essay
The Codex App Changes Everything!!! (not really)
The Codex desktop app doesn't change everything - but it's part of a larger trend worth paying attention to. Where IDEs are headed and why specs matter more than code.
ai-coding tools
Writing
Essays and notes on AI-assisted development, product building, and the craft of software.
note
An Open-Source Toolkit for AI-Assisted Coding
Introducing a lightweight, open-source toolkit that brings structure to AI-assisted coding through a Specify, Plan, Execute workflow.
ai-coding tools open-source
note
The AI Wrapper Problem and the Case for BYOK
Why the current AI wrapper market is stuck between value and UX, and how bring-your-own-key could become a competitive advantage.
ai product business-models
note
Vibe Scaffold Featured in AI Tinkerers Community Spotlights
Vibe Scaffold was featured in AI Tinkerers Community Spotlights for bridging the gap between rough ideas and executable architecture for AI coding agents.
ai-coding vibe-scaffold
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Launching Vibe Scaffold: From Idea to 2,300 Users in 48 Hours
How a tool for turning rough product ideas into structured AI coding specs went from weekend project to 2,300 users in two days.
vibe-scaffold launch ai-coding
essay
Fivetran + dbt Merger: What It Really Means for Your Data Stack
Analysis of the Fivetran and dbt Labs merger and how to maintain negotiating leverage without killing velocity.
data analytics vendor-lock-in
note
Fun day in AI
Quick thoughts on Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5 announcement and Lovable's new Cloud and AI features.
ai claude product
essay
Proximity to data is the cheat code for data teams
Why organizations should keep data work embedded within product teams rather than centralizing it.
data analytics org-design