Even the AI Is Confused
What My Stack Audit Revealed About Modern Dev
Nino Chavez
The Drift Beneath the Velocity
Week 2 of AI-assisted coding brought velocity — but also drift. This post explores the moment I realized I was managing AI agents like a team, and what that means for the future of software consulting.
Am I Ever Not Working?
If your value lies in how you think, are you ever really off the clock? Lately, I’ve been chasing AI workflows at all hours—and thinking through systems even when I’m not at my keyboard. This post reflects on the cost of always being “on,” and how to protect the infrastructure: you.
Skip the API: Building a Local ChatGPT Bridge for VS Code
Can you skip the API and wire ChatGPT directly into VS Code? Turns out, yes — with a little browser magic. This post breaks down how I thought about building a local-first bridge that replaces Kilo and avoids token costs, all powered by curiosity and a builder’s mindset.
From Copilot to Enforcer: The AI Maturity Spectrum for Developers
Or: What happens when AI stops just helping you code — and starts holding your system accountable
Tool-and-Die Thinking for the AI Age
How AI coding tools helped me beat the overhead wall — and build faster than I think.
Just-in-Time Software
Just like cloud killed the server rack, AI is killing fixed tools. I built a full E2E test system from scratch—faster, cheaper, tailored—using nothing but schema, rules, and AI prompts. Why buy tools when you can generate them just-in-time?