In the preceding article, we were introduced to AI/ML concepts and explored the process of running a local Large Language Model (LLM) – Ollama. We further delved into interacting with it via Java using JBang and Langchain4j. Now, let’s explore into what "chat memory" is and how langchain4j helps in the cumbersome task of maintaining … Read more
jsoup is a popular open-source Java library that enables developers to parse, manipulate, and extract data from HTML and XML documents. In this article, we will explore the basics of using jsoup, including parsing HTML documents, selecting and manipulating elements, and updating content in HTML. We’ll provide code snippets along the way to help illustrate … Read more
Creating a user-friendly and engaging onboarding experience is crucial for ensuring that new users can effectively navigate any web application. Guided tours are an excellent way to help new users familiarize themselves with the various features of the application. In this article, we will compare five popular JavaScript libraries used for building guided tours in … Read more
In some companies, "Story Points" have the following two purposes. A convoluted measure for customer billing, the customer won’t really know how much effort has been put up for the said amount of story points in the bill. A number by which the developer has no idea on how much task he is taking Essentially, … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of tech-driven workplaces, companies are increasingly adopting unique approaches to foster innovation, collaboration, and rapid problem-solving. One such approach gaining popularity is the code-athon, code marathon or hackathon — a structured event where teams come together in the office for a concentrated burst of coding, creativity, and camaraderie. In some companies, … Read more
Recently, there has been a noticeable trend where some individuals and organizations have announced their decision to drop TypeScript from their supported stack. Some have done it with a reason, but some want to do it for the drama. While it’s entirely valid for teams to reevaluate their technology choices, it’s essential to emphasize the … Read more
Databases are an integral part of any software application. Databases have played a critical role for a very long time in the history of computers and software. Databases come in a wide variety solving different problems and scenarios, that include Relational Databases PostgreSQL – Free & Open source MySQL – Free & Open source MariaDB … Read more
To run a professional software development team and have a clean development process requires the following minimal tools. Especially, small teams that write great software could do better if they have these tools when they develop software. That too at zero cost! Yes, totally "Zero" cost. IDEs Source Control Project Management Tools Communication Knowledge-base IDE … Read more