AI sandwich as a defacto principle for anything agentic engineering related 2 minutes read — 18 Apr 2026

The AI sandwich technique outlines a process where certain phases of product development are led by AI agents, while others require human intervention. The phases led by AI agents include planning, coding, reviewing, testing, and creating pull requests (PR). These tasks are automated to enhance efficiency and consistency. In contrast, the phases that should be human-led are brainstorming...

When should we steelthread something 3 minutes read — 02 Apr 2026

Imagine standing at the edge of a canyon, needing to cross to the opposite cliff. One option is to construct a bridge, starting with logs, ropes, and foundations—carefully assembling each piece until a complete, safe crossing exists. This is similar to how MVPs are often built: you fully develop a core feature or component (like building an engine) before moving on to other parts, ensuring that...