# Blog

Articles on AI development, software engineering, and technology.

## Posts

### [From Typing to Thinking: The Developer Evolution](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/ai-developer-evolution.md)

Explore how AI agents are transforming developers from code typists to system architects, and what this means for the future of software development.

**Tags:** AI Development, LLMs, Vibe Coding | **Category:** Software Development

### [Why AI Didn't Reduce Engineering Headcount](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/ai-engineering-headcount.md)

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.

**Tags:** AI Development, Engineering Teams, Future of Tech | **Category:** Software Development

### [How AI-Powered Apps Actually Work: Practical Guide with Tools, RAG, and Memory](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/ai-powered-apps.md)

Learn how modern AI apps work under the hood with interactive demos: from prompts and conversations to tools, structured output, files, audio, and RAG.

**Tags:** AI Fundamentals, Product Management, AI Applications | **Category:** AI Fundamentals (Non-Technical)

### [The AI-Ready Web: Why Every Website Needs Both a UI and an API](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/ai-ready-web.md)

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.

**Tags:** AI Development, Web Development, Future of Tech | **Category:** Software Development

### [Claude Code on VPS: Full Setup to Code from Your Phone](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/claude-code-vps-setup.md)

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.

**Tags:** AI Development, Vibe Coding, Claude Code | **Category:** Software Development

### [Claude Code vs Cursor: Choosing the Right AI Coding Tool in 2026](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/claude-code-vs-cursor.md)

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.

**Tags:** AI Development, Vibe Coding, Claude Code | **Category:** Software Development

### [AI-Powered Development: Deep Dive into Cursor's Features and Workflow](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/cursor-ai-development.md)

Master AI-assisted coding with Cursor IDE. Learn features, rules, MCPs, and AI agents for faster, smarter, and more efficient software development with AI.

**Tags:** AI Development, LLMs, Vibe Coding | **Category:** Software Development

### [$870/mo for Zero Users: How to Choose a Deployment Platform](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/deployment-platform-choice.md)

A client paid $870 a month on Azure for a product with zero users; the same workload runs on Cloudflare for $10. When Vercel, Cloudflare, Railway, a VPS, or a hyperscaler is the right call: by product stage, egress, and the cost of leaving.

**Tags:** Infrastructure, Cloud Costs, Web Development | **Category:** Software Development

### [Sell Yourself as a Business, Not Just a Coder](https://andrey-markin.com/blog/developer-as-business.md)

Bypass traditional hiring and position yourself as a valuable business solution provider. Discover a different path to finding meaningful work.

**Tags:** Developer Career, Freelancing, Business | **Category:** Job Search

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