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Alchemist's Journal

Discover insights, tutorials, and stories from the world of alchemy and web development.

AI-Assisted Development September 16, 2026 18 min read

AI-Assisted Software Development Fundamentals: A Practical Guide for Developers

Build a reliable foundation for AI-assisted software development through better context, clear constraints, task decomposition, rigorous verification, and responsible agent use.

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AI-Assisted Development March 20, 2026 25 min read

Becoming a Vibe Engineer

Learn a disciplined approach to AI-assisted engineering with Claude Code, including autonomy levels, planning, Git workflows, checkpoints, verification, and accountable delivery.

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AI-Assisted Development March 18, 2026 10 min read

My first days using AI for coding

A practical account of learning to use LLMs in real coding projects, with lessons on context engineering, workflow selection, planning, verification, and developer responsibility.

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