Notes from the field.

Experiments, TILs, retros, and sketchnotes.

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May 12, 20266 min read·anyscalerayai-agentsoptimization

47 experiments in 3 days: I let Claude Code optimize a Ray Data pipeline while I was sleeping

I gave Claude Code a scoring function, an objective file, and a stuck embeddings pipeline. It halved the GPU count and cost, finding fixes I wouldn't have tried.

02
May 15, 202510 min read·writingdata infrastructure

Why is everyone talking about Iceberg?

03
Nov 13, 20245 min read·genaihackathon

How we won Code Interpreter 2.0 with ProoferX

The Agentic AI that ensures code reliability and completeness in Docs!

04
Jul 08, 20249 min read·genai

I built an AI app to Connect with Your Dream Team at a Hackathon

Won $2000 in Fireworks AI Credits by building an AI app to find ideal hackathon teammates

05
Jun 17, 20242 min read·tool

I Revamped My Website Using Eleventy.js And Tailwind

If you think website design is only for coders, think again! Eleventy.js and Tailwind can empower anyone to create stunning sites quickly

06
Jun 01, 202410 min read·genai

How To Create An AI Budget Assistant Using LLMs In Just 60 Days

Here's why everyone is talking about using LLMs for personal finance—start your AI budgeting journey today!

07
Mar 06, 20241 min read

Notes From Alex Hormozi's Videos

My notes on startup journey and value equations

08
Mar 05, 20242 min read

How To Interrupt Gracefully In Python Without Losing Your Progress

Here's why everyone is talking about gracefully interrupting Python processes without losing progress...

09
Feb 29, 20243 min read

How To Build A Standout Twitter Profile That Attracts Followers

Here's why everyone is talking about building a standout Twitter profile that attracts followers...

10
Feb 28, 20242 min read·genaiproductivity

9 Out Of Every 10 Data Engineers Make This Mistake When Using GitHub Copilot. Are You One Of Them?

Here's why so many data engineers are struggling with GitHub Copilot—and how to avoid common pitfalls.

11
Feb 27, 20241 min read·data-engineering

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Visualization Framework For Your Data

Here's why everyone is talking about choosing the right data visualization framework...

12
Feb 20, 20242 min read·genaidata-engineering

How Data Teams Can Supercharge AI with Better SQL Queries

See why thousands of data teams are revolutionizing AI with smarter SQL queries!

13
Feb 12, 20246 min read·forecasting

My Guide To Demand Forecasting Best Practices In The Travel Industry

Do not forecast sales! Track demand instead.

14
Feb 12, 20246 min read·forecasting

Demand Forecasting Best Practices

Notes from the book - Demand Forecasting Best Practices

15
Feb 10, 20244 min read·genaiwriting

How I Automated My Tweet Creation For Free Using AI

Unlock effortless tweet creation with AI; learn how I automated my writing process for free!

16
Feb 09, 20241 min read·productivitygenai

How To Automate Your Tweet Generation Workflow Using LLMs

Discover how local LLMs can revolutionize your tweet generation process and boost your productivity!

17
Feb 08, 20242 min read·engineering-management

How To Decide If You Need A Machine Learning Engineer On Your Team

Here's why a Machine Learning Engineer could be the missing piece for your data team.

18
Feb 08, 20243 min read·engineering-managementdata-engineering

DataOps In 3 Simple Steps That Supercharge Your Team's Delivery

Let me help you get started on implementing DataOps in 3 steps.

19
Feb 08, 20242 min read·startupdata-engineering

How VC-Backed Data Startups Are Using Open Source to Build Their Success

Here's why everyone is talking about how open source is revolutionizing VC-backed data startups...

20
Feb 08, 20243 min read·mlops

9 Of 10 Beginner Data Scientists Are Afraid Of Refactoring Their Code. Are You One?

Before you're left behind, discover how mastering code refactoring can elevate your career.

21
Feb 08, 20242 min read·engineering-management

How DataOps Can Transform Your Data Team's Productivity

Discover how DataOps can bridge the gap in your data team, boosting efficiency and collaboration!

