Richard Djarbeng's Technical Posts
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Agentic Object Detection and Document Extraction with Landing.ai
This week, I dive into agentic object detection and document extraction using tools from Landing.ai, one of Andrew Ngās innovative startups! Inspired by Andrew Ngās recent post on X about...
Dr Jekyll & Ruby -building Richard's personal website
This post is about my developer experience building my personal website with ruby, jekyll and GitHub pages, opinions are mine and mine alone. When I decided to buildšØš½āš» my personal...
Mastering Python for Algorithms and Efficiency
Having code that works or implementing a solution is not good enough. Some problems require optimizing for memory and time and also meeting given constraints. Efficiency matters, and the scalability...
Hello World -Skynet is Self aware
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What's Hot Right Now? Find Out with Google Trends!
Ever wonder what people are searching for onlineālike the latest gadgets, hot topics, or even local events? Google Trends is a free, easy-to-use tool that shows you whatās trending on...
How to Check Your Website's Performance: A Case Study on Lusion.co
Recently, my friend Nathaniel Nyakotey checked out the visually stunning website at lusion.co. With its sleek graphics, intricate animations, and immersive WebGL interactions, Nathaniel estimated it would consume around 300MB...
What is Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and the Environmental Significance
Particulate Matter (PM) comprises a diverse mix of solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, varying in size, chemical composition, and origin (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], 2023). Among...
Chirp: Transmitting Data Through Sound
In the ever-evolving world of data transfer, a project called Chirp caught my attention on GitHub. Developed by solst-ice, Chirp enables users to send and receive data using sound waves,...
OpenCut: A Free, Open-Source Alternative to CapCut
Update (March 2026): The OpenCut project has officially entered beta! You can now try the beta version for yourself directly in the browser. If youāre a video editor frustrated with...
From the Norrsken Hub in Kigali, A Look at the Deals Shaping Africa's Future
Africaās technology ecosystem is moving forward in 2025, as startups secure big investments and join forces to make a bigger impact. From mobile apps for money transfers to solar power...
How to Recover an Unsaved PowerPoint Presentation After Closing
How to Recover an Unsaved PowerPoint Presentation After Hitting āDonāt Saveā Accidentally clicked āDonāt Saveā on your PowerPoint presentation? Donāt panic! PowerPointās built-in AutoRecover feature can help you retrieve your...
Understanding the Trend in Published Papers
In scientific research, the journey from a novel idea to a widely accepted standard is an iterative process. Diagrams often outline this lifecycle, from initial papers to standardization and public...