software-engineering
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I Shipped Three Broken Tools. Here's What I Found.
Three tools on this site shipped with real bugs: a calculator that lied, a leaked API key, a converter broken on every input. How I found and fixed them.
AI Coding Agent Security: What Could Go Wrong
Agentic coding tools read your repo, run commands, and push code. Prompt injection, leaked secrets, supply-chain risk, and a pre-flight checklist.
Building an MCP Server: A Hands-On Walkthrough
You know what MCP is — now build one. A step-by-step TypeScript tutorial from empty folder to working server: tools, resources, transport, and testing.
How I Built Duck Samurai with Phaser and AI Agents
A build log from two browser games on this site — Phaser scene architecture, React lifecycle bugs AI could not fix, and what a deterministic sim taught me.
Faster to What? The Four Ways to Build Software with AI
Waterfall, Agile, AI Build, Vibe Coding — AI promises a prototype in days. But most teams want a reliable car, not a supercar. How to pick your approach.
Agentic AI: Productivity Leap or Expensive Trend?
Uber burned its 2026 AI budget by April; Microsoft cut Claude Code seats. Yet the gains are real. Is agentic coding a leap or an expensive trend?
Will AI Replace Developer Tasks, or Just Reshape Them?
It's not 'jobs' vs 'no jobs' — it's tasks. AI automates the verifiable parts of coding and amplifies judgment. Which tasks change, and what survives.
AI in Software Projects: The Reality Behind the Hype
Some devs have AI superpowers; others are locked out. Stakeholders expect 10x, costs balloon, the SDLC persists. What's really happening in AI delivery.
The GitHub Commit Message Hall of Fame
Explore hilarious, brutal, and honest commit messages from developers worldwide. A celebration of code, chaos, and the raw truth behind the screen.
Rubber Duck Debugging: Why Developers Talk to Themselves
The science behind rubber duck debugging, why it works so well, and how to use the technique in your workflow — with real stories and setup tips.
Build Your First AI Agent in 2026: A Beginner Guide
Complete tutorial to build your first AI agent using free tools. Step-by-step guide with full code to create a Personal Research Assistant in 2-3 hours.
Claude Code Team Plan: Enterprise AI Coding for Everyone
Anthropic now includes Claude Code on every Team plan seat. Why democratizing elite AI coding tools will reshape enterprise software in 2026.
The Programming Revolution: Claude Code Writes Itself
100% of Claude Code's recent codebase was written by Claude Code itself. From Shopify to Google, leaders are stunned. Why you may already be behind.