In this episode, we break down how to get started with GNU Emacs, focusing on installation and usage on Fedora Linux. Learn why Emacs is still a go-to text editor and development tool for programmers in 2025. This beginner-friendly guide is based on a full screencast and article that walks you through everything from setup to basic usage.

📝 Blog post:

https://ojambo.com/emacs-30-1-advanced-editor-review

🎥 Video version on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/live/pPMspoL7m_k

Also available:

📚 Books – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N

🎓 Courses – https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course

👨‍🏫 1-on-1 Help – https://ojambo.com/contact

🛠️ Emacs Setup – https://ojamboservices.com/contact

#GNUEmacs #LinuxPodcast #OpenSource #FedoraLinux #TechEducation #DeveloperTools #Ojambo #TextEditorTutorial

In this episode, we walk you through how to deploy Ghost CMS with a MariaDB database using Podman-Compose — a great Docker alternative. You'll learn how to create a podman-compose.yml file, run containers, and start building your blog on a modern open-source stack.

Whether you're new to containerization or looking for an alternative blogging platform, this episode is for you.

📖 Blog Article:

https://ojambo.com/how-to-set-up-ghost-cms-with-mariadb-using-podman-compose

📺 Full YouTube Video:

https://youtube.com/live/qFaQ1mfBhGI

#GhostCMS #PodcastDev #WebDevTips #Podman #MariaDB #OpenSourceBlog #BloggingTools #SelfHostedCMS #DeveloperPodcast

In this episode, we break down how to train the open-source TinyGPT 124M language model using Podman Compose containers. Perfect for beginners and developers interested in AI, this tutorial covers dataset prep, training, and testing your fine-tuned model.

Read the full guide here:

https://ojambo.com/training-generative-ai-tinygpt-124m-model

Watch the full video tutorial here:

https://youtube.com/live/g5Vc8mw-LaI

#TinyGPT #AI #MachineLearning #Python #OpenSource #Podman #NLP #LLM

In this episode, we walk through building a beginner PHP web app using Flight PHP v3.17.0. Learn how to install the micro-framework with Composer, apply an MVC structure, and connect your app to a MariaDB database to fetch and display user data.

This tutorial is designed for absolute beginners and developers transitioning from older PHP frameworks.

🔗 Full blog post:

https://ojambo.com/php-web-framework-flight

🎥 Watch the full video:

https://youtube.com/live/IsfueIUlfxI

📘 Get the book: Learning PHP

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D442PR8T

🎓 Take the course:

https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-php

#FlightPHP #PHPTutorial #PHPBeginners #WebDev #MariaDB #Composer #MVCFramework #Ojambo #LearningPHP

Check out this beginner-friendly tutorial on how to create a drag-and-drop file upload system with PHP and HTML5! We cover how to add a fun, "blingy" animation effect to your file upload form without using any external libraries. This tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to dive into PHP file handling and learn how to implement cool animations in a web project.

🎧 Listen to the full tutorial:

https://ojambo.com/html5-drag-and-drop-upload-animation

Watch the full video tutorial here:

https://youtube.com/live/elKawKs1EgY

#PHP #HTML5 #WebDevelopment #FileUpload #Animation #WebDesign #NoLibraries #CodingTutorial #LearnPHP

In this episode, I walk through how to generate a low-poly 3D bus in Blender using Python scripting, export it as a .glb file, and display it in your browser using Google’s model-viewer. This beginner-friendly guide is perfect for coders who want to explore creative 3D workflows or automate Blender modeling.

Read the full tutorial:

https://ojambo.com/generate-low-poly-bus-with-blender-python-api-for-website

Watch the full video walkthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/video/dwPgyqxKtu8

#Blender #Python #Podcast #3DModeling #CreativeTech #Web3D #GLTF #Ojambo #LearningPython #BlenderTutorial

In this quick Git episode, we explore how git status and git log can help developers monitor and manage changes in their projects. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on fundamentals, this guide will improve your Git workflow.

🔗 Full article:

https://ojambo.com/git-status-and-git-log-beginners-guide-to-tracking-changes-in-git-projects

🔧 Need help setting up or fixing Git?

https://ojambo.com/contact

#GitPodcast #LearnGit #VersionControl #GitCommands #WebDev #GitTips #Ojambo #OpenSource

Discover the power of SciTE, the lightweight, cross-platform text editor built for developers. Whether you're coding in Python, JavaScript, or C++, SciTE offers a fast and customizable environment that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. With features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and more, SciTE helps you code smarter, not harder.

Looking for personalized support with SciTE?

Contact me here: https://ojambo.com/contact

#SciTE #Productivity #DeveloperTools #CrossPlatform #Coding #OpenSource #ProgrammingTools #TextEditor #Tech #WebDevelopment

In this episode, learn how to install and configure FreshRSS—an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader—using Podman containers and a MariaDB backend. It's a perfect beginner tutorial for developers who want to control their newsfeeds and improve their privacy. Plus, I share details about my Learning PHP book and course.

📘 Learning PHP Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-PHP-Programming-Edward-Ojambo-ebook/dp/B0D442PR8T

🎓 Learning PHP Course:

https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-php

🤝 Get personalized support:

https://ojambo.com/contact

#FreshRSS #OpenSource #Podman #MariaDB #RSSReader #SelfHosted #PHP #Podcast #Ojambo #DevTutorial

In this episode, we explore how to run Phi 2.7B locally using the Alpaca Ollama client, an open-source interface designed to make working with LLMs easier than ever. Whether you're just starting in AI or want to experiment with open-source models, this guide is for you.

📖 WordPress article with full steps:

https://ojambo.com/review-generative-ai-phi-2-7b-model

📺 Full YouTube tutorial:

https://youtube.com/live/8ksxUTHImIA

🔧 Extra resources:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BQ5X99

Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python

Python help: https://ojambo.com/contact

Install/migrate Phi 2.7B: https://ojamboservices.com/contact

#Phi2_7B #SpotifyTech #OpenSourceLLM #AIsetup #PythonForBeginners #RunLLMLocally #MachineLearning #PodcastTech #SpotifyAI