[2026-01-31] From 'Coder' to 'Architect': Leveling Up on the Shoulders of AI

In the AI era, raw coding skills are devaluing, while system design, cross-domain coordination, and the ability to master complexity are becoming core competencies. This post explores how to transition from executor to coordinator with the help of AI.

January 31, 2026 · 3 min · Square Uncle

Grit in the AI Era: Finding Meaning in the Seeds of Code

AI lowers the barrier to entry for coding but raises the ceiling for cognitive demand. In AI-driven refactoring, we need more than just prompts—we need the grit to hold the architectural line against complexity.

January 25, 2026 · 2 min · Square Uncle

[2026-01-14] Square Uncle: Reset and Restart

I’m not here to sell courses. I’m here to show you the mud.

January 14, 2026 · 2 min · Square Uncle

At 40, I Want to Rewrite All My Code with AI

Facing legacy code that is hard to change, AI gives us the courage to ‘flip the table’ and start over. This isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s an opportunity to review the development logic of the past decade.

December 15, 2025 · 3 min · Square Uncle