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Independent write-ups on the AI coding tools we use every day. We're not affiliated with Lovable, Cursor, Anthropic or OpenAI — just opinionated practitioners.

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  • Cornerstone guide

    What is vibe coding?

    The honest 2026 explainer — origins, tools, what it's great at, where it breaks, and how to ship vibe-coded apps you'd trust in production.

  • Tool comparison

    Lovable vs Cursor vs Claude Code vs Codex

    Side-by-side comparison of the four AI coding tools that actually matter in 2026 — features, pricing, models, and which one to pick.

  • Battle report

    The iOS 26 Safari white bar, explained

    Why Safari paints a white bar over the notch, why your sticky header is the culprit, and the tested recipe for a true edge-to-edge website on iPhone.

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