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This is where the longer-form stuff lives, the field notes from shipping production code, the deep dives that wouldn't fit in a tweet, and the occasional post-mortem written for the version of me that'll forget all this in six months. New posts land here when they're ready, not on a schedule. Browse the latest below, or jump in by tag or category if you're hunting for something specific.

Overhead editorial photo of a weathered leather notebook open to a blank page with a single short handwritten line at the top, three pencils of different lengths arranged in parallel beside it suggesting iterative drafts. Warm directional window light from the left, soft shadows beneath the pencils. Palette: deep walnut, cream paper, graphite gray, one warm amber accent on the foremost pencil tip. Shallow depth of field, editorial composition.

Draft Posts Faster With AI: Writing with AI Tips

Introduces an AI-assisted drafting tool designed to help writers overcome the challenge of starting with a blank page. It explains how the tool generates a rough draft based on a single sentence, while maintaining full control over the final content.

By Michael Rigsby · · 7 min read

Overhead editorial photo of a wooden desk. Three overlapping cream paper sheets cascade diagonally; each bears hand-drawn geometric marks evoking markdown — short horizontal bars for headings, dots for list items, small rounded rectangles for code blocks. Warm lamp light from upper-left, soft shadows. Palette: deep charcoal, warm cream, one bold amber accent on the topmost sheet. Shallow depth of field, minimalist composition, high contrast.

bx-Blogger: A Markdown-First Blog Engine Built for Developers

A blog platform for developers, built with markdown-first editing, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and auto-detected embeds. It offers a fast, extendable admin interface, customizable themes, and built-in SEO features.

By Michael Rigsby · · 8 min read