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Building Again: My Journey into Vibe Coding

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14 Oct 2026 5 min read

I Just Needed My Battery to Last

In this instalment of Building Again, I share how coding drains the batteries on my Mac and Surface devices, and how Windows 365 helps me continue across devices without worryin...

Building Again: My Journey into Vibe Coding · Part 4

AI #automation #Cloud PC

Finding My Place: Reflections After Scottish Summit

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5 Oct 2026 7 min read

Finding My Place: Reflections After Scottish Summit

An honest reflection on Scottish Summit: the joy of speaking, the discomfort of feeling on the outside, and how small gestures can help people feel welcome.

Community #Community #Inclusion

I’m a Microsoft MVP. That Still Feels Strange to Say

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4 Oct 2026 7 min read

I’m a Microsoft MVP. That Still Feels Strange to Say

On 1 October 2026, I found out I’d been awarded Microsoft MVP. The timing was special, but it also made me reflect on community, sharing what I know and what the award actually...

Community #Community #Microsoft

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4 Sept 2026 11 min read

What If Other People Could Use It?

Adding Clerk made sign-in easy. The real challenge was authorisation, tenant boundaries and keeping every SaaS customer's data securely separated.

Building Again: My Journey into Vibe Coding · Part 3

AI #Personal Development #Blogging

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21 Aug 2026 7 min read

I Just Need the App to Send an Email

What happens when “I just need the app to send an email” turns into a conversation about API keys, credentials, secrets and security? Part 2 of Building Again explores how a sim...

Building Again: My Journey into Vibe Coding · Part 2

AI #Personal Development #Blogging

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20 Aug 2026 7 min read

From Kempsoft to Vibe Coding

Nearly 30 years after creating Kempsoft, AI has brought me back to building software. This is how vibe coding became my new development companion.

Building Again: My Journey into Vibe Coding · Part 1

AI #Personal Development #Blogging

Why Stepping Away From Your Desk Might Be the Most Productive Thing You Do

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4 Aug 2026 5 