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Building at the Speed of Thought: A Year of AI-Assisted Development

Reflections on shipping 20+ projects by partnering with AI to validate ideas faster

Breaking the Medical Ceiling: How Elizabeth Blackwell Revolutionised Healthcare Access

Elizabeth Blackwell's groundbreaking journey as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States fundamentally transformed healthcare...

Week 48: Discipline, Spaced Repetition, and Building for Users Who Matter

A week of building 2 terminal tools, implementing mastery systems, and learning why constraints make better software

The Hyperfocus Paradox: Building Side Projects with a Neurodivergent Mind

How I've learnt to work with intense focus cycles rather than against them

Hunting Black Holes: How Andrea Ghez Revolutionised Our Understanding of the Cosmos

Explore how Nobel Prize-winning physicist Andrea Ghez proved the existence of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our...

Donna Strickland: The Laser Pioneer Illuminating Our Technological Future

Explore how Donna Strickland's revolutionary chirped pulse amplification transformed laser physics and enabled countless modern technologies. This article examines her...

The Medicine Safety Guardian: How Frances Kelsey Saved Thousands from Thalidomide

This article explores Dr. Frances Kelsey's pivotal role in preventing the thalidomide tragedy in the United States through her scientific...

The Perseverance Principle: How Katalin Karikó's Decades of Rejection Led to mRNA Vaccine Breakthroughs

Explore how biochemist Katalin Karikó's unwavering dedication to mRNA research, despite decades of scientific skepticism, ultimately revolutionised vaccine development during...

Breaking Barriers: How Shirley Ann Jackson Revolutionised Nuclear Physics and Corporate Leadership

Explore how Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's groundbreaking work in nuclear physics transformed our understanding of subatomic particles while shattering glass...

Week 10: Embracing Uncertainty in AI-Native Development

How shifting from deterministic to probabilistic thinking changes everything about mobile engineering

Cytogenetic Brilliance: How Janaki Ammal Revolutionised Plant Science Against All Odds

Discover how Janaki Ammal's pioneering work in cytogenetics transformed our understanding of plant breeding and biodiversity conservation. Her groundbreaking research...

The Mother of the Internet: How Radia Perlman's Algorithms Keep Our Digital World Connected

Explore how Radia Perlman's groundbreaking work on spanning tree protocols fundamentally shaped modern networking. This article examines her revolutionary contributions...

Week 8: The Verification Gap: Lessons from Plum Jam and Production Releases

Reflections on trust, verification, and sustainable engineering practices during a pivotal week

Sylvia Earle: Exploring the Vast Mysteries of the Ocean

Dive into the remarkable life and legacy of Sylvia Earle, a pioneering marine biologist whose groundbreaking work has deepened our...

Week 5: The Refresh Cycle - Digital Detox and Engineering Renaissance

How a laptop-free weekend recharged my perspective on AI-assisted development and the power of stepping away to see clearly

Wangari Maathai: The Fearless Champion of the Trees

Explore the inspiring life and pioneering work of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize...

Week 4: From Completion to Iteration - VoidPad Ships and AI Workflows Evolve

Completing the first version of VoidPad, returning to Neovim with Claude Code, and discovering the art of AI orchestration over...

Jennifer Doudna: Unlocking the Power of Gene Editing

Explore the groundbreaking work of Jennifer Doudna, the pioneering biochemist who co-discovered the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. This post delves...

Week 3: Embracing Beginner's Mind in AI-Powered Engineering

From VoidNote exploration to AI sceptic revelations - how fresh perspectives are reshaping our approach to mobile development and engineering...

Sau Lan Wu: Pioneering Quantum Leaps in Particle Physics

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Sau Lan Wu, a trailblazing physicist whose pioneering work in particle physics and quantum chromodynamics...

Week 2: Sleep, Scripts, and the Philosophy of Simple Solutions

From MVP fatigue to AI-assisted workflows, exploring how simplicity and automation can transform our engineering practice

Eugenie Clark: Pioneering the Study of Shark Behaviour

Explore the remarkable life and groundbreaking work of Eugenie Clark, the pioneering marine biologist who transformed our understanding of sharks...

Building Whilst on Holiday: A Week of Personal Projects and Production Polish

Reflections on balancing annual leave with coding passion projects, from spelling apps to mobile architecture decisions

Ellen Ochoa: Blazing a Trail in Space Innovation

Discover the pioneering contributions of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and her groundbreaking work in spacecraft design...

June Almeida: Unmasking the Intricate Beauty of Viruses

Explore the pioneering work of June Almeida, whose groundbreaking electron microscopy images unveiled the intricate structures of viruses, paving the...

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: Unravelling the Cosmic Composition Conundrum

Explore the groundbreaking work of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, the pioneering astrophysicist who revolutionised our understanding of stellar composition, paving the way...

Maryam Mirzakhani: The Mathematics Magician

Explore the life and groundbreaking work of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal for her...

Illuminating Vision: How Patricia Bath Pioneered Laser Eye Surgery

Explore the groundbreaking innovations of Dr. Patricia Bath, the first Black American woman doctor to receive a medical patent for...

The Neurodivergent Engineer's Guide to Productive Curiosity

Embracing intellectual 'itches' as a pathway to innovation in mobile development

Françoise Barré-Sinoussi: The Relentless Pursuit of the AIDS Virus

Dive into the remarkable story of Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, the virologist whose tenacious detective work led to the groundbreaking identification of...

Understanding Pipes and Validation in NestJS

Learn how to use pipes, validation, and DTOs effectively in your NestJS applications for better data integrity and type safety.

Understanding Modules in NestJS: The Building Blocks of Your Application

A deep dive into how modules work in NestJS and why they're crucial for maintainable applications

Automatic API Key Generation with PostgreSQL Triggers

A practical guide to automating secure API key generation when users register in your application

Embracing the Beginner's Mind in Software Engineering

How the Zen concept of shoshin can transform your approach to coding

Securely Storing and Using API Keys: A Practical Guide

Securely Storing and Using API Keys: A Practical Guide

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