22
Feb 08, 20242 min read·data-engineeringmlopsengineering-management

The Ultimate Guide To Understanding DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps: Key Similarities and Differences

Unlock the secrets of DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps to streamline your data-driven projects!

23
Feb 08, 20242 min read·engineering-managementcareer

3 Mistakes You’re Making While Working Remotely That Are Hurting Your Communication

Discover the top 3 missteps in remote communication and how to fix them for better collaboration!

24
Feb 08, 20243 min read·data-engineering

How A Product Manager Mastered Data Product Management | Lessons from the DBT Experience

Discover how embracing dbt transformed Jen's journey in data product management and boosted her team's success!

25
Feb 08, 20242 min read·engineering-management

How To Ensure Your Data Projects Don't Fail: Essential Tips For Data PMs

Here's why everyone is talking about effective data project management...

26
Feb 08, 20243 min read·engineering-management

Why Your Data Engineers Have the Worst Seat at the Table (And How to Change That)

See why thousands are shifting their perception of data engineers in the evolving data landscape.

27
Feb 08, 20243 min read·data-engineeringstartup

The 4 Data Startups That Prove Open Source is the Key to Success

Discover how these 4 innovative startups harness open source to redefine data solutions and achieve success.

28
Feb 06, 20241 min read·python

How to check domain availability in python

A simple way to check domain availability in python

29
Feb 06, 20241 min read·python

How To Check Domain Availability In Python: A Complete Guide

Discover the correct way to check if your desired domain is available with Python—avoid common pitfalls!

30
Feb 06, 20241 min read·cli

Unlocking the Power of Your Keyboard: Custom Rules for Making the Hyper Key Super Effective

Imagine effortlessly executing 40 shortcuts per app with just a simple key combination!

31
Feb 05, 20241 min read·data-engineering

Duckdb + DBT doing python models 💪

Duckdb + DBT doing python models

32
Feb 05, 20241 min read·data-engineering

How To Build Powerful dbt Pipelines Using DuckDB in Just Minutes

Here's why everyone is talking about building dbt pipelines with DuckDB for streamlined data workflows...

33
Feb 05, 20241 min read·productivity

How To Optimize Your IDE In Just 1 Hour: A New Developer's Guide

Imagine optimizing your IDE in just one hour—stop wasting time and start coding effectively!

34
Feb 05, 20241 min read·productivity#cli

How To Kill Processes In Command Line Like A Pro

See why thousands are abandoning tedious process management for efficient command line techniques.

35
Feb 05, 20241 min read·productivity

Easy to get personal dev setup in 2024

A quick guide to get your personal dev setup in 2024

36
Jan 24, 20241 min read·genaiproductivity

GenAI critiques my Brewfile

GenAI critiques my Brewfile

37
Jan 24, 20241 min read·genaiproductivity

How AI Helped Me Perfect My Brewfile: Insights from GPT4 and Bard

See why AI critics like GPT-4 and Bard are revolutionizing how we perfect our Brewfiles!

38
Feb 09, 20222 min read·writing

The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Committing to a Writing Course

Before you dive into a writing course, discover the top mistakes that could hold you back!

39
Feb 06, 20222 min read·introspectionwriting

4 Key Lessons From My 30-Day Writing Challenge That Every Aspiring Writer Should Know

Here's why everyone is talking about writing challenges—and how they can transform your skills!

40
Feb 05, 20222 min read·data-engineering

Good Data Engineer vs. Bad Data Engineer: What Sets Them Apart?

Here's why everyone is talking about the critical traits that separate good data engineers from bad ones...

41
Jan 09, 20223 min read·data-engineering

How Benji Turned Frustration Into Innovation: The Birth of BBMetrics

Here's why everyone is talking about BBMetrics and its revolutionary impact on data analytics...

42
Jan 08, 20222 min read·data-engineering

3 Game-Changing Innovations In Snowflake That Will Transform Data Analytics

Here's why everyone is talking about Snowflake's latest innovations that are reshaping data analytics.

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Jan 06, 20223 min read·self-improvementintrospection

Is Your Job Serving You Well? 4 Key Topics to Evaluate

Discover the critical questions that can redefine your job satisfaction and career path.