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Gemini CLI: Google's Open Source Claude Code AlternativeViewpoint

Gemini CLI: Google's Open Source Claude Code Alternative

For decades, the command-line interface (CLI) has been the developer's sanctuary—a space of pure efficiency, control, and power. It's where code is born, systems are managed, and real work gets done. While graphical interfaces have evolved, the terminal has remained a constant, a testament to its enduring utility. Now, this venerable tool is getting its most significant upgrade in a generation. Google has introduced Gemini CLI, a powerful, open-source AI agent that brings the formidable capabili

Rebecca Kovács

June 25, 2025

3 Easy Ways to Use Google Veo 3 for FreeViewpoint

3 Easy Ways to Use Google Veo 3 for Free

Want to try Google Veo 3 without paying? Learn 3 legitimate ways to access Google’s powerful AI video tool for free—including student promos, Google AI trials, and $300 Google Cloud credits. Step-by-step guide included!

Oliver Kingsley

June 25, 2025

SuperClaude: Power Up Your Claude Code InstantlyViewpoint

SuperClaude: Power Up Your Claude Code Instantly

The arrival of large language models in the software development world has been nothing short of a revolution. AI assistants like Anthropic's Claude can draft code, explain complex algorithms, and debug tricky functions in seconds. They are a phenomenal force multiplier. Yet, for all their power, a lingering sense of genericness remains. Professional developers often find themselves grappling with the same frustrations: the AI's short memory, its lack of context about their specific project, the

Rebecca Kovács

June 25, 2025

What's a Claude.md File? 5 Best Practices to Use Claude.md for Claude CodeViewpoint

What's a Claude.md File? 5 Best Practices to Use Claude.md for Claude Code

Here's a true story from a Reddit user, a C++ dev and ex-FAANG staff engineer: For four years, a "white whale" bug lurked in the codebase of a C++ developer with over 30 years of experience. A former FAANG Staff Engineer, this was the kind of programmer other developers sought out when all hope was lost. Yet, this particular bug, introduced during a massive 60,000-line refactor, remained elusive. It was an annoying edge case, a ghost in the machine that defied discovery despite an estimated 200

Mark Ponomarev

June 25, 2025

How to Run Qwen3 Embedding and Reranker Models Locally with OllamaViewpoint

How to Run Qwen3 Embedding and Reranker Models Locally with Ollama

The world of large language models (LLMs) is expanding at an explosive pace, but for a long time, accessing state-of-the-art capabilities meant relying on cloud-based APIs. This dependency often comes with concerns about privacy, cost, and customization. The tide is turning, however, thanks to powerful open-source models and tools like Ollama that make running them on your local machine easier than ever. Among the most exciting recent developments is the release of the Qwen3 model family by Ali

Mark Ponomarev

June 25, 2025

Seedance 1.0: Better Than Google Veo 3?Viewpoint

Seedance 1.0: Better Than Google Veo 3?

ByteDance’s Seedance 1.0, released in June 2025 by the Volcano Engine, has redefined AI video generation with its two variants: Seedance 1.0 Pro and Seedance 1.0 Lite. These models excel in text-to-video (T2V) and image-to-video (I2V) tasks, offering creators tools to produce high-quality, cinematic videos with unprecedented speed and precision. This article focuses on the benchmarks, practical examples, and ideal use cases for Seedance 1.0 Pro and Lite, highlighting their technical prowess and

Audrey Lopez

June 25, 2025

10 Awesome AI Browsers to Try in 2025Viewpoint

10 Awesome AI Browsers to Try in 2025

In 2025, dedicated AI browsers are transforming the internet by embedding artificial intelligence as their core functionality, evolving beyond traditional navigation tools into intelligent assistants that anticipate needs, automate tasks, and boost productivity. Unlike conventional browsers with AI as an add-on, dedicated AI browsers are built from the ground up with AI at the center, offering seamless integration for content summarization, contextual analysis, and automation. This 1500-word art

Andrea Marić

June 25, 2025

Make NotebookLM Work for You: 3 Real-World ScenariosViewpoint

Make NotebookLM Work for You: 3 Real-World Scenarios

Drowning in scattered docs and endless Slack threads? Google’s NotebookLM acts as your team’s AI research assistant—centralizing knowledge, automating meeting summaries, and onboarding new hires faster. Discover how this powerful tool is redefining modern productivity.

Oliver Kingsley

June 24, 2025

A Prompt for Smoother Claude Code OnboardingViewpoint

A Prompt for Smoother Claude Code Onboarding

Onboarding new AI tools often stalls on unclear rules, scattered files, and lengthy reviews. Discover a concise Claude Code prompt and step-by-step workflow that auto-generates, updates, and proposes missing docs.

Oliver Kingsley

June 23, 2025

How to Use Circle API to Trade USDCViewpoint

How to Use Circle API to Trade USDC

USD Coin (USDC) has emerged as a cornerstone of stability and reliability. As a fully reserved, dollar-backed stablecoin, USDC bridges the gap between traditional fiat currency and the burgeoning world of digital assets. It offers the speed and global reach of cryptocurrencies while maintaining the price stability of the U.S. dollar, making it an ideal medium for commerce, trading, and remittances on the internet. At the heart of the USDC ecosystem is Circle, the principal developer of the stab

Mark Ponomarev

June 23, 2025

Cursor Is Down? Cursor Shows Service Unavailable Error? Try These:Viewpoint

Cursor Is Down? Cursor Shows Service Unavailable Error? Try These:

This guide will walk you through a series of troubleshooting steps, from the simplest of checks to more advanced solutions, to get you back to coding.

Rebecca Kovács

June 22, 2025

Top 10 Best AI Tools for API and Backend Testing to Watch in 2025Viewpoint

Top 10 Best AI Tools for API and Backend Testing to Watch in 2025

The digital backbone of modern applications, the Application Programming Interface (API), and the backend systems they connect to, are more critical than ever. As development cycles accelerate and architectures grow in complexity, traditional testing methods are struggling to keep pace. Enter the game-changer: Artificial Intelligence. In 2025, AI is not just a buzzword in the realm of software testing; it is the driving force behind a new generation of tools that are revolutionizing how we ensur

Andrea Marić

June 21, 2025

Why I Love Stripe Docs (API Documentation Best Practices)Viewpoint

Why I Love Stripe Docs (API Documentation Best Practices)

As a developer, I’ve had my fair share of late nights fueled by frustration and bad documentation. I think we all have. I can still vividly recall the cold sweat of trying to integrate a certain legacy payment processor years ago. It was a nightmare of fragmented guides, conflicting API versions, and a dashboard that felt like a labyrinth designed by a committee that hated joy. After hours of wrestling with convoluted SOAP requests and getting absolutely nowhere, I threw in the towel. A colleagu

Lynn Mikami

June 20, 2025

How to Install and Configure MongoDB MCP ServerViewpoint

How to Install and Configure MongoDB MCP Server

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the integration of Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. AI-powered tools are rapidly becoming indispensable for developers, streamlining workflows, and enhancing productivity. Recognizing this trend, MongoDB has introduced a groundbreaking tool that bridges the gap between your database and AI: the MongoDB Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This tutorial provides a comprehensive, step-by-ste

INEZA FELIN-MICHEL

June 20, 2025

How to Use graphql-codegen, A Beginners' GuideViewpoint

How to Use graphql-codegen, A Beginners' Guide

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, GraphQL has emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional REST APIs, offering clients the ability to request precisely the data they need. However, this flexibility can introduce a new set of challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining type safety between the frontend and backend. This is where graphql-codegen comes in, a revolutionary tool that automates the generation of typed code from your GraphQL schema, supercharging your deve

Maurice Odida

June 20, 2025