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LLMs can produce plausible answers quickly. The harder part is knowing which problem matters and whether the answer fits the system you actually have.

The seduction of near misses with AI coding agents. Why 'almost there' is more exciting than finished, and the addictive nature of imperfect AI assistance.

My 5-year journey learning the Workman keyboard layout. After 20+ hours of deliberate practice, here's my honest review and why I'm now learning Colemak-DH.

Navigating burnout, AI fatigue, and organisational cycles during the Year of the Snake. Reflections on six years at a scale-up, principles for using AI without losing critical thinking skills, and experiments with productivity tools.

Transform your Keychron K2's hollow sound into crisp mechanical satisfaction. A complete modding guide covering O-rings, lubing, and foam padding.

Why I decided to delete 13 years of tweets and how I automated the process. A reflection on digital permanence and online identity.

Exploring WebMention as a decentralized commenting solution for static sites. How IndieWeb protocols enable social interactions without centralized platforms.

Reflections on life during COVID-19 lockdown. How 2020 became one of the strangest years I've experienced and what I learned from it.

Why I completely rewrote my personal website using GatsbyJS and abandoned CMSs for a static site generator. Version 7 brings speed and simplicity.

Essential questions to ask when evaluating new frameworks and libraries for your project. A practical guide for technology selection decisions.

Lessons learned building an automated rates trading system in Java from scratch. Performance optimization insights from a real-world project.

Why jumping straight into coding is often our biggest mistake as developers. The importance of planning and understanding before implementation.

A mid-year reflection on 2013. Taking stock of progress, challenges, and lessons learned in the first half of the year.

When the world gets quiet and only your heart remains. Reflections on making life-changing decisions and listening to your inner voice.