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I spent ten years teaching college English. Now I teach developers, search engines, and AI systems to understand each other.

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November 6, 2025

The Invisible Load: How AI Workflows Can Replace Your Team's 'Glue Person'

Every team has someone doing invisible coordination work, updating changelogs, following up on blockers, bridging communication gaps. This 'glue work' often falls on women and rarely shows up in performance reviews. Composed AI workflows can automate mechanical coordination tasks, freeing...

November 2, 2025

When We Became What We Do: The Identity Crisis That Companies Mistook for Opportunity

During the pandemic, professional communities became stand-ins for friendship, therapy, and identity. That was survival mode. Today, they're moving back to their real job: sharing knowledge, solving technical problems, and driving collaboration.

October 30, 2025

When 'Local' Went Global: The Pandemic Era of International Communities

During the pandemic, 'local' communities became global as people sought connection online. Virtual communities thrived, but what the future holds for digital belonging in a post-pandemic world is much different.

July 9, 2025

A Developer’s Guide to Choosing an AI Coding Assistant That Boosts Productivity Without Overwhelming Your Workflow

Looking for an AI code assistant that fits seamlessly into your workflow? This guide compares types of assistants so you can choose the tool that boosts productivity without disrupting your flow.

July 7, 2025

Pros and Cons of the Top AI Code Assistants: Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor (With a Hero’s Twist)

Compare the pros and cons of top AI coding assistants—Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor—through a developer’s hero’s journey. Find the legendary tool that fits your workflow, from debugging to building new features.

June 30, 2025

Debugging Mobile Navigation Bugs with AI Code Assistants: Continue vs Copilot vs Cursor

I tested three AI coding assistants on debugging a mobile navigation issue in an Astro + Tailwind site. Continue provided the best explanations, Cursor was fast but made assumptions, and Copilot was quick but error-prone.

June 27, 2025

Which Code Assistant Actually Helps Developers Grow?

I tested three AI coding assistants on building a new feature in an Astro + Tailwind site. Continue provided the best explanations, Copilot was fast but passive, and Cursor was interactive but made assumptions.