Jai Dayanand

Featured Blogs

Insights, tutorials, and deep dives from my journey in tech

Failure isn’t the end — it’s the blueprint for your comeback.

We dive deep into the art of embracing setbacks and turning them into stepping stones. Through stories, practical tips, and mindset shifts, learning how to rise stronger after every fall. From self-reflection to strategic action, this guide is your toolkit for bouncing back with purpose.

A Beginner’s Guide to Using and Storing Embeddings with ChromaDB, FAISS, and Weaviate

Explore the basics and uses of vector databases and embeddings, comparing tools like FAISS, ChromaDB, and Weaviate. Learn how AI-driven vector search powers efficient similarity and semantic applications.

Balancing Academics, Extracurriculars, and Internships: A Student's Real-Life Guide to Thriving, Not Surviving

A reflective guide on how I strategically balance academics, internships, and leadership roles in college to build a career-ready, opportunity-rich future.

Legal Tech in India: A Transformation in the Making — But Not Without Hurdles

A deep dive into India’s legal tech landscape — uncovering where technology is making real impact, where it’s falling short, and what the future of justice innovation could look like.

Vibe Coding: The Future of Creative Software Development

Discover how vibe coding is revolutionizing software development by combining natural language prompts, AI-driven code generation, and a creative, flow-focused approach to building applications faster and smarter.

Post-Quantum Cryptography: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity

An in-depth look at Post-Quantum Cryptography, why current encryption is at risk from quantum computers, and how emerging standards like Kyber and Dilithium are shaping a quantum-safe future.

From Fine-Tuning to Prompt Engineering: What Actually Moves the Needle in LLMs

A deep dive into fine-tuning vs prompt engineering for LLMs—what truly impacts performance, when to use each, and how hybrid methods like RAG and LoRA can offer the best of both worlds.

Environment Variables: The Invisible DNA of Modern Software

Master environment variables for clean configuration, secure secrets, and smooth deployments. A complete guide from setup to best practices for production-ready software.

Data Behind the Trend: What Instagram Bios Reveal About Us

Discover how analyzing social media trends and buzzwords reveals cultural shifts and emerging lifestyles. Explore the power of data-driven insights to understand what shapes online identities today.

Zero Trust Architecture: Why the Castle-and-Moat Model Is Dead

Deep dive into ZTA, this blog unpacks why traditional perimeter-based security is obsolete and how modern organizations can adopt a never trust, always verify approach to stay resilient.

The Secret Life of Hashtags: Tracking Their Rise, Fall, and Rebirth

Explore the hidden patterns behind popular hashtags by analyzing their rise, fall, and resurgence over time. This blog uncovers how digital culture evolves through social media metadata.

Webhooks 101: The Underrated Power of Reactive Backends

A practical guide to understanding webhooks, their real-world use cases, and how they power async workflows in modern backend systems for smoother automation.