I’m 22. Dropped out. Tried 4 startups. All flopped. burned the savings Got ghosted by an investor and my cofounder. Eating instant noodles with no sauce. But I still wake up thinking I might build something that works. That’s the kind of delusion it takes.

DocumentDB is now open source on GitHub 🧩 A PostgreSQL-based document database with MongoDB compatibility—perfect for local-first dev with Docker + @Code. Explore the repo → msft.it/6014S7TpI #DocumentDB #PostgreSQL #MongoDB #OpenSource

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The .NET Meetup Nairobi is here! Calling all .NET lovers! 🚀 Join us at Microsoft Africa Development Center for an afternoon packed with code, and cool demos 🎉 📆 Thursday, 31 July 2025 🕒 3 PM EAT 📍 Microsoft ADC, Dunhill Towers 👉 Note: For you to be considered for attendance, please

.Catherine Muraga reflects on Africa’s unique opportunity in its youth — and why investing in skills, especially in AI, is essential to shaping the continent’s future. #ADCThoughtLeadership #WorkLifeReady #YouthLead #YouthSkillsDay

Just finished the .NET Meetup Nairobi Learn Plan by Mark Gatere learn.microsoft.com/en-us/plans/j0…

Mark Gatere Microsoft Africa Development Center Microsoft Learn I earned my "Write your first C# code" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own Microsoft Learn journey! learn.microsoft.com/api/achievemen… #MSLearnBadge

New episode of #SemaNaADC now on YouTube. This edition spotlights #ADCWINS, a mentorship program supporting women pursuing careers in STEM. Watch to learn how the initiative is helping shape future tech talent. 🎥 buff.ly/iBuQ85c

Build AI chat apps with Python 🔥 Use the Azure Cosmos DB + Azure OpenAI Python Dev Guide to learn vector search (DiskANN/vCore), RAG, and more 🚀 👉 msft.it/6014s6g8C #AzureCosmosDB #AzureOpenAI #PythonDev

Kenya is fast becoming Africa’s top destination for tech and creative economy investments. My visit to the Microsoft Africa Development Center's 'The Garage'- the only one of its kind in Africa- today provided a glimpse into the groundbreaking solutions being developed. This

One day you’ll look back at those Saturday nights spent coding alone… And smile. Keep going — it’s part of the story.

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I have been training neural networks for 9 years now. Here are 16 ways I actively use to optimize model training:

Excited to have had an opportunity to share insights with the AkiraChix group at Microsoft Africa Development Center. I had the chance to talk about my journey to Microsoft, including the interview process to getting the offer; and also shared practical tips on how to have a clear path to success