Understanding 2>&1 in 3 Minutes
Breaking down what command > output.log 2>&1 actually means—file descriptors, stdout vs stderr, and useful patterns like splitting streams and /dev/null.
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The Workflow I've Settled On for AI-Assisted Development
Using Compound Engineering's Ideate and Brainstorm skills as a sounding board, separating data from presentation, and turning successful workflows into reusable skills—how AI changed the way I think, not just how I write code.
Returning to Myself
A visit back home after two years, rediscovering the people who shaped me, the gestures that feel bigger with age, and a sense of belonging I had almost forgotten.
Shanashma - A Claude Code Plugin Marketplace for Azure DevOps
Building a Claude Code plugin with persistent configuration to solve the multi-project Azure DevOps workflow problem, packaged as a shareable plugin marketplace.
Building a Claude Agent for Continuous Codebase Improvement
Building a Claude sub-agent workflow to continuously analyze and improve codebases with small, incremental changes—using a finder, implementer, and reviewer pattern.
Teaching Machines to Find the Right Reviewers
Building a machine learning recommendation system to intelligently assign code reviewers based on historical patterns, expertise, and context.
Understanding Authentication: OpenID Connect
Learn how to outsource user authentication to Microsoft using OpenID Connect with practical code examples.
Understanding Authentication: A Simple Dive into OAuth 2.0
Explore how authentication works from basic password-based login to modern, secure methods like OpenID Connect.