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The Rise of Centaur Programming: AI and Human Collaboration

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Duncan Butler

We’ve All Been Vibe-Coding We’ve all been vibe-coding—riding the wave of AI-assisted development with flashes of brilliance and bursts of productivity. But as the dust settles, it’s clear: this approach doesn’t scale. It doesn’t architect business-grade applications. AI can’t replace … Continue reading →

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Transform Traditional Coding with AI Support

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Duncan Butler

AI can scaffold ideas instantly. But without structure, it can also generate spaghetti faster than you can untangle it. That’s why discipline isn’t optional—it’s the difference between collaboration and chaos. Continue reading →

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TDD With Agents

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Duncan Butler

Back in what now is probably in computer terms the mist of time, we used to do test driven development. We engaged in deliberate practice using code katas. This helped us improve our keyboard, refactoring, and coding skills. Well with … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Project Structure with Copilot in Visual Studio Code

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Duncan Butler

Copilot has become a great tool for working with code. I have found myself moving away from Visual Studio. I am working more and more in Visual Studio Code. This shift can feel strange for dot net projects. You also … Continue reading →

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Streamline Development: The Benefits of the MAP Stack

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Duncan Butler

Let’s have a chat about something that’s been quietly transforming my day-to-day as a developer: the MAP Stack. The MAP Stack is one of those rare shifts that actually delivers on the promise of making life easier, not just different. … Continue reading →

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