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| Jul 7, 2024RustIn this blog post I will show you to build a markdown viewer in Flutter.For chatgpt usage, it is easier to view the prompts in a markdown viewer as a chrome extension. | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/rust/intro_to_web_scrapping_in_rust/ |
| Jul 6, 2024AI & dataThe Importance of Large Language Models and Privacy with Local AI (On-Device)Explore the benefits of on-device AI for privacy-first applications using the nlux library and Google's built-in AI features. Learn how to leverage local AI capabilities for enhanced privacy, performance, and offline functionality. | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2024/how_to_setup_localai/ |
| Jul 6, 2024Everything elseUnderstanding Hibernate ORM A Comprehensive GuideIn this article, we'll dive into the fundamentals of Hibernate ORM, its key features, and how to get started with the framework to improve your Java applications | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Understanding_Hibernate_ORM_A_Comprehensive_Guide/ |
| Jul 4, 2024Mobile & AndroidAndroid Firebase Realtime Database A Comprehensive GuideIn this article , we will delve into the Firebase Realtime Database's features, setup, and usage in an Android application | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Android_Firebase_Realtime_Database_A_Comprehensive_Guide/ |
| Jul 1, 2024PythonBuilding RESTful APIs with Flask-RESTful in Python By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a basic understanding of how to create, retrieve, update, and delete (CRUD) resources using this library. | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Building_RESTful_APIs_with_Flask-RESTful_in_Python/ |
| Jun 28, 2024Mobile & AndroidExploring the Android Google Places APIIn this article , we'll explore the key features of the Android Google Places API, learn how to set it up in your project, and discuss some potential use cases | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Exploring_the_Android_Google_Places_API/ |
| Jun 27, 2024GoUsing `echo` in Golang for Efficient Web DevelopmentIn this article, we will explore the basics of using `echo` in Golang to create a simple web application | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Using_`echo`_in_Golang_for_Efficient_Web_Development/ |
| Jun 25, 2024GoBuilding Microservices with Go-Micro in GolangIn this article, we will explore **Go-Micro**, a powerful framework for building microservices in Golang | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Building_Microservices_with_Go-Micro_in_Golang/ |
| Jun 24, 2024RustEmbracing Unsafe Features in Rust for Low-Level CodeIn this article , we will explore Rust's `unsafe` features and how they can be used in low-level programming while still maintaining safety and correctness | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Embracing_Unsafe_Features_in_Rust_for_Low-Level_Code/ |
| Jun 24, 2024Everything elseSerilog Logging Framework A Comprehensive GuideIn this article, we will discuss the core concepts of Serilog, its advantages, and how to configure and use it in your | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Serilog_Logging_Framework_A_Comprehensive_Guide/ |
| Jun 15, 2024.NET & C#Demystifying AutoMapper Streamlining Object-to-Object Mapping in .NET In this article, we'll explore the basics of AutoMapper, how to set it up, and how to use it in your .NET applications. | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/Demystifying_AutoMapper_Streamlining_Object-to-Object_Mapping_in_.NET/ |
| Jun 14, 2024Everything elseWhat is Drogon.Simple application with drogon that talks to the Donald Trump API. | https://friendlyuser.github.io/posts/tech/2023/drogon_with_trump_api/ |
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