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How I actually use AI. Grouped by depth — start wherever matches your current level.

// foundation

1 note

Start here. Seriously.

How AI Works (For Now) 7 min read

It doesn't think, it doesn't remember, and it still doesn't know what a crosswalk is.

1/5

// strategy

3 notes

Think before you type.

Plan Before You Build 9 min read

The biggest time-saver isn't a better prompt — it's having the AI interview you before it writes a single line of code.

Quick Reference 6 min read

Copy-paste prompt templates, red flag checklists, and quick-reference tables for every common situation. Keep this one bookmarked.

When NOT to Use AI 13 min read

A calculator is faster, cheaper, and doesn't hallucinate. Know when to use one.

3/5

// management

1 note

When the project outgrows the prompt.

Scope and Conversation Management 8 min read

Long conversations make AI forget. Feature creep makes projects die. Here's how to manage both.

5/5

// communication

3 notes

Getting the AI to actually listen.

Teaching AI Your Voice 9 min read

Tired of rewriting everything AI generates? A voice profile may help.

The Feedback Loop 5 min read

Getting what you want from AI isn't about the perfect first prompt. It's about the back-and-forth.

When AI Gets It Wrong 6 min read

AI is confident even when it's wrong. Here's what that looks like and how to catch it.

2/5

// practice

2 notes

Get your hands dirty.

Reading Code (Without Knowing It) 7 min read

You don't need to understand every line. You need to spot the three things that'll actually burn you.

Real-World Walkthroughs 9 min read

Three scenarios from building this site. Includes the wrong turns.

4/5

That's all of them. More coming when there's something worth writing.