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Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is now my go-to coding partner
Back in early 2025, after roughly 5,000 hours across different AI models, Gemini 2.5 Pro had become my go-to for coding. The landscape has shifted a lot since—here's that original take, and where I've landed in 2026.
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Four Utah National Parks in Winter: A Red Rock Journey
Winter transforms Utah's red rocks into something magical—we discovered snow-dusted arches, empty scenic roads, and a sense of community that rivals the landscape itself.
CrewAI is Good! - My First Impressions
After 10 days building AI-generated podcasts with CrewAI, I learned that while the framework is remarkably easy to use, quality content still demands real human effort.
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I Cheated: Ask Sydney Can Now Read the Narrative in 10-K Reports
No. 05AILess Is More
No. 06AIS&P500 Agent MVP Launched: Answering Financial Questions Grounded with SEC Data
No. 07GeopoliticsThe Changing World Order: Ray Dalio’s 2024 Great Powers Index and What Lies Ahead
No. 08AIThree months later: Still coding, still learning, still stuck (sometimes)
No. 09AIAn upgrade to my current chatbot
No. 10AIBuilding a Self-Evaluating Financial Chatbot: A Journey Through Data, Code, and Struggles
No. 11AIMy 4-Week Journey: From Frontend Upgrades to Docker Struggles and Breakthroughs
No. 12AIChatbot v2.10 Unveiled: Elevating User Experience with Enhanced Speed, Scalability, and Simplicity
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