Prompt Engineering Best Practices: From Basic Techniques to Advanced Reasoning Patterns

Introduction: Prompt engineering is the art and science of communicating effectively with large language models. Unlike traditional programming where you write explicit instructions, prompt engineering requires understanding how models interpret language, what context they need, and how to structure requests for optimal results. This guide covers the fundamental techniques that separate amateur prompts from production-quality […]

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Introduction to Docker and Containers: A Beginner’s Guide

Containers are a popular technology for developing and deploying applications. They provide an isolated runtime environment that runs an application and its dependencies, making it easier to package, deploy, and manage the application. Docker is a platform for managing containers that has become very popular in recent years. In this article, we’ll provide an introduction […]

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EU EEHRxF: The Future of European Health Record Exchange

What is EEHRxF? EEHRxF vs IPS vs eHDSI EEHRxF Architecture EEHRxF Clinical Dataset Ireland’s EEHRxF Readiness FHIR Implementation Example Standards and References Series Conclusion Related Articles in This Series Conclusion

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Case Study: ePrescribing in EU and Ireland – A Solution Architect’s Guide to FHIR-Based Electronic Prescription Systems

Electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) is transforming medication management across Europe and Ireland, replacing error-prone paper prescriptions with secure digital workflows. This comprehensive case study examines the regulatory landscape, FHIR-based implementation patterns, enterprise architecture decisions, and practical guidance for building compliant ePrescribing systems in the European context. 📚 HEALTHCARE INTEROPERABILITY SERIES This article is part of a […]

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Fine-Tuning LLMs: From Data Preparation to Production Deployment

Introduction: Fine-tuning transforms a general-purpose LLM into a specialized model tailored to your domain, style, or task. While prompt engineering can get you far, fine-tuning offers consistent behavior, reduced token usage, and capabilities that prompting alone cannot achieve. This guide covers the complete fine-tuning workflow—from data preparation to deployment—using both cloud APIs (OpenAI, Together AI) […]

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Azure Monitor: A Solutions Architect’s Guide to Enterprise Observability

Azure Monitor Architecture – Data Sources, Platform, Insights, and Actions Observability has become the cornerstone of successful cloud operations, and after two decades of building and maintaining enterprise systems, I can confidently say that Azure Monitor represents one of the most comprehensive observability platforms available today. The ability to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry […]

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