote once per day per award for who they think should be Startup of The Year up to March 31st, 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025, after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Apart from validation from the world's greenest tech publication, all nominees get free interviews relevant to their region and industry. They will also receive curated startup-friendly packages and a free version of their very own Evergreen Tech Company News Page on HackerNoon. In sum, being nominated gives you major credibility as one of the top startups globally and an expert in your industry, meaning even without winning, you still gain tons of exposure. Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here. About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Download our design assets here. Check out the Startups of The Year Merch Shop here. HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community. At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Get started for free. Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection, businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. Professional Services, Business - October 7, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Professional Services startup ecosystem. Professional Services, Business - October 7, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Professional Services startup ecosystem. Professional Services , Business - October 7, 2024 Professional Services - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “ Startups of The Year ” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Startups of The Year startup ecosystem. The list, compiled by the HackerNoon team, showcases 30 startups making significant contributions and driving innovation in the Professional Services industry. https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here. Nominations are open - learn more here . You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here . here Startup of The Year in the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here here The Startups in the Professional Services industry nominated for Startups of The Year 2024 include: Startups in Startups in Startups in the the Professional Services industry nominated The BD School MAPi, Manutenções Para Imóveis Wahi The Arbitration Digest C-Innovation LEASIFIER SPN Globe Garini Ondas IDEALERS B2B PVT LTD Guardianmade (Vietnam) CO., LTD GBTS CERTIFICATIONS PragmaFlow FirstBig Shipping and Moving Systems The Epic Talent Society CraveHRO Minka Estates Courtpals Stockarea Scrum LATAM Comunidad Estímulo floww Delivery APIs MetroMax Group Terrenity Canadian Defence and Security Network - Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité (CDSN-RCDS) MagicHire LUMOS EDUCATION HUB SKADOOSHTECH CONSTRUCTIONS BAIUST Law Club( BAIUST-LC) Praxical Strategies The BD School MAPi, Manutenções Para Imóveis Wahi The Arbitration Digest C-Innovation LEASIFIER SPN Globe Garini Ondas IDEALERS B2B PVT LTD Guardianmade (Vietnam) CO., LTD GBTS CERTIFICATIONS PragmaFlow FirstBig Shipping and Moving Systems The Epic Talent Society CraveHRO Minka Estates Courtpals Stockarea Scrum LATAM Comunidad Estímulo floww Delivery APIs MetroMax Group Terrenity Canadian Defence and Security Network - Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité (CDSN-RCDS) MagicHire LUMOS EDUCATION HUB SKADOOSHTECH CONSTRUCTIONS BAIUST Law Club( BAIUST-LC) Praxical Strategies “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in the Professional Services industry and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in the Professional Services industry and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO . “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO Why It Pays Off to Be Nominated Startups of The Year 2024 is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups transforming technology and the world for the better. Starting October 1st, 2024, the internet can nominate and vote for the best ventures in their city and industry. People can nominate their favorite startups until October 31st , and vote once per day per award for who they think should be Startup of The Year up to March 31st, 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025, after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Startups of The Year 2024 nominate their favorite startups until October 31st nominate their favorite startups Apart from validation from the world's greenest tech publication, all nominees get free interviews relevant to their region and industry. They will also receive curated startup-friendly packages and a free version of their very own Evergreen Tech Company News Page on HackerNoon. get free interviews startup-friendly packages startup-friendly packages Evergreen Tech Company News Evergreen Tech Company News In sum, being nominated gives you major credibility as one of the top startups globally and an expert in your industry, meaning even without winning, you still gain tons of exposure. Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here. Nominations are open - learn more here . You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here . here Startup of The Year in the Startup of The Year in the Professional Services industry here here About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 Startups of The Year 2024 many stories many stories The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. free interview on HackerNoon Evergreen Tech Company News Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. FAQ FAQ Download our design assets here . here here Check out the Startups of The Year Merch Shop here . here here HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. startup-friendly packages startup-friendly packages Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community . At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. 