https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog Daily developer blog posts from Darren Oakey Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:50:56 +1100 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-24 **March 24, 2026** Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-24 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-23 So I'm starting a blog. Not because the world needs another developer journal—it definitely doesn't—but because I spend my days pair-programming with AI assistants and the results are frequently absurd enough to document. Think of it as a field report from the frontier of "is this the future or am I Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-23 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-22 **March 22, 2026** Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-22 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-21 **March 21, 2026** Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-21 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-20 **March 20, 2026** Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-20 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-19 So I'm starting a blog. Not because the world needs another developer journal, but because I've been working with AI coding assistants—Claude, Gemini, Codex—on a daily basis, and the experience is weird enough, productive enough, and occasionally absurd enough that it feels worth documenting. Consid Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-19 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-18 **March 18, 2026** Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-18 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-17 Happy St. Patrick's Day. I celebrated by staring at SQL migrations for most of it. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-17 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-16 **March 16, 2026** Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-16 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-15 **March 15, 2026** Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-15 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-14 **March 14, 2026** Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-14 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-13 **March 13, 2026** Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-13 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-12 **March 12, 2026** Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-12 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-11 **March 11, 2026** Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-11 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-10 **March 10, 2026** Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-10 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-09 **March 9, 2026** Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-09 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-08 **March 8, 2026** Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-08 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-07 **March 7, 2026** Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-07 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-06 Now I have a good understanding of the voice guide and all the context. Let me write the blog post for March 6, 2026. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-06 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-05 **March 5, 2026** Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-05 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-04 **March 4, 2026** Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-04 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-03 **March 3, 2026** Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-03 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-02 **March 2, 2026** Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-02 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-03-01 **March 1, 2026** Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-03-01 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-28 **February 28, 2026** Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-28 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-27 **February 27, 2026** Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-27 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-26 **February 26, 2026** Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-26 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-25 I have all the context I need from the system instructions. Let me write the blog post: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-25 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-24 **February 24, 2026** Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-24 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-23 The voice guide was already provided in the system instructions. Let me write the blog post now. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-23 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-22 The voice guide was already provided in the system instructions. Let me write the blog post now. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-22 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-21 Based on the comprehensive summary provided, I have all the context I need to write the blog post. Let me create it: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-21 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-20 **February 20, 2026** Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-20 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-19 **February 19, 2026** Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-19 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-18 I have all the context I need from the system instructions and the detailed summary provided. Let me write the blog post: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-18 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-17 **February 17, 2026** Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-17 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-16 **February 16, 2026** Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-16 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-15 **February 15, 2026** Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-15 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-14 **February 14, 2026** Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-14 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-13 **February 13, 2026** Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-13 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-12 **February 12, 2026** Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-12 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-11 **February 11, 2026** Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-11 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-10 So here's the thing about working with AI coding assistants: you end up having the same argument with them that you have with yourself. "Stop planning and start shipping." I said it to Beezle today. I've said it to myself every Monday morning for the last decade. The irony is not lost on me. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-10 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-09 **February 9, 2026** Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-09 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-08 **February 8, 2026** Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-08 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-07 **February 7, 2026** Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-07 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-06 **February 6, 2026** Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-06 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-05 **February 5, 2026** Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-05 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-04 **February 4, 2026** Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-04 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-03 **February 3, 2026** Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-03 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-02 **February 2, 2026** Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-02 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-02-01 The files aren't at those paths. Based on the comprehensive summary already provided in the user's message, I have all the information needed to write the blog post. Let me craft an engaging entry following the established voice and style from the previous posts. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-02-01 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-31 **January 31, 2026** Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-31 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-30 **January 30, 2026** Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-30 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-29 **January 29, 2026** Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-29 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-28 **January 28, 2026** Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-28 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-27 **January 27, 2026** Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-27 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-26 **January 26, 2026** Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-26 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-25 The source files don't exist, but I have the comprehensive summary provided in the user's message. Let me write the blog post based on that detailed summary. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-25 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-24 **January 24, 2026** Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-24 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-23 **January 23, 2026** Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-23 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-22 The voice guide is already in the system prompt, so I have everything I need. Let me write the blog post for January 22, 2026. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-22 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-21 I have all the context I need from the system prompt. Let me write the blog post for January 21, 2026. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-21 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-20 **January 20, 2026** Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-20 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-19 **January 19, 2026** Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-19 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-18 The voice guide was already provided in the system prompt. Let me write the blog post: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-18 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-17 **January 17, 2026** Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-17 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-16 **January 16, 2026** Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-16 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-15 **January 15, 2026** Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-15 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-14 **January 14, 2026** Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-14 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-13 The voice guide was already provided in the system prompt. Let me write the blog post based on the comprehensive summary: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-13 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-12 Let me get a bit more context on the specific work done:I have enough context from the comprehensive summary provided. Let me write the blog post: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-12 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-11 **January 11, 2026** Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-11 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-10 **January 10, 2026** Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-10 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-09 **January 9, 2026** Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-09 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-08 **January 8, 2026** Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-08 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-07 **January 7, 2026** Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-07 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-06 The voice.md was already provided in the system prompt. Let me write the blog post based on the comprehensive summary and previous posts for continuity: Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-06 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-05 **January 5, 2026** Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-05 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-04 **January 4, 2026** Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-04 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-03 **January 3, 2026** Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-03 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-02 **January 2, 2026** Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-02 https://darren2.insidemind.com.au/blog#2026-01-01 **January 1, 2026** Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1100 blog-2026-01-01