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Tag: AI
AU 2026, Back in Vegas Baby!
Autodesk University was back in Las Vegas this year, and it just felt right. But it wasn’t the AU of old. After being away from speaking at AU since 2020, it was good to be back. This year ha...
From Chat to VS Code: Somewhere Between Vibe Coding and AI-Assisted Coding
What changes when you take AI out of the chat window and into VS Code? I recently completed a course from Brad Traversy at Traversy Media called Coding...
Just the Fields: A Simpler Way to Explore Large (and Messy) JSON Data
Solving the mystery of your JSON, one field at a time. 🕵️. I have been doing a lot of work with JSON lately, which got me thinking. There has to be a...
Vibe Coding: The Reality
Vibe Coding, the “Reality” - Image by ChatGPT Somewhere between hype and habit Remember when vibe coding felt like magic? The thrill of fast wins, the...
Vibe Coding: The Bad
Vibe Coding, the “Bad” - Image by ChatGPT When the Vibes Wear Off Remember the end of The Good ? That pure buzz when code just vibes, ideas flying faster...
Vibe Coding: The Good
Vibe Coding, the "Good" - Image by ChatGPT The rush of getting code to vibe Remember your first hackathon? That wild, caffeine-fueled moment when code...
Here Boy! Meet DynaFetch for Dynamo 3.0
Who’s a good boy? DynaFetch always brings back the data you need. 🐕 For about a month leading up to #AU2025, I’ve been "Vide Coding" with my coding...
Introducing BCFSleuth
🕵️♀️ Sleuthing through your BCF files so you don’t have to. Built over a long weekend using Vibe Coding and a solid assist from AI, BCFSleuth is a...
Building🏌️♂️Par-Tracker 42 🤖: Why "For the Love of Code" Perfectly Captures the Spirit of Joyful Development
AI image created with NightCafe: For the Love of Code. And if it's an AI-assisted hackathon for GitHub, even better! When GitHub announced their For the...
#AECTechCon, Low-Code & AI, Oh My!
Image created with Reve.art Last week, I finally attended my first #AECTechCon on May 7 and 8 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO,...
100 Days of AI - Phase 3 Recap
As we dive into the third phase of the #100DaysOfAI challenge, things are getting interesting! We're building on the strong AI foundations and exploring...
100 Days of AI - Phase 2 Recap
Alright, folks! We've wrapped up the first 13 days of the #100DaysOfAI Challenge. Now, let's kick back, grab a coffee, and chat about the cool stuff that...
100 Days of AI - Phase 1 Recap
As you may or may not know I've been participating in the #100DaysOfAI since January 1st, 2024. I wanted to do a recap of the challenge, for those...
Small Steps, Big Possibilities: My Microlearning Adventure with JavaScriptmas & 100 Days of AI
Who knew that learning a little could be the key to understanding a lot? I've always been a fan of learning new things to expand my knowledge, but...