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Extract Text From PDF Files With Python For Use In Generative AI And RAG Solutions | Build5Nines

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Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Apr 22

Extract Text from PDF Files with Python for use in Generative AI and RAG Solutions build5nines.com/extract-text... via @crpietschmann.bsky.social

When building Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) LLM-based solutions, the quality and structure of input data significantly influences the

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Apr 20

🚀 Want a better Azure Developer CLI experience for searching available Templates? Here's a bash script I wrote to provide just that! 🚀

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Apr 17

Build5Nines.SharpVector is the lightweight, in-memory text vector database built for .NET applications. It enables fast and flexible vector-based similarity search for text data.

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The lightweight, in-memory text vector database for .NET that powers intelligent search and recommendation features.

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A lightweight, in-memory text vector database for .NET that powers intelligent search and recommendation features.

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Apr 14

🤩 I created a docs site for SharpVector; the lightweight, in-memory, vector database for .NET you can use to power local semantic search. ✨

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Apr 4

AI is not the thing. It's the thing that enables the thing. You may be afraid it'll replace your job, but your job is about people and there will always be people.

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Apr 3

How to Build and Deploy an MCP Server with TypeScript and Azure Developer CLI (azd) using Azure Container Apps and Docker build5nines.com/how-to-build... via @build5nines.bsky.social

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How To Build And Deploy An MCP Server With TypeScript And Azure Developer CLI (azd) Using Azure Container Apps And Docker | Build5Nines

Large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the way we build software. But as the scope of intelligent applications grows, so does the need for

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Mar 28

Well, Build5nines.com is almost 10 years old! Will be in June. How has it been that long already!!

Your trusted source for Cloud, AI and DevOps guidance with Chris Pietschmann!

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Mar 27

I'm excited and humbled to be included in this years HashiCorp Ambassador award! This is my 4th time being awarded. Thank you HashiCorp, I look forward to another amazing year of Terraform and IaC!

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IngressNightmare: Critical Zero-Day Kubernetes Vulnerabilities Put Thousands Of Clusters At Risk (March 2025) | Build5Nines

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Mar 24

IngressNightmare: Critical Zero-Day Kubernetes Vulnerabilities Put Thousands of Clusters at Risk (March 2025) build5nines.com/ingressnight... via @build5nines.bsky.social

A set of 'critical' zero-day vulnerabilities, collectively named IngressNightmare, have been discovered in the widely used Ingress-NGINX Controller for

How Apple Intelligence Runs AI Locally On-Device: Architecture, Comparisons, and Privacy Explained

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Powergentic.ai @powergentic.ai · Mar 24

How Apple Intelligence Runs AI Locally On-Device: Architecture, Comparisons, and Privacy Explained

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Exploring Apple's Breakthroughs in On-Device AI, Open-Source Model Comparisons, and Privacy-First AI Design

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Chris Pietschmann @crpietschmann.bsky.social · Mar 20

All this talk about "vibe coding" to write code in a casual, relaxed environment. Is this the new term for people that learn to code on their own and have fun with it? Because I've been doing that since the 1900's bro.
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Powergentic.ai @powergentic.ai · Mar 19

Python: Get YouTube Video Transcript from URL for use in Generative AI and RAG Summarization build5nines.com/python-get-y... via @build5nines.bsky.social

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Python: Get YouTube Video Transcript From URL For Use In Generative AI And RAG Summarization | Build5Nines

There are times when it's necessary to download the text transcript of a YouTube video using Python. This can be done with the help of the

Deploy LiteLLM On Microsoft Azure With AZD, Azure Container Apps And PostgreSQL | Build5Nines

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Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Mar 14

Deploy LiteLLM on Microsoft Azure with AZD, Azure Container Apps and PostgreSQL build5nines.com/deploy-litel... via @build5nines.bsky.social

Generative AI is evolving rapidly, and developers are increasingly looking for efficient ways to manage multiple LLMs (Large Language Models) using a

Control AI, or Be Replaced By Someone Who Does

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Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Mar 3

Control AI, or Be Replaced By Someone Who Does www.pietschsoft.com/post/2025/03... via Chris Pietschmann

I am a DevOps & AI Architect, trainer and author. I have more than 20 years of experience in the Software Development industry that includes working as a Consultant and Trainer in a wide array of diff...

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Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 20

Enhanced In-Memory Text Vector Search in .NET with SharpVector and OpenAI Embeddings build5nines.com/enhanced-in-...

Enhanced In-Memory Text Vector Search In .NET With SharpVector And OpenAI Embeddings | Build5Nines

The need to efficiently search and retrieve documents based on their semantic content is more important than ever—especially when building Generative AI

Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1: A Quantum Leap In Computing | Build5Nines

Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 19

🚀 Quantum computing just took a HUGE leap!

Microsoft unveils Majorana-1, a breakthrough in topological qubits—bringing us closer to fault-tolerant quantum computing. ⚛️💡

Is this the future of computing? 🤯

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On February 19, 2025, Microsoft unveiled a revolutionary advancement in quantum computing: the Majorana 1 chip. This cutting-edge processor is built on a

Configure Azure Developer CLI (azd) For HashiCorp Terraform Infrastructure Deployment | Build5Nines

Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 19

Configure Azure Developer CLI (azd) for HashiCorp Terraform Infrastructure Deployment

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The Azure Developer CLI (azd) is a powerful tool for accelerating application deployment to Microsoft Azure. While azd defaults to Azure Bicep for

Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 15

Accelerate your career in Cloud, AI, and DevOps with Expert Mentoring form industry expert Chris Pietschmann, a Microsoft MVP, HashiCorp Ambassador, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect

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Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

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Ben Stegink @benstegink.bsky.social · Feb 8

Our ambition is to empower every employee with a Copilot and to transform every business process with agents. From Dow to Disney, companies are going big with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents, uncovering key scenarios that can deliver real ROI. The post…

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Run DeepSeek R1 Locally For Free With Ollama And OpenWebUI | Build5Nines

Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 4

Run DeepSeek R1 Locally for Free with Ollama and OpenWebUI

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Awhile back I wrote about how you can run your own local ChatGPT experience for free using Ollama and OpenWebUI with support for LLMs like DeepSeek R1,

Will Trump's Tariffs Threaten U.S. Dominance In Artificial Intelligence? | Build5Nines

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Scott Hanselman 🌮 @scott.hanselman.com · Feb 4

Edgio is now offline forever. Let’s see what breaks portal.catchpoint.com/UI/Entry/PSE...

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Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 3

Will Trump’s Tariffs Threaten U.S. Dominance in Artificial Intelligence?

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The U.S.A. has been the dominant force in Artificial Intelligence so far. The release of DeepSeek R1 recently from a Chinese company is showing to challenge

Load Web Content For Generative AI + RAG Solution As Trimmed Markdown | Build5Nines

Build5Nines @build5nines.bsky.social · Feb 2

Load Web Content for Generative AI + RAG Solution as Trimmed Markdown

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Generative AI has revolutionized how we interact with and generate text-based content, but its capabilities are significantly enhanced when paired with