I started programming in the early 90s on a Commodore 64. For the past 20 years I’ve been doing it professionally — building scalable products, leading teams, and working as a solutions architect in fintech.
But 2026 feels different. AI tools have genuinely changed how I build things — and I’ve been in the trenches with Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor long enough to separate the hype from what actually works.
PragmaticBuilder is where I share what I’ve learned. Practical insights on building products effectively. Honest takes on which AI tools actually move the needle and how to use them without wasting your time. No fluff, no tool-of-the-week hype — just the stuff that works, from someone still doing it every day.
If you’re a developer, a founder, or just curious about where software is going — this is for you.
