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UIUC 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Apr 22, 20261,443

Finally,UIUC's 2026-2027 Academic Calendar has been released,outlining a packed year of learning.The fall semester kicks off on Monday,August 24th,with a break for Labor Day on September 7th.S...

Bootstrap vs. Tailwind CSS: Origins, Features, Pros & Cons, and How to Choose the Right Framework

Sep 26, 202616

Why Compare Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS?In modern web development,choosing the right CSS framework is a critical architectural decision that directly influences project velocity,design flexibil...

Telemetry vs. Analytics: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters

Sep 01, 2026157

Telemetry and analytics are fundamentally different in their purpose and scope,with telemetry acting as the automated mechanism for capturing and transmitting raw operational data—such as log...

The Evolution and Production Reality of Agentic AI

Aug 31, 2026155

While everyone is talking about AI Agents,deploying Agentic AI in production requires far more than model reasoning,as the true challenge lies in building trustworthy systems capable of dynami...

How to Activate or Waive Your UIUC Student Health Insurance

Aug 25, 2026230

Students who are already covered under a comparable private plan,such as a parent's policy or employer-sponsored insurance,must submit a waiver to opt out of the university plan and avoid payi...

Complete Guide to Building a Machine Learning Model

Aug 11, 2026276

1.Problem Definition & FramingBefore writing code or gathering data,the problem must be clearly articulated in business and technical terms:Define Objectives: Identify the core business proble...

My life cuts at Las Vegas during Thanksgiving day holiday

Aug 11, 20267,358

During our family trip to Las Vegas over Thanksgiving,I captured some incredible moments that I'll cherish forever."Life is short,and the world is wide." - Simon Raven.The glitzy lights of the...

The Cybercab Transformation: From Autonomous Taxi to Mobile Base Station

Aug 11, 2026299

An interesting post appeared on Twitter today,saying that every Cybercab will be equipped with a Starlink satellite antenna. Integration of Starlink and Cybercab InfrastructureThe mounting of ...

Harness vs. OpenClaw: Two Very Different "Agents"

May 30, 2026878

If you've been anywhere near AI Twitter lately,you've probably seen two open-source projects throwing off sparks: Harness (the openharness project,published on PyPI as harness-agent) and OpenC...

Clean Python Environments: The Power of venv vs. Docker

May 04, 2026753

Understanding venvvenv (virtual environment) is a Python module that allows users to create isolated,lightweight development environments for Python projects.Its primary purpose is to manage p...

What is Docker? Why is Docker also useful in a development environment?

May 02, 2026576

What is Docker?Docker is an open-source platform that enables developers to build,ship,and run applications in a consistent and isolated environment called a container.It virtualizes the opera...

How to Build Llama 3 AI Apps with Python: Setup & User Prompts

Apr 22, 2026752

Setup for Developing Llama 3-based AI with PythonTo develop applications leveraging Llama 3 models in Python,you'll need to set up your development environment and access the necessary librari...

Open-Source LLMs: The AI Revolution

Apr 22, 2026697

What is LLM?A Large Language Model (LLM) is an artificial intelligence program trained on immense datasets of text and code,enabling it to understand,generate,and process human language with r...

Resume 2.0: Leveling Up for My First Software Gig

Apr 16, 20262,027

Alright,round two! I'm officially on my second resume mission ever.The first one? Oh,that was for university admissions – basically a glorified 'I promise I'm smart and will study hard' docum...

Not everyone will understand what this man just did

Apr 08, 20261,685

This is absolutely mind-blowing! You've taken "the robot" to a ridiculous,genre-bending horror level,truly unlocking god-tier dancing.That dinosaur run with your hands as a tail was a literal ...

UIUC Dorm Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit !!

Apr 07, 20261,530

I would like to share the consolidated dormitory information at UIUC for those who need to have information to determine the best location.Don't stress too much about choosing a dorm based on ...

Unpacking IU's Shopper

Apr 06, 2026697

IU's Shopper is a song that is only truly complete when heard live at a concert. "Shopper" is characterized by its vibrant and energetic sound,often described as synth-pop with elements of ind...

Jackie Chan's Police Story: The Action Masterpiece

Apr 06, 2026593

Jackie Chan's 1985 action classic Police Story stars him as dedicated Hong Kong cop Sergeant Kevin Chan Ka-kui,who finds himself framed for murder by a ruthless drug lord he's trying to bring ...

The IVE Story: Identity, 'I AM' Charts, and Influence

Apr 06, 2026892

IVE is a prominent South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment,debuting on December 1,2021.The group consists of six members: Yujin,Gaeul,Rei,Wonyoung,Liz,and Leeseo.They quickly ...

Tech Visionaries who graduated at UIUC - You are the Next Turn

Apr 02, 20261,137

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) holds a prominent legacy as a wellspring for tech visionaries,consistently producing individuals who have profoundly reshaped the technolo...

Open Databases for Sex Crime Occurrences in the U.S.

Apr 01, 2026667

Did you hear of Open Database for Public Purpose?An Open Database shared for public purpose is a collection of structured information made freely accessible to the public,often under an open l...

