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PostgreSQL Index Advisor is a helpful extension that recommends indexes to enhance query performance. It supports generic parameters like $1, $2, and materialized views. The API identifies tables and columns obscured by views and generates SQL DDL create index statements to optimize query execution. For example, running the index_advisor function on a simple query with […]
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dano is a wrapper for ffmpeg that allows you to checksum internal file streams of media files and verify the checksums later, even if metadata is changed. It offers features like path filtering, concurrent hashing, and multiple checksum algorithms. Inspired by FLAC, dano provides stable checksums that can confirm lossless file decoding and withstand metadata […]
Finding product-market fit is crucial for startups, and the Arc Product-Market Fit Framework breaks it down into three archetypes: Hair on Fire, Hard Fact, and Future Vision. Hair on Fire is about solving a pressing need in a crowded market. Hard Fact involves changing how customers approach a current process. Future Vision requires enduring obstacles […]
2023 is shaping up to be a challenging year for early-stage digital health startups due to longer sales cycles, rising interest rates, and lower funding compared to 2021. However, experienced investors see the long-term potential in the industry. Building a successful digital health startup involves surrounding yourself with a team that understands both tech and […]
The author has been a supporter of the data mesh paradigm since its inception, emphasizing its four main pillars: domain-oriented design, data-as-a-product, federated computational governance, and self-service data platforms. However, the implementation of a data mesh transformation plan remains elusive in many organizations. The author suggests starting the journey towards data mesh by focusing on […]
As a civilian, Ulysses S. Grant struggled to make money despite his military success and two-term presidency. After investing his life savings in a Wall Street firm that led to his financial ruin, he turned to writing his memoirs to support his family. Grant’s reputation as a military leader was unparalleled, with his humble, risk-taking […]
The author admits to being a bit of a “brat” when it comes to tech talks, preferring online recordings over live events for the speed control feature, and criticizing common strategies like over-reliance on memes and puns. Instead, the author advocates for surprising the audience with new information, focusing on examples rather than general context, […]
pylyzer is a static code analyzer/language server for Python written in Rust, offering faster performance than other tools like pytype and pyright due to being implemented in Rust. It can detect issues like out-of-bounds accesses and nonexistent keys in dicts, providing clear error messages for easier debugging. While similar to Ruff, pylyzer focuses on type […]
My startup, Gettruss.io, has been utilizing OpenAI models, primarily GPT-4 and GPT-3.5, focusing on text analysis and extraction for our B2B use case. We’ve found that being less specific in prompts produces better results, revealing GPT’s higher-order thinking. We’ve also discovered that features like Langchain and embeddings are unnecessary for our needs. Additionally, we’ve noticed […]
I created a meme search engine using siglip/CLIP and vector encoding images, learning a lot in the process. Vector embeddings have always fascinated me, and the magic of transforming text or images into numerical representations using techniques like Word2Vec is mind-blowing. Through my project, I delved into concepts like vector databases, OpenAI’s CLIP model, and […]