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View all seriesSEP 29, 2026
AI and agents
How Much Context Does a Decision Model Need?
How much information does JEV need to make a useful decision, and when is a custom classifier worth training? An exploration of context, labels, and evaluation.
AUG 31, 2026
AI and agents
The Daily Stand-up Became a Query
The agents could already code, test, and review. What they lacked was organization. Once roles, handoffs, evidence, and blockers persisted beyond individual sessions, my daily became a short review of the decisions that actually needed attention.
AUG 25, 2026
AI and agents
Agents Don't Need Personas. They Need an Organization.
While building a coordination system for agents, I found a broader question: what if agent systems borrowed proven roles, governance, and institutional memory instead of inventing an organization from scratch?
AUG 22, 2026
AI and agents
Maybe AI Really Can Make This the Year of Linux
Linux already ran on almost anything. The hard part was handling the exceptions. Omarchy, agents, and skills are making those exceptions cheaper to diagnose.
JUL 01, 2025
AI and agents
How to Use Vibe Coding Without Making a Mess
Vibe coding is everywhere lately—mostly as a meme or criticism aimed at people trying to build software without really knowing how to code. But… what happens when it's used by an experienced engineer solving a real problem?