Field notes on applied AI, cloud engineering, data systems, and the software connecting them.https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/en-ZAhttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/desktop-apps-ai-comeback/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/desktop-apps-ai-comeback/The browser won the last decade on reach. AI workloads are local, stateful and long-running, and the browser sandbox was never designed for that. The most serious AI tools of the last two years shipped as desktop apps, and this post argues that is not a coincidence.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTartificial intelligenceaidesktop appsproduct designsystem designproductivityNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/future-of-expertise/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/future-of-expertise/Knowing something rare is no longer a moat. Most model answers are disposable by design. Expertise is what still stands after the next model ships: a source you can check, a habit of checking it, and residue that outlives the tab.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTartificial-intelligenceopinionNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/plugin-wild-west/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/plugin-wild-west/Overlapping plugins complicate attributing coding-agent outcomes to the model or its configuration. This post distinguishes package resolution from per-run behaviour and proposes controlled comparisons using invocation traces, correctness, safety and cost.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTartificial-intelligencesystem-designcyber-securityNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/types-of-wikis/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/types-of-wikis/Code repositories, documents, and agent instructions answer different questions about a software system. This guide maps generated repository wikis, codebase analysis, RAG, linked knowledge wikis, and the Open Knowledge Format to help teams choose the right documentation architecture.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTartificial-intelligencedeveloper-toolssystem-designNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/why-mcp-deprecated-dcr/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/why-mcp-deprecated-dcr/The MCP authorization draft deprecates Dynamic Client Registration as a compatibility fallback, not as an OAuth mechanism globally. Client ID Metadata Documents offer portable, origin-associated metadata, but do not authenticate a running public client. This article explains the operational trade-offs, localhost impersonation risks and metadata-fetch protections that remain.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTidentity-and-access-managementcyber-securityartificial-intelligencesystem-designNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/oauth-for-agents-dcr-wrapping-proxy/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/oauth-for-agents-dcr-wrapping-proxy/An OAuth proxy can connect MCP clients to an Entra-backed service while keeping downstream registration separate from upstream application provisioning. This conceptual walkthrough explains the two authorization transactions, per-client consent, token validation and refresh limits that make the proxy a security-critical authorization server.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTartificial-intelligenceidentity-and-access-managementcyber-securitysystem-designazureNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/new-software-project-structure-2026/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/new-software-project-structure-2026/Your UI is just one client now; your apps must now treat humans, LLMs, and peer agents as equal consumers.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:37 GMTartificial intelligencedocument processingmachine learningocrpdfNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/replacing-the-azure-monitor-sdk-with-vanilla-opentelemetry/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/replacing-the-azure-monitor-sdk-with-vanilla-opentelemetry/Azure Monitor quietly shipped a native OTLP endpoint. Here's how to send traces, metrics, and logs to App Insights from a plain Python app — no vendor SDK, your instrumentation stays portable.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:09:00 GMTazuremonitoringloggingpythonopen sourcebest practicestutorialNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/god-is-the-light-of-the-world/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/god-is-the-light-of-the-world/A journey inspired by the Artemis II mission—from a simple question about why we do not fall off a spherical Earth to the discovery that all energy ultimately reduces to light. Along the way, we explore gravity, the vacuum of space, engineered combustion, and the thermodynamic fate of every sound and vibration in the universe.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTsciencephysicslightuniverseartemisenergythermodynamicsgravityfaithNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/the-case-for-disproportionate-ai-investments/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/the-case-for-disproportionate-ai-investments/Corporate AI investment reached $252.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit $562 billion by 2026. Is this a bubble, or does it reflect a long-term valuation model that standard metrics fail to capture? This article examines the evidence from both sides.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMTaiinvestmenteconomicsartificial intelligenceinfrastructureagiproductivitymarket analysisNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/uncomfortable-economics-of-agi/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/uncomfortable-economics-of-agi/We're all excited about AGI and its transformative promise. But what happens when the most capable AI systems remain expensive? We need to have an honest conversation about access, economics, and who actually benefits from artificial general intelligence.