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Field notes from four decades of building systems that scale.
Architecture, machine intelligence, engineering leadership — written for technical leaders who'd rather build than speculate.
Why I'm Using the Caveman Plugin in Claude Code
A Reddit post about teaching Claude to talk like a caveman to save tokens turned into a real, well-built plugin — and it stayed in my Claude Code setup. Here's what it does, what's overhyped, and why I still keep it installed.
A CTO's Perspective on AI in 2026
Every year brings a new wave of AI predictions. Most are hype. Here's what I actually think will matter in 2026.
I Recreated the Ultimate Cocktail from Just an Instagram Pic: Here's How!
What if I told you that with a bit of ingenuity, and a dash of tech magic, I managed to reverse-engineered one of the best cocktails I've ever sipped - the mysterious Señor Smokey!
Empowering Startups: Six Essential Tech Workshops for Ideation, Validation, and Revenue Growth
Leveraging my expertise in technology and lean methodologies, I've crafted six pivotal workshop topics for startups. These sessions, covering areas from Lean Startup principles to AI, aim to help young startups transition from ideation to a revenue-generating, scalable business model.
Vital questions your company should ask your AI Provider!
Successfully integrate AI without risking your data. Uncover 10 critical security and privacy questions to ask your AI service provider, ranging from GDPR compliance to exit strategies. Stay ahead of risks and confidently harness the power of generative AI in your business operations.
Leveraging ChatGPT in Pitching and Evaluating Startups
ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for startup founders and investors alike. It can offer an objective analysis of a business idea, enabling founders to refine their pitches and prepare for investor meetings. For VCs and business angels, it can be an efficient tool for initial screening. By leveraging this innovative technology, both founders and investors can make the startup journey more streamlined and focused.
Harnessing Generative AI: A New Era of Developer Productivity
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has led to the advent of generative AI systems, which have the potential to redefine the way software developers approach their work.
Automatically Invalidate AWS CloudFront Cache When Updating Files in an S3 Bucket with CloudFormation
This blog post will guide you through the process of creating a CloudFormation stack that automatically invalidates CloudFront cache when you upload updated files to an associated S3 bucket. We will achieve this by using an AWS Lambda function that gets triggered by S3 bucket notifications.
Setting up a project with Tailwind CSS, AlpineJS, PostCSS, and Webpack
TThis blog post provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up a development environment using Webpack, Tailwind CSS, and Alpine.js. The tutorial covers the initial project setup with npm, adding Tailwind CSS and configuring it, integrating Alpine.js for interactivity, and running and building the app using Webpack.
Strategies for Resolving Dependencies Between Scrum Teams in a Scaled Agile Approach
Scaling agile processes can present challenges, especially when it comes to managing dependencies between scrum teams. In this blog post, we will explore various strategies to effectively resolve these dependencies, ensuring smooth collaboration and delivery of value to stakeholders.
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