Make It Anyway: Why Hand-Built Code Matters
Coding assistants can produce useful code in seconds, but speed is not the only reason to program. A small C++ game loop shows how manual work can restore curiosity, learning, and a sense of ownership.
Category: software development
The Cursor–SpaceX Transition Is a Lesson in AI Model Lock-In
A corporate ownership change can expose the hidden model-provider dependency inside an AI coding tool. This guide explains compatibility, vendor lock-in, and a practical migration plan for developer workflows.
Decker and Lil: Building HyperCard-Style Interactive Documents (Without the Old Constraints)
Decker brings an authoring experience inspired by HyperCard into a modern workflow: cards and widgets you control visually, plus Lil scripting for interactive behavior and data queries. Decks export as standalone self-executing HTML, with a line-oriented text format that stays friendly to version control.