AI, software and the tools reshaping how things get built
Artificial intelligence is one major interest among several here — not the whole story. This section covers the models, the tools and the systems underneath them.
Creating Images with Nano Banana Pro: Notes from Actually Using It
Hands-on notes on generating images with Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro, building a phone-friendly version of an AI studio, and the idea of an image's 'JSON DNA.'
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Grok: How the Major AI Platforms Differ
The major assistants are converging on capability and diverging on judgement, interface and who they're really built for. A practical comparison rather than a leaderboard.
Are Open-Weight Models the Future of AI?
Open-weight releases from Meta, Mistral, DeepSeek and others have closed the gap with closed frontier labs faster than expected. What that does — and doesn't — mean.
How Quickly Can AI Help Build a Modern Application?
A hands-on look at how far AI-assisted development has come — and where it still needs a careful human hand. Full article coming soon.
AI Agents: Useful Technology or Overhyped Automation?
Agentic AI is everywhere in the marketing. This piece separates the workflows where agents genuinely help from the ones where they're a solution looking for a problem. Full article coming soon.
What Happens When Software Becomes Easier to Build?
As the cost of building software falls, what actually becomes scarce? Full article coming soon.