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Notes on shipping software with AI: what worked, what broke, and what I would do differently.
Why AI Didn't Reduce Engineering Headcount
August 13, 2026|7 min read
Why AI Didn't Reduce Engineering Headcount
Will AI shrink engineering teams? The teams I advise need more engineers, not fewer: the work moved to review, agent-facing interfaces, and the environments agents work in, and the next hires are landing outside the engineering org.
AI DevelopmentEngineering TeamsFuture of Tech
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The AI-Ready Web: Why Every Website Needs Both a UI and an API
March 11, 2026|13 min read
The AI-Ready Web: Why Every Website Needs Both a UI and an API
Every website will soon serve two interfaces — one for humans, one for AI agents. Exploring WebMCP, MCP servers, generative UI, and the architectural shift making websites AI-accessible.
AI DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentFuture of Tech
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Claude Code vs Cursor: Choosing the Right AI Coding Tool in 2026
February 16, 2026|11 min read
Claude Code vs Cursor: Choosing the Right AI Coding Tool in 2026
An honest comparison of Claude Code and Cursor IDE — from code editing and search to pricing and models. Plus where OpenAI Codex fits in. Based on daily use of both tools.
AI DevelopmentVibe CodingClaude Code
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Claude Code on VPS: Full Setup to Code from Your Phone
February 8, 2026|10 min read
Claude Code on VPS: Full Setup to Code from Your Phone
Complete guide to setting up Claude Code on a private VPS with Tailscale security, Tmux persistence, and Caddy HTTPS – code from anywhere, even your phone.
AI DevelopmentVibe CodingClaude Code
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How AI-Powered Apps Actually Work: Practical Guide with Tools, RAG, and Memory
August 14, 2025|17 min read
How AI-Powered Apps Actually Work: Practical Guide with Tools, RAG, and Memory
Learn how modern AI apps work under the hood with interactive demos: from prompts and conversations to tools, structured output, files, audio, and RAG.
AI FundamentalsProduct ManagementAI Applications
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AI-Powered Development: Deep Dive into Cursor's Features and Workflow
May 20, 2025|28 min read
AI-Powered Development: Deep Dive into Cursor's Features and Workflow
Master AI-assisted coding with Cursor IDE. Learn features, rules, MCPs, and AI agents for faster, smarter, and more efficient software development with AI.
AI DevelopmentLLMsVibe Coding
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Sell Yourself as a Business, Not Just a Coder
April 21, 2025|6 min read
Sell Yourself as a Business, Not Just a Coder
Bypass traditional hiring and position yourself as a valuable business solution provider. Discover a different path to finding meaningful work.
Developer CareerFreelancingBusiness
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From Typing to Thinking: The Developer Evolution
April 17, 2025|3 min read
From Typing to Thinking: The Developer Evolution
Explore how AI agents are transforming developers from code typists to system architects, and what this means for the future of software development.
AI DevelopmentLLMsVibe Coding
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