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:38:00 GMTaiagiartificial general intelligenceeconomicsaccessibilityethicssocietyNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/state-of-ai-coding-models-2026/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/state-of-ai-coding-models-2026/Developers favor models that navigate real codebases over those that ace algorithm contests, revealing how software engineering is changing.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTaicodingllmsoftware engineeringbenchmarksdeveloper toolsNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/makefile-productivity/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/makefile-productivity/A guide to using Makefiles for workflow automation across AI, Data Science, and Cloud Engineering projects. Learn dependency management, cross-platform consistency, and best practices from real-world examples.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:48:30 GMTmakefilesautomationbuild toolsworkflowdevopsproductivityaidata sciencecloud engineeringdependency managementNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/local-ai-bootcamp-101/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/local-ai-bootcamp-101/In this technical guide, we will transform your computer into a powerful AI workstation that keeps your data completely private and under your control.Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:16:00 GMTaiprivacyllmcopilotllamaollamaNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/reflections-on-univen-graduation/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/reflections-on-univen-graduation/My recent visit to the University of Venda and surrounding communities in Limpopo highlighted the region’s academic progress, community development, and persistent challenges.Sun, 18 May 2025 16:58:37 GMTreflectionslimpopograduationcommunity developmenteducationNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/rise-of-active-agents/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/rise-of-active-agents/In this discussion, I introduce "Active Agents," my new project envisioning proactive AI that understands context, anticipates needs, and acts in the background. This concept aligns with a broader movement towards AI designed to enhance productivity by moving beyond simple query-response interactions.Fri, 09 May 2025 00:11:41 GMTAIActive AgentsProactive AIAmbient AgentsChatbotsProductivityLangChainArtificial IntelligenceAI DevelopmentNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/business-intelligence/powerbi-embed-react/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/business-intelligence/powerbi-embed-react/Unlock the full potential of your reports by embedding Power BI into custom applications using REST APIs and the Power BI JavaScript SDKThu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTPower BIEmbedded AnalyticsAzureREST APIData EngineeringMafunce ICTCustom AppsNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/python/setup-mac-m4-for-ai/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/python/setup-mac-m4-for-ai/Setting up your M4 Mini for AI and ML development with Miniconda, IDEs, JupyterLab and more.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:32 GMTdeveloper toolscoding idepythonmacosmlaiNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/azure-functions-python-v2/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/azure-functions-python-v2/A case for upgrading to Azure Functions Programming Model V2Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:46:00 GMTazure functionspythonserverlessazure developerfastapiNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/fabric-free-signup/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/fabric-free-signup/Provision a free trial of Microsoft Fabric and start using it today. Your AI strategy will thank you laterThu, 23 May 2024 09:30:00 GMTazurebusiness intelligencedata-analyticsmicrosoft-fabricpowerbiNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/web-development/Looking-to-use-Supabase-Next-Auth/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/web-development/Looking-to-use-Supabase-Next-Auth/A collection of resources to help you get started with Supabase Authentication in your NextJs application.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:56:32 GMTauthenticationjavascriptnextjssupabaseweb developmentNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/web-development/angular-props-vs-react/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/web-development/angular-props-vs-react/In this short discussion, I talk about the component communication mechanism in Angular by thinking from a `React Props` perspective. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:56:32 GMTangularfrontendjavascriptreactweb developmentNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/No-need-for-OCR-sometimes/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/No-need-for-OCR-sometimes/OCR vs Text Extraction: When to use each method for document processing to achieve a balance between speed, cost, and accuracy.Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:02:37 GMTartificial intelligencedocument processingmachine learningocrpdfNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/azure-swa-work-in-progress/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/azure-swa-work-in-progress/A short rant about azure static web appsSat, 06 Apr 2024 16:36:32 GMTweb hostingstatic websitesweb developmentazuredevxNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/AWS-lazy/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/AWS-lazy/AWS has a slightly tedious(in my opinion) way of handling SSH connections to EC2. This is a quick guide to SSH into your AWS instances without the hassle of PEM files.