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Shopify Just Gave AI Agents the Keys to Your Store
Shopify shipped an AI Toolkit that lets coding agents manage your store through MCP. Live docs, API schemas, and validated operations. Here is what it...
Developer Jobs Are Growing, Not Dying: What the Data Actually Shows
Software engineer job listings on Indeed are up 11% year over year, outpacing overall job growth BLS projects 15% growth in software developer employment through...
The Best AI Coding Tools for Solo Developers in 2026
I shipped 6 products this year with AI coding tools. Here is what works, what costs what, and which tool fits which workflow.
AI Agents Just Got a Real Browser
dev-browser gives AI agents full Playwright control inside a sandboxed QuickJS runtime Architecture uses three layers: WASM sandbox, persistent browser tabs, and zero host access...
Claude Code Just Fixed Terminal Flickering (How to Enable NO_FLICKER Mode)
Claude Code's NO_FLICKER mode eliminates terminal flickering with a virtual viewport renderer. Here is how to enable it in 30 seconds.
Claude Code /buddy: The Terminal Tamagotchi That Broke the Internet
A leaked .npmignore exposed Claude Code's hidden /buddy: a terminal Tamagotchi with 18 species, 5 rarity tiers, and anti-cheat architecture.
Claude Code Auto Mode and MCP Tools on Mobile: What Just Shipped
Claude Code Auto Mode intelligently approves file writes and terminal commands based on safety criteria, eliminating repetitive manual approval prompts during coding sessions. Auto Mode...
Why Your Claude Code Setup Is Holding You Back
Most Claude Code setups fail because they lack persistent context, so you repeat yourself every session Missing CLAUDE.md means Claude forgets your rules, voice, and...
How to Set Up Claude Code Like a Pro in 2 Minutes
Create a single workspace root at ~/CLAUDE/ with subfolders for projects, assets, and references Write a CLAUDE.md file that gives Claude persistent context about your...
Best Terminal Tools for Developers in 2026
The best terminal tools for developers in 2026. Shells, multiplexers, file managers, and CLI utilities that make the command line actually enjoyable.
Menu Bar Apps Every Developer Needs (macOS + Windows)
Essential menu bar apps for developers on macOS and Windows. Monitoring, productivity, and dev tools that run quietly in the background.