Building My First Claude Skill
The journey of building a custom Claude skill that transformed vague AI suggestions into specific, actionable business decisions.
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Artificial Intelligence
Using Claude to Migrate to a Newer Version of Node
I recently upgraded an AWS Lambda function from Node.js 18 to Node.js 24. It was a straightforward migration on paper, but like most upgrades that touch deployment pipelines, there were enough gotchas to warrant some careful planning. Claude’s planning mode turned out to be really useful here. Not just for generating the plan, but for
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When is an AI Gateway overkill?
Whenever a shiny new product drops — like Vercel’s AI Gateway (InfoQ article here) or the already-established OpenRouter — it’s tempting to think “I should add this to my stack right now.” But here’s the truth: whether you need these tools or not depends heavily on where you are in your AI journey. Early Stage:
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When Windsurf went off the rails (and how pattern guidelines saved the day)
Back in March, I was in full chaos mode with Windsurf on a codebase that had somewhere around five thousand lines of code spread across multiple services. The AI was doing exactly what I told it to do, which sounds good until you realize what I was actually telling it to do made no sense
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A Personal Dive into AI IDEs
Being a long-distance running coach is one of my passion projects, and I love how it gives me the chance to keep learning and improving—both for my athletes and for myself. What makes it even more exciting is when I get to combine it with my constant curiosity for the latest advancements in technology. My
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Bolt.new by StackBlitz: First Impressions and a Closer Look
StackBlitz recently introduced Bolt.new, an AI-powered code editor that promises to revolutionize the way developers build and debug applications. My initial experience was positive: the editor felt intuitive, streamlined, and capable of handling basic development tasks with impressive speed and accuracy. However, as I ventured into creating a more complex full-stack application, my enthusiasm waned.
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Boosting RFP Response Productivity with ChatRFP (Powered by Percipi)
Sign up for demo here! In the fast-paced world of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), efficiency and accuracy are paramount. ChatRFP, Powered by Percipi, is proving to be a game-changer in this arena. My company’s experience with this innovative tool has been highly positive, and I’m excited to delve into how it enhances productivity,
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