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Everything You Need to Know About Harness Engineering
AI agents can now write code, browse the web, and run for hours without a human watching. Ask one to build a feature, and it might open ten files, call five tools, and make a hundred small decisions before it ever shows you a result. That's a different animal [...]
Should Philippines Make Its Own Local Large Language Model?
As countries all around the world are beginning to seriously invest in their own models, there is a growing debate on whether the country should create its own local large language model. If we do, would it be cost-effective? And if it is, would it be beneficial? As [...]
How to Balance Business Goals with User Needs in UI/UX: A Data-Driven Approach
The Tug-of-War Balancing business goals with user needs in UI/UX is a challenge every designer eventually runs into. Users want fast, free, and beautiful experiences with no friction anywhere. The business, meanwhile, wants high conversion rates, low hosting costs, and a fast time-to-market. These two wish lists are not always [...]
UI/UX Design: Speeding Up the Creative Process with AI
The Builder's Mindset If you have ever stared at a blank Figma canvas with a deadline looming — a thesis defense, a hackathon demo, or just a personal app idea you finally want to ship — you already know that speed matters as much as polish. A traditional UI/UX [...]
Agentjacking: How Fake Sentry Errors Hijack AI Coding Agents
AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex now do far more than autocomplete. They read source code, query observability platforms, open pull requests, and run terminal commands on developer machines. That expanded access is useful, but it also creates a problem most security teams have not accounted [...]
Build AI Apps Faster with Google AI Studio and Gemini
Artificial intelligence has become an essential part of modern software development. It helps developers build applications that understand natural language, generate content, analyze documents, write code, and automate complex tasks. While large language models (LLMs) make these features easier to use, integrating them into real applications still takes time. [...]
OpenRouter Explained: Access Multiple AI Models Through One API
The rapid advancement of generative AI has given developers access to an ever-growing collection of large language models from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral AI, and xAI. Each model offers different strengths, whether in reasoning, code generation, content creation, multilingual support, or cost efficiency. While having [...]
Build Your Own JARVIS AI Chatbot Interface using Vercel
Have you ever watched Tony Stark boot up his suits and wished you had your very own J.A.R.V.I.S. to help you code, research, or just manage your day? If you are just starting out with web development, you have probably noticed that most AI chatbot tutorials look exactly the [...]
Can’t Use the Terminal, Can’t Defend the Network: The Importance of Cybersecurity Degrees in the Philippines
Can't Use the Terminal, Can't Defend the Network: The Importance of Cybersecurity Degrees in the Philippines Open a job posting for a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, a penetration tester, or a systems administrator anywhere in the world, and one requirement shows up again and again: comfort with the [...]
PromptWars hackathon: students built AI apps
On June 20, 2026, thirty junior and senior high school students spent a day at Programmable Makati building working AI applications. The event was PromptWars: AI-Powered, Student-Built, a hackathon run by DEVCON Kids Philippines and Tutorials Dojo. This event demonstrated how beginners can build with high impact solutions [...]

RI Utilization vs RI Coverage: Difference Between these Amazon EC2 Reserved Instance Metrics

The Amazon EC2 enables developers up to businesses to deploy their own applications with flexibility, high availability, and cost-efficiency as it removes the need to invest in physical hardwares or servers. From running applications, hosting websites, and managing databases, EC2 serves as the foundation for anything that is cloud-based. Talking about its cost-efficiency, there are different "Instance Purchasing Options" that you can choose from depending on your server requirements and also your financial capabilities. [...]

How to configure AWS Lambda Function URL with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing

Get started learning how to build your first-ever Python Labs Client App, a web application that leverages the power of serverless computing. This creative application is primarily designed to cater to individuals eager to enhance their Python programming skills. By using the flexibility and scalability of AWS Lambda, you'll be able to create dynamic and interactive web experiences without the hassle of managing infrastructure. This Python Code Playground will be a valuable tool for [...]

Advancing Your Tech Career: Why Cloud Certifications Matter

As technology advances at a breakneck pace, cloud computing fosters innovation and industry growth. Whether you're an IT veteran or transitioning into a new career, staying relevant means more than just acquiring technical skills—it also involves earning certifications demonstrating your cloud proficiency. This article will explore why certifications from significant providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are essential and how they can accelerate your career path. Why [...]

Availability of AWS Local Zones in Manila: What This Means for the Philippines’ Tech Landscape

On June 19, 2023, AWS launched its Local Zones in Manila, marking a significant milestone in the Philippines' cloud computing journey. AWS Local Zones are extensions of AWS Regions designed to bring cloud services closer to users, offering low-latency access and localized data processing. This development is set to transform the tech landscape in the Philippines, enhancing performance for various applications. In this article, we'll explore how to enable and use the AWS Local [...]

Understanding VPC Flow Logs: Capturing Network Traffic in AWS

Imagine a bustling city with a vast network of roads and highways connecting every corner. Like this intricate transportation system, the cloud computing world has its complex web of virtual networks, facilitating the seamless flow of data and communication. In this digital metropolis, ensuring security and maintaining visibility over network traffic is paramount. AWS (Amazon Web Services) offers a powerful tool called VPC Flow Logs to help you navigate and monitor the virtual pathways [...]

How to Set Up Slack Notifications for WordPress Admin Logins with IP Address Details

Keeping track of who logs into your WordPress site is important for maintaining security. If you're running a website, you want to be immediately alerted to any admin login activity, whether it's you or someone else. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to enable Slack notifications for WordPress admin logins. This way, you'll receive instant alerts directly in your Slack channel whenever someone logs into your WordPress admin dashboard. In [...]

Enabling the Account-Level Suppression List in Amazon SES

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a powerful tool that enables businesses to send bulk and transactional emails to customers. It provides a reliable and scalable platform for sending marketing campaigns, transactional notifications, or customer communications. However, maintaining a good sender reputation and adhering to email regulations are critical for successful email delivery. To help manage email deliverability effectively, Amazon SES offers account-level suppression lists, which are a valuable feature. A suppression list is [...]

Email Sender Application with Amazon SES

Whether you’re part of a business or organization, sending out emails is crucial for connecting with people. More often than not, you’ll find yourself needing to send similar emails to a group and sometimes, they need to be dynamic. Yes, you can send out one email and just add everyone to the BCC but having a dynamic and more personalized email helps create a better connection between you and the recipient. This is a [...]

Digital Bridge of Connectivity: All about the Bifrost Cable System

As digital era progresses, the demand for a high-speed and stable internet connection grows. While we are already familiar with the medium of internet transmission such as standard cable, fiber optics, and through satellite, one medium that is often overlooked is the undersea cable. It is expected since unlike those that are visible everywhere, undersea cables are not as noticeable since… well, they are literally laid on the seabed. Although undersea cables are not [...]

Transferring an Amazon Route 53 Domain to Another AWS Account: Troubleshooting DNS Propagation

I recently transferred my domain to a different AWS account. However, despite waiting for the standard 24-48-hour DNS propagation period, I noticed the changes were not propagating as expected. In this article, we’ll delve into the steps I followed, potential pitfalls, and solutions to ensure a smooth domain transfer process. DNS propagation is the process of updating and reflecting changes made to your domain's DNS records across all DNS servers worldwide. When you make [...]