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How to Write Claude Code Skills That Actually Trigger

Write Claude Code skills that actually trigger: fix the description-as-router, structure for progressive disclosure, and test in fresh sessions.

GuidesClaude CodeAI CodingDeveloper ToolsMCPProductivity1 min read · Jul 19, 2026

Ways to Make the Most Out of Claude Fable 5 (2026)

Get more from Claude Fable 5: pick the right effort level, plan with Fable while cheaper models implement, and claw back costs with caching and batching.

GuidesAI CodingClaude CodeDeveloper ToolsProductivity1 min read · Jul 19, 2026

I Audited 8 Months of AI-Generated Code. Here's What Nobody Talks About.

After auditing 8 months of AI-generated commits across 3 projects, the problems aren't bugs. They're patterns no linter or test suite catches: copy-paste architecture, false confidence, and tautological tests.

OpinionAI CodingDeveloper ToolsTrend CommentaryTestingArchitecture1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Best MCP Servers Worth Installing (And 5 That Waste Your Context Window)

The best MCP servers for Claude Code ranked by real context cost. 8 worth keeping, 5 that waste your context window, and the exact config I run daily.

GuidesClaude CodeMCPAI CodingDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Build a CLI Tool With Bun in 20 Minutes

Build a CLI tool with Bun from scratch: argument parsing, colored output, and compilation to a standalone binary. Zero config, real runnable code, one file.

TutorialsBunTypeScriptCLIDeveloper Tools1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

JavaScript Monorepo Setup That Doesn't Make You Want to Quit

A practical javascript monorepo setup using npm workspaces and Turborepo. Real folder structures, shared TypeScript packages, and fixes for the errors you'll actually hit.

TutorialsJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsDeveloper ToolsProductivity1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Why the Most Productive Developers Aren't the Loudest AI Users

The METR study found AI tools make experienced developers 19% slower. The most productive developers use AI selectively and quietly. The loudest adopters ship the least.

OpinionAI CodingProductivityTrend CommentaryDeveloper Tools1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

The Self-Hosted Developer Stack: Cancel Everything, Own Everything

Self-hosted developer tools in 2026 replace $200+/month in SaaS with a single $20/month VPS. After migrating 8 services off managed platforms, here is every tool, the migration difficulty, and what to skip.

GuidesDeveloper ToolsSelf-HostingLinuxDockerProductivityDevOps1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

TypeScript Types Have Gone Too Far (And What to Do About It)

TypeScript type complexity has become a status symbol. When the type definition is longer than the function it describes, something went wrong. Here is what actually works.

OpinionTypeScriptDeveloper ToolsProductivityWeb Dev1 min read · Apr 11, 2026