Thoughts on web development, programming, and technology
Broad analysis of technology trends, innovation patterns, adoption dynamics, and their multifaceted impacts on business and society. These posts take a holistic view of how emerging technologies create opportunities, disrupt markets, transform industries, and influence how we live and work.
From initial concept to deployment on Cloudflare Pages, this deep dive explores how Claude Code architected and built this blog from scratch - featuring TypeScript static site generation, markdown processing, syntax highlighting, and more.
Google's pivot from Assistant to Gemini reveals a deeper strategic crisis. The company that defined internet search now finds itself chasing competitors in AI, repeating the same product abandonment patterns that destroyed user trust in messaging. This isn't just another product transition—it's a symptom of institutional uncertainty.
With AI code editors like Cursor AI leveraging models such as Claude and OpenAI’s GPT-4 pretrained on vast open-source repositories, closed source libraries are increasingly obsolete. If your competitive edge isn’t defined by proprietary code, open source is the clear winner.
When Google finally killed uBlock Origin support in Chrome with Manifest V3, I watched my carefully curated browsing experience crumble overnight. Here's why Brave browser became my definitive solution for ad-free browsing in 2025.
Cryptocurrency ATMs have been touted as a tool for financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and unhoused. However, the reality of who uses these machines and how they are used often diverges from these claims. This post examines the gap between the intended benefits and actual usage of cryptocurrency ATMs in San Francisco.
OpenAI’s introduction of specialized AI agents signifies a transformative shift in artificial intelligence’s pricing structure, targeting enterprise-level clients. These agents, capable of executing complex tasks in areas like sales and software engineering, are priced between $2,000 and $20,000 per month. This ambitious pricing strategy aims to offset substantial past losses while tapping into high demand for advanced AI functionalities.
Perplexity AI has replaced Google Search and Apple News in my daily routine, solving longstanding frustrations. Its real-time data provides immediate, synthesized answers with transparent source attribution, eliminating endless scrolling through links. The conversational interface naturally handles follow-up queries.
After years offline, my blog returns with fresh perspectives. Expect practical insights on scalable web development, thoughtful tech trend analysis, San Francisco’s tech culture, and perhaps even parenting. Let’s reconnect and start the conversation!