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Guide to JTON (JSON Token Optimized Notation). Use 62% Less Tokens

By Wei Ming T. on Dec 11, 2025

An evolutionary algorithm that compresses JSON specifically for LLM tokenization. Learn how 32 generations of AI self-improvement resulted in a 62.2% reduction in payload size.

12 Mistakes Learners Make When Getting Started with Machine Learning

By Aditya S. on Dec 9, 2025

The most common errors engineers make when transitioning to Machine Learning, from neglecting data cleaning to chasing state-of-the-art models, and learn actionable fixes to accelerate your progress.

How to Estimate LLM Time to First Token (TTFT)

By Wei Ming T. on Nov 28, 2025

Information on the mathematics behind estimating Time to First Token. We break down prefill dynamics, hardware scaling, and attention mechanisms to help you predict model latency without running the code.

How to Set Up OAuth for the ChatGPT Connector

By Wei Ming T. on Oct 21, 2025

Step-by-step guide to walk you through the exact endpoints and response specs OpenAI expects, including the undocumented OIDC location and token exchange.

Why Is No One Using Model Context Protocol (Yet)

By Aaron T. on Oct 8, 2025

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises to unify AI tools, saving you money on subscriptions. So why has it failed to gain traction? We'll look at the technical and market hurdles holding it back.

30 Precise Terms to Use Instead of 'AI'

By Jacob M. on Oct 6, 2025

How to stop saying 'AI' for everything. This guide gives you 30 specific machine learning terms that you can use to demonstrate proficiency.

How to Connect Claude to an MCP Server

By Aaron T. on Sep 26, 2025

Learn what the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is and follow our step-by-step guide to connect Claude to an external MCP server, giving it access to live data and powerful tools.

How To Build a MCP Server with FastAPI (FastAPI-MCP)

By Wei Ming T. on Sep 25, 2025

Learn to build a secure and scalable Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the fastapi_mcp library. This step-by-step guide covers setup, authentication, and integration with AI tools like Claude, turning your APIs into a powerful toolkit for large language models.

Is Fine-Tuning Your LLM Worth It? Usually, It Isn't

By Wei Ming T. on Sep 18, 2025

Before you spend a fortune fine-tuning an LLM, discover faster, cheaper, and often more effective methods: prompt engineering and RAG. Learn why fine-tuning should be your last resort.

XGBoost vs. LightGBM vs. CatBoost

By Jack N. on Sep 18, 2025

Learn which gradient boosting model to choose for speed, accuracy, and handling categorical data, with code examples and diagrams to guide you.

Building with LLMs: A Machine Learning Course Recommendation Engine

By Wei Ming T. on Sep 13, 2025

This complete guide details how to build a sophisticated course recommendation engine using LLMs, vector embeddings, and advanced semantic search. Learn data enrichment, prompt engineering, vector database implementation, and the logic for creating truly personalized learning paths.

GPU System Requirement Guide for Kimi K2

By Ryan A. on Jul 12, 2025

Essential GPU and VRAM requirements for running Moonshot AI's Kimi LLM variants. This guide provides the specific hardware setups you need, from base models to Q4 quantized versions, to get started with this powerful AI.

The Best Local LLMs To Run On Every Mac (Apple Silicon)

By Ryan A. on Jul 4, 2025

List of the best local LLMs for Apple Silicon Macs, optimized for your specific RAM configuration.

GPU System Requirement Guide for Baidu Ernie 4.5

By Ryan A. on Jul 3, 2025

Guide to the specific GPU VRAM requirements for running all variants of Baidu's new Ernie 4.5, from the small 0.3B to the largest 424B model

GPU System Requirements Guide For Gemma 3n

By Ryan A. on Jun 27, 2025

GPU and RAM requirements for Gemma 3n, Google's cutting-edge on-device AI model. Learn how its innovative architecture redefines efficient AI deployment.

The AI Engagement Index: Countries Leading the AI Adoption in 2025

By Wei Ming T. on Jun 23, 2025

The AI Engagement Index ranks nations by their engagement in technical AI content, offering a fresh perspective on the global AI adoption.

Best Local LLMs for Every NVIDIA RTX 50 Series GPU

By Ryan A. on Jun 20, 2025

List for NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPU for running large language models locally. Discover the best LLMs for every card, master quantization, and optimize performance for privacy and speed.

How AI/ML Engineers Differ Across the World (US, India, China, and More)

By Wei Ming T. on Jun 19, 2025

Discover how AI and machine learning priorities differ across the globe. We analyze our user data to reveal the specific tools, techniques, and challenges that engineers from the US, India, China, Germany, and more are focused on right now.

How to Evaluate LLM Evaluations

By Jacob M. on Jun 16, 2025

Learn how to critically evaluate LLM benchmarks and choose the right model for your specific coding needs with our step-by-step guide.

PyTorch vs. TensorFlow: Comparison for Machine Learning Engineers

By Jacob M. on May 24, 2025

Choosing between PyTorch and TensorFlow? This guide details 5 differences covering API design, graph execution, deployment, and community, helping ML engineers select the optimal framework for their projects.

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