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Beyond the Hype: Senior Engineers Share Practical AI Strategies for Coding Productivity

January 19, 2026

Discover how senior software engineers are practically using AI for coding, from effective 2-agent TDD setups to automating boilerplate, and why agent quality often trumps basic copilots.

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Optimizing Local AI Workstations: Hardware, Software, and Real-World Use Cases

January 18, 2026

Explore the growing trend of local AI workstations, from hardware setups like Mac Studios and enterprise GPUs to software tools like llama.cpp and Whisper. Discover real-world applications driven by privacy, regulation, and cost.

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The Craft of Vibe Coding: Navigating AI in Software Development

January 12, 2026

Explore the debate around "vibe coding" as a craft, its intersection with AI, and practical advice for integrating generative AI into software development workflows. Discover whether this new paradigm requires mastery or if traditional coding skills suffice.

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