PinnedStan ChenYet another post about RAG: Building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) PipelineIf you’ve been around the AI and NLP world lately, you’d hear everyone buzzing about Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). It’s the latest…4 min read·5 days ago----
Stan ChenSecurely Pushing Code with GitHub Actions: Using Static SSH KeysAutomating workflows with GitHub Actions is a powerful way to streamline development processes. One common task is pushing code to another…3 min read·May 30, 2024----
Stan ChenFinding a Job in Tech in 2024: Tough, But Totally DoableLanding a job in tech in 2024 feels like running a marathon with obstacles, right? Having mentored four fantastic individuals over the past…3 min read·May 28, 2024----
Stan ChenSetting Up Your Mac for Development: Xcode, NVM, and NPXGetting your macOS ready for development involves installing a few essential tools: Xcode, NVM, and NPX. Here’s a quick and easy guide to…1 min read·May 25, 2024----
Stan ChenRun Raw SQL in dbt with Custom MaterializationIf you need to execute complex SQL, including DDL and DML, directly in dbt without modification, you can do this by creating a custom…1 min read·May 7, 2024----
Stan ChenThe SaaS Sales Fatigue: A Perspective from the CustomerIn the ever-evolving landscape of tech, particularly within the areas of software and data, there’s a phenomenon that’s becoming hard to…2 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
Stan ChenUnderstanding Strategy Tools: Guides to Better Business PlanningThink about how a well-organized to-do list can make your day smoother. Now imagine that, but for your entire business. Strategy tools are…3 min read·Nov 16, 2023----
Stan ChenNavigating Open Source and In-house Tooling in Data Platform EngineeringIn the evolving world of data platform engineering, a common debate is whether to use open source tools or to create custom in-house…3 min read·Oct 2, 2023----
Stan ChenEnhancing Scheduling Efficiency in Airflow with Dynamic DAGsDynamic DAGs in Airflow streamline workflow management, improve scheduler performance, and reduce manual coding, as showcased at Airflow …3 min read·Oct 1, 2023----
Stan CheninLevel Up CodingNavigating the Challenges of Entering the Data Job MarketThis article offers practical guidance for navigating the competitive data job market, covering everything from choosing the right career…3 min read·Sep 29, 2023----