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Convert HTML into JSON using Semantic Kernel and OpenAI

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/28/2024
Recently, I explored using Semantic Kernel and OpenAI for more accurate page scanning. By converting HTML to markdown and extracting metatags with XPath, I reduced input size and improved efficiency. OpenAI’s new JSON output feature further allowed me to receive structured data, making the process more reliable.
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From Discord to Synergy: Utilizing the Evaporating Cloud for Conflict Resolution in Software Projects

Brad Jolicoeur - 06/08/2023
Goldratt provides 6 thinking processes as part of TOC and two of them are systematic approaches for resolving conflict. These thinking processes are Evaporating Cloud (Conflict Resolution Diagram) and Current Reality Tree (CRT). The evaporating cloud process is the simpler approach that can be used to solve most conflicts and is a frequently used tool in my toolbelt.
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Achieving Faster Delivery: Harnessing the Theory of Constraints in Software Development

Brad Jolicoeur - 06/03/2023
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a management philosophy and methodology developed by Eliyahu M. Goldratt. It focuses on improving organizational performance by identifying and addressing constraints, which are bottlenecks or limiting factors that impede the system's ability to achieve its goals.
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Adopting New Technology

Brad Jolicoeur - 02/25/2019
Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, author of The Goal and father of the Theory of Constrain identified Four questions necessary to realize the full benefits of adopting a new technology. These Four questions can be used to help your organization realize order of magnitude advantages when adopting new technologies like the Cloud.
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