It's fine not to keep up with the latest AI models
-3 min read
A short reflection on model-chasing, shiny object syndrome, and why it is fine to settle into the AI tools that already work for you.
Writing
Notes on software, product work and the odd personal rabbit hole.
This is a place for technical notes and personal writing. Some posts are about AI-assisted development and production readiness; others may drift into side projects, sim racing or whatever I am thinking about.
The Vibe Coding Movement
-4 min read
Thoughts on the vibe coding movement, AI product builders, and where generated prototypes still need engineering judgement.
Why I rebuilt my portfolio site in Ruby on Rails
-5 min read
Why I rebuilt my portfolio in Ruby on Rails, what I enjoyed about the framework, and why simple tools can be refreshing.
My Journey with AI-Assisted Programming
-6 min read
My experience using AI pair programmers since GitHub Copilot, from early autocomplete to agentic tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
My Journey from VS Code to Neovim and Back (Kind of)
-7 min read
A practical account of moving from VS Code to Neovim, what made it fun, where it got difficult, and why I still keep both around.
About Me
-3 min read
Hi, I'm Seb Smith, a dedicated software developer with a unique journey that led me into the world of coding.