Vibe Coding: The Problem is the Prompt
One thing I think people are underestimating about vibe coding: the problem is the prompt, not the AI. I fully vibe coded Log My Lift. See my previous post on
Treating JavaScript like it’s 2006 is the Security Nightmare of the Future
Modern JS, ES6, HTML5, and CSS have gotten ridiculously capable, yet we keep piling framework after framework on top until building simple software feels absurdly complicated. At some point the
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Lessons from Computer Science For Working in an AI World
In Part 1 (Learned ADD) and Part 2 (Learned Short Attention Span) of this series, I covered how our schools inherently teach us to task switch. So using those lessons,
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Learned Short Attention Span: Lessons From School for Working in an AI World
In my last post, I talked about my school schedule and LADD (Learned ADD). My son’s school teaches a more structured version of the same idea. His schedule looks very
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Are we at AGI Part 1: Human vs LLM Inputs and Outputs
Before we start talking about AGI, let’s figure out what we really mean by intelligence and the mechanics of intelligence. I’ll start simple – Both humans and LLMs act on
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Learned ADD: How My School Schedule Helped Me Work in the World of AI
I didn’t realize it at the time, but my school trained me for how I work today, especially with AI. My school in India was unusual, even by local standards.
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Can AI Create Good Cocktail Recipes?
I’ve been mixing random spirits, liquors, juices, homemade berry concoctions and herbs to create cocktails but now with the help of AI I’ve been able to create more unique combinations
Tips and Tricks From My Adventures in Vibe Coding
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately building software with LLMs in Cline, and I’ve found a flow that actually works — most of the time. It’s not perfect,
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The Shape of the Modern Engineering Team
I’ve now been managing engineering teams for a few years. And the shape of an engineering team has changed significantly in just those few short years. The pandemic has accelerated
Are Asians Really a Minority in Software?
Recently I received an email from Shopify that said this: We will also be looking to spotlight developers from underrepresented communities during our upcoming Belonging Campaigns, which help us celebrate