IPv6 Calculator - first version
2026-09-12
The first functioning version of my C++ IPv6 calculator has just been uploaded to GitHub. I developed it as an exercise to apply both knowledge as a developer and some basic networking concepts.
Blog
🏆 Milestone
I compiled my first Linux From Scratch
2026-08-18
I created my first own Linux distribution compiling it piece by piece. I connected to the new OS, installed in a virtual machine, via SSH. So far it works only on a terminal but I plan to add a dextop environment.
🏆 Milestone
Achieved my AWS Cloud Foundation Badge
2026-08-04
I have just finished my AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Course. Hooray
🏆 Milestone
C++RULLA v1.4 - Cirulla Game now available for Windows
2026-07-29
My Genoese card game is now installable on Windows, in his simple version human player vs random bots (inspired by Genoese comedy). https://github.com/acostahorn/ciapachinze/releases/download/Genova/CirullaSetup_v1.4.exe
C++RULLA (Cirulla Game) - ready for deployment
2026-07-28
I added more characters for the bots, taken from beloved Genoese comedy "I manezzi pe' maia' na figgia". Although improvements will be applied to the bot logic in the future, this is already a minimum viable product. I am shortly deploying it both for Windows and Linux.
🏆 Milestone
C++RULLA - Cirulla Game App - Beta Test Version
2026-07-20
An interactive desktop application developed in C++ and Qt that implements the classic Cirulla, the traditional Genoese card game. Profile & Avatar Management: Username entry with preliminary validation and optional loading of a custom profile image (avatar).\n' Hall of Fame (Leaderboard): A dynamic statistical table tracking played matches and the win rate, automatically sorted using standard algorithms and enhanced with thumbnails and a customized podium. Rules Section: A dedicated window for quick consultation of the game rules integrated via read-only text components. Customized Interface: Themed dialog windows with custom backgrounds and styled stylesheets (QSS) for a cohesive visual experience. Data Persistence: Saving and loading game data using structured files (JSON). Language: C++ (modern standards) GUI Framework: Qt (Widgets, QTableWidget, QLayouts) Structure: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) class architecture. The program runs locally and allows the user to have a match with 4 bots. Planned: increase number of bots giving them a unique personality (short term). Online version with the possibility of having connected human playing the game with a mix of human and bots, or up to 4 humans (medium term).
🏆 Milestone
HNC Computing - Achieved with Distinction
2026-07-09
I have just received my HNC certificate, which confirms officially that I achieved the award with distinction.
Working on my Cirulla Card Game
2026-07-08
Inspired by the fast-paced card game from my hometown, Cirulla, I am implementing its complex rules to develop a professional card game interface using C++ and Qt. I created a vector that gives a score to the potential moves so that the bots can make a decision based on the strength of the move. So far, the game option is only player vs machine, but I am willing to extend the functionality to include an online gaming experience for people connected remotely.
🏆 Milestone
Achieved my Microsoft AI Fundamentals AI-900
2026-06-30
Essential, Introductory Microsoft Artificial Intelligence course. Prove that you can describe the following: Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations; fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure; features of computer vision workloads on Azure; features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure; and features of generative AI workloads on Azure.
🏆 Milestone
Achieved my Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
2026-06-26
Essential, Introductory Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing course. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, plus Azure management and governance features and tools.