How Machines Learn
An accessible explanation of how AI systems learn through pattern fitting, using analogies like dart throwing to explain the core concepts of data, models, and loss functions.
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Notes on engineering, performance, and developer experience.
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Why is Java so dumb?
Java’s data types, wrapper classes, and concurrency helpers look excessive until you see the trade-offs they unlock.
Why JavaScript is so hard for beginners
Legacy syntax, paradigm overload, and a forgiving runtime make JavaScript tough on newcomers, but understanding those quirks helps.
Why is Java so dumb? (Part 2)
A playful look at Java’s entry point, file conventions, and curly-brace culture, and why the verbosity pays off in large systems.
AI and Tacit Knowledge
Reflecting on why machine learning feels more like tacit, embodied expertise than conscious reasoning—and what that means for AI hype.
MDX Demo Post
This post showcases the power of MDX by combining Markdown with React components for rich, interactive content.
Welcome to my blog
Kickstarting this blog with a few thoughts on what will land here and why it exists.
How coding is like playing sports
Why treating programming as a bundle of practiced skills—rather than pure theory—helps developers escape plateaus.