The Future is Bespoke, Personalized Software
Every 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.
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I build with AI and write about what I learn.
20+ years of software development, writing about AI workflows, technical leadership, and the craft of building things.
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Picked by hand, before the water gets dark.
The Local-First App Skill
A 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.
I Built an AI-Friendly UI Pattern Library
A 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.
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AI & Machine Learning
Workflows, tools, and experiments.
I Built an AI-Friendly UI Pattern Library
A 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.
The Future is Bespoke, Personalized Software
Every app I use is about 70% right. The last 30% never ships because the addressable market for it is one person -- me.
The Local-First App Skill
A 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.
An Honest Opinion on the State of Code Gen AI, Spring 2026 Edition
A frank assessment of where code generation AI actually stands in 2026 -- from agentic harnesses to multi-agent architectures and what still needs to change.
I, AI: The Weight of Equal Parts (Part 3)
A lunar mining base's AI starts overassigning crews, and psychodeveloper Lili and AI manager Sophie are sent off-world to find out why.
The Claude Code Drawbacks
A critical look at the hidden pitfalls of AI-assisted development -- from skipped tests and weakened assertions to scope creep and context rot.
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Digital Garden
Engineering, opinions, and deep dives.
17 Side Projects I Built With Claude Code in Two Months
Digital GardenA 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.
Common React Hooks Antipatterns and Gotchas
Digital GardenLearn about common React Hooks antipatterns and how to avoid them for better code quality.
The Simplest CSS Grids
Digital GardenLearn the most common CSS Grid layouts with copy-pastable examples for two-column layouts, sidebar navigation, and more.
Constants vs Enums in TypeScript
Digital GardenTypeScript tips and tricks
AI Experiments
Projects, tools, and creative AI work.
AI Workflow Consulting
Helping companies implement AI tools and processes effectively
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- LLMs
- Prompt Engineering
AI Glossary
Comprehensive glossary of AI terms and concepts
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Work with me
Bring a light down with you.
I help companies implement AI workflows and accelerate their development teams.
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