Roby (Coding with Roby)
Backend‑focused creator discussing delivery discipline, QA with AI tools (e.g., Claude Code as a tester), tmux/SSH workflows, and optimization trade‑offs.
Dreaming: 2026's Top Agent Pattern for Memory Curation
Dreaming will be the most copied agent pattern of 2026. It's the cleanest memory-curation design I've seen and every DIY agent stack will reimplement it inside 90 days.
Gemini Flash‑Lite Makes Cheap Cloud Coding Viable
I still wonder if the future is going to be local models or cheap cloud models. Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite cost is at $0.25 input and $1.50 output per million tokens. That's one-eighth the price of Gemini 3.1 Pro on the...
Managing Mental Overload When Juggling Multiple Sessions
Ok how do you all handle the personal mental context overload of having multiple sessions running at once. I have a hard time keeping track of 3
Xhigh/Max Shines on Big Refactors, Not Quick Fixes
Been running Opus 4.7 with effort: xhigh/max as default for a few days on real coding tasks. My take is that xhigh and max earns it on long-horizon refactors and multi-file architecture work. On single-file edits or quick fixes, the...
Compaction and Caching Beat Larger Context Windows
1M context is overrated. Most agent workflows live under 200k tokens. Compaction discipline and prompt caching move the cost needle far more than raw window size.
Considering HTML as Default Input for AI Outputs
I’ve seen more people make the case for HTML over Markdown as Claude's (and others) default output format. SVG diagrams, navigation, interactive explanations all work. I wonder if this can also become the default input format as well?
Automate Repetitive Business Tasks with Claude via /Loops
/loops is really cool. I do a lot of repetitive work at times for my business. Now, I just have Claude handle that for me and I review it
Questioning Need for Local
I have not tried a single local model. Am I missing anything or am I good with Claude Code 20x?
AI Coding Tools Boost Productivity, Not Diminish Developers
Using Codex, Claude Code, Cursor and Gemini is now the norm in software engineering. It’s not cheating. It’s how modern software engineers work. Using these tools does not make you less of a developer. Implementing them correctly can make you far more productive.
AI Pair‑programming: Contextual Coder Vs. Cold Reviewer
I have Claude write my code. Then I have Codex review it. Then I let them discuss what needs to change. Here's why this works. Claude understands the implementation. It knows the project context. The architecture. The decisions that were already made. Codex is...
End Work, Start Walking: Your Daily Life Cheat Code
A cheat code in life is putting your work away at the end of the day and getting a nice walk in
100% Coverage ≠ Bug-Free: Quality Matters More
I’ve seen an app crash with 100% test coverage It’s easy to assume that 100% test coverage means a bug-free app, but that’s not always true What does 100% test coverage actually mean? It means you’ve written a test for every line of...
Switching From Gemini to Claude for Google Sheets Solution
I need to organize stuff using a Google sheet. Gemini is horrible with Google Sheets, I’m soooo close to having Claude just create me an app to do it
Combine Claude, Gemini, and Codex for Unstoppable Automation
Having Claude Code and Gemini do the work and having Codex review is OP. You can literally have this setup for anything
Senior Engineers Thrive by Learning, Not Knowing Everything
Being a senior engineer isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about being capable of learning anything. Drop me into a project with a tech stack I’ve never used. I’ll still find a way to make an impact.