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Hey, I am Ali! Builder of stuff.

As a detail-oriented software architect, I bring precision and passion to every project I tackle. From building cutting-edge software to exploring the latest trends in civic tech, gaming, and 3D printing, I am always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. In my free time, I enjoy sharing my insights and experiences through my blog, giving readers a glimpse into the exciting world of tech and innovation. Let's build something cool together!

DSPy: The Framework for Programming LLMs (Not Prompting Them)

After two years of building with DSPy, I wrote down everything I learned. Here's what changed about how I work with LLMs.

Spec-Driven Development with AI: Why Your AI Is Guessing (And How to Stop It)

Hallucinations aren't an AI problem. They're a communication problem. This is the mindset shift at the core of spec-driven development with AI.

Made it show its work

A builder's update on phntm.sh — what changed, why it matters, and why showing the encryption happening is more than just UX polish.

The Web Is A Cop And You Invited It In

Every free tool is a data extraction operation with a UX layer on top. So I built something that can't spy on you even if it wanted to.

Spec-Driven Development Made Easy: A Practical Guide with OpenSpec

Stop vibe coding. Start spec coding. A walkthrough of spec-driven development using OpenSpec to build a mobile app from scratch.