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Building a Simple Calendar Assistant Application

An overview of a simple calendar assistant I built — allowing users to create, manage, and organize events through a clean interface backed by a database.

Safaricom AI Sim Swap Application

An overview of a simple SIM swap management application I built — handling user requests, validation, and database-driven SIM swap processing.

Understanding Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in LLMs

A deep dive into Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) — how it enhances Large Language Models by combining external knowledge retrieval with powerful text generation.

Building a Full-Stack Careers Website

A detailed walkthrough of building a careers website using Flask, MySQL, and Azure deployment

Complete Guide to Installing Ubuntu on Your Computer

A comprehensive guide to installing Ubuntu on your computer, from downloading the ISO to post-installation setup. Learn how to create bootable USB drives, partition your disk, and configure your new Ubuntu system.

Building a Cloud Monitoring Application with Flask, Docker, and Azure

Learn how to create a cloud-native monitoring application using Flask, Docker, and Azure App Service. Track system metrics like CPU, memory, and disk usage in real-time.