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Mastering ChatGPT Prompts: Harnessing the Power of AI for Your Industry
Mastering ChatGPT Prompts: Harnessing the Power of AI for Your Industry

This comprehensive guidebook shows you how ChatGPT prompts can transform your operations in various industries.

2023

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Build Your Own Successful SaaS Business

I’ve been building successful (mostly!) SaaS businesses over the past 15 years. Here’s what I’ve learned. — What is SaaS? SaaS stands for Software as a Service. A SaaS is a cloud-based service where instead of downloading software on your desktop PC or business network to run and update, you instead access an application via an internet browser. Back in the old days, we used to make these things called…

Entrepreneurship

7 min read

Build Your Own Successful SaaS Business
Build Your Own Successful SaaS Business
Entrepreneurship

7 min read


Aug 28

Unlocking Passive Income for Developers: My Gumroad Success Story!

All that hype you heard about Gumroad? Yeah. It’s true. — The digital marketplace is abuzz with platforms that promise creators the moon and the stars. One name that has steadily risen above the cacophony is Gumroad. And as someone who dove into the Gumroad experience head-first, I’m here to deconstruct my journey and share some invaluable insights. My Two-Week Gumroad Challenge I decided to…

Make Money Writing

4 min read

Unlocking Passive Income for Developers: My Gumroad Success Story!
Unlocking Passive Income for Developers: My Gumroad Success Story!
Make Money Writing

4 min read


Aug 21

Parallel Testing in Rails 7: Benefits and Pitfalls

Parallel testing has emerged as a popular strategy for speeding up test suites, and with Rails 7, it’s more efficient and effective than ever. However, as with any technology, understanding its benefits and challenges is essential for optimal utilization. — 1. Introduction to Parallel Testing in Rails 7 Parallel testing lets you run your test suite in a concurrent manner. By default, Rails 7 forks processes using Ruby’s DRb system. The number of processes forked corresponds to the machine’s core count but can be adjusted.

Ruby On Rails

3 min read

Parallel Testing in Rails 7: Benefits and Pitfalls
Parallel Testing in Rails 7: Benefits and Pitfalls
Ruby On Rails

3 min read


Aug 17

Building Robust APIs with Ruby on Rails: A Glimpse into Modern Web Development

In today’s digital age, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as essential connectors between varied software, enabling seamless communication and data sharing. Ruby on Rails, with its elegance, flexibility, and supportive community, has emerged as a premier choice for developers, including myself, aiming to design top-tier APIs. While tools play a…

Ruby On Rails

3 min read

Building Robust APIs with Ruby on Rails: A Glimpse into Modern Web Development
Building Robust APIs with Ruby on Rails: A Glimpse into Modern Web Development
Ruby On Rails

3 min read


Aug 14

Guide to running InvokeAI on AWS

I needed to get Invoke AI running on an AWS server for a new project I am involved with. Here are my notes on how I did that. — In this article you will find out: Which EC2 instance to use How to prepare it for working with an image AI application like InvokeAI How to install and run InvokeAI Configuring a GPU monitor and sending the data to CloudWatch Configuring an Nginx Reverse Proxy to works with InvokeAI

Stable Diffusion

4 min read

Guide to running InvokeAI on AWS
Guide to running InvokeAI on AWS
Stable Diffusion

4 min read


Aug 11

Sharding in Rails 7: A New Horizon in Database Management

Rails 7, released in 2021, has brought forward new horizons in database management with its advanced sharding capabilities. This revolutionary addition empowers developers to scale applications efficiently, offering a seamless approach to handling large datasets and multi-tenant configurations. — Since its inception, Rails has been a platform that promotes flexibility, robustness, and ease of use. With the release of Rails 7 in 2021, the framework has taken a significant leap forward in database management with the introduction of innovative sharding features. …

Ruby On Rails

4 min read

Sharding in Rails 7: A New Horizon in Database Management
Sharding in Rails 7: A New Horizon in Database Management
Ruby On Rails

4 min read


Aug 8

Unlock the Power of Conversational AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Ruby on Rails Frontend with OpenAI’s API

Join me in a hands-on tutorial to create, manage, and continue conversations with ChatGPT, using Ruby on Rails and OpenAI’s API. Watch the video and take a step toward the future of AI-powered communication. — The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into daily routines and business practices is a testament to its revolutionary impact. OpenAI, one of the frontrunners in this transformation, offers powerful language models like GPT-3 and GPT-4 that many aspire to leverage. Understanding this need, I’ve created a YouTube video tutorial (available…

Ruby On Rails

3 min read

Unlock the Power of Conversational AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Ruby on Rails Frontend…
Unlock the Power of Conversational AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Ruby on Rails Frontend…
Ruby On Rails

3 min read


Aug 8

Declarative Query Params in Ruby on Rails

A quick look at reducing and clarifying controller code via declarative parameters. — In Ruby on Rails, handling query parameters can become cumbersome, especially when there are multiple possibilities or a complex structure to manage. Using declarative patterns, like responds_to, can make this easier by allowing you to define responses in a more structured way. Here’s an example of what you might do…

Ruby On Rails Development

2 min read

Ruby On Rails Development

2 min read


Aug 5

Ruby on Rails and the Power of MVC Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide

In the landscape of modern web development, few frameworks have had as profound an impact as Ruby on Rails (RoR). Powered by the elegance of Ruby and the efficiency of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern, Rails provides developers with tools to craft scalable and maintainable applications. — Welcome to this concise summary of my guide on Ruby on Rails and the MVC pattern, integral subjects for modern web developers. While this article highlights key concepts, practical applications, and fundamental benefits, there is a wealth of knowledge waiting to be uncovered in the full guide.

Ruby On Rails

4 min read

Ruby on Rails and the Power of MVC Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide
Ruby on Rails and the Power of MVC Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide
Ruby On Rails

4 min read


Aug 2

Encrypting Sensitive Data in Rails 7 with Encrypted Attributes

At Zonmaster, we manage a substantial amount of sensitive data, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), along with other types of data. As part of our agreement with Amazon, we are committed to storing this information securely. While we previously relied on various gems to achieve this, having encryption features built directly into Rails has greatly enhanced our ability to protect this vital information.

Data Security

5 min read

Encrypting Sensitive Data in Rails 7 with Encrypted Attributes
Encrypting Sensitive Data in Rails 7 with Encrypted Attributes
Data Security

5 min read

Phil Smy

Phil Smy

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Thinker, musician, writer and chief cook and code washer at ZonMaster.com. He’s also a published fiction author.

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