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    <description>Personal log of experiments, technical deep-dives, and aesthetic explorations. Focused on high-performance web experiences and minimalist systems.</description>
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      <title><![CDATA[🚀 Final Year Projects That Get You Hired]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A curated list of industry-relevant final year projects that showcase real-world engineering skills. Each project includes a reference GitHub repository to help you understand the architecture and implementation.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[5 Weekend Projects That'll Teach You More Than a Month-Long Internship]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Skip the coffee-fetching internship. Build these 5 AI/ML + full-stack projects instead — real stacks, real references, real skill signal.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[7 Legit Job Portals for Tech Roles in India (and How to Use Each One Right)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The internet is full of fake listings and sketchy recruiters. Here are 7 platforms where the jobs are real, the companies are verifiable, and nobody's asking for a registration fee.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GPT-5.6 Sol vs Terra vs Luna: Which Tier Should Your App Actually Use?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[OpenAI just launched three models under one name. Most devs will grab Sol by reflex. That's probably the wrong move — and the pricing math proves it.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kimi K3 landed quietly — here's what a 2.8T open-weight model actually changes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Moonshot dropped a 2.8-trillion-parameter model with 1M context and Sonnet-tier pricing, then promised weights by July 27. Here's the honest read on whether it belongs in your stack this week.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Claude Fable 5 vs GPT-5.6 vs Grok 4.5 — Which AI Model Should Developers Use in 2026?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three major model releases dropped in July 2026. Here is a no-fluff breakdown of performance, pricing, and exactly which one to use for your specific workload.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/2026-07-16-claude-fable5-vs-gpt56-vs-grok45</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Runner — The AI Automation Tool That Actually Does the Work For You]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Most AI tools help you think. Runner helps you finish. Here is what it does, why it is different from every other AI assistant, and how to get started in under two minutes.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/2026-07-16-runner-ai-automation-tool-review</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Complete Guide to Learning Python Backend Development (2026)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A step-by-step roadmap and curated video course list for learning Python backend development, from fundamentals to deployment.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-learning-python-backend-development-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[5 Beginner Machine Learning Projects You'll Actually Finish (2026)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Five ML projects — regression, NLP, computer vision, recommenders, and LLM APIs — each with a verified GitHub repo, real accuracy numbers, and no GPU required.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/beginner-machine-learning-projects</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>"Machine Learning"</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Build a 3D Website: A Practical Workflow with React Three Fiber]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A step-by-step workflow for adding real 3D to your website using React Three Fiber, Three.js, and Blender — from stack choice to deployment.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>"react-three-fiber"</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[6 Must-Know GitHub Repositories Every Developer Should Bookmark in 2026]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the best open-source GitHub repositories for learning to code, mastering DSA, and building real-world projects. Perfect for beginners, students, and self-taught developers]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[I Built a Flower That Blooms When You Pinch Your Fingers (Using Just JavaScript + MediaPipe)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A step-by-step breakdown of Flower Bloom, a real-time hand gesture controlled flower animation built with MediaPipe Hands and Canvas API — no ML training, no backend, just the browser.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/flower-bloom-hand-gesture-mediapipe-javascript</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>hand tracking</category>
      <category>mediapipe</category>
      <category>javascript</category>
      <category>canvas api</category>
      <category>webcam projects</category>
      <category>creative coding</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[30 Government Internships for BTech Students in 2026 (With Direct Links)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Complete list of government internships for BTech students in 2026 — ISRO, DRDO, BARC, NTPC, IIT programs, NATS, and ministry internships with stipend details and direct official application links.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/30-government-internships-for-btech-students-in-2026-with-direct-links</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>"2026</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[What CS Students Should Build Instead to Get Hired in 2026 ! ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Your CRUD-based college project won't get you placed — and every recruiter in 2026 already knows it. Discover what real side projects actually teach you, which 5 projects to build with GitHub repos and live deployments, and exactly how Indian CS/IT students can stand out this placement season.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category>build-log</category>
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      <category>final year project ideas 2025</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[20 AI + Web Dev Projects You Can Build in a Week (Final Year Ready)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[final year is here. your professor wants something "innovative." you want something that actually works, looks great on your resume, and doesn't take 3 months to build.

here are 20 final year project ideas that combine AI and web development — each one is shippable in 5–7 days, has a real GitHub reference, and uses tools you already know (Next.js, React, OpenAI, LangChain).

no filler. just projects.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category>build-log</category>
      <category>computer science</category>
      <category>machine learning models</category>
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      <category>data analysis</category>
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      <category>real world application</category>
      <category>logistic regression</category>
      <category>practical skills</category>
      <category>hands on experience</category>
      <category>natural language processing nlp</category>
      <category>artificial intelligence ai</category>
      <category>ai powered</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[HandConnect Web Interface: Real-Time Hand Tracking in the Browser]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HandConnect is a browser-based web app using MediaPipe hand tracking and webcam input to create a stunning rainbow string visual effect in real time.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/handconnect-web-interface-mediapipe-hand-tracking</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Exciting Coding Projects You Should Build in 2026]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[From AI-powered applications to full-stack SaaS products, these projects can help you level up your development skills and build an impressive portfolio.]]></description>
      <link>https://blog.akshatcodes.com/blog/10-exciting-coding-projects-you-should-build-in-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Agentic AI and Coding: A Beginner’s Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[An entry-level guide to understanding how AI agents are transforming coding, and how you can get started building your own.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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