AI 16 min read
AI Feels Faster. The Data Is Less Certain.
AI coding tools feel transformative, but the productivity evidence is mixed. Part 2: perceived speed vs measured outcomes, and why review is the bottleneck.
#productivity
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Linux 12 min read
New to Tiling Window Managers? Start With Omarchy
Omarchy removes the dotfile rabbit hole and lets beginners experience a complete Hyprland workflow before deciding what they want to customise.
Software Engineering 11 min read
I Couldn't Become a 10x Developer
Chasing 10x across six projects, several languages and a pile of AI agents — and the quiet realization that 1.5x is honest work.
Software Engineering 6 min read
Stop Cloning the Same Repo Again and Again. Git Worktrees Exist.
Stop cloning the same repo for every context switch. Git worktrees give you several branches at once — no WIP commits, no broken dependencies, no clutter.
Software Engineering 11 min read
Why Is Laravel So Underrated?
Laravel gets dismissed as outdated PHP, yet it still ships serious business applications faster than most modern stacks. Why it's still my backend default.
AI 6 min read
Learning in an AI-Driven World is a Paradox
AI changed the feedback loop between learning and building. I ship faster than ever, yet some days I know less than ever. What that paradox means for you.
AI 7 min read
Not Everyone Needs Frontier LLMs for Coding
Frontier models are brilliant, but most everyday coding runs fine on smaller ones if your workflow is clear. Choose tools for your use case, not the hype.
Software Engineering 6 min read
I Built a Tiny Task Tracker Because Jira Was Too Much for My Animation Team
When Jira, ClickUp and OpenProject overwhelmed a non-technical creative team, I built a small app focused on backlog pull, visibility and simplicity.
