Building AI Tools with the Claude API: What I Learned
What I learned building two VS Code extensions with the Claude API: stateless conversations, TypeScript integration, and system design.
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From Napster to Now: What My 15 Years in the Music Business Taught Me About Surviving AI as a Web Developer
I spent 15 years in music sales and marketing and watched the industry get disrupted. Here's what web developers need to know about AI.
Kaidez 2025 Site Redesign
Redesigned kaidez.com after 8 years using Eleventy, Claude AI & Cline. Supreme-inspired design + llms.txt implementation.
How AI is Changing Entry-Level Tech Jobs (And What New Developers Can Do)
A Stanford study shows is AI hurting entry-level tech jobs. Young developers need experience to compete in 2025 job market.
Search Autocomplete Thing I Did
Quick thoughts on building a small search autocomplete tool. What I learned, what I liked and what I didn't like.
What I Learned About Finding A Front End Web Developer Job In 2022
Six things I learned when looking for a front end web developer job in 2022. Also lists the top FE web dev skills employers are looking for.
JavaScript Developers...Stop HATING Frameworks!!!
JavaScript developers can avoid using frameworks and libraries if the have to, but too many developers avoid them for the wrong reasons.
Use .filter() Instead of an Inner Loop in My JS Average Temperature Code
kaidez updates his JavaScript functional programming/average temperature post to use .filter() instead of an inner loop. Includes demo.
My 101st Post – A Retrospective!
kaidez publishes his 101st post and uses it to reflect on what he's learned as a web developer.
Display Temperature Averages with JavaScript Functional Programming
Use JavaScript functional programming to display average temperatures in certain cities. Uses the .map() & .reduce() methods. Includes demo.