How to Get a Professional Email @YourDomain for Free (Forever)
Learn how to set up a free professional email address with your custom domain without paying for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
2 min read
Llama 4 is Here, and It's an Absolute Unit
Meta's LLAMA 4 represents a breakthrough in open-weight LLMs, featuring a Mixture of Experts architecture that delivers trillion-parameter performance with unprecedented efficiency. With a massive 10M token context window, it's redefining what's possible for long-context AI applications. This deep dive examines how it stacks up against competitors, why its architecture matters, and what it means for AI engineers building real-world applications.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
4 min read
Meet Gemini 2.5 Pro: My AI Pair Programmer
A deep dive into Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, exploring its capabilities, how it shines in coding tasks, its integration with tools like Cursor, and where it stands in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
5 min read
Model Context Protocols (MCPs) in Generative AI: Current State and Future Impact
Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are emerging as a key open standard that allows generative AI models to securely and efficiently access external tools and data in real time. Adopted by major players like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft, MCPs are enabling scalable, modular, and enterprise-ready AI systems across industries. This shift is transforming AI from static responders into dynamic, context-aware agents.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
19 min read
VibeCoding: Revolutionizing Software Development or Just a Passing Trend?
An exploration of VibeCoding - the AI-powered programming technique that transforms developers into guides for AI-generated code. Learn about its impact on engineers and businesses, advantages, limitations, and how to move beyond basic prompting to create robust, maintainable systems.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
5 min read
Revolutionizing Software Development with Cursor's Agent Mode
Explore how Cursor's Agent Mode transforms software development by enabling autonomous code generation, refactoring, and project management across multiple files. Discover the differences between YOLO and Normal modes, and how this AI-powered tool outperforms GitHub Copilot for rapid prototyping and iterative development.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
Hello llms.txt, Goodbye llms.txt 👋🏼
Exploring how the llms.txt standard, initially designed to help LLMs better understand websites, may soon become obsolete as AI systems develop more autonomous learning capabilities and improved content comprehension.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
2 min read
How to Cut Your CI Costs by 10x with One Line of Code
Discover how to slash your CI/CD costs by 90% with a simple one-line change. Learn how switching from GitHub Actions to Ubicloud's self-hosted runners can dramatically reduce your monthly CI expenses while maintaining full compatibility and improving performance.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
OpenAI's SWARM Protocol: A New Era for Autonomous AI Agents
Exploring how OpenAI's SWARM protocol enables multiple specialized AI agents to collaborate seamlessly, transforming automation across industries by creating intelligent teams rather than just intelligent individuals.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
How to Run DeepSeek R1 Locally Using Ollama (macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu Guide)
Discover how to run the powerful DeepSeek R1 AI model locally on your machine using Ollama. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu, allowing you to harness the capabilities of a state-of-the-art language model without relying on the cloud. Learn about system requirements, installation, and the benefits of using DeepSeek R1 over other models.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
Scaling React Development & Ensuring Code Clarity of hooks with eslint-plugin-react-hooks-docs
How to use an eslint plugin to ensure the documentation of react hooks resulting in a clean and scalable codebase.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
Why engineers and designers should use rem over px, and how to automate the css migration
Using rem over px is a best practice for web accessibility. This article discusses the differences between rem and px, and how to automate the migration from px to rem using Stylelint and a plugin I built.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
4 min read
ChatGPT and the Tech Industry: A Software Engineer's Perspective
Exploring how ChatGPT is transforming software development, catalyzing innovation across sectors, and opening new possibilities for engineers through advanced language models.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
2 min read
Using n Column grids on React Native
Using react-native-flex-grid library we can replicate our web design patterns in react-native in a consistent way, and we can configure the grid based on the design needs of the project.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
5 min read
Using stripe checkout with react native
Utilizing all of Stripe checkout's features on React Native. Custom styles can be applied to the Stripe Checkout page by supplying props to the library component.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
3 min read
First and Last name validation for forms and databases
Human names regex validation for web forms and databases.
by Ahmed Tokyo•
6 min read