On C extensions, portability, and alternative compilers (9 minute read)
Most real-world C code deviates from strict ISO standards by relying on language extensions and non-standard behaviors to bridge functional gaps or resolve compiler bugs. Alternative compilers face hurdles when attempting to parse system headers. These compatibility issues manifest in complex ways, including specific requirements for packed structures, peculiar header inclusion sequences, and inconsistent inline function semantics across different platforms.
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Harness, Scaffold, and the AI Agent Terms Worth Getting Right (11 minute read)
An AI agent is defined as the combination of a core model with a behavior-defining scaffold and an execution-focused harness. These systems use context engineering and sub-agents to manage memory and break down complex objectives into specialized, autonomous tasks. In training scenarios, reinforcement learning structures like rollouts and rewards provide the essential data and scoring mechanisms needed to refine model weights through environmental interaction.
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Leave Me Behind (9 minute read)
Traditional software development was a soulful craft rooted in human connection, collaboration, and the expertise gained from trial-and-error. Rejecting generative AI's automation is necessary to preserve this vital human element and maintain programming as an art form.
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My Thoughts on AI, Part 2: Agent Setup, Workflow, and Tools (34 minute read)
Redux maintainer Mark Erikson uses an AI coding setup driven by an "Orchestrator" session, prioritizing deliberate control and deterministic workflows over maximizing speed. Although he employs custom tools for context pruning and scripting, he stresses that long-term memory and reliable AI code review remain unsolved gaps in his process.
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Jen Can Never Leave (6 minute read)
Many organizations depend on a single expert's unique judgment for interpreting complex payroll data, as traditional documentation fails to capture this fluid wisdom. AI systems can solve this by processing standard files and flagging ambiguities for human review, turning experts into force multipliers whose insights are encoded into automated, autonomous rules.
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The context layer for modern engineering teams (Sponsor)
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Orval (Website)
Orval is a development tool that converts OpenAPI specifications into type-safe TypeScript clients, mocks, and validators, eliminating boilerplate for efficient API integration. It natively supports major modern frameworks like React Query and Axios, and generates mock data handlers for testing without an active backend.
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Brownies (GitHub Repo)
Brownies is a lightweight JavaScript library designed to simplify the management of cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB. It provides an interface that allows devs to interact with browser storage using standard object property accessors for getting, setting, and deleting data. It has the ability to preserve original data types for stored values while supporting standard iteration methods like Object.keys and for-of loops.
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Nobody Cracks Open a Programming Book Anymore (5 minute read)
Physical programming book sales are declining because generative AI tools and automated coding assistants have replaced printed manuals by offering instant solutions. Although traditional learning from books fostered a deep understanding, this shift toward AI represents a fundamental change in software engineering, moving developers to higher abstraction levels.
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C Constructs That Still Don't Work in C++ — and a Few That Changed (13 minute read)
C and C++ maintain distinct object models, requiring developers to focus on specific standards (C23 or C++20) for code validity, and while some features align, memory management using C functions like malloc remains risky in C++. Effective cross-language development demands isolating C-specific features and translating them into robust C++ types to guarantee safety and clear ownership.
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Axios to WHATWG Fetch (5 minute read)
The `@nodejs/axios-to-whatwg-fetch` codemod automates the migration of HTTP request code from the Axios library to the native Fetch API in Node.js to improve performance and adhere to modern web standards.
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