Weekly AI Insights
Practical perspectives on building software with artificial intelligence. Written by Alex Shively — one post per week.
Anthropic just shipped a design tool built for people who don't live in Figma
Claude Design launched last week. It's built for the rest of us, the founders, marketers, and IT folks who need a clean deck or mockup without spending an afternoon fighting layers and layouts.
How a free, local-first note-taking app became the ultimate foundation for AI-enhanced knowledge management
Obsidian is a free, local-first note-taking app that's quietly become one of the best foundations for building an AI-powered second brain. Here's why it matters and how to get started.
A friendly tour of Zapier, Make, and n8n — and how to pick the right one for you
Zapier, Make, and n8n are three of the most popular automation platforms on the planet — but choosing between them doesn't have to be stressful. Here's what each one does best and who it's really built for.