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:39:00 GMTawscloudcloud computedeveloper productivityec2Ndamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Sessions-Cookies-Safeguarding-Web-Applications/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Sessions-Cookies-Safeguarding-Web-Applications/Learn how to secure your web applications by managing user sessions and protecting them from common security vulnerabilities such as session hijacking, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL injection.Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:04:32 GMTsecurityweb developmentsoftware developmentbest practicescyber securityNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/attalasian-sdks-getting-started/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/developer-tools/attalasian-sdks-getting-started/A guide to getting started with the Confluence REST API, including authentication, endpoints, and using SDKs to automate knowledge management tasks for organizations.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:26:37 GMTdocumentationautomationconfluenceatlassianrest apiknowledge managementNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/ms_power/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/ms_power/As the top tech companies continue to battle it out in the AI space, Microsoft is making a strong case for itself with its Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Suite and Azure.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:58:37 GMTmicrosoftaipower platformazuremicrosoft 365Ndamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/engineering/Let-s-Talk-About-Datetime-Values-in-Cloud-Native-Application/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/engineering/Let-s-Talk-About-Datetime-Values-in-Cloud-Native-Application/Discussing the challenges of handling datetime values in cloud-native applications and best practices for ensuring consistency and clarity.Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:16:00 GMTengineeringsoftware developmentsystem designbest practicescloudNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/Misconceptions-about-Generative-AI-PART-01/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/Misconceptions-about-Generative-AI-PART-01/After hearing countless people make these unfortunate errors when talking about AI, I thought I would write this in the hope of helping future generations avoid spreading more misinformation. Here are five common misconceptions about generative AI.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:16:00 GMTchatgptllmcopilotmachine-learningdata scienceNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/azure-dsvm-getting-started/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/azure-dsvm-getting-started/This article discusses the steps and considerations required to deploy an Azure Data Science Virtual MachineSun, 25 Feb 2024 23:46:37 GMTazuredata sciencegpucloud computingvirtual machinesNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/Azure-OpenAI-secure-deployment-options/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/Azure-OpenAI-secure-deployment-options/Review of secure deployment options for Azure OpenAI services. This guide provides an overview, implementation steps, and things to consider when deploying Azure Open AI to ensure secure and high-availability deployments.Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:44:00 GMTazure openaicloud securityarchitectureazurewell-architectedNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Securing-Access-to-Azure-PaaS-Services-Using-Managed-Identities/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Securing-Access-to-Azure-PaaS-Services-Using-Managed-Identities/Developers are the driving force behind innovation in most technology companies today. However, rigid security practices often hamper their productivity by delaying access to critical systems and tool. How do we find a balance between security and productivity?Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:43:32 GMTazurecase studycloudcyber securityidentity and access managementNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Improving-Developer-Sentiment-Towards-Organizational-IT-Security/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/security/Improving-Developer-Sentiment-Towards-Organizational-IT-Security/Developers are the driving force behind innovation in most technology companies today. However, rigid security practices often hamper their productivity by delaying access to critical systems and tool. How do we find a balance between security and productivity?Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:27:32 GMTsecuritydeveloper productivityIT securitysecurity best practicesdevxNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/securing-access-to-azure-paas-services-using-managed-identities/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/securing-access-to-azure-paas-services-using-managed-identities/Read Securing Access to Azure PaaS Services Using Managed Identities on CRUD Flow.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:43:00 GMTazurecloudcyber securityidentity and access managementcase studyNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/impressive-aws-features/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/impressive-aws-features/Recently, while preparing for my AWS MLS-CO1 exam, I discovered some features that impressed me. As someone with an extensive Azure background, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there may be more compelling reasons to make me lose my loyalty to Azure.Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:13:00 GMTawsazurecloudcloud certificationmachine learningNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/impressive-aws-features-i-wish-azure-had/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/impressive-aws-features-i-wish-azure-had/Read Impressive AWS features (I wish Azure Had) on CRUD Flow.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:46:00 GMTawsmachine learningazurecloudcloud certificationNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/try-chat4-all/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/try-chat4-all/Why limit yourself to conversing with just one AI when you can engage with several at once? Meet Chat4All - an innovative open-source app that breaks the norm by allowing users to interact with multiple large language models (LLMs) simultaneously. Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:28:00 GMTartificial intelligenceethicsfuture thinkersopen sourceresponsible aiNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/need-for-permission-boundries/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/need-for-permission-boundries/AWS Permission Boundaries are a critical component in safeguarding your AWS environment. When I first read about them, I thought they were redundant: “Why can't we just use granular policies to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation to begin with?”. But as I researched more on the topic I came to understand that it is all about autonomy and productivity for developers and security teams.Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:58:00 GMTsecurityidentity and access managementcloudawsengineeringNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/cloud-skills-importance/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/cloud-skills-importance/Why Cloud Certifications Are More Than Just a Resume Booster. Discussing how cloud certifications are not just a gateway to job opportunities but a launchpad for innovation, strategic decision-making, and cost-effective solutions. Discover how these certifications open your eyes to a realm of possibilities, including cloud-less architectures, and empower you to design systems that drive a culture of efficiency and best practicesTue, 28 Nov 2023 14:58:00 GMTcloud computingengineeringarchitecturecertificationcareer developmentawsazuregcpNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/impact-gen-ai-tech-roles/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/impact-gen-ai-tech-roles/Discussing the transformative impact of AI on traditional tech roles including data science, machine learning, software engineering, data analytics, and data engineering.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:46:37 GMTgenerative aidata sciencedata engineeringartificial intelligencemachine learningNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/ask-why-not-what/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/ask-why-not-what/Discussing the art of solving problems from first principles, and how to ask the right questions.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:46:37 GMTleadershipproblem solvingstrategysustainabilityroot cause analysisNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/open-data-ml-tools/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/open-data-ml-tools/Explore the top open-source projects for data teams in 2023. From Apache Beam for data processing to Istio for microservices, our guide covers crucial tools for data management, ML, and container orchestration. Empower your data team with the latest in technologyFri, 24 Nov 2023 20:03:37 GMTbig data sciencedata catalogopen sourcedata engineeringdata lakeNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/google-bard-updates-2023-november/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/google-bard-updates-2023-november/Discover the latest advancements in AI with Google Bard's new featuresTue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMTaigoogle bardartificial intelligencellmlatest featuresNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/recap-key-takeaways-microsoft-build-2025-keynote/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/recap-key-takeaways-microsoft-build-2025-keynote/Github Coding Agents, Copilot 365 Multi-Agents, Windows MCP Registry, NLWeb, Azure AI Foundry Improvements and more...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMTmicrosoftdeveloper toolsbuildartificial intelligencecopilotNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/on-rag-merits-and-challenges/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/on-rag-merits-and-challenges/Reviewing the effectiveness of RAG in mitigating hallucinations in LLMsTue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMTairagartificial intelligencellmretreival augmented generationhallucinationsNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/the-human-heart-01/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/opinion/the-human-heart-01/Many argue that the world today is way more safer than it ever was. But is it really? Or are we at a greater risk than ever before? The world is facing many challenges today, from climate change to war and unregulated AI. But the biggest threat to humanity is not any of these. Yet, beneath these looming dangers lies a more subtle but profound crisis: the erosion of our moral compass.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:46:37 GMThumanitymoralityethicsgovernancehuman civilisationexistential riskclimate changeNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/personal-growth/beginner-tech-resources/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/personal-growth/beginner-tech-resources/A review of beginner friendly YouTube channels to help you get started with your tech career - it is easier than you think.