Do You Still Need Computer Science in the Age of AI
AI writes code faster than any developer. But who sets the task, reviews the result, and owns the architecture? On why foundational knowledge matters more now, not less.
Alexander Novikov
Personal blog and project showcase
Latest posts
MLIR, Nanopass, and Green-Red Trees: Compiler Ideas That Make Code Generators Better
Three concepts from compiler design that transformed how I think about code generation — and why they matter beyond compilers.
When Clean Design Feels Dead: A Recovery Story
How I transformed a minimalist but dry blog into something that actually feels alive — one CSS tweak at a time.
Proto Wrapper Plugin: How I Stopped Fighting Protobuf Versioning
A tool born from frustration with multi-version protobuf schemas. How to handle protocol evolution without losing your mind.
My Unnecessary Journey into Rust Web Development
A story of over-engineering a personal website with Rust, Axum, and HTMX — and why I don't regret it.