I Just Did My First Code Commit at Principal Financial!
I started a front end engineer job at Principal Financial Group...and I really like it!!!
Read the last 10 blog posts on kaidez.com
Building A GitHub Triage Tracker with the Claude API
I built a GitHub triage tracker with the Claude API — here's what I learned.
What /insights Taught Me About My Claude Workflow
Running Claude Code's /insights command led me down a rabbit hole, but I came out the other side with better package management and automated build reporting.
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.
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.