Recent Blog Posts From Build.ms
Here are some recent blog posts from build.ms, where I make technology accessible to everyone by sharing lessons about engineering, product development, design, business, marketing, and AI.
Workslop March 23, 2026
The bar for shipping quality work hasn‘t lowered just because AI can generate code in minutes — and if you‘re accepting AI output without reviewing it, you‘re part of the problem.
Small Steps For Agent-Friendly Codebases March 11, 2026
Updating an open source library taught me a valuable lesson for making your codebase agent-friendly — small steps can have a big payoff.
The Hidden Cost Of Communication (A Case Against Big Companies) February 27, 2026
Big companies are downsizing, not solely because of AI and corporate greed but because communication bottlenecks kill productivity and demoralize teams.
Automating Codex February 12, 2026
You‘re one step away from turning Codex into a proactive assistant that tackles low-hanging fruit while you sleep.
Supporting Markdown Search For LLMs February 2, 2026
Learn a simple but effective technique that makes your blog more easily searchable for LLMs.
Updating Your Website For Generative Engine Optimization January 29, 2026
Learn how to optimize your website for generative search engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to improve your search engine rankings.
AI Agents Are Starting To Eat SaaS (Really) January 26, 2026
AI is making it cheaper and easier for anyone to build custom software solutions. The changes from this shift will be drastic, especially for SaaS companies.
The Democratization of AI January 21, 2026
The barrier to building with AI has dropped thousands-fold. What happens when you give everyone the tools to implement their ideas?
The Claude Code Moment January 19, 2026
The sudden adoption of Claude Code by non-technical people represents an important moment in time — and one that will have a lasting impact on the way we work.
Build.ms: Making Technology Accessible To Everyone January 6, 2026
Learn how to think about technology in a fast-moving world — I‘ll show you what matters and filter out the rest.
AI (Without the Hype) December 24, 2025
I spoke at NSSpain this year and gave a wide-ranging talk AI, building from the fundamentals to real-world uses — with something for everyone.
Codex vs. Claude Code (Today) December 22, 2025
Every AI tool has its strengths and weaknesses, and the only way to discover what they are is by using them.
Building Software From Blog Posts December 15, 2025
Did you know you can just point AI at a blog post and have it build a piece of software? That‘s where we are now.
Scribblenauts For Software December 1, 2025
AI lets people build any tool in minutes at practically zero cost. The result? An era of personalized, on-demand software.
The Past, Present, and Future of AI Workshops with @mergesort October 30, 2025
Six months teaching people to build with AI taught me one thing: most people are just a few questions away from learning so much.
How I Used ChatGPT Over A Long Weekend January 1, 2025
Real-world examples of how I used ChatGPT over a four-day weekend, providing practical insights for anyone curious about working with large language models.
The Rule of Small and Large December 16, 2024
A personal framework for choosing projects: focus on either small projects for quick learning or large projects for meaningful impact, while avoiding the medium-sized trap.
A Mental Model For Prompting Large Language Models November 14, 2024
A practical analogy for understanding and improving how you work with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, moving beyond tips and tricks to develop better judgment.
Building A Customizable Framer Component October 14, 2024
A technical walkthrough of building a customizable Framer Code Component for Buttondown email signups, complete with Property Controls and open source code.
Introducing Plinky: My Love Letter To Links May 9, 2024
The story behind Plinky, my personal app for saving and organizing links that makes it incredibly easy to save links for later.
The Reasoning Computer November 10, 2023
How will we solve problems in a new era of computation, where the very foundations of how a computer is expected to work are no longer deterministic?
Coding As Creative Expression May 21, 2022
Exploring whether coding is art or science, and how programming serves as a creative medium for solving problems and expressing ideas through code.