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.
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I Plugged My HTML Promo Video Template Into My WordPress Social Desk
I added my HTML promo video template to a WordPress plugin, so each article can generate social drafts and reusable video HTML from one place.
Automation Receipts: A Readable Record for Workflow Runs
A webhook is easy. The harder part is turning automation runs into readable receipts so someone can understand what happened without digging through old logs.
Building the OSJ AI Tool Matrix
I built the OSJ AI Tool Matrix as a custom WordPress plugin, because a hand-edited table of AI tools sounded like a future migraine with admin edits. Oh…
Why You Should Build Your Own GPT Instead of Repeating Yourself Forever
Stop retyping the same ChatGPT setup prompt. Custom GPTs turn repeated instructions, style rules, and project context into reusable workflows for real work.
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.
How to Prompt LLMs Without Turning Your Project Into a Mess
A practical guide to prompting ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs for coding, debugging, writing, and small web projects without losing control of your workflow.
Lex Fridman #490 – The state of AI in 2026
A practical look at AI in 2026, from open models and coding agents to AGI timelines and what it means for people building with AI tools.
The Safer AI Coding Workflow I’m Using to Build EVE Profit Routes
A practical AI coding workflow for solo builders: give the assistant the latest real code, ask for focused full-file patches, test the app yourself, then commit only what…
Is Bolt.new Good? My Bolt.new Review for Fast App Prototypes
Is Bolt.new good? My practical Bolt.new review looks at fast app prototypes, real code output, production caveats, costs, and who the tool suits.