Writing from inside the transition.
Essays and working notes on developer identity, intelligent systems, context engineering, and the cost of trying to watch the entire frontier at once. Short, sourced where we can, and honest about uncertainty.
Perspective · 2 min read
Building software by directing agents
The developer's work includes framing the problem, preparing context and judging the result.
Design note · 2 min read
Finding direction in a changing toolset
A useful tool helps people decide which technical changes matter to their work.
Design note · 2 min read
When context becomes cognitive load
Keeping decisions, constraints and progress visible can make agent work easier to follow.