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How SpecKit Transformed a Legacy SSL Certificate Feature: A Case Study
A detailed case study on using SpecKit methodology to modernize SSL certificate deployment in a legacy ASP.NET MVC codebase while respecting its constraints.
We've Seen This Before—And That's What Worries Me
Reflecting on what AI means for American developers, the parallels to manufacturing and outsourcing, and the institutional knowledge we risk losing.
Spec-Kit Works—If You're Specific Enough
What 12 attempts taught me about AI-driven development with GitHub's spec-kit, and why specificity is the key to making it work.
Getting Started with Claude CLI
My first week with Anthropic's command-line interface for Claude, and why it's becoming my default way to work with AI.
From Zero to Live in Two Days. Vibe Coding a Community Website
How I used VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Hugo, and Tailwind to build a full community website for my workout group in under two days. No templates. No prior Hugo experience. Just vibes.
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