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Clean TypeScript code transforming with Biome's automated formatting

My routine for maintaining code quality with AI assistance: using Biome and Ultracite to ensure consistent TypeScript patterns in my agentic development workflow.

January 6, 20266 min read
A grimoire-like knowledge system rendered as a technical blueprint

A practical spec system for working with AI coding agents: why I built a memory-bank, how it works day-to-day, and why The Builder Coil version is the template moving forward.

December 15, 20257 min read
Viewing fonts in Fontbase

How I’m designing a shared typography and layout system that unifies The Builder Coil, Chronomation and Ball Lightning—starting from body text, a modular scale, and consistent vertical rhythm.

December 10, 20256 min read
Chronomation Media Hosting Strategy

How I’m designing media hosting for The Builder Coil and Chronomation: from simple file-based images to multi-tenant media for future clients.

December 5, 20255 min read
Chronomation Architecture Decisions
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Chronomation: Key Architecture Decisions

A deep dive into the architecture decisions behind Chronomation – our multi-tenant content engine. Why we chose Neon, Drizzle, and a tenant-first data model.

December 4, 20254 min read
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The Builder Coil is Live

The Builder Coil — my builder’s grimoire where I share what I’m building at Ball Lightning AB, including Chronomation, client work and experiments — is now live.

December 3, 20253 min read

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