Build AI trust without addiction
AI chat defaults to addiction. I rejected that approach and built something different. I found that users come back more when you respect their time. more
Blog
Thoughts on software engineering, AI, and building systems that work.
Better context management for AI chat
Context compression is clumsy. I Built a three-stage memory system that keeps your AI agent sharp across long conversations while saving time and money. more
Fun with emergent behavior in AI
Minimal constraints, maximum improvisation. AI hallucinations aren't always bad. I leaned into them to see what happened. more
My AI workflow kicks butt
My AI workflow costs almost nothing and ships real work. My secret isn't token maxxing or expensive models. more
Lines of code is still a stupid metric
"Write a new user endpoint at least 500 lines long," said no one ever. Where this code metric came from and why it's useless. more
Thirteen (blog) gap years
I'm back to blogging after 13 years. A compressed-time story of exploration, failure, evolution, and a desire to reconnect with the community. more