Welcome to the age of the Slop Fork
Open-source libraries with extensive test suites can now be autonomously cloned into competing implementations. What will it mean for open-source?
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Broccoli Man, Remastered
A breakdown of how I used modern AI tools (Veo 3.1 and Nano Banana) to create a new version of a Google cultural classic.
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Rules for Rules: Writing Docs for LLMs
Providing guidance and documentation for LLMs is a little different than writing it for humans. Here's how to do it well.
New Machine Dev Tools (2025 Edition)
I got a new dev machine for the first time in 4 years, here are my stack choices.
How to add natural language AI data filters to your app
Firebase Genkit makes it simple to build a natural language data filter for your app that integrates with existing UI.
A crash course in equity compensation at tech companies
An overview of how equity-based compensation works at large tech companies.
When should I Server-Side Render?
An overview of rules of thumb to help you decide whether or not you need server-side rendering.