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:27:37 GMTtechcareerbeginneryoutubelearning resourcesNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/understanding-aws-iam-football-analogy/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/understanding-aws-iam-football-analogy/Demystifying AWS Cloud IAM using the roles and strategies of a championship-winning team like Manchester City - a novel approach to understanding complex cloud security conceptsMon, 13 Nov 2023 09:17:00 GMTawscloudcyber securityidentity and access managementsystem designNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/understanding-aws-iam-using-a-football-analogy---manchester-city/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/understanding-aws-iam-using-a-football-analogy---manchester-city/Read Understanding AWS IAM using a football analogy - Manchester City on CRUD Flow.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:17:00 GMTcloudawssystem designcyber securityidentity and access managementNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/exploring-aws-big-data-analytics-ml-and-cognitive-services/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/aws/exploring-aws-big-data-analytics-ml-and-cognitive-services/Read Exploring AWS Big Data, Analytics, ML, and Cognitive Services on CRUD Flow.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:08:00 GMTmachine learningartificial intelligencebig dataawscloudNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/personal-growth/beyond-the-job-market-part-1/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/personal-growth/beyond-the-job-market-part-1/Creating value and finding purpose is a journey unique to each individual. Your current challenges do not diminish your potential to contribute meaningfully to society and attain fincancial stability. You will only fail if you stop trying.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:46:37 GMTpersonal growthmotivationfinancial stabilitycareer developmententrepreneurshipbusinessself employedNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/announcement-of-gpt-4-turbo/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/announcement-of-gpt-4-turbo/The unveiling of OpenAIs GPT-4 Turbo marks a significant milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence and its applications across various sectors including open-source communities, startups, and society at large.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMTaiopenaichatgptartificial intelligencellmNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/building-a-new-file-format-prompte/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/artificial-intelligence/building-a-new-file-format-prompte/Prompt engineering is a big topic in the age of generative AI. As more use cases are being discovered, it is getting harder and harder to keep prompts organised,Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMTartificial intelligencellmgenerative aifile formatprompt engineeringNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/run-sandboxed-tasks-for-ai-using-azure-container-jobs/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/run-sandboxed-tasks-for-ai-using-azure-container-jobs/Azure Container Jobs is a lightweight managed service for running ad-hoc, scheduled, or queue-scaled containerised workloads on Azure. This article covers quick-start CLI setup, private registry usage, real-world use cases (ML training, batch processing, scraping), and a plain-English comparison against Azure Functions, Batch Jobs, and ACI.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:33:00 GMTblogazuredockerserverlessNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/timeseries101-part1/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/timeseries101-part1/Pandas basics for time series analysis in PythonTue, 03 May 2022 20:03:37 GMTtutorialpythontime seriesedaNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/geospatialviz01/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/data-science/geospatialviz01/Easy way to plot static and interactive geographical maps in PythonTue, 05 Apr 2022 23:46:37 GMTpythongeospatial analysisdata sciencefoliumgeopandaschloropeth mapNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/azure_rm_with_powershell/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/azure_rm_with_powershell/Take your Azure Resource Management to the next level with PowershellMon, 10 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMTazurepowershellazure-functionsazure-resource-managerautomationNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/vaultwardensetup/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/azure/vaultwardensetup/Quick start tutorial to setup a self-hosted Vault Warden instance in AzureThu, 30 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMTazurevaultwardenpassword-managerreverse-proxycaddyNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/python/python-flask-spotify-api/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/python/python-flask-spotify-api/Create a simple Spotify Web API wrapper with FlaskTue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:32 GMTpythonspotifyrest apioauth2flaskNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/windows/windows_cmd_shell/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/windows/windows_cmd_shell/Master essential Windows Command Shell (cmd.exe) commands and boost your productivity with our essential cheatsheetThu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:32 GMTwindows batchcheatsheetshellcommand-linecliNdamulelo Nemakhavhanihttps://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/install-nvm-ubuntu/https://blog.ndamulelo.co.za/blog/misc/install-nvm-ubuntu/Install (Nvm — Node version manager) in 3 easy stepsFri, 06 Dec 2019 23:46:37 GMTnodejsnvmubuntunode version managerNdamulelo Nemakhavhani