#AI Coding

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Programming•Feb 21, 2026•13 min read

Tests Are the Memory AI Doesn't Have

AI coding assistants forget context between sessions, reintroduce fixed bugs, and make baffling 'improvements.' Tests are the guardrail that survives the amnesia. Here's what I learned building a real project with Claude Code — and what Kent Beck, Martin Fowler, and the data say about testing in the age of AI.

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AI & Data•Feb 06, 2026•10 min read

I Gave an RFP to Four AI Agents — They Debated Like a Real Team

Claude Code's new agent teams feature lets multiple AI instances work as a coordinated team — with a lead, shared tasks, and direct messaging. I tested it on an RFP review and the results were surprisingly good. Here's how it works, what it costs, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

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AI & Data•Feb 03, 2026•9 min read

30 Releases in 17 Days: Inside Claude Code's v2.1 Sprint

Claude Code shipped 30 releases from v2.1.0 to v2.1.30 in just over two weeks. Here's a deep dive into the features that actually matter—task management, session teleportation, customizable keybindings, and more.

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Programming•Jan 30, 2026•9 min read

The Pragmatic Guide to AI-Assisted Coding: When to Trust, When to Supervise

A framework for using AI coding assistants in production software—synthesizing perspectives from Karpathy, Beck, Fowler, and others on where human oversight remains essential.

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AI & Data•Jan 29, 2026•7 min read

Claude Code in 2026: A Developer's Guide to Its Most Powerful Features

A comprehensive guide to Claude Code's most impactful features - hooks, plugins, MCP integration, plan mode, and more. Learn how these tools can transform your development workflow.

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AI & Data•Jan 29, 2026•7 min read

Mastering Claude Code Skills: A Practical Guide to Using and Creating Them

Learn how to effectively use Claude Code skills and create your own. From discovery to authoring, this guide covers the patterns that make skills genuinely useful.

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