Prototyping has done wonders for speeding up software delivery. I start with a clone of our UI repository and open Claude Code. I'll prompt it to help me add a button (or whatever), set up some test data, and record a demo of a full…
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Somehow, I avoided wearing glasses until I was 36 years old. I had seen optometrists, I have a prescription, and I wore cheap prescription glasses for nighttime driving. But it wasn't until 2026 that my eye doc said, "You really should be wearing glasses all…
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A digital thermometer is the most important tool in a cook’s arsenal. Thermometers save lives and money. AmazingRibs.com Meater probes sound like God's gift to BBQ thermometers: it's wireless, it has a slick app, it estimates variable cooking times, and you can even make cool…
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At the end of September 2024, I leased a Nissan Leaf for a song. In April 2026, how is it holding up? Do I still like it? Would I get another one? Let's dive into some stats about how it's going. The amount I've driven…
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The job market is tough right now in tech. You hear about it everywhere. Whether it's due to AI, over-hiring due to ZIRP, or *waves hands broadly* the economy, getting a job is a journey these days. This is how it went for me. I…
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