Henk van Hoek articles - 7 total
My First `uv` Install Took 15 Minutes. Here’s What Was Really Wrong.
The Python world is buzzing about uv. It is a package installer replacing pip written in Rust by...
My "Finished" Project Exploded on Linux. An AI and I Put Out the Fires.
I had that rare feeling of a project being truly done. My pi-server-vm tool, built with an AI...
My AI Co-Pilot Has No Common Sense
I've been working with an AI on a new project. For the most part, it has been a fantastic experience....
I Migrated My VirtualBox Project to Linux and Everything Broke. Here’s How an AI and I Fixed It.
I’ve always been a “tool guy.” My passion is building things that make complex processes simpler. For...
Stop Re-explaining Yourself to Your AI: The Magic of "System Instructions"
I've been in a very long chat session with an AI while building a complex project. Along the way, I...
I've Been Automating for 55 Years. My New Partner is an AI.
I’ve always considered myself a "tool guy." My passion isn't just about solving a problem; it's about...
Title: I've Been Automating for 55 Years. Here's What I've Learned.
(Subtitle: From Programmable Calculators in the 70s to Co-creating with AI in 2025, the Core...