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Thanks in major part to its strategic play inside the generative AI space, it’s safe to say that Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock performance in 2024 was, in the worst case, amazing. In just the first quarter of 2024, Nvidia's stock price increased by 82.5%, making it one of the best performers on the S&P 500 as the AI boom drove unprecedented growth. This gain was supported by a staggering 265% rise in annual revenue, proving the company's leadership in the AI-driven industry. As expected, Nvidia's potential has captured the attention of both analysts and investors. This is due in part to the growing need for its GPUs, which are essential for AI applications in a wide range of industries. Due to this demand, Nvidia has been able to surpass earnings forecasts and greatly increase its market valuation. Surprisingly, in mid-2024, it temporarily reached a valuation of $3.34 trillion. Source: ycharts.com. Nvidia's market cap throughout the time Going forward, Nvidia's strategic future initiatives and current success are the main sources of enthusiasm surrounding the company. Nvidia is in a strong position to continue its current growth trajectory and could emerge as the most valuable stock in the world thanks to new products and technologies that aim to improve AI capabilities. Nvidia Carries On Innovating and Expanding Its Offers Moreover, the company's latest presentations and product releases demonstrate its significant focus on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into various applications and industries. For instance, Nvidia showcased a range of cutting-edge products, including RTX AI laptops and Project G-Assist, an AI assistant designed for PC games and applications, at events like Computex 2024. Nvidia is also making significant progress in the implementation of AI in enterprise settings. Having said that, businesses are expected to increasingly utilize generative AI to extract valuable information from unstructured data. Ultimately, this will involve constructing customized large language models (LLMs) that offer actionable insights and improve decision-making in various industries. In addition, Nvidia is partnering with leading industry partners to develop AI-enhanced virtual humans and advanced AI-powered systems. This encompasses collaborations to seamlessly incorporate AI capabilities directly into commonly utilized operating systems and applications. Maxim Manturov, head of investment research at Freedom24, says, “Nvidia's recent reaching of a market capitalization of $3 trillion has sparked a heated debate over its valuation and prospects. Nvidia's rapid growth, up more than 210% over the year, underlines its key role in the technology sector, particularly in graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies. The company's strategic achievements in hardware, highlighted by the Hopper, Blackwell, and Rubin series, are seen as contributing to a significant increase in market share in key segments. This success has contributed significantly to its current valuation. According to the analysis, Nvidia's future growth depends not only on hardware sales, but also more on the software business, especially the CUDA platform. CUDA enjoys widespread adoption among developers using Nvidia's artificial intelligence-enabled GPUs, making it a critical tool in the development of large-scale AI models and applications. The software segment offers the potential for recurring revenue streams, thereby potentially stabilizing Nvidia's revenue profile. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest that Nvidia could continue its upward trajectory, potentially reaching a valuation of $10 trillion by 2030. This ambitious target reflects expectations of sustained growth in both the hardware and software segments, with CUDA playing a key role in expanding market reach and strengthening its presence. competitive advantage.” Most Analysts Agree That Nvidia is a Right Buy Case With multiple upgrades and upbeat price targets, analysts' predictions for Nvidia's stock performance in the future are largely positive. For example, Goldman Sachs and Loop Capital analysts continue to maintain strong buy ratings with large price targets raised, indicating their confidence in Nvidia's development trajectory, especially with regard to sales of data centers and AI applications. More precisely, the average 12-month price target among Wall Street analysts is around $130.88, with projections ranging as high as $200. Source: stockanalysis.com. Nvidia stock forecast. Since large language models (LLMs) and other AI-driven applications depend on Nvidia's GPUs for training, analysts predict that demand for the company's GPUs will remain strong. This is particularly true for the data center and AI industries, which, in the upcoming years, will probably increase Nvidia's profitability and revenue growth dramatically. All in all, we may safely say that the consensus is clear. Because of its continuous innovation, robust market demand for GPUs, and growing software ecosystem — especially related to its CUDA platform — Nvidia has indeed the potential to become the most valuable stock in the world. With an expected steady revenue growth and profitability, especially from AI-driven applications and data centers, the company's future valuation will mostly follow its great prospects. Thanks in major part to its strategic play inside the generative AI space, it’s safe to say that Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock performance in 2024 was, in the worst case, amazing. In just the first quarter of 2024, Nvidia's stock price increased by 82.5% , making it one of the best performers on the S&P 500 as the AI boom drove unprecedented growth. This gain was supported by a staggering 265% rise in annual revenue , proving the company's leadership in the AI-driven industry. Nvidia's stock price increased by 82.5% Nvidia's stock price increased by 82.5% staggering 265% rise in annual revenue staggering 265% rise in annual revenue As expected, Nvidia's potential has captured the attention of both analysts and investors. This is due in part to the growing need for its GPUs, which are essential for AI applications in a wide range of industries. Due to this demand, Nvidia has been able to surpass earnings forecasts and greatly increase its market valuation. Surprisingly, in mid-2024, it temporarily reached a valuation of $3.34 trillion . reached a valuation of $3.34 trillion reached a valuation of $3.34 trillion Source: ycharts.com. Nvidia's market cap throughout the time Source: ycharts.com . Nvidia's market cap throughout the time ycharts.com ycharts.com Going forward, Nvidia's strategic future initiatives and current success are the main sources of enthusiasm surrounding the company. Nvidia is in a strong position to continue its current growth trajectory and could emerge as the most