Most AI agents are mid. There, I said it. Everyone's building chat wrappers with function calling, calling it "agentic AI," and wondering why their OpenAI bill looks like a phone number. Meanwhile, Vercel's Nico Albanese just dropped a masterclass showing how they built a…
The Confusion Around AI Agents If you Google "what is an AI agent," you'll get at least five different answers. Some sources will tell you they're autonomous systems. Others will say they're just chatbots with extra steps. The confusion is real, and…
The Future of Commerce is Conversational (But We're Not There Yet) Imagine browsing for a new laptop by chatting with ChatGPT. You describe what you need, the AI suggests products from your favorite retailer, and you complete the purchase—all without leaving the conversation. No redirects, no "…
RAG gives your models knowledge. Agents give them power. Together, they unlock the next generation of intelligent applications. 🧠 Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) RAG injects external knowledge into model prompts just-in-time, reducing hallucinations and improving accuracy for knowledge-intensive tasks. What Is RAG and Why Use It? * Static prompts and training data can’…
Amsterdam is a city that never runs out of surprises. As someone who visits frequently, I’ve put together a casual guide of personal highlights – the must-sees, dos (and a few don’ts) – to inspire your first Amsterdam adventure. From world-class museums to quirky local experiences, here’s what I…
Ever feel too busy to read, or find yourself dozing off after a few pages? I used to struggle with this too. As an agency owner and developer, I always felt I should read more business and self-improvement books, but tight schedules and tired eyes held me back. Over time,…
Not Production-Ready, But Shockingly Complete: My First Hour with Daffodil. The 60-Minute Storefront Challenge “Set up a Magento 2 demo store with Daffodil and Angular 19.” What started as a small experiment turned into a glimpse of what building eCommerce frontends could feel like in the future. In just about…
This weekend, I read The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman. The book covers exactly what the title suggests. It doesn’t replace a real MBA from a reputable business school, but Kaufman argues that statistics show completing an MBA doesn’t necessarily lead to a better life. Still, who truly…