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AI-native engineering

What it actually means to be AI-native, Cursor, Claude, Copilot in production workflows, and how it changes who ships and how fast.

May 5, 2026 · 12 min read
How to use OpenAI function calling correctly

OpenAI function calling lets the model decide which of your functions to invoke and what arguments to pass, returning structured JSON that your code executes. To use it correctly in 2026: define tools

May 5, 2026 · 11 min read
What changes when you write code with AI

Writing code with AI in 2026 changes the daily loop more than it changes the output. Pull requests get smaller, reviews shift from correctness to intent, planning takes longer, naming gets pickier, an

May 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Cursor for developers: complete guide for 2026

Cursor is the AI-native fork of VS Code that has become the default editor for most professional engineers in 2026, and this guide takes you from install to power-user in one read. We cover daily shor

May 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Will AI replace software developers? An honest 2026 take

**No.** AI is not replacing software developers. The data isn't subtle: software developer demand is up 34% since AI coding assistants went mainstream, employment is projected to grow 15% by 2034, and

Apr 8, 2026 · 8 min read
What we mean by 'AI-native engineer'

Every engineer claims to be AI-native now. Most aren't. AI-native is a working style, not a checkbox.

Mar 11, 2026 · 8 min read
We replaced our text-based engineer interview with voice. Here's why.

Three prompts, one recording, 1 to 3 minutes total. Claude listens to the audio and grades on AI-native fluency, communication, technical depth, and culture fit. Voice correlates with founder ratings 3.2x better than text.

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