Deep dives into projects built with AI pair programming using Claude Code and Qwen.
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A practical guide to using Cursor effectively in large monorepos with layered rules, scoped context, repo maps, verification loops, and guardrails that stop AI edits from wandering across the codebase.
A practical guide to reviewing AI-generated pull requests with scoped diffs, invariant checklists, CI guardrails, and fast human approval loops.
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A practical guide to reducing latency and cost in tool-heavy AI agents with stable prompt prefixes, prompt caching, context compaction, and retrieval boundaries.
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A practical guide to using OpenTelemetry and OpenInference to trace agent workflows, inspect tool calls, track token spend, and debug multi-step failures without drowning in flat logs.
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A practical guide to building a local LLM development environment with Ollama, Open WebUI, coding tools, quantization choices, prompt/version hygiene, and smart fallbacks when local models are not enough.
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A practical guide to evaluating RAG systems by separating retrieval from generation, building grounded test sets, tracking the right metrics, and running regression checks before users find the bugs.
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A practical guide to designing memory for AI agents with working memory, episodic summaries, semantic facts, write policies, retrieval rules, and debugging loops that stay useful over time.
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A practical guide to using Claude Code for large refactors with specs, checkpoints, verification loops, and guardrails that keep big changes understandable.
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A practical guide to hardening OpenClaw on a VPS with least-privilege credentials, network restrictions, approval boundaries, cron hygiene, and operations checks that actually matter.
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A practical guide to building MCP servers that stay useful under real agent workloads without turning into a security liability. Covers tool boundaries, approval flows, validation, session isolation, prompt-injection defenses, and observability.
How I built a collection of 8 browser games (Snake, Pong, Tic Tac Toe, Memory, Breakout, Flappy, 2048, and Sudoku) using Claude Code and Qwen for AI pair programming. Explores game loops, collision detection, AI opponents, and the collaborative development process.
How I built an AI-powered document-to-quiz generator that converts PDFs and textbooks into chapter-level quizzes. Covers document parsing, question generation, quiz engines, and using AI for educational technology.
How I built a comprehensive mortgage cost calculator that models the true cost of homeownership. Includes financial formulas, amortization schedules, data visualization, and AI-assisted TypeScript development.
How I built a comprehensive stock tracking and analysis tool with technical indicators, portfolio management, and visualizations. Covers API integration, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, and AI pair programming for financial tools.
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