Cursor Is Brilliant—And Here's Why I Still Hate Using It
When you need control over fanciness: why the smartest AI IDE fights serious engineering work, and what actually matters for pragmatic developers.
12 minute read
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Code Quality
The Two-Agent Method: Building Features Without Drowning in Context
A practical approach to using AI coding assistants that actually works for complex codebases - by understanding how context windows decay and structuring your workflow accordingly.
10 minute read
Why AI Cannot Engineer
We need to remember there is a difference between engineering and programming.
12 minute read
Stop Letting AI Rewrite Your Entire Codebase (And Start Coding Again)
How I went from burning $400/month on AI chaos to actually shipping quality code with LLMs as my assistant, not my replacement
10 minute read
Python's Runtime Identity Crisis: A Guide to Knowing What Type You're Holding
Ever felt betrayed when your Python type hints vanish at runtime? This is the story of how to uncover the real types inside your Pydantic generics and typing constructs, with a battle-tested strategy that actually works.
5 minute read
AI Assisted Coding With Better Experience and Quality -- A Two-Level System
A practical two-level approach to working with AI coding assistants on complex codebases, while maintaining code quality and managing context windows effectively
9 minute read
Why Python Stopped Me from Pouring Sprite into a Coke Can
Understanding Python generics and variance through a relatable soda can analogy, and how the type checker protects your code.
4 minute read