<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Devyansh Yadav — Blogs</title><description>Building AI-Native Products • Full-Stack (Next.js) • UX-First Engineering</description><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>Fixing Bad Retrieval: Best Query Transformation Techniques in RAG</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-bad-retrieval-best-query-transformation-techniques-in-rag/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-bad-retrieval-best-query-transformation-techniques-in-rag/</guid><description>If your AI is providing mediocre answers, your retrieval strategy needs an upgrade. See how the best query transformation techniques bridge the semantic gap between users and vector DBs.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:47:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is RAG? How Vector Databases Make LLMs Smarter</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/what-is-rag-how-vector-databases-make-llms-smarter/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/what-is-rag-how-vector-databases-make-llms-smarter/</guid><description>LLMs are powerful, but they can&apos;t process massive amounts of raw, private data at once. Learn how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) uses vector databases, embeddings, and ANN algorithms to give AI the exact context it needs in milliseconds.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:58:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Agents Actually Remember Things: The 4 Pillars of AI Memory</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/how-agents-actually-remember-things-the-4-pillars-of-ai-memory/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/how-agents-actually-remember-things-the-4-pillars-of-ai-memory/</guid><description>Discover how AI agents mirror human cognition to handle complex, continuous tasks. This deep dive breaks down the CoALA framework, explaining how Working, Semantic, Procedural, and Episodic memory modules work together to prevent hallucinations and power durable, long-running AI assistants.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Decoding AI Jargons with Chai</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/decoding-ai-jargons-with-chai/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/decoding-ai-jargons-with-chai/</guid><description>Ever wondered how AI seems to magically generate text, images, or even videos? In Decoding AI Jargons with Chai, we unravel the science behind the magic of artificial intelligence, sipping through complex concepts with the warmth of chai. From the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) to the groundbreaking &quot;Attention Is All You Need&quot; paper by Google</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:24:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On Fly Image Transformation Pipeline Using Amazon CloudFront and AWS Lambda</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/on-fly-image-transformation-pipeline-using-amazon-cloudfront-and-aws-lambda/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/on-fly-image-transformation-pipeline-using-amazon-cloudfront-and-aws-lambda/</guid><description>Discover an efficient AWS architecture for on-demand image transformation using CloudFront, AWS Lambda, and S3. This system optimizes storage and delivery with caching, ensuring low latency and high performance. Users can request specific transformations, minimizing costs and processing time, all within a scalable, serverless environment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:32:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building a Chrome Extension with React, Vite, and Tailwind using CRXJS</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/building-a-chrome-extension-with-react-vite-and-tailwind-using-crxjs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/building-a-chrome-extension-with-react-vite-and-tailwind-using-crxjs/</guid><description>Building a Chrome Extension with React, Vite, and Tailwind CSS - Learn how to create modern browser extensions using React framework with hot reloading. Step-by-step guide covering setup, configuration, folder structure, and Shadow DOM integration. Perfect for web developers familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:48:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Deep Dive into Chrome Extension Architecture: Understanding the Core Files</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-chrome-extension-architecture-understanding-the-core-files/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-chrome-extension-architecture-understanding-the-core-files/</guid><description>In this guide, we&apos;ll explore the fundamental building blocks that make up every Chrome extension. From manifest.json (the heart) to background.js (the brain), learn how these core files work together to create powerful browser extensions. Perfect for developers starting their journey into Chrome extension development! 🚀</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fixing the ERESOLVE Dependency Error in Next.js 15 Vercel Deployments</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-the-eresolve-dependency-error-in-nextjs-15-vercel-deployments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-the-eresolve-dependency-error-in-nextjs-15-vercel-deployments/</guid><description>Learn how to quickly resolve the frustrating ERESOLVE dependency error when deploying Next.js 15 applications to Vercel using a simple settings modification. This straightforward guide provides a practical solution for developers facing build failures due to package conflicts.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:25:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Parallel and Intercepting Routes in Next.js</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/understanding-parallel-and-intercepting-routes-in-nextjs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/understanding-parallel-and-intercepting-routes-in-nextjs/</guid><description>Unlock the power of Next.js advanced routing! Learn how to create Pinterest-style modal views and complex dashboard layouts using parallel and intercepting routes. Discover how major platforms implement seamless navigation patterns with just a few lines of code. Perfect for developers looking to level up their Next.js applications with professional-grade routing techniques.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:56:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to create a colorized spotlight effect on image?</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/how-to-create-a-colorized-spotlight-effect-on-image/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/how-to-create-a-colorized-spotlight-effect-on-image/</guid><description>Learn how to create a circular spotlight effect that reveals color in specific parts of an image while keeping the rest like grayscale, using only Tailwind CSS. This technique uses clever positioning and box-shadow to achieve a stunning visual effect without JavaScript or complex libraries.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:32:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fixing React/Next.js Build Error: &quot;Document is not defined&quot;</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-reactnextjs-build-error-document-is-not-defined/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/fixing-reactnextjs-build-error-document-is-not-defined/</guid><description>Document is not defined&quot; error in your React or Next.js project? This guide explains why it happens during deployment but not locally, and offers five practical solutions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:36:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Level Up Your Forms: Crafting Animated Inputs with Pure Tailwind CSS</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/level-up-your-forms-crafting-animated-inputs-with-pure-tailwind-css/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/level-up-your-forms-crafting-animated-inputs-with-pure-tailwind-css/</guid><description>Discover how to create eye-catching, animated input fields using nothing but Tailwind CSS!</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:08:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magical Resources for Frontend Developers</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/magical-resources-for-frontend-developers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/magical-resources-for-frontend-developers/</guid><description>Discover indispensable resources for modern frontend development. Ideal for developers looking to enhance their creative toolkit and streamline their workflow.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:27:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating a Modal Using Only a Checkbox and Tailwind CSS</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/creating-a-modal-using-only-a-checkbox-and-tailwind-css/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/creating-a-modal-using-only-a-checkbox-and-tailwind-css/</guid><description>Discover how to build a lightweight, accessible modal without JavaScript. Learn to leverage Tailwind CSS and a clever checkbox technique for a smooth user experience in web development.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:10:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using useFormStatus and useFormState a in Next.js 14 with Server Actions</title><link>https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/using-useformstatus-and-useformstate-a-in-nextjs-14-with-server-actions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://devyanshyadav.com/blog/using-useformstatus-and-useformstate-a-in-nextjs-14-with-server-actions/</guid><description>Using useFormStatus and useFormState a in Next.js 14 with Server Actions</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:53:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>