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Breaktime Tech Talks

A bite-sized tech podcast for busy developers where we’ll briefly cover technical topics, new snippets, and more in short time blocks. Your host, Jennifer Reif, is an avid developer and problem-solver with special interest in data, learning, and all things technology.

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09:57

Ep24: Graph Data Science + Building Knowledge Graphs

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2024/11/22

This episode, my refresher with the Graph Data Science library with highlights and challenges. Then an overview of the Building Knowledge Graphs book, a guide on everything from concepts to technical details.

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14:58

Ep23: Spring Data Neo4j course + Event recap

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2024/11/15

Hear learnings from the new Spring Data Neo4j course - building blocks, updates/deletes, and modeling. Then recap XtremeJ and NODES 2024, + upcoming at CJUG.

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11:12

Ep22: LLM Graph Builder + Devrel unlocks “aha” moment

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2024/11/08

In this episode, get my latest experiences with the Neo4j LLM Graph Builder, both the benefits and challenges. Then, an article focusing on the concept of the "Aha moment"—a key moment when developers discover the value of a technology.

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09:32

Ep21: Data is cool + NODES 2024 preview

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2024/11/01

In this episode, hear why data (a less glamorous topic) is actually fascinating and crucial. Then, look forward with a preview of next week's NODES 2024 event, which features a range of sessions on graph technologies, AI, data science, and security. Finally, get a teaser for the next episode.

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08:24

Ep20: What is a graph + Goodhart’s Law

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2024/10/25

Cover the basics of graphs, explaining mathematical roots and applications. Introduce Goodhart's Law and highlight the risks of over-focusing on metrics, whether in tech or personal growth.

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10:21

Ep19: RAG vs Agents + Naming Things

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2024/10/18

Explore agents in AI, distinguishing them from RAG (article1, article2). And discuss naming and the importance of conveying relevance and clarity.

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10:59

Ep18: What is Vector search + JConf/Dev2next experiences

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2024/10/11

Want to take our previous vector topic a step further with vector similarity search. Then, I’ll give my thoughts on 2 recent tech conferences - JConf and dev2next.

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10:19

Ep 17: Using Asciidoc for Tech Content + Current...

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2024/10/04

The Asciidoc markup language is powerful and useful for developers and technical writing. Also highlighting productivity books - Atomic Habits and Deep Work - and applications for a developer.

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10:23

Ep16: Mapping Relationships in Applications +...

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2024/09/27

Documenting how to map relationship entities from a database to an application. Then, delving into one author’s viewpoint on software project estimates and some ideas to adapt this inaccurate process for better results.

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11:36

Ep15: What is GraphRAG + Developing Better Software

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2024/09/20

The term GraphRAG has recently popped up in the current AI industry, so I review a blog post on what it is and how it fits into the current landscape. I also read an article on ways to improve software development.

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08:47

Ep14: Making Tech Relatable + Java Entity Mapping

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2024/09/13

I’m always refreshing my memory and learning new things. How to explain technical concepts to broader audiences, then a question from the community took me into the Java driver docs and entity mapping/OGMs.

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09:29

Ep14: GraphQL vs GQL vs Cypher + Road to NODES

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2024/09/06

Happy Fall! This week, we talk about confusion around GraphQL, GQL, and graph query languages. Then, I am excited to gear up for NODES 2024 by showcasing pre-conference workshops called Road to NODES!

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11:35

Ep 12: What is RAG + Case for Conferences

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2024/08/30

This week, we discuss retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and how it’s being used to improve responses (or prevent hallucinations) from an LLM. We also chat about an article on how tech conferences have changed and how you can still find value in speaking or attending, plus how to justify the benefits at your organization.

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09:26

Ep11: What is a Knowledge Graph + DevUp Conference

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2024/08/23

A recent blog post defines "knowledge graph", a term that has been around awhile and is part of many recent AI conversations. And then we chat about the DevUp conference I attended last week. Hopefully my thoughts will help you decide how to choose the best event for you.

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07:35

Ep10: What are embeddings + LLM use case and prompt

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2024/08/16

With the amount of new information, sometimes it’s hard to review earlier concepts. In this episode, we explain what an embedding is and talk about aligning your prompt with your use case for improving LLM answers (example app code repository).

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09:57

Ep9: Graphs for Conference Scheduling + Spring AI 1.0

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2024/08/09

In preparing for the NODES 2024 conference, I’ll talk about how my colleague and I made scheduling easier by using Neo4j (a database). Spring AI also moved to a 1.0 milestone, and I’ll talk about the easier-than-expected migration (more in my related blog post).

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08:25

Ep8: Luck Favors the Prepared + LLM Graph Builder Tool

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2024/08/02

Do you ever feel like some people have all the luck? Sometimes we need to see things in a new light to break through the barrier or overcome the obstacle. Plus, I took a look at a new-ish tool from Neo4j called the LLM Graph Builder. I’ll give a quick intro on that, plus what I’m doing with it and how it’s going.

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08:12

Ep7: Deploying Neo4j on Kubernetes + Parallel...

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2024/07/26

I now have a code repository and blog post for Neo4j+Kubernetes. We also chat about another blog post on how to solve a deadlock with parallel relationship loading.

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09:11

Ep6: Maintaining Personal Website + Git Submodules

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2024/07/19

A few years ago, I built a website for my technical blog. Find out how I solved this year's bug. Through the process, we'll discuss git submodules and how to use them.

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11:57

Ep5: AI Jargon for Developers and KCDC Highlights

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2024/07/12

AI seems to be everywhere in the tech industry right now….but it comes with a lot of new technical jargon. Let's explain vectors - what they are and how they are being used in tech. Then, we’ll give a quick highlight and shout-out to the Kansas City Developer Conference.

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