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My Unforgettable Brazilian Adventure

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My Unforgettable Brazilian Adventure Introduction I’ve always dreamed of exploring Brazil: the rhythm, the colors, the breathtaking nature, and of course, the legendary Carnival. This past February, I finally made it happen. I traveled from the Netherlands (Amsterdam) with a stopover in Rome to reach Brazil, embarking on an adventure filled with vibrant city life, roaring waterfalls, dense Amazonian rainforest, and the exhilarating beats of samba. Before diving into the details, I want to give special thanks to our tour leader, Shahab Cheraghi . He’s an incredibly experienced guide who’s visited Brazil more than 40 times, and his expertise was invaluable for navigating a country where safety can sometimes be a concern. If you plan on a similar journey, I highly recommend traveling with a knowledgeable guide like him. In this travelogue, I’ll walk you through my day-by-day journey, complete with stories, fun facts, and personal experiences. I’ll also include (in my actual Medium post) ...
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Cracking X’s (Twitter) Algorithm: How to Boost Your Visibility and Engagement

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I was a bit curious about how X’s algorithm works, so I did some digging. Here’s what I found, and I’m excited to share it with you! How X’s Explore and Trending Algorithms Work X’s Explore section is designed to help users discover trending topics, breaking news, and popular content beyond their personal timeline. It features tabs like For You, Trending, News, Sports, and more. What Powers the Explore Section? X’s Explore algorithm uses several factors: Trending Topics : The Trending tab showcases hashtags and topics that have quickly surged in popularity. These trends can be personalized based on your location and interests or set more generally. Content Discovery Beyond Your Network : Explore gathers content platform-wide, from live events and news to viral videos and entertainment. It recommends high-engagement content to help you discover new interests outside your usual followings. Popularity and Recency : Similar to your For You feed, content in Explore is prioritized based ...
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Agents in AI: My Mid-Flight Discoveries

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 I recently found myself on a long flight from Amsterdam to Brazil (I’ll share more about that trip in another article). With limited in-flight entertainment and no internet access, I remembered I had saved a fascinating whitepaper from Google about AI “Agents.” Reading it turned out to be the perfect way to make time fly. literally! By the time I landed, I was brimming with excitement about what I’d learned. In this article, I’ll share my key takeaways, highlight the core concepts of AI agents, and explain why they might be the next big thing in the AI world. Why Agents Matter in the Age of LLMs Large Language Models (LLMs), like those from OpenAI and Google, have generated a lot of hype, understandably so. They represent a major leap forward in AI, enabling everything from human-like text generation to complex problem-solving. However, LLMs have some limitations: Cut-Off Training Data: Many LLMs are “frozen” at a certain point in time, so they can’t incorporate brand-new i...
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Is it Possible to Build an Application with No Code or Low Code? Part 1: Starting from Scratch

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  Introduction Just a few years ago, if someone asked whether it was possible to build an entire application without heavy coding, I would have said yes, but only if you were using robust enterprise frameworks like Microsoft Dynamics , Salesforce , SAP , or specialized tools such as ASP.NET Maker . These platforms offered automated ways to generate both frontend and backend code, letting you configure various settings and deploy your application quickly. Tools like Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce are ideal if you need an enterprise solution, although they come with complexities and are often overkill for smaller projects. Meanwhile, solutions like ASP.NET Maker work well for more modest needs, but they can be quite rigid if you want granular control over the code. Over time, these tools have still proven beneficial in many scenarios, yet they often require at least some level of technical know-how. The Rise of AI in Development In recent years, we’ve seen AI revolutionizing nearly...
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