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engineering

I Built a CLI to Show Me What My AI-Generated Infrastructure Actually Costs

AI tools generate working infrastructure fast, but cost stays invisible until the bill arrives. I built Slate to fix that — a CLI that reads your CDK output and shows real prices before you deploy.

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engineering

Building for Imperfect Systems

Why systems that accept failure build more resilient software than those designed to prevent it.

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design

The Art of Less: Why Minimalism in Design Actually Works

Minimalism isn't about removing things. It's about making room for the things that matter.

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On Shipping Early and Often

The gap between 'almost done' and 'shipped' is where most projects go to die. Here's how to close it.

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design

Tools That Disappear

The best tools are the ones you forget you're using. On invisible design and the craft of getting out of the way.