January 26, 2026
Best of both worlds usually means worst of both
Merging a modern UI with a mismatched backend sounds like a shortcut. In practice, it often creates translation-layer hell and kills real progress.
Architecture
February 14, 2026
What a brick teaches us about AI-driven product development
Spec-first AI workflows manufacture false certainty in unknown territory. Real progress comes from touching constraints first, then documenting what the system proves to be true.
February 20, 2026
Builder mode vs architect mode in AI development
Most AI dev workflows assume you’re executing a resolved plan. Real product work is architectural discovery — and specs should be the output, not the input.
February 23, 2026
I accidentally fixed AI forgetting without embeddings, fine-tuning, or a database
SR-SI fixes long-running AI context decay using a shallow index and a protocol—no embeddings, databases, or fine-tuning required.
February 23, 2026
Why I refused to build a database for TimeSync
Most tools collect data by default. TimeSync doesn’t. Here’s why going stateless was cheaper, safer, and better UX for a utility app.
March 31, 2026
Protocol: building a fitness OS for coaches who've outgrown their tools
Protocol starts with the athlete but is designed to grow into a B2B2C fitness OS for coaches and boutique studios. The product architecture reflects the business model from day one.