It's fine not to keep up with the latest AI models
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A short reflection on model-chasing, shiny object syndrome, and why it is fine to settle into the AI tools that already work for you.
A short reflection on model-chasing, shiny object syndrome, and why it is fine to settle into the AI tools that already work for you.
Thoughts on the vibe coding movement, AI product builders, and where generated prototypes still need engineering judgement.
Why I rebuilt my portfolio in Ruby on Rails, what I enjoyed about the framework, and why simple tools can be refreshing.
My experience using AI pair programmers since GitHub Copilot, from early autocomplete to agentic tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
A practical account of moving from VS Code to Neovim, what made it fun, where it got difficult, and why I still keep both around.
Hi, I'm Seb Smith, a dedicated software developer with a unique journey that led me into the world of coding.