Practical Prompt and Context Engineering
This guide goes over how to get good results out of AI: why it behaves the way it does, how to give it the context it needs, and how to…
Read MoreAbstractions are Discovered, Not Created
I recently read "100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" and came across a phrase that made me ponder for a while. The book discusses the decoupled nature of…
Read MoreBuilding Microservice Applications Using SOLID Principles
In this post, we're diving into the application of design patterns to demonstrate the SOLID principles within the context of a todo microservice application. Adhering to the Single Responsibility Principle,…
Read MoreMy Journey Learning Prometheus
I've been learning a lot more about DevOps lately and decided to pick up a book called Prometheus: Up & Running to learn the ins and outs of Prometheus. I…
Read MoreA Hacky Way to Add Drift Mode Support to HomeAssistant for SwitchBot Curtains 3
As of Home Assistant 2023.12.1, drift mode isn't supported for the new switchbot curtain version 3. I saw there was some work being started on adding support but wanted to…
Read MoreEnhancing React Forms with Asynchronous Validation: A Deep Dive into useForm Hook
As modern web applications evolve, the necessity for more dynamic and responsive forms has become apparent. Particularly, the ability to perform asynchronous validation in React forms adds a layer of…
Read MoreAutomating Image Conversion and Uploads with Python: HEIC to PNG on Google Drive
IntroductionApple's HEIC image format, known for its efficiency, isn't always compatible with all platforms or devices. This guide walks you through a Python script that automatically converts HEIC images to…
Read MoreBuilding Your Own NPM Library Using Rollup and TypeScript
Creating a modern JavaScript library can be quite an undertaking due to the myriad of tools and configurations available. Today, we'll walk you through building your own NPM library using…
Read MoreSound-Reactive LED Strip using MSGEQ7 and FastLED
Creating a sound-reactive LED light show can be a fun and visually stunning project. In this post, we'll be using an Arduino, the MSGEQ7 IC, and the FastLED library to…
Read MoreCreating a Smart Pet Feeder with MQTT and Arduino
The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has enabled us to connect various devices around our homes. In this post, we are going to look at a simple IoT project, an…
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