Look, we all have stuff we look forward to — those little beacons of joy that keep us slogging through the week like caffeine-fueled zombies. But let’s be real: the anticipation is half the fun, and the other half is laughing at how ridiculous our hopes can get. So, grab your popcorn, mute your boss’s Zoom call, … Read more
Have you ever tried to impress a date by casually name-dropping ascorbic acid? If so, congratulations on both your boldness and your probable solitude that evening. Vitamins have become part of our everyday vocabulary — like “taxes,” “wifi,” and “please-pick-up-the-bread-on-your-way-home.” But it wasn’t always this way. Our relationship with vitamins has gone through multiple awkward stages, from … Read more
Apache Pulsar is the event-driven messaging system that swoops in like a caped hero when your data needs a reliable, scalable, and high-throughput home. Think Kafka, but with a sprinkle of real-time charm and a lot of built-in durability. If you’re wondering whether Pulsar is still relevant in 2025, the short answer is: absolutely. The … Read more
At some point, every motorcyclist crosses a milestone that makes them feel like they finally “get it.” For me, that milestone was 1,000 miles, and let me tell you, the learning curve involved a few bruises — both physical and to my pride. If you’re just starting out or considering getting a bike, take my hard-earned wisdom … Read more
Ah, springtime — the season of chirping birds, blooming flowers, and your eyes slowly turning into Niagara Falls. If you’ve ever found yourself aggressively rubbing your eyes like a DJ scratching a record, congratulations! You’re the latest victim of pollen warfare. But don’t worry, my fellow itchy-eyed comrades, because today, we’re diving into the ultimate guide to … Read more
February was a month of impressive growth, surprising trends, and, of course, a hefty dose of AI-fueled creativity. Let’s take a look at what happened, what’s ahead, and what’s shaking up the world of AI and art. Medium Blog: Big Gains, Familiar Favorites It was a stellar month for the Medium blog, with: The most … Read more
You built a web app. It works great — until it doesn’t. Suddenly, the login form refuses to log in, images take a vow of invisibility, and an API request returns more errors than a student who didn’t study for the test. Welcome to debugging, the fine art of figuring out why your code is gaslighting you. … Read more
If you’ve ever wished your AI could do more than just answer questions — maybe plan your day, build your website, or negotiate your coffee order with the barista (okay, we’re not there yet, but we’re close) — then you’re looking for agentic workflows. This is where generative AI doesn’t just generate content; it acts like an intelligent, semi-autonomous … Read more
Let’s be honest — some of the best life advice isn’t found in self-help books, TED Talks, or deep philosophical discussions. No, it’s hidden inside a golden-brown, snap-worthy, sometimes-too-stale fortune cookie. These bite-sized nuggets of wisdom, printed on tiny scraps of paper, hold the power to inspire, confuse, and sometimes, make us question our very existence. The … Read more
Picture this: two AI titans, ChatGPT and Grok3, enter the ring. In one corner, we have ChatGPT, the seasoned conversationalist. In the other, Grok3, the new contender with a penchant for real-time data. Both were tasked with writing a compelling Medium blog about Flask, the minimalist Python web framework. The result? Two eerily similar articles … Read more