These essays share the playbooks I use when advising founders, design leads, and engineering teams.
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From automated code generation to ethical AI frameworks, artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how software is built, tested, and maintained. Here is what every engineer and tech leader needs to know.
Feb 12, 2025
Moving beyond simple chatbots to autonomous agents that plan, execute, and verify. A look at the architectures defining the next wave of AI.
Feb 10, 2025
React 19's optimizing compiler promises to automate memoization. I tested it on a large codebase to see if manual optimization is truly dead.
Feb 5, 2025
Advanced patterns for using Edge Middleware to handle authentication, geolocation, and AB testing before the request hits your layout.
Feb 1, 2025
Bringing file-system routing to React Native. How Expo Router v3 unifies the development model for web and mobile.
Jan 28, 2025
Retrieval Augmented Generation is the standard for enterprise AI. Here is how to build a robust pipeline with vector databases and semantic reranking.
Jan 25, 2025
Microservices are complexity traps for 99% of teams. Why modular monoliths in Next.js/Turborepo are becoming the preferred architecture.
Jan 22, 2025
Responsive design is no longer about the viewport width. It's about the parent container context. How to use `@container` today.
Jan 20, 2025
Mutations without API routes? Exploring the mental model shift of RPC-style server functions in Next.js App Router.
Jan 18, 2025
The days of 'ejecting' are over. How Config Plugins and Expo Modules allow you to interact with any native iOS/Android API.
Jan 16, 2025
A deep dive into the `next/image` component, AVIF generation, and remote patterns for high-performance visual sites.
Jan 15, 2025
As AI agents take more actions on our behalf, the UI must evolve from 'magic box' to 'transparent partner'. Here is how to design for explainability.
Jan 8, 2025
Why I'm moving inference from the cloud to the edge. A practical guide to running TensorFlow Lite and CoreML directly in React Native apps.
Oct 3, 2024
A look at how I pair edge rendering with bespoke storytelling to keep premium sites performant.
Dec 1, 2024
How I integrate AI safely into day-to-day engineering rituals without sacrificing code quality or team trust.
Nov 12, 2024
A tour of the AI assistants I rely on for code search, refactoring, and documentation without turning reviews into chaos.
Sep 5, 2024
Practical workflows for generating hero art, UI mockups, and mood boards with AI while keeping brand consistency.
Aug 22, 2024
A practical comparison of the leading LLM assistants and when I reach for each during product delivery.
Jul 18, 2024
Framer Motion patterns that feel effortless while guiding users to take action.
Mar 25, 2024
Raising the bar for mobile experiences with refined typography, tactile feedback, and zero-jank animations.