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Nino Chavez

Chicago

Behind the Scenes: Why We Had to Slow Down to Speed Up

Behind the Scenes: Why We Had to Slow Down to Speed Up

A simple bulk upload broke — 22 teams skipped, 0 created. The fix seemed easy. AI suggested patching the frontend. But that would’ve locked in a broken contract. Here's how we slowed down, re-architected the system, and avoided weeks of silent tech debt and wasted tokens.

🌀 The Paradox of Velocity in AI Coding

🌀 The Paradox of Velocity in AI Coding

After sprinting through two weeks of AI-coded progress—and crashing into drift, chaos, and broken trust—I reset everything. This is the story of slowing down, building real structure, and defining a repeatable AI‑Ops workflow. From vibe coding to teardown, here’s what I learned.

I Still Don’t Really Know JSX. And I Don't Think It Matters.

I built a production-grade React app—and still don’t fully understand JSX. In the AI-assisted era, syntax mastery matters less than system design. You’re not the coder anymore. You’re the architect. The real skill? Knowing what to ask, how to judge, and when the output doesn’t fit.

Even the AI Is Confused

Even the AI Is Confused

What My Stack Audit Revealed About Modern Dev

The Drift Beneath the Velocity

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?

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

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.