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The Data Flywheel Pattern

Will Schenk January 22, 2026

The Data Flywheel Pattern

Build applications by dropping in data and letting AI handle parsing, structuring, and synthesis. Three case studies.

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Claude Code, not Code

Will Schenk January 14, 2026

Claude Code, not Code

The real power of Claude Code isn't writing software—it's orchestrating skills for research, newsletters, browser automation, and turning one-off requests into repeatable workflows.

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How I Use AI in Jan 2026

Will Schenk January 3, 2026

How I Use AI in Jan 2026

We're at the beginning of infinity. In geological time this is all happening in an instant — and 2026 might be the best year to be alive.

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"You're absolutely right" and other AI warning signs

Will Schenk December 16, 2025

When your AI assistant starts agreeing with everything, you've hit the dumb zone. Practical techniques for managing context windows and keeping AI useful.

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AI tools fail loudly where humans failed quietly

Will Schenk December 10, 2025

AI coding tools don't work well in messy codebases. The fix is doing what should have been done all along - and that's good for everyone.

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Weekend Coding Agent: Build Your Own AI Assistant

Will Schenk November 29, 2025

Weekend Coding Agent: Build Your Own AI Assistant

A hands-on tutorial for building an AI coding agent from scratch. Bootstrap it with an existing agent, then use it to improve itself. Learn the core concepts of how coding agents work.

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AI Engineering Summit 2025: Bash-Pilled and Building for Everyone

Will Schenk November 22, 2025

AI Engineering Summit 2025: Bash-Pilled and Building for Everyone

The models got smart. The tools got simple. The circle of who builds is expanding.

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AI Engineering Code Summit 2025: Deep Dive Report

Will Schenk November 20, 2025

AI Engineering Code Summit 2025: Deep Dive Report

A comprehensive analysis of the state of AI engineering tools, frameworks, and best practices from the November 2025 Code Summit. Exploring cutting-edge developments in AI-assisted development, infrastructure, and production deployment strategies.

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June 2025 Coding Agent Report

Will Schenk June 15, 2025

June 2025 Coding Agent Report

A comprehensive analysis of 15 leading AI coding agents in 2025. We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and surprises from top tools, with clear winners for pros, tinkerers, and casual users alike.

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Feature Development on the go

Will Schenk June 8, 2025

Feature Development on the go

What happens when you challenge Google Jules, OpenAI Codex, and Cursor to build a PWA—using just your phone? Find out which agent delivered.

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Agentic YOLO with Warp, Cursor, and Claude

Will Schenk March 7, 2025

Agentic YOLO with Warp, Cursor, and Claude

What happens when you let AI help you think through and build your ideas, with minimal supervision and maximum trust? What does it mean to be a programmer? Are we closer or further from thought-stuff?

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