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N-001
July 13, 2026
What Makes a Codebase AI-Friendly?
An AI-friendly repository does not depend on a larger prompt. It depends on reproducible setup, fast feedback, concise instructions, executable boundaries, and clear task contracts.
ai / developer-experience / software-architecture
11 min read
N-002
July 3, 2026
From a Bash Loop to Guarded Orchestration for AI Agents
I built a guarded task runner around my AI workflow so agent work happens in disposable containers, returns as reviewable Git patches, and can grow beyond a single Bash script.
ai / devops / workflow
10 min read
N-003
July 2, 2026
From Prompting to Process: How AI Is Improving My Workflow Methodology
During a short break from my master's, I started rebuilding my engineering workflow around reusable skills, project memory, PRDs, task plans, and Codex sessions that leave a real trail of decisions.
ai / software-architecture / workflow
8 min read