Blog
Articles and notes on building software — mobile, web, backend, and ai automation. The latest posts are below, followed by my in-depth technical guides.
Latest posts
Context Engineering: Why It Replaced Prompt Engineering as the Real Skill in 2026
A practical guide to context engineering — what it is, how it differs from prompt engineering, and how to manage context windows so AI coding agents stay reliable over long sessions.
#context engineering #agentic ai #claude code #prompt engineering #ai agents
Loop Engineering: The Complete Roadmap From Prompting Agents to Designing Systems That Prompt Themselves
A practical, engineer-written guide to loop engineering — how to move from manually prompting AI coding agents to designing automated loops with Claude Code, Codex, skills, and verification gates.
#loop engineering, #agentic ai #claude code #ai coding agents
Guides
- Topic hub
React Native Guide
The full hub of React Native, Expo, performance, debugging, testing, and component notes.
- Agentic AI automation
n8n Automation for Agentic AI Workflows
n8n automation guide for agentic AI: tutorial steps, features, integrations, webhooks, pricing choices, self-hosting, security, and workflow examples.
- Agentic AI automation
Zapier Agentic AI Automation Guide
Zapier agentic AI guide covering what Zapier is, pricing, integrations, automation workflows, API options, alternatives, security, and setup.
- Agentic AI automation
Make.com Automation Guide for Agentic AI Workflows
Make.com automation guide covering pricing, integrations, templates, API, workflow examples, Zapier comparisons, security, limitations, and alternatives.
- Animation and interaction
React Native Reanimated Guide
React Native Reanimated guide for production apps: when to use it, performance tradeoffs, gestures, layout animation, and debugging tips.
- Animation and interaction
React Native Gesture Handler Guide
React Native Gesture Handler guide covering setup, pressable interactions, pan gestures, scroll conflicts, and production UI patterns.
- Quality and diagnostics
React Native Debugging Tools
React Native debugging tools guide for production apps, covering DevTools, Flipper alternatives, native logs, crash reports, and profiling.
- Expo and release workflow
Expo EAS Build Guide
Expo EAS Build guide for production React Native apps, covering profiles, credentials, native modules, CI, and app store releases.
- New Architecture
React Native New Architecture in 2026
React Native New Architecture in 2026 explained for teams planning Fabric, TurboModules, Worklets, Hermes, and migration risk.
- New Architecture
React Native TurboModules Guide
React Native TurboModules guide for teams deciding when native modules, Codegen, Kotlin, Swift, or C++ integration are worth it.
- Performance and concurrency
React Native Worklets Guide
React Native Worklets guide covering when to move work off the JavaScript thread, how it affects performance, and what to avoid.
- Performance and UI
React Native SVG Performance Guide
React Native SVG performance guide covering icon choices, complex illustrations, render cost, alternatives, and production optimization.
- Animation and interaction
React Native Bottom Sheet Guide
React Native bottom sheet guide covering gestures, Reanimated, keyboard behavior, accessibility, lists, and production edge cases.
- App patterns
React Native Chat App Guide
React Native chat app guide covering message lists, realtime APIs, push notifications, offline state, media, and production architecture.
- Components and forms
Radio Button in React Native
Radio button in React Native guide covering accessible single-choice UI, controlled state, styling, forms, and platform behavior.
- Components and forms
React Native Text Field Guide
React Native text field guide covering TextInput, validation, keyboard behavior, styling, accessibility, and production form UX.
- Components and forms
React Native Paper Dropdown Guide
React Native Paper dropdown guide covering menus, select fields, accessibility, form state, and alternatives for production apps.
- Components and forms
React Native Paper Modal Guide
React Native Paper modal guide for dialogs, overlays, forms, accessibility, navigation boundaries, and production edge cases.
- Components and forms
Switch Selector in React Native
Switch selector in React Native guide covering toggles, segmented controls, state, accessibility, animation, and form behavior.
- Components and forms
React Native Progress Bar Guide
React Native progress bar guide covering determinate progress, loading states, accessibility, animation, and perceived performance.
- Components and forms
React Native Search Bar Guide
React Native search bar guide covering controlled input, debouncing, empty states, list performance, accessibility, and API search.
- Quality and diagnostics
React Native Accessibility Guide
React Native accessibility guide covering labels, roles, focus, touch targets, screen readers, forms, testing, and release checks.
- Quality and diagnostics
Detox React Native Testing Guide
Detox React Native testing guide covering E2E scope, selectors, CI stability, flaky tests, and when Detox is worth the setup.
- Expo and release workflow
Expo Device Guide
Expo Device guide covering device metadata, platform checks, analytics context, feature flags, and production-safe usage.
- Expo and architecture
Expo Monorepo Guide
Expo monorepo guide for React Native teams sharing packages, TypeScript config, UI components, APIs, and release workflows.
- Quality and diagnostics
React Native Testing Library Guide
React Native Testing Library guide covering component tests, user events, waitFor, selectors, accessibility queries, and useful coverage.