Claude Code

Essays on working with Claude Code: CLAUDE.md files, skills and agents, what it costs, and how it compares with Cursor and Codex.

Essays

Cursor vs Claude Code vs Codex: Only the Vibe Coder Remains — Cursor, Claude Code and Codex now look alike on paper. A dated, practical guide to picking by the shape of your work, what each costs, and how to test it.
New AI Models Reward Systems — Opus 4.8 and Dynamic Workflows show why AI value is shifting from better answers to managed, verified work across reusable systems.
Stop Being Loyal to One AI Stack — Claude Code, Codex app, GPT-5.5, and Opus 4.7 are not religions. Build a portable AI setup that routes work by surface, not tribe.
AI Mastering, PART IV — Your First Product Isn't the App — Same model, different operating system. A non-technical founder's guide to building the AI system that builds products — skills, hooks, agents, and pipelines.
AI Mastering, PART III — Start with CLAUDE.md — MCPs, skills, agents — the AI tooling hype is loud. The single most impactful thing you can do takes 15 minutes: write a great CLAUDE.md. Here's how.