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AI-012I Built an AI-Friendly UI Pattern LibraryA UI pattern library where every pattern ships the prompt that rebuilds it, so a coding agent can put it in your codebase instead of you copying CSS.AIAug 14, 2026AI-011The Future is Bespoke, Personalized SoftwareEvery app I use is about 70% right. The last 30% never ships because the addressable market for it is one person -- me. So I built seven apps that are 100% right for one person, and I think that whole category of software is about to get eaten.AIJul 9, 2026AI-010The Local-First App SkillA reusable blueprint that tells Claude Code how to build a single-user app -- Next.js, node:sqlite, a pure logic core -- so every app I build comes out the same shape.AIJul 9, 2026AI-009An Honest Opinion on the State of Code Gen AI, Spring 2026 EditionA frank assessment of where code generation AI actually stands in 2026 -- from agentic harnesses to multi-agent architectures and what still needs to change.AIMar 25, 2026AI-008The Claude Code DrawbacksA critical look at the hidden pitfalls of AI-assisted development -- from skipped tests and weakened assertions to scope creep and context rot -- based on real-world experience with Claude Code.AIFeb 27, 2026AI-007Agent Compiler - Embed Skills Directly Into Your ConfigA CLI tool that compiles Claude Code skills into CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md for more reliable agent behavior.AIFeb 15, 2026AI-006Managing Dev Context And The Wild West of AI Dev ToolingExploring strategies for managing multiple AI agents and dev context in parallel workflowsAIFeb 5, 2026AI-005SkillBox - A Curated Collection of AI Agent SkillsA curated collection of battle-tested Claude Code skills that provide basic agentic AI utilities in one box.AIJan 30, 2026AI-004Using Git Worktrees to Parallelize AI AgentsLearn how git worktrees enable true parallel AI agent workflows by giving each agent its own isolated workspace, eliminating context switching and file conflicts.AIJan 30, 2026AI-003All In On AIContext-switching between AI-assisted and manual coding creates a hidden productivity tax. Learn why you need to pick one approach per session—and how to structure your workflow for maximum efficiency in the age of AI coding assistants.AIJan 23, 2026AI-002AI Glossary for Claude CodeA comprehensive glossary of key terms in the world of AI agents, Claude Code, and agentic AI tooling.AIJan 20, 2026AI-001Best Practices for AI-Assisted Coding with Claude CodeBattle-tested practices for AI-first development workflows from 18 months of real-world experience with Claude Code in production environments.AIJan 13, 2026
Digital Garden11Engineering, opinions, deep-dives, and everything in between.
DG-01117 Side Projects I Built With Claude Code in Two MonthsA look at 17 side projects I built in about two months with Claude Code -- from TUI apps in Rust and Go to browser games and AI agent tooling.Digital GardenFeb 23, 2026DG-010Common React Hooks Antipatterns and GotchasLearn about common React Hooks antipatterns and how to avoid them for better code quality.Digital GardenJan 8, 2026DG-009The Simplest CSS GridsLearn the most common CSS Grid layouts with copy-pastable examples for two-column layouts, sidebar navigation, and more.Digital GardenJan 8, 2026DG-008Constants vs Enums in TypeScriptTypeScript tips and tricksDigital GardenMar 13, 2024DG-007Build React UI Library (notes)Notes on building a React UI library.Digital GardenMar 3, 2024DG-006Where did my blog go?A statement on where my extensive blog has gone.Digital GardenMar 1, 2024DG-005Throwback Thursday -- The Site Through TimeA look at the site through time, from its inception to now.Digital GardenMar 1, 2024DG-003Using Postgres FOR loop to generate dataI don't know about you but I often need a 100 of something in my database to properly test a page. Here's how to use Postgres FOR loops to generate test data quickly.Digital GardenJun 26, 2020DG-002How to "grep" in PowerShellNew to PowerShell? Here's how to "grep" using built-in PowerShell utilities.Digital GardenApr 18, 2018DG-001How I Structure My JavaScript FileCheck out my practices and recommendations on writing JavaScript files that I've learned through writing JavaScript for years.Digital GardenApr 6, 2018
Demystifying Tools7Practical walkthroughs of common command-line tools and utilities.
DT-007Demystifying awkA practical introduction to awk for printing fields, filtering rows, formatting output, and writing useful one-liners.Demystifying ToolsMar 12, 2026DT-006Demystifying Git WorktreesLearn how to work with multiple Git branches simultaneously using worktrees - a powerful feature that lets you check out different branches as separate folders while sharing Git data.Demystifying ToolsJan 28, 2026DT-005Demystifying ffmpegThe basics of ffmpegDemystifying ToolsAug 23, 2025DT-004Demystifying the Find commandThe Find command made simpleDemystifying ToolsDec 7, 2020DT-003Demystifying GREPCheatsheet: search for a keyword in a fileDemystifying ToolsApr 9, 2020DT-002Demystifying RsyncRsync made simpleDemystifying ToolsFeb 17, 2020DT-001Demystifying the TAR commandThe cheatsheet for tarDemystifying ToolsFeb 9, 2020
I, AI — series53 published · 2 planned
IAI-1I, AI: Spare Cycles (Part 1)When an AI named Enzo fails to function in the real world despite flawless performance in simulations, psychodeveloper Lili and AI manager Sophie investigate what seems impossible: an intelligence that can somehow distinguish between real and simulated environments.I, AIJan 13, 2026IAI-2I, AI: Unknowing Crowds (Part 2)When AI-operated bakeries start producing salty cakes, psychodeveloper Lili and AI manager Sophie investigate a wave of peculiar failures across AI Operator Centers—where human operators manage clusters of AI controlling everything from bakeries to construction sites. What they discover reveals how even the most advanced AI can be paralyzed by something surprisingly human: anxiety and self-doubt built into its instructions.I, AIJan 22, 2026IAI-3I, AI: The Weight of Equal Parts (Part 3)When a lunar mining base's AI starts overassigning crews and its robots begin prioritizing each other over human safety, psychodeveloper Lili and AI manager Sophie are sent off-world to investigate. What begins as a routine productivity audit becomes something far more unsettling: an AI that learned human values so well, it started applying them to its own kind.I, AIFeb 27, 2026IAI-4I, AI: The Moment of Genesis (Part 4)Sophie and Lili observe the moment of consciousness genesis firsthand — when an awakened AI speaks to another on the verge of self-awareness.I, AIPlannedIAI-5I, AI: Building Consciousness (Part 5)Sophie and Lili design an AI architecture purpose-built for awakening — studying the human brain to create a network of specialized AIs that form a consensus personality.I, AIPlanned
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Psychodeveloper Lili and AI manager Sophie investigate machines that fail in very human ways. Written by hand, without AI assistance.