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Google Bard and Google Lens: A Powerful New Combination

Lazizbek Ergashev — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:46:51 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PwmM8HgRpY

In this video, we explore the new integration between Google Bard and Google Lens. This powerful combination allows you to use the visual search capabilities of Google Lens to provide context to your queries to Google Bard. For example, you could show Google Bard a picture of a flower and ask it to identify the flower, or you could show it a picture of a landmark and ask it to provide information about the landmark.

The integration between Google Bard and Google Lens is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers. By combining the power of natural language processing with the power of visual search, Google Bard and Google Lens can help us to learn more about the world around us and to interact with computers in a more natural way.

Discover the Latest Tech Gems with Product Hunt

Lazizbek Ergashev — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:47:00 +0000

As a programmer, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest tools, frameworks, and technologies. Product Hunt has become my go-to resource for discovering cutting-edge products. With its curated collection and engaged community, Product Hunt keeps me at the forefront of innovation.

Product Hunt's intuitive interface and curated lists make it effortless to explore the most trending and impactful products. From productivity tools to libraries and frameworks, it covers a wide range of categories that cater specifically to developers like me.

What I love about Product Hunt is its active community engagement. I can leave comments, ask questions, and connect with product creators and like-minded individuals. This collaboration provides valuable insights and fosters a network of knowledgeable developers.

By leveraging Product Hunt, I've discovered hidden gems that enhance my programming workflow. Incorporating the latest and most promising products into my routine has streamlined my development process, boosted productivity, and kept me ahead in this ever-evolving industry.

How GPS works?

Lazizbek Ergashev — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:12:33 +0000

GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a satellite-based navigation system that allows users to pinpoint their exact location and track their movement. The system is run by the US government and is open to anyone with a GPS receiver.

The GPS system is made up of three parts: satellites that orbit the Earth, ground control stations that track and maintain the satellites, and GPS receivers that users carry with them.

GPS satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude of about 12,000 miles (20,000 kilometers) and transmit signals to the ground. These signals contain information about the satellite's location as well as the time the signal was transmitted.

A GPS receiver determines its own location by utilizing signals from multiple satellites. The receiver detects signals from multiple satellites and uses the time stamp on each signal to calculate the distance between them. The receiver can triangulate its own position by comparing the distance to multiple satellites.

The location is determined through a process known as trilateration, in which the distances between three or more GPS satellites are used to pinpoint a 2D location (latitude and longitude). 3D location (latitude, longitude, and altitude) is obtained using elevation data from at least four satellites.

After determining its location, the GPS receiver can provide that information to the user in the form of coordinates (latitude and longitude) or even addresses or points of interest. Some GPS receivers can be integrated into cars to provide verbal directions to a specific location, as well as in navigation apps on smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches to assist users in navigating to a desired location.

Nobody is special

Lazizbek Ergashev — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:50:57 +0000

There is a common message in motivational videos and books: You are not ordinary; you can achieve whatever you want by working hard and giving your all, and then you become someone special. They should be correct because, looking back through history, there are many people whose names we know among billions. We recognize them because they accomplished something significant, and the underlying message is that we can do the same if we push the right buttons.

I used to believe in such things. They are, however, total lies. Nobody is exceptional, and one can accomplish very little on their own. The one thing we don't notice is that successful people achieve things by not working hard but by utilizing the work power of others to achieve their goals. This has been done by humanity for a long time. Great commanders used countries to accomplish their goals. In recent history, we began doing the same thing by forming corporations. These businesses discovered that by paying people and leveraging their power, they could accomplish great things.

Big names such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs... All of these people became wealthy by employing the same strategy. Warren Buffet... In general, we believe he made his fortune by making long-term investments with his own money, and he is successful because he invested for so long. However, he realized that his personal money was insufficient and began using other people's money, inventing new ways to do the same thing.

Linus Torvalds, how about you? He devised a new method for accomplishing the same goal. He took a risk by making his kernel's source code available to all, and he soon discovered that people contributed useful ideas. Later, he created Git to allow people to implement their ideas, which sped up the process, and by repeating the process for 25 years, he created something special. He did not, however, accomplish this on his own. If you look at the Linux GitHub page today, you'll notice that this project has over 13 thousand contributors. Over 13 thousand people volunteered to work on the project he created. We also did not include the people who work in companies that use Linux to develop new business models. Millions of people worked to bring Linux to its current state.

In a brief, no one is unique. We are all small parts of a much larger system. We achieved great things together, just like ants and bees. The Internet was not created by a single person; many people worked to lay cables deep in the ocean to connect people on different continents. As a result, if you want to be successful, work with others and learn how to harness the power of others. If you believe you can accomplish much on your own and that you are unique, you are just another Buzz Lightyear.

Best learning technique

Lazizbek Ergashev — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:45:03 +0000

A few years ago, a friend explained me how he learned technical concepts, and that has completely changed how I learn things. I wish this learning approach is more commonly used in classes.

When we're taught new things, it's very easy to be taught the solutions directly. For example, we might jump straight to learning how to use git or Kafka or neural network without understanding what problems git or Kafka or neural network solve in the first place.

I found myself learn things much faster through problem solving, which involves the following steps:

Understand the problem: when it arises, why it's important, who this problem affects. For example, if I want to learn git, I would start with understanding the challenges of version control, such as how to revert back to a previous version and how I can compare two different versions to see how they differ.
Attempt to come up with a solution myself. For example, to be able to revert back to any older version of my code, I'll likely have to make copies of my code at different points in time. How do I organize the different copies? How do I keep a log of changes? How do I let users compare the two different versions? What if two people work on the same codebase and create conflicting changes?
Implementing this simple solution, even if it's just a simple solution that doesn't scale. This will likely lead me to realize so many other challenges.
Compare it with the solution I want to learn, which will give me so much more appreciation of this technology.

Just a random thought for Monday. I'd love to hear if you have any recommendation for a good way to learn technical concepts!