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Advanced Testing Strategies for Microservices (Java Edition)

Balian's IT4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

Views: 10Introduction: Why Advanced Testing Matters in Microservices Microservices architecture enables scalable, modular applications — but it also brings a distributed complexity that traditional testing can’t handle. When building Java-based microservices (using Spring Boot, JUnit 5, Testcontainers, etc.), advanced testing ensures you catch issues early, automatically, and across service boundaries. This guide will help you: Challenges of Testing Microservices Here’s why testing…

Crafting Powerful Prompts for Stunning AI Images with ChatGPT

Balian's IT1 month ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Views: 387 Secrets to Stunning Image Outputs: Prompting is the language you use to communicate your vision to the AI. Just like giving instructions to an artist, clarity and specificity are key. Understanding Prompt Structure Key Parts of a Good Prompt: Step-by-Step Example 1: Portrait (Basic Prompt) Prompt: “A smiling young woman” This is too vague. Let’s build…

Exploring Mojo: The AI-Optimized Programming Language Bridging Python and C++

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Views: 35What is Mojo? Mojo is a cutting-edge programming language developed by Modular Inc. It’s designed to offer the simplicity of Python with the performance and control of C++ and Rust, making it perfect for AI, ML, and systems-level development. Key Features: 2. Why Mojo Matters in AI AI systems require both scalability and performance. Python, although widely used, often underperforms…

My Top 10 Java Utility Functions You’ll Want to Steal

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Views: 11Unlocking Java’s hidden gems with Bob’s everyday adventures. The Power of Utility Functions In Java development, utility functions are like the Swiss Army knives of coding — they provide reusable solutions to common problems, enhancing code readability and maintainability. Typically housed in utility classes (often with names ending in Utils), these static methods help avoid…

Agentic Design Patterns

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

Views: 28The Rise of Agentic AI: A Framework for Scalable Intelligence AI Agent Design Patterns are at the forefront of modern application development, enabling intelligent, interactive workflows powered by large language models (LLMs). As these patterns evolve, they redefine how we build systems that think, act, and adapt in real-time… However, a more powerful approach…

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence illustrated through a conceptual diagram showing AI types, system components, and learning models.

Have you wander how AI works? Lecture 1

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Views: 47Lecture 1: The Foundations of AI Lecture Objectives: By the end of this lecture, students should be able to: I. What Is AI? Definition: Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn, and make decisions. Core Capabilities: II. Types of AI 1. Narrow AI (Weak AI) 2. General…

A futuristic AI robot connecting to tools like GitHub, Google Calendar, Amazon API, and PostgreSQL using USB-C-style glowing ports, in a neon-glow tech interface.

Build Smarter AI Agents in Minutes (With MCP — No Code Needed!)

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Views: 4In the evolving world of artificial intelligence, building autonomous AI agents has typically been a complex, time-consuming task. But that’s rapidly changing thanks to Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a new open standard developed by Anthropic that simplifies the entire process. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or hobbyist, MCP allows you to build powerful,…

Processing Massive Data Volumes in Java Spring Boot (with Spring Batch)

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago013 mins

Views: 9In modern enterprise systems, data doesn’t just arrive — it floods. When handling massive datasets, especially in back-end infrastructure, Spring Batch offers a rock-solid solution for processing jobs efficiently, safely, and at scale. What is Spring Batch? Spring Batch is a lightweight, scalable batch processing framework in the Spring ecosystem. It’s built to support…

Control Over Speed: My Take on AI Coding

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Views: 5Control Over Speed: My Take on AI Coding As Bob, a seasoned software engineer and on-demand tech philosopher, strolls through his neighborhood park with his dog, Max, he ponders the rapid advancements in AI coding. “Why does speed often overshadow control?” he muses, a topic that resonates both in his professional realm and his…

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I analyzed how Supabase and Laravel launched. Here’s what I learned.

Balian's IT1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Views: 3 As Bob walked Max, he reflected on the Supabase and Laravel launch strategies that reshaped modern development. Their unique paths to success offered surprising yet powerful insights for developers. As Bob strolled through the park, leash in hand, his dog trotting happily beside him, he pondered how tech giants achieved success. One idea…

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Advanced Testing Strategies for Microservices (Java Edition)

Crafting Powerful Prompts for Stunning AI Images with ChatGPT

Exploring Mojo: The AI-Optimized Programming Language Bridging Python and C++

My Top 10 Java Utility Functions You’ll Want to Steal

Agentic Design Patterns

Have you wander how AI works? Lecture 1

Build Smarter AI Agents in Minutes (With MCP — No Code Needed!)

Processing Massive Data Volumes in Java Spring Boot (with Spring Batch)

Control Over Speed: My Take on AI Coding

I analyzed how Supabase and Laravel launched. Here’s what I learned.