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Continue reading →: JSON Prompt Engineering: Is it just hype?⚡️ TL;DR: JSON prompting is gaining popularity for its structured, machine-readable format that can improve clarity and consistency in AI tasks. But while it offers real benefits, it’s not a silver bullet—and it may be overhyped in contexts where simpler formats work just as well. 🎯 Why Is JSON Prompting…
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Continue reading →: Java 25: Optimizing Compact Object Headers for Efficient Data Storage⚡️ TL;DR: Java 25 introduces compact object headers, reducing memory overhead and boosting performance by optimizing object representation in the JVM. 🎯 Why Compact Object Headers Matter If memory usage is a concern in your Java applications, every byte counts. The JVM manages millions of objects, and small inefficiencies can…
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Continue reading →: Boost Your Java 25 Startup Speed with AOT Enhancements⚡️ TL;DR: Java 25’s Ahead-of-Time (AOT) enhancements improve startup performance with method profiling and ergonomic optimizations, making applications faster and more adaptive for cloud-native and microservices environments. 🎯 Why Java 25’s AOT Enhancements Matter Startup speed is critical for Java applications, especially in cloud-native and microservices contexts. Java 25’s AOT…
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Continue reading →: Java 25: Streamlining Modularity with Module Imports⚡️ TL;DR: Java 25 introduces simplified module import declarations, making modular development more intuitive and maintainable. This update enhances code clarity and dependency management, while Java continues evolving by deprecating legacy features like RMI. 🎯 Why Java 25’s Module Import Declarations Matter Java’s module system, introduced in Java 9, was…
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Continue reading →: Java 25: Compact Source Files & Instance Main Methods Guide⚡️ TL;DR: Java 25 is taking a bold step toward simplicity and approachability by introducing features like multiple main methods and compact source files. These changes aim to make Java more beginner-friendly while still supporting complex, large-scale applications. 🎯 Java, But Friendlier Java has long been praised for its robustness…
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Continue reading →: Java 25: Exploring Flexible Constructor FunctionsTL;DR: Java 25 introduces Flexible Constructor Bodies (JEP 450) as a preview feature, allowing statements before this() or super() calls in constructors, reducing boilerplate and improving readability. Why Java’s Flexible Constructor Bodies Matter Java constructors often involve repetitive code or telescoping patterns. Flexible Constructor Bodies, part of Project Amber’s push…
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Continue reading →: Latest AI Features and Tools for Software Engineers (as of July 17, 2025)The AI landscape for software engineering continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, with significant advancements in AI-assisted coding, agentic workflows, and integrated development environments (IDEs). Tools like Cursor and Claude have introduced features that automate complex tasks, while the broader ecosystem emphasizes agentic development—where AI agents autonomously plan, execute, and…
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Continue reading →: Uncovering Hidden Gems in OpenAPI Spec Version 3: Must-Have Features RevealedOpenAPI Specification (OAS) version 3 brings powerful improvements over version 2, including better support for reusable components, content negotiation, and more expressive request/response handling. Yet, many developers still underuse or misapply these features, leaving a lot of value on the table. 🎯 Why OpenAPI 3 Deserves a Closer Look If…
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Continue reading →: Java 25 PEM Encodings: Cryptographic Objects Preview Review⚡️In a rush? Here is the TLDR.. ☕️ Java 25 introduces a preview feature that adds support for reading and writing cryptographic objects in PEM format. This makes it easier to work with widely used key and certificate formats directly in Java, improving interoperability and reducing the need for external…
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Continue reading →: “IDE Build has expired” with JetBrains Gateway and WSL Integration☕️ Dont have time to read… here is the espresso answer ⚡️ If JetBrains Gateway suddenly throws a “This IDE build has expired” error when connecting to WSL, the culprit might be a stale backend cache. Clearing ~/.cache/JetBrains/RemoteDev inside WSL can quickly fix the issue. 🎯 Remote Development with JetBrains…
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Continue reading →: Review: Anthropic’s Prompt Engineering Guide⚡️ Anthropic just released a full prompt engineering guide, and it’s a goldmine for anyone working with AI. The biggest takeaway? You don’t need expensive fine-tuning to get great results, just smarter prompts. 🎯 Why This Matters If you’ve ever struggled to get consistent, high-quality results from an AI like…
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Continue reading →: Java 25 is here… Pattern Matching with Primitive Types⚡️ Java 25 introduces pattern matching for primitive types, streamlining type checks and casts in a more readable, concise way. This marks another step in Java’s ongoing evolution toward more expressive and modern syntax. 🎯 Java’s Pattern Matching Evolution Just Got a Boost Pattern matching in Java has been steadily…
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Continue reading →: 🍏 Apple’s New Research Reveals the Limits of LLM Reasoning 🤖In the rapidly evolving world of AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) have dazzled us with their apparent ability to reason, solve problems, and even mimic human-like thought processes. But how much of this “reasoning” is genuine understanding versus sophisticated pattern matching? Apple’s latest groundbreaking research paper, “The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding…
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Continue reading →: 🎧 The Power of White Noise: How Static Helped Me Focus⚡️ White noise is more than background fuzz — it’s a powerful tool for focus, mental clarity, and even sleep. Backed by science and personal experience, it can help you reclaim your attention in a noisy world. 🎯 Ever feel like your brain is constantly buffering? In a world filled…
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Continue reading →: 5 Valuable Lessons on Recovery Learned from TechnologyWorking in tech taught me that recovery isn’t just for athletes, it’s essential for developers too. Cold showers, Tabata training, and heavy deadlifts have become my tools for building resilience, managing stress, and staying sharp in a high-performance field. Tech is a field of high pressure, constant change, and mental…
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Continue reading →: 9 Years Cold: Why I Still Take Cold Showers Every Morning…A follow up from my last blog post (almost 5 years ago!): 5 Years of Cold Showers! Here’s What Happened. Since 2016, I’ve taken cold showers daily not for health hacks, but as a personal ritual of self-discipline and resilience. This intentional discomfort has helped me manage stress, stay grounded, and…
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Continue reading →: How LLMs Impacted My IoT Architecture Journey And Why Architect Thinking MattersIn my recent exploration of using Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to guide me through integrating IoT solutions, I uncovered something subtle yet deeply significant. LLMs are incredibly powerful when solving isolated, specific problems. Need a quick Python script to interact with a BLE device? Sorted. Confused about YAML…
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Continue reading →: From Closed Source to Open Automation: How I “Hacked” My Smart Blinds!Its been while since I last posted, I have recently move homes and ooo I am now building myself a smart home project… but of course there will be some challenges right?! Closed sourced properiety devices like blinds being one of them, this was a fun puzzle to solve and…
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Continue reading →: The GPT-4.5 Upgrade: Key Things to Consider⚡️ GPT-4.5 brings noticeable improvements in accuracy, emotional intelligence, and multilingual capabilities. But with steep pricing, slower response times, and no major leap in reasoning, many developers and users are questioning whether it’s worth the upgrade, or if it’s better to wait for GPT-5. 🎯 GPT-4.5 Is Here… But Is…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the CVE Program Funding Crisis: Solutions and Future ProspectsThe CVE Program narrowly avoided shutdown in April 2025 after last-minute contract renewal by CISA. While the crisis was averted, it highlighted the fragility of critical cybersecurity infrastructure and sparked efforts to make the program more independent and resilient. 🎯 Why the CVE Program’s Funding Scare Matters In the world…
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