What is an MCP server, and what core concepts should an entry-level developer understand?

Summary The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a standardized interface that enables AI models to interact with external tools, data sources, or services. It solves the problem of integrating AI models with various external resources in a consistent and scalable manner. Key takeaways for an entry-level developer include understanding the MCP protocol, client-server architecture, … Read more

Impersonate option is not working in yt_dlp library

Summary The yt_dlp library’s impersonate option is not working as expected, resulting in a General error. This issue arises when using the nightly build 2026.01.06.233142 of yt-dlp with the curl-cffi installation. Root Cause The root cause of this issue is likely due to: Incompatible curl-cffi version: The installed curl-cffi version may not support the specified … Read more

Showing error this error Your jamb registration number entered is invalid or does not exist on our database

Summary The issue at hand is an invalid or non-existent Jamb registration number error on the University Of Calabar Result Portal. This error occurs when a user attempts to enter their Jamb registration number, and the system fails to validate it. The root cause of this issue is likely due to a mismatch between the … Read more

Why does this generic function work for arrays but fail for strings, even though both have slice()?

Summary The issue lies in the generic constraint and type inference of the cutValue function. The function is designed to work with types that have a slice method, but the return type of the slice method is not considered. Both strings and arrays have a slice method, but they return different types, causing the type … Read more

Django startproject fails after I manually created the project files/folders (name conflict?)

Summary The issue arises when attempting to create a new Django project using django-admin startproject after manually creating the project files and folders. This results in a CommandError due to name conflicts with existing files or directories. The correct approach involves understanding the project structure and command order for setting up a Django project with … Read more

16KB memory page size Flutter

Summary The issue at hand is related to the 16KB memory page size requirement for Android apps, which is causing compatibility issues with older Android versions, such as Android 12. The app is built using Flutter and is being uploaded to the Google Play Store. Despite attempts to update Gradle and YAML configurations, the issue … Read more

File Upload issue in NestJs

Summary The issue encountered is related to file upload in a NestJS application, where the @UploadedFile() decorator returns undefined. This problem occurred when attempting to upload multiple files and then simplified to a single file upload, with the same undefined result. Root Cause The root cause of this issue lies in the way the file … Read more