How-to gradually switch from Qwerty to Colemak in 5 steps

Created 10/7/2023 9:39:39 PM
Filed in Developers life

Everyone who knows me knows that I like custom keyboards. I’ve been using a Moonlander for quite some time now. People have wondered why and even questioned my sanity. But it’s more than a hobby. I mainly use customizable keyboards because I can reduce the amount of keyboard gymnastics I need to participate in by rebinding often-used key combinations. In this post, I’ll show you how I switched to Colemak in 5 steps.

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The Art of AI Implementation: Strategic Steps for Building Effective LLM Applications

Created 6/9/2023 7:56:29 AM
Filed in Machine Learning

We’ve seen a lot of demonstrations lately with large language models. Everyone is racing to get on board with ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). I’ve never seen so many experts pop up in such a short time. But is there a method to the madness? Are we doing the right thing by staying away from the hype or should we go all in? It’s a question I get a lot this week. Here’s my answer.

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How to enhance your C# application with a large language model using Semantic Kernel

Created 5/29/2023 9:03:31 AM
Filed in Machine Learning

While chat applications have received much attention, there is so much more you can achieve by integrating language models into your projects. Imagine automating budgeting, generating engaging tweets, transforming documents, or creating compelling conference abstracts. Semantic Kernel offers a lightweight SDK that simplifies the process, allowing you to build language applications effortlessly. In this post, we'll explore how you can leverage Semantic Kernel to add powerful language skills, from installation to building skills and integrating them into your C# application. Unleash the potential of large language models and take your projects to new heights.

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Fun ChatGPT prompts to improve your Python code

Created 4/23/2023 7:15:42 PM
Filed in Machine Learning

Let's explore fun prompts for improving your Python code using GPT-4. These prompts include writing docstrings, writing automated tests, checking your code for optimizations and bugs, and refactoring a method. While GPT-4 could be better, it's a significant improvement over doing these tasks by hand.

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Quarkus: Java revisited!

Created 4/4/2023 9:46:11 PM
Filed in Java

I'm not a fan of Java, but I've given it another try with Quarkus, and it's pretty cool. In this guide, I'll show you how to create a new Quarkus project, explore its extensions, and build a microservice using DDD principles. Whether you're a seasoned Java developer or just starting, this guide will introduce you to Quarkus and what it can do for you. Let's dive in!

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Why You Need a Sandbox Separate from Your ML Pipeline to Create Successful Experiments

Created 2/27/2023 7:08:58 PM
Filed in Machine Learning

Machine learning operations (MLOps) is a rapidly evolving field that is transforming the way businesses approach data science. One of the most critical aspects of MLOps is the ability to create and test experiments quickly and efficiently. While it may be tempting to use your production ML pipeline as a testing ground, it's essential to have a separate sandbox environment for several reasons.

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Building a custom Kubernetes operator in C#

Created 1/7/2023 9:47:12 AM
Filed in .NET

Setting up environments in Kubernetes can be done in quite a few ways. You can use Helm, plain manifests, Kustomize and custom-built CLI tools. But what are you going to do after you’ve configured the environment? Read this post to find out how I used C# to write a custom operator in C# to manage my MLOps environment.

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