Ideas, experiments, and lessons from building real software

Long-form thoughts on programming, product design, emerging interfaces, and the systems behind useful software.

March 26, 2026

Human in the Loop Is a Coping Mechanism

Human in the loop is not a safety guarantee. It's a coping mechanism — one that quietly decays the moment a system starts working.

February 25, 2026

How we built an interactive explorer for hundreds of thousands of Texas oil and gas wells, and the engineering decisions that make it feel instant

February 23, 2026

Building a coding agent from scratch to understand the core loop: perception, planning, action, memory, and reflection

February 2, 2026

Leveraging SQL to gain a deeper understanding of oil well production and revenue growth

August 23, 2024

A recap of our experience building an AI accessibility tool over the course of a weekend

April 21, 2024

Insights on talks, presentations, and making connections at PyTexas 2024

February 6, 2024

Redefining what it means to be a data-driven company from 2024 onwards

November 13, 2023

Looking past generative AI to build insane product value