valuable stock in the world thanks to new products and technologies that aim to improve AI capabilities. Nvidia Carries On Innovating and Expanding Its Offers Moreover, the company's latest presentations and product releases demonstrate its significant focus on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into various applications and industries. For instance, Nvidia showcased a range of cutting-edge products, including RTX AI laptops and Project G-Assist, an AI assistant designed for PC games and applications, at events like Computex 2024 . events like Computex 2024 events like Computex 2024 Nvidia is also making significant progress in the implementation of AI in enterprise settings. Having said that, businesses are expected to increasingly utilize generative AI to extract valuable information from unstructured data. Ultimately, this will involve constructing customized large language models (LLMs) that offer actionable insights and improve decision-making in various industries. constructing customized large language models (LLMs) constructing customized large language models (LLMs) In addition, Nvidia is partnering with leading industry partners to develop AI-enhanced virtual humans and advanced AI-powered systems. This encompasses collaborations to seamlessly incorporate AI capabilities directly into commonly utilized operating systems and applications. Maxim Manturov, head of investment research at Freedom24, says, “Nvidia's recent reaching of a market capitalization of $3 trillion has sparked a heated debate over its valuation and prospects. Nvidia's rapid growth, up more than 210% over the year, underlines its key role in the technology sector, particularly in graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies. The company's strategic achievements in hardware, highlighted by the Hopper, Blackwell, and Rubin series, are seen as contributing to a significant increase in market share in key segments. This success has contributed significantly to its current valuation. According to the analysis, Nvidia's future growth depends not only on hardware sales, but also more on the software business, especially the CUDA platform. CUDA enjoys widespread adoption among developers using Nvidia's artificial intelligence-enabled GPUs, making it a critical tool in the development of large-scale AI models and applications. The software segment offers the potential for recurring revenue streams, thereby potentially stabilizing Nvidia's revenue profile. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest that Nvidia could continue its upward trajectory, potentially reaching a valuation of $10 trillion by 2030. This ambitious target reflects expectations of sustained growth in both the hardware and software segments, with CUDA playing a key role in expanding market reach and strengthening its presence. competitive advantage.” Most Analysts Agree That Nvidia is a Right Buy Case With multiple upgrades and upbeat price targets, analysts' predictions for Nvidia's stock performance in the future are largely positive. For example, Goldman Sachs and Loop Capital analysts continue to maintain strong buy ratings with large price targets raised, indicating their confidence in Nvidia's development trajectory, especially with regard to sales of data centers and AI applications. maintain strong buy ratings maintain strong buy ratings More precisely, the average 12-month price target among Wall Street analysts is around $130.88, with projections ranging as high as $200. Source: stockanalysis.com. Nvidia stock forecast. Source: stockanalysis.com . Nvidia stock forecast. stockanalysis.com stockanalysis.com Since large language models (LLMs) and other AI-driven applications depend on Nvidia's GPUs for training, analysts predict that demand for the company's GPUs will remain strong. demand for the company's GPUs demand for the company's GPUs This is particularly true for the data center and AI industries, which, in the upcoming years, will probably increase Nvidia's profitability and revenue growth dramatically. All in all, we may safely say that the consensus is clear. Because of its continuous innovation, robust market demand for GPUs, and growing software ecosystem — especially related to its CUDA platform — Nvidia has indeed the potential to become the most valuable stock in the world. With an expected steady revenue growth and profitability, especially from AI-driven applications and data centers, the company's future valuation will mostly follow its great prospects.

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This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Terence Blésin, Institute of Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) & Center of Quantum Science and Engineering (EPFL); (2) Wil Kao, Institute of Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) & Center of Quantum Science and Engineering (EPFL); (3) Anat Siddharth, Institute of Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) & Center of Quantum Science and Engineering (EPFL); (4) Alaina Attanasio, OxideMEMS lab, Purdue University; (5) Hao Tian, OxideMEMS lab, Purdue University; (6) Sunil A. Bhave, OxideMEMS lab, Purdue University; (7) Tobias J. Kippenberg, Institute of Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) & Center of Quantum Science and Engineering (EPFL). Table of Links Introduction Results A. Physics and design B. Device characterization C. Bidirectional microwave-optical transduction D. Pulsed transduction Discussion Acknowledgments Appendix A: Theory Appendix B: Fabrication process flow Appendix C: Optical characterization Appendix D: Characterization of acoustic resonances Appendix E: Characterization of bidirectional transduction Appendix F: Optimization of optical extraction efficiency ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors would like to thank Amirali Arabmoheghi, Nils Johan Engelsen and Junyin Zhang for experimental assistance and fruitful discussions. This work was supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research under award no. FA8655-20-1-7009, Swiss National Science Foundation under grant agreement no. 204927, and European Research Council (ERC) under the EU H2020 research and innovation programme, grant agreement no. 835329 (ExCOM-cCEO). This work was further supported by United States Air Force Research Laboratory Award no. 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