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4. Global Robot Market Outlook
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5. Why Two Path Authentication is Essential - My Microsoft Account is Gone!
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6. GGIS: The Roots of Visualizing Geographic Information
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8. Global Electronic Medicine Trends and Market Outlook 
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9. Green Premium, Eco-Certified Building
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10. The UN Pushes for Global AI Standards
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Digital/Technologymore ›

1. Bootstrap vs. Tailwind CSS: Origins, Features, Pros & Cons, and How to Choose the Right Framework
   Sep 26, 202616
2. Telemetry vs. Analytics: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters
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3. The Evolution and Production Reality of Agentic AI
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4. Complete Guide to Building a Machine Learning Model
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6. Harness vs. OpenClaw: Two Very Different "Agents"
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7. What is Docker? Why is Docker also useful in a development environment?
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8. Open-Source LLMs: The AI Revolution
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9. Open Databases for Sex Crime Occurrences in the U.S.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaignmore ›

1. How to Activate or Waive Your UIUC Student Health Insurance
   Aug 25, 2026230
2. UIUC 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
   Apr 22, 20261,443
3. How to get Student Enrollment and Degree Verification at UIUC
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4. UIUC Dorm Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit !!
   Apr 07, 20261,530
5. UIUC Immunization Compliance
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6. Reimbursement after Vaccination at McKinley Health Center
   Oct 24, 2025968
7. Common Questions from UIUC school life in terms of CS Program
   Oct 20, 20251,064
8. Common methods to improve coding skills
   Oct 18, 2025952
9. Challenge: One Code Problem Per Day
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10. Countries with more males and females - what about UIUC?
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Life Logmore ›

1. Resume 2.0: Leveling Up for My First Software Gig
   Apr 16, 20262,027
2. My Dad's Bucket Hat Craze: One Man's Quest for Collegiate Headwear
   Aug 30, 20258661
3. My Life Shot at Death Valley
   Feb 25, 20261,606
4. LAX Thanksgiving Rush: A Joyful Reunion
   Nov 24, 2025888
5. My First Day at University of Illinois-Urvana Champaign
   Feb 25, 20261,149
6. Happy New Year Message with Mathematical Equations
   Jan 02, 20258,173
7. Irvine Restaurant American-Style Vietnamese Food Brodard (ft. Ultimate Spring Roll)
   Nov 03, 20249,857
8. Sushi Koto: The "Ohtani" Sushi Spot in Irvine
   Oct 26, 202410,228
9. Porto's Bakery in Buena Park: A Review from Irvine
   Oct 20, 20249,448
10. Cream Pan: A Must-Visit Japanese Bakery in Fountain Valley
    Oct 13, 20247,537

Pythonmore ›

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   May 04, 2026753
2. How to Build Llama 3 AI Apps with Python: Setup & User Prompts
   Apr 22, 2026752
3. Python example to download webpage
   May 15, 20248,493
4. Python Tutorials for AP Computer Science Principles, Data Projects and High School Internship
   May 10, 20247,827
5. Python Lists
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6. Python String Operations
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7. Python Variables
   May 10, 20247,351
8. Python Data Types
   May 10, 20247,396
9. Python Getting Started
   May 10, 20247,409
10. Python Comments
    May 10, 20247,487

Mediamore ›

1. Not everyone will understand what this man just did
   Apr 08, 20261,685
2. Unpacking IU's Shopper
   Apr 06, 2026697
3. Jackie Chan's Police Story: The Action Masterpiece
   Apr 06, 2026593
4. The IVE Story: Identity, 'I AM' Charts, and Influence
   Apr 06, 2026892
5. Ip Man fights with Muay Thai Master
   Jan 20, 2026891
6. Mad Clown - Don't Die
   Jan 15, 2026964
7. ZO ZAZZ(조째즈) - Don`t you know (모르시나요) (PROD.ROCOBERRY)
   Nov 24, 20251,074
8. 10CM - To Reach You (너에게 닿기를)
   Nov 17, 20251,111
9. FISHINGIRLS Unleashes Energetic EP 'Funiverse' Featuring Signature Track 'Fishing King'
   Nov 18, 2025933
10. BOYNEXTDOOR - If I Say I Love You
    Nov 11, 20251,146

Knowledge Basemore ›

1. US National Holiday in 2026
   Oct 18, 2025867
2. Urban planning and growth from a historical perspective
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3. GGIS: The Roots of Visualizing Geographic Information
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4. Did you get Selective Service System(SSS) Form 3C?
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5. What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)? How to build AI Agents?
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6. Life Quotes from Google CTO Will Grannis emphasizes the importance of data and the problem definition
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    Oct 11, 20249,115

Javamore ›

1. Java Comments
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2. Java Tutorials associated with AP Computer Science A
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3. Java Getting Started
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4. Java Syntax
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5. Java Variables
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6. Java Math
   May 15, 20247,401
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8. Java Short Hand If...Else (Ternary Operator)
   May 15, 20247,526
9. Java Switch Statements
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10. Java While Loop/Do While Loop/For Loop/For-Each Loop/Break/Continue
    May 13, 20247,786

US College Admissionmore ›

1. UIUC, or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - a public land-grant research university located in Urbana-Champaign
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2. Exploring UC San Diego (aka UCSD) - School and its Majors
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3. Exploring UC Irvine (aka UCI) - School and its Majors
   Dec 13, 20248,402
4. Understanding Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
   Dec 13, 20247,878
5. Navigation for UMass Amherst (aka University of Massachusetts Amherst) - Campus Life and Underground Majors
   Dec 10, 20249,247
6. Understanding Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute based in New York
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8. What is the Diversity?
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    Sep 28, 20247,834

Esportsmore ›

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   May 10, 20247,410
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JavaScript

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