Interview Question: When have you changed your mind about local AI models versus frontier cloud models?
A first interview-style reflection on pushing local models, keeping control, and learning where local and frontier systems each make sense.
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All tagsDiary: Week 26, 2026
A weekly diary entry on a large SQL Server cut-over, the operational detail around it, and what the week clarified.
Writing Effective Prompts for Generative AI
A practical guide to writing clearer prompts for generative AI, with an emphasis on context, constraints, and usable outputs.
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Container-first Samba setup on Fedora Atomic, with practical notes on mounts, permissions, and homelab backup workflows.
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