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Practical AI

Put AI to work in your daily life and business. These hands-on guides focus on real-world applications, from writing and research to automation and productivity. Perfect for anyone who wants actionable advice rather than theory.

AI Prompt Templates: Copy, Paste, and Customize

Beginner

Ready-to-use prompt templates for common tasks. Copy, paste, fill in the blanks, and get great results immediately. No theory—just practical templates.

9 min read
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Free AI Tools to Try Right Now

Beginner

Want to explore AI without spending money? Discover the best free AI tools for writing, images, learning, productivity, and more.

5 min read
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When to Use AI Tools (and When Not To)

Beginner

AI is powerful, but it's not right for every task. Learn when to trust AI, when to do it yourself, and when to hire a human expert.

6 min read
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A/B Testing AI Outputs: Measure What Works

Intermediate

How do you know if your AI changes improved outcomes? Learn to A/B test prompts, models, and parameters scientifically.

6 min read
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AI API Integration Basics

Intermediate

Learn how to integrate AI APIs into your applications. Authentication, requests, error handling, and best practices.

6 min read
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AI for Data Analysis: From Questions to Insights

Intermediate

Use AI to analyze data, generate insights, create visualizations, and answer business questions from your datasets.

6 min read
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Batch Processing with AI: Efficiency at Scale

Intermediate

Process thousands of items efficiently with batch AI operations. Learn strategies for large-scale AI tasks.

5 min read
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Open Source vs Proprietary AI Models

Intermediate

Should you use OpenAI's GPT, or self-host Llama? Compare open source and proprietary models on cost, control, and capabilities.

7 min read
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Prompt Engineering Patterns: Proven Techniques

Intermediate

Master advanced prompting techniques: chain-of-thought, few-shot, role prompting, and more. Get better AI outputs with proven patterns.

8 min read
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Prompt Engineering: The Complete Masterclass

Intermediate

Go from prompting basics to advanced techniques. A comprehensive A-Z guide covering everything from simple prompts to production-grade prompt systems.

18 min read
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Token Economics: Understanding AI Costs

Intermediate

AI APIs charge per token. Learn how tokens work, how to estimate costs, and how to optimize spending.

6 min read
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