A gentle introduction to Git worktrees
Git worktrees let you check out multiple branches into separate directories simultaneously, making parallel local development straightforward whether you're working solo or alongside AI coding agents.
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GitHub Copilot's pricing gamble
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The importance of artifacts in AI-assisted programming
Your AI pair programmer has no memory, which is why proper documentation matters more than ever in AI-assisted development.
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The software engineering job of the future won't involve writing code; it will involve orchestrating AI agents to write code for you.
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A persona-based approach to AI-assisted software development
Discover how breaking AI assistance into specialized personas can help you tackle complex software development tasks more efficiently and with less frustration.