Posts
Longer essays and arguments. Where I try to take the time to flesh ideas out.
Highlighting my Code Based on How Much I Care
I never questioned why code should be highlighted until I tried to make my own theme.
Harnessing the Power of Slop Driven Development
When you're stuck on a design, letting an LLM implement the wrong approach can help you recognize the right one.
The Best Pattern is the One You Can Understand
Incorporating LLM-recommended design patterns outside of your understanding should be avoided. Use only what you are able to comprehend.
We Have the Model, Why do We Need You?
I already have Claude Code, so if all you bring to the table is 'I know how to use Clude Code' then I don't really need you.
AI Layoffs are Tacit Admissions of Failure
AI productivity improvement is used as a scapegoat to cover up business or operational failures.
Reflection is All You Need
Agent based functionality should be built iteratively by starting with minimal specification, and looping through alternating usage and refinement steps.
MCP vs CLI: The Token Tax
MCP tools are great for organizations, but for local agentic work the unix toolchain is already in the model's weights. And it's free.