~5 min read

Are We Finally Done Saying AI Will Kill Software Development?

Are We Finally Done Saying AI Will Kill Software Development?

It felt like everyone was saying AI would kill software development. At Render Atlanta, the discourse seems to be changing.

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August 17, 2026

~7 min read

I Built a Free Replacement for Oura's Web Application

I Built a Free Replacement for Oura's Web Application

Oura on the web is shutting down later this year. I built a free replacement app with data summaries, a correlation explorer, and CSV exporting!

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July 18, 2026

~13 min read

I Can Build Every Side Project I Want With AI. Should I?

I Can Build Every Side Project I Want With AI. Should I?

Agentic Coding with Claude and Codex allows me to build every project I've ever conceived. Is this a good idea, and how do I choose what to build myself?

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July 13, 2026

~7 min read

AI Slop Has Taken Over LinkedIn

AI Slop Has Taken Over LinkedIn

I built a site to imagine a world where my LinkedIn feed is entirely AI-generated slop. Maybe we're already there.

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June 14, 2026

~7 min read

Introducing the Companion Mobile App for Hypothesis.sh

Introducing the Companion Mobile App for Hypothesis.sh

I built a free mobile companion app for hypothesis.sh, a suite of online tools and experiments for developers.

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May 7, 2026

~19 min read

Claude Code is Great at Building Developer Tools

Claude Code is Great at Building Developer Tools

An analysis of how I leverage Claude Code to generate developer tools on the fly, and a real-life case study using a recent project.

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March 11, 2026

~8 min read

An Update for 2026 and Beyond

An Update for 2026 and Beyond

Taking a moment for a little update on my life, where I've been for the last year, and what's next!

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February 5, 2026

~10 min read

Lines of Code as a Productivity Metric in the AI Era

Lines of Code as a Productivity Metric in the AI Era

10,000 lines of code per day. 6,700 lines per day. 1 billion lines per day. Why does the industry seem to be chasing bigger numbers?

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February 3, 2026

~4 min read

What is a Product-Focused Software Engineer?

What is a Product-Focused Software Engineer?

Job descriptions and titles can be tricky! For the last few years, I've called myself a "product-focused software engineer." What does that mean to me?

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June 4, 2025

~5 min read

2024 In Review

2024 In Review

2024 was a busy year! I look back on what it entailed for me and this blog, and what I'm looking forward to in 2025!

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December 31, 2024

~9 min read

I Own My Data

I Own My Data

My philosophy of data ownership, this blog, and recent changes to platforms I rely on.

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November 20, 2024

~10 min read

Thriving as a Software Engineer: San Antonio Startup Week 2024

Thriving as a Software Engineer: San Antonio Startup Week 2024

I recently spoke on a panel called "Thriving as a Software Engineer." Here are some of my favorite conversations!

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November 8, 2024

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