BekahHW articles - 250 total
The Psychology of Coding: Why Developers Avoid Planning (and How AI Planning Tools Like Continue Fix It)
Why do developers resist planning? Discover how AI planning tools like Continue’s Plan Mode and a 15-minute workflow can help developers leverage System 2 thinking.
From Breathing Space to Building: Why I'm Joining Continue as Senior Developer Advocate
My new career journey is about helping developers understand not just how to use AI, but when and why.
Why New AI Models Change Everything for Developers
AI reasoning models like Grok 4, o1, Claude 4 Thinking, and DeepSeek R1 score 20-30 points higher on intelligence benchmarks than traditional models. Learn how to configure multi-model AI coding setups for maximum developer productivity.
A Developer’s Guide to Choosing an AI Coding Assistant That Boosts Productivity Without Overwhelming Your Workflow
Looking for an AI code assistant that fits seamlessly into your workflow? This guide compares types of assistants so you can choose the tool that boosts productivity without disrupting your flow.
Pros and Cons of the Top AI Code Assistants: Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor (With a Hero’s Twist)
Compare the pros and cons of top AI coding assistants—Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor—through a developer’s hero’s journey. Find the legendary tool that fits your workflow, from debugging to building new features.
When AI Assistants Meet Your VS Code Setup
Explore how GitHub Copilot, Continue, and Cursor actually integrate with VS Code setups
AI Code Assistants Fix Real Codebase Problems: Mobile Nav Edition
Approaching an existing codebase can be complex. What AI Code Assistant helps developers debug and learn? Exploring Continue, Copilot, and Cursor
Which Code Assistant Actually Helps Developers Grow?
What AI Code Assistant would you recommend for increasing their developers' coding skills? Exploring Continue, Copilot, and Cursor
Comparing 5 AI Coding Assistants
Testing AI Coding Assistants on Real Projects
Test Drive Before You Buy: Your Guide to AI Code Assistant Trials in 2025
Starting my AI Coding Assistant journey and answering "are there any trial versions of AI code assistants that I can test before making a purchase?"
Taking Time to Breathe: A New Chapter Begins
My life update means exploring new opportunities in AI tools and content strategy
Beyond Stars and Forks: Why Open Source Needs Better Collaboration Metrics
This post explores why open source needs better collaboration metrics and how tools like Collab.dev can reveal the human side of contribution, from PR responsiveness to community health.
Breaking Bottlenecks: How Organizations Build Systems of Balanced Reciprocity
Explore how to design systems that prevent burnout, distribute contributions, and transform individual reciprocity intelligence into organizational strength
Reciprocity Intelligence: The Essential Core Skill for Modern Work
Reciprocity intelligence allows us to grow, prevents burnout, and empowers us to be better teammates.
The Giving-Resilience Balance: Beyond Givers and Takers
Explore how to balance generosity and independence in today’s workplace. Moving beyond givers and takers, this post introduces a framework for cultivating resilience, strategic contribution, and sustainable professional growth.
Agents vs MCPs: Is the AI Hype Shifting?
Learn about the shift from autonomous AI agents to Model Context Protocols (MCPs) in the AI landscape.
Measuring the Impact of Developer Content: Metrics That Matter
Move beyond page views and learn how to measure the true impact of developer content.
Common Pitfalls in Developer Content: The 7 Deadly Sins of Developer Documentation
Discover the 7 most common pitfalls in developer documentation, from outdated info to missing context, and learn solutions to improve trust, usability, and the overall developer experience.
Content Strategy for Startups: Storytelling as a Growth Driver
It started with an air mattress on the floor of a San Francisco apartment. When Brian Chesky and Joe...
Adding Multiple Authors to my Astro Writing Blog: A Technical Walkthrough
Learn how I implemented multiple authors in my Astro writing blog using Astro 5’s Content Collections API.
Creating Content Developers Love: A Guide to Developer Experience (DX) Content
Developers have high standards for content—precision, depth, and utility matter. In this post, I introduce the CLEAR framework to help technical writers, DevRel teams, and marketers create developer-focused content that builds trust and drives adoption.
The Power of Storytelling in Tech Content
I've been thinking a lot about how storytelling sometimes gets lost or becomes an afterthought when...
The Quiet Revolution: AI, Critical Thinking, and a Home for Technical Humanities
Discover the intersection of AI logic and human critical thinking in software development. Explore how AI’s systematic reasoning complements human intuition, the role of open source in AI transparency, and why critical thinking is more vital than ever in an AI-driven world.
Google’s EEAT vs. Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle: SEO Is Just Ancient Rhetoric in Disguise
Recently, I learned about Google’s EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)...
Finding Your Voice: Why Speaking Matters in Tech
Discover why developing your voice as a speaker matters in tech. Learn how storytelling and teaching skills can enhance your career, build community connections, and help others grow—featuring insights from Virtual Coffee's Spring 2025 Quarter Challenge.
Responsible Innovation: Open Source Best Practices for Sustainable AI
Accelerate AI without sacrificing ethics. Discover red teaming, open source, and an AI Bill of Materials for secure, transparent AI development.
Why We Used Dub.co to Track Links for Our Book Launch
How we used dub.co to help us focus on the things that mattered when self-publishing our novel.
Why We Used Dub.co to Track Links and Prioritize Engagement for Our Book Launch
How we used dub.co to help us focus on the things that mattered when self-publishing our novel.
Why I Used Kit for Our Novel’s Website Instead of Building My Own
Sometimes the best solution is the simplest solution, when you're handling many tasks.
The Cost of Clinging to Legacy Software: Risks and Realities
Legacy software can be a hidden liability for organizations. Discover why outdated tools persist and the challenges of transitioning to modern solutions.