The File-Based Context Architecture
Where does all the AI context actually live? The answer is simpler than you'd expect: files. A PARA-based system with progressive disclosure that keeps Claude operating under 40% of its context window.
Software Development
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Project-Specific Ralph Loops: A Plugin Pattern for Multiple Projects
The official Ralph loop plugin isn't true Ralph. Here's how I built a plugin that installs project-specific configuration via a skill, supporting both same-session and fresh-context modes for autonomous TDD workflows.
Composable Skills: From Theory to Implementation
Understanding the philosophy of skills-over-agents doesn't tell you how to implement it. Here's how to build composable AI capabilities that don't duplicate code everywhere.
The Checklist Manifesto for AI Commands: Using TodoWrite in Claude Code
I have a /daily-brief command that runs 18 steps. Today it skipped two steps without me noticing. Here's how Claude Code's built-in TodoWrite tool fixes this with the checklist manifesto pattern.
Skills vs Agents: What the Industry Got Right
Most AI agent projects fail—not because models aren't smart enough, but because developers keep solving the wrong problem. The shift from building agents to building skills changes everything.
The Agent Secrets Pattern: Giving AI Access Without Git Exposure
I stumbled on this pattern while building automation commands for Claude Code and Cursor. The problem: my AI agents needed credentials for browser automation, but I obviously couldn't commit those credentials to git.
How I Created My Voice Reference With AI (And Why It's Not Cheating)
I've been writing online since 2011. Fourteen years of blog posts, technical tutorials, personal reflections, and half-finished drafts sitting in folders I'm afraid to open.
The Hidden Cost of MCP Servers (And When They're Worth It)
I've spent the last couple of weeks rebuilding a "digital self" system with Cursor and Claude Code. Along the way, I fell into the same trap many developers hit—assuming more tools equals more capability.
Implementing Smooth Scroll Behavior with Tailwind CSS and NextJS
How the NextJS <Link> component handles scrolling by default interferes with Tailwind CSS smooth scrolling.
Migrating From Evernote To Obsidian
In migrating from Evernote to Obsidian for note taking, the major thing that changed was not the tool but my approach to knowledge capture.
Making Laravel Jetstream Team Invitations Better
Jetstream is a powerful package for Laravel that allows you to create a Team-based experience for your application. However, there are user flow improvements that can be made.
Best Way To Create Query String From Javascript Object
Quite often I find myself building URLs from objects, and if you're developing in JavaScript, you may find this to be a common task as well.
How To Publish A Chrome Extension
A quick guide to getting your Chrome Extension from your local machine to the Chrome Web Store.
Extending WordPress Blocks Basics
The Gutenberg editor replaced the core editor in WordPress version 5. Here's a tutorial on extending its block editor.
Understanding rel="noopener" In Site Security
If you're opening links in new tabs, you might be exposing your users to a security vulnerability. Here's how to fix it.
1px Line Background Without Gradient
My solution for the 1px line background without using images or a gradient. Just math.