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New ways of software development
Introduction of AI-driven software tools has changed the way I code up small project. I am still learning. This blog post documents an experiment I did that: It was an interesting exercise both to see what I could do with … Continue reading →
Vibe coding experience: hailstones, World Cup and bike routes
I’ve had a hobby of small programming projects to solve various curiosities I encounter. The ecosystem for such projects has changed dramatically with the introduction of AI coding tools. Outside work, I’ve experimented most with Github Copilot and Google Antigravity. … Continue reading →
Evaluating local LLMs with the Collatz Conjecture
This study compares the performance of local LLMs on a coding related question about the Collatz Conjecture. As background, I have been exploring using an HP ZBook Ultra G1a as a local platform for software development. Two key features make … Continue reading →
ollama AI explorations: more who wrote it best
Some further experiments running ollama with local language models. After my previous experiments, I got a further strix halo laptop (ryzen AI 395). In particular, this one had 128GB of memory instead of 64GB. This is important because this chip … Continue reading →
Mount Lavinia, last day riding
Our last cycling day today. TDA is good at doing all those end of the trip rituals: handing out jerseys, group photo, last evening dinner, etc. As Ezhil joked, this group is so used to following the routines (follow the … Continue reading →
Bentota, country roads
A few busy stretches along the coast and through Galle but otherwise quiet roads. It was another hot/humid riding day today. The weather forecast said “feels like ~105F”. Not sure it was quite that hot with occasional shade from trees … Continue reading →
Ahangama, a little further up the coast
Today we took back roads as we traveled a little further clockwise on the coast. We started at a beach resort, ended at a beach resort but didn’t take the direct (busy) road. It is interesting to see where the … Continue reading →
Tangalle, sleeping dogs and freeways
A variety of roads today – some were quiet enough for dogs and cows to settle and sleep on the road Others were broad freeway style with three lanes each way, though also not very crowded – and then some … Continue reading →
Tissamaharama, relaxing rest day
A relaxing rest day in Tissa. I walked to the old Buddhist temple and otherwise hung around the hotel. The place we are staying is nice with a pool and large rooms. The places we stay are generally fancier than … Continue reading →