Things I build, break, fix, and write about

6 July 2026
Agentic AI still needs domain judgement

Agentic AI can write the thing, but it still cannot tell you whether the thing is right. That is where domain expertise matters, because a clean config or neat bit of glue logic can still be wrong in the way that only shows up in production.

6 July 2026
Weekly Tech Digest | 06 Jul 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's...

6 July 2026
wolfCOSE zero-allocation parsing in embedded C

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5 July 2026
Layout trade-offs in Design Engineering Magazine

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