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Containerize Monorepo Apps with Docker and DigitalOcean App Platform

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Containerizing monorepo applications with Docker and deploying them on DigitalOcean App Platform can significantly streamline your development workflow. This approach offers enhanced service isolation, scalability, and efficient deployment, making it easier to manage microservices. By using Docker Compose, developers can create a consistent local environment that mirrors production, ensuring smoother transitions when scaling and […]

Compare Top JavaScript Charting Lib

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Choosing the right charting library is crucial for developers working with dynamic data visualizations. In this comparison of popular JavaScript libraries—Chart.js, D3.js, ECharts, ApexCharts, and Plotly.js—we’ll explore the strengths of each tool, from ease of use to performance and customization. Whether you’re building interactive dashboards or complex data visualizations, understanding the unique capabilities of […]

Master Python Lambda Expressions: Use map, filter, sorted Efficiently

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Mastering Python lambda expressions is key to improving code efficiency. Lambda functions are concise, anonymous functions that excel in short-term operations, especially when used as arguments for higher-order functions like map, filter, and sorted. These expressions offer a streamlined approach for simple tasks but may not be suitable for more complex logic or debugging. […]

Master Python String to Float Conversion: Handle Errors, Locale, and Formats

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Converting strings to floating-point numbers in Python is a key skill for any developer working with numeric data. The built-in float() function is the primary tool for this task, allowing for seamless conversion of strings to numbers. However, things can get tricky when dealing with errors, different number formats like scientific notation, or locale-specific […]

Run Python Scripts on Ubuntu: Setup, Execution, and Best Practices

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Running Python scripts on Ubuntu is a powerful way to streamline development tasks and automate workflows. Whether you’re using the python3 command or setting up virtual environments to manage dependencies, knowing the best practices for execution is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to set up your environment, create executable scripts […]

Optimize Multi-Node LLM Training at Scale with DigitalOcean AI

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Optimizing large-scale AI workloads requires robust infrastructure, and DigitalOcean has proven to be a powerful solution for training and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) like MPT-7B and MPT-30B. With the integration of MosaicML LLM Foundry and the use of H100 GPUs across multi-node clusters, DigitalOcean’s platform has demonstrated impressive performance and efficiency at scale. […]

Master Docker Installation and Management on Ubuntu 20.04

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction “Installing and managing Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 can significantly streamline your development and containerization workflow. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up Docker, including Docker Compose for multi-container management and Docker Desktop for a GUI-based development environment. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to optimize your setup, you’ll learn […]

Unlock High-Fidelity Image Synthesis with Fooocus and Stable Diffusion

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Unlocking high-fidelity image synthesis with Fooocus and Stable Diffusion offers an exciting opportunity for both beginners and experienced users. Fooocus simplifies the image generation process by leveraging the power of Stable Diffusion, with added features like SDXL model support, inpainting, and image-to-image generation. This low-code platform makes it easy to customize your images with […]

Manage Users in Ubuntu 24.04

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction Managing users on an Ubuntu system is a critical task for ensuring system security and smooth operations. Whether you’re adding new users, assigning sudo privileges, or removing accounts, these actions are essential for maintaining control over who has access to your system. In Ubuntu 24.04, it’s crucial to manage user permissions effectively to prevent […]

Master Gradient Boosting for Classification: Enhance Accuracy with Machine Learning

By Alireza Pourmahdavi October 6, 2025

Introduction “Gradient boosting is a powerful machine learning technique that enhances classification accuracy by iteratively improving weak models. By combining decision trees as weak learners and refining them through gradient descent, this method reduces errors and boosts performance. In this article, we dive deep into how gradient boosting works, its advantages over methods like AdaBoost, […]

Alireza Pourmahdavi

I’m Alireza Pourmahdavi, a founder, CEO, and builder with a background that combines deep technical expertise with practical business leadership. I’ve launched and scaled companies like Caasify and AutoVM, focusing on cloud services, automation, and hosting infrastructure. I hold VMware certifications, including VCAP-DCV and VMware NSX. My work involves constructing multi-tenant cloud platforms on VMware, optimizing network virtualization through NSX, and integrating these systems into platforms using custom APIs and automation tools. I’m also skilled in Linux system administration, infrastructure security, and performance tuning. On the business side, I lead financial planning, strategy, budgeting, and team leadership while also driving marketing efforts, from positioning and go-to-market planning to customer acquisition and B2B growth.

Containerize Monorepo Apps with Docker and DigitalOcean App Platform

Containerize Monorepo Apps with Docker and DigitalOcean App Platform

Compare Top JavaScript Charting Lib

Master Python Lambda Expressions: Use map, filter, sorted Efficiently

Master Python String to Float Conversion: Handle Errors, Locale, and Formats

Run Python Scripts on Ubuntu: Setup, Execution, and Best Practices

Optimize Multi-Node LLM Training at Scale with DigitalOcean AI

Master Docker Installation and Management on Ubuntu 20.04

Unlock High-Fidelity Image Synthesis with Fooocus and Stable Diffusion

Manage Users in Ubuntu 24.04

Master Gradient Boosting for Classification: Enhance Accuracy with Machine Learning

Alireza Pourmahdavi

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