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I’m Jack. This is where I keep notes from software engineering, AI workflows, infrastructure work, and the everyday systems I actually use.
Running OpenAI Symphony as a Solo Developer Across Two Repos
A hands-on report on running OpenAI Symphony with Linear, GitHub, and Codex across two personal repositories.
From AI Conversations to Published Blog: The MCP-Powered Publishing Revolution
A practical publishing workflow that turns AI conversations into Hugo posts through MCP, GitHub Actions, and a structured blog repository.
Brikka on Induction: An Engineering View of a Triggered Extraction System
A systems view of brewing with a Brikka on induction, treating extraction as a triggered thermal and pressure process.
OceanBase Internals: Transactions, Replay, SQL Engine, and Unit Placement
OceanBase targets high availability and scalability in a shared-nothing cluster. The core engineering challenge is to make four critical subsystems work together with predictable…
Introduction to WebVM
WebVM is a virtual machine (VM) that executes entirely within a web browser. It’s an innovative project that brings the power of a Linux environment straight to your browser,…
Notes on Modifying a Brompton Clone Bike
Notes on modifying an Aceoffix Brompton clone bike, including accessories, tradeoffs, cost, and practical buying tips.
Harnessing AI to Create High-Quality Podcasts Quickly and for Free
As a long-time podcaster, I’ve always enjoyed sharing my thoughts and ideas through audio. While the world of video content—and the role of a YouTuber—has its allure, the…
Brompton-like Bikes: A Guide to Trifoldable Bicycles
A practical guide to Brompton-like trifold bikes, clone brands, accessories, and tradeoffs for urban use.
My Recent Purchases: A Review of Three Sanrenmu Folding Knives
A hands-on review of three Sanrenmu folding knives, with notes on everyday use, build quality, and practical differences.
The Correct Way to Use `go build`
When working with Go, it’s important to know the proper way to compile your programs to avoid common errors. Here are some tips on using the go build command effectively.