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• From Notebook to Mobile: Testing My Fine-Tuned News Classifier in the Real World

  August 31, 2025

  After fine-tuning a model to 90% accuracy, I built an Android app to test it against real users and see how it performs beyond the notebook.

• Applying Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning with Hugging Face

  August 20, 2025

  Fine-tuning large language models doesn't have to be overwhelming. See how applying LoRA to DistilBERT made text classification efficient, accessible, and surprisingly effective.

• How ChatGPT Study Mode Helped Me Fine-Tune a Foundation Model

  August 16, 2025

  Fine-tuning a foundation model can feel like a daunting task. But what if you had a structured learning partner to guide you? Discover how using Study Mode transformed my project, making the complex process more intuitive and insightful.

• Beyond testability: unobservable code, a silent warning

  July 22, 2025

  Your code is testable, but is it observable? Discover why hard-to-measure code is a silent warning sign, mirroring the issues of untestable code. Let explore how embracing observability not only helps you troubleshoot, but also drives better design and healthier applications.

• The AI tipping point: understanding the new through the old

  June 7, 2025

  This post explores how Generative AI's rise parallels past technological shifts, like the personal computer and the Internet. We'll discuss why adaptability is crucial as new devices and career paths emerge, pointing towards an unpredictable but exciting future.

• Getting started with OpenTelemetry on Android

  May 15, 2025

  Getting started with OpenTelemetry on Android from local to live. This post provides a practical guide to instrumenting your app to collect telemetry data (logs, metrics, and traces).