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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Vibe Coding
Vibe coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude aren’t just about speed—they’re an opportunity to code smarter and learn faster. Here’s how I use them to sharpen my skills as an engineer.
The Quiet Room Problem
The same psychological forces that keep people silent in moments of crisis also show up in product development - when no one questions a flawed idea, chases hard truths in the data, or speaks up for the little guy.
Eraser or the Wrecking Ball? Planning is everything
The product development process is a virtuous cycle, and has a direct impact on how well your work gets done. It will also help your teammates to understand the work ahead, and to build better products harmoniously.
Open Source your learning with GitHub
Open source is an open invitation to plug into a global braintrust of brilliant people building the future. What you get out of it has a lot to do with what you put in.
AI Prompt Secrets - what the leaks tell us
Popular AI tools like Claude, v0, and Cursor can be coaxed into revealing their prompts. Here's what I learned from a deep dive into some of the most successful prompts in the world.
I want to feel the hand of the f%#king creator
It's not divine intervention; it's just someone who did a damn good job.
Serendipity isn't an accident
Career opportunities don't "just happen" - they come from staying connected, helping others generously, and trusting your instincts when the right path shows up.
Freedom is a Feature: why competition is a good thing
Why freedom and openness in software matter more than ever. How MCP, OpenAI, and Apple’s AI fumble show that trust is built on interoperability.
What to do when the bottom falls out
A realist's guide to flattening out unexpected downturns
Tools I Love - Resend and React Email
The best developer tools make you faster and make you look good. Resend does both - for email, of all things.
The 3 Mistakes New Creators Make
Most new creators stall before they start. Avoid these 3 common mistakes - and learn where to focus instead. Create. Publish. Share.
Steal these ideas to build new products
Pouring through an extensive list of publicly accessible APIs to find new ideas for your next product.
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