What Is an AI Code Assistant?
A plain-English guide to AI code assistants: what they help with, where they get risky, and how solo builders can use them safely.
AI-assisted coding
What Are AI Coding Tools Actually Good For?
AI coding tools are useful for small, reviewable code work, but they still need clear goals, fresh context, testing, and human judgement before anything ships.
Vibe Coding Tips for Non-Programmers
Vibe coding can help non-programmers build useful tools, but only if they keep the work small, test properly, and don’t let AI run the project blind.
The Token Tax of New Tech
AI-assisted development adds a new cost to tech choices: how much context, correction, and retrying your stack needs before it works.
EVE Profit Routes — Week 1: Starting a Decision-First Hauling Tool for EVE Online Market Traders
The first build diary for EVE Profit Routes: a simple web app turning EVE Online market data into one question: what should I haul right now to make…
Vibe Coding Is Useful, But You Still Have to Be the Builder
Vibe coding works best when you stay in charge: give AI fresh files, ask for small changes, test everything, and keep product judgement human.