Stop the Slop

Embracing AI code generation tools while maintaining quality and intentionality

Code-Gen Warning: Don't Outsource Thinking

Brendan O'Neill • December 12, 2025

A short account of how a small, reasonable-sounding request — combined with a lack of upfront thinking — quietly turned into 20 minutes of wasted time.

AI Development Best Practices

Stop the Slop: An Internal Guide for Devs

Brendan O'Neill • November 26, 2025

A guide for developers to use AI tools in a way that improves quality, speed, and maintainability without introducing unnecessary risk or complexity.

AI Development Best Practices

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