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The State of Developer Education
Open Source Models and Developer Education with Jacob Marks of Voxel51
Dec 21, 2023
Jacob Marks, Machine Learning Engineer and Developer Evangelist at Voxel51, discusses the hype of AI in computer vision and software development. They highlight the importance of practical learning resources, code reusability, and engaging the developer community. They also talk about building a chat bot with GPT 3.5, the value of foundational models in computer vision, and the potential of using synthetic data. Finally, they explore the role of emoji in emotional expression and mention Andrei Carpathy as an influential figure in science and tech.
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- Building robust systems that others can interact with is as important as focusing on simulations in algorithmic challenges.
- Democratization of developer tooling has made it possible to build systems and applications that were previously unthinkable for many developers.
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Jacob Marks' unconventional path into coding and developer relations
Jacob Marks, a machine learning engineer and Developer Evangelist at Voxel51, shares his unconventional journey into coding and Developer Relations. With a background in physics, Jacob gained programming experience during his PhD research, which sparked his interest in algorithmic challenges. Furthermore, his passion for education and interpersonal engagement led him to pursue a career in Developer Relations. He highlights the importance of not only focusing on simulations but also building robust systems that others can interact with.
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