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3 articles from August 2026 · show all
Stop burning tokens on code review
I've been experimenting with different approaches to build a system where humans and agents can ship fast safely. Think I've found something that works – custom linters.
Beware the spaceships
Spaceship first, cleanup second. Start with the ending then work your way back to something useful.
Agents change the math on big bang migrations
I just did a team's worth of work in 5 days. Honestly I am shook to the core of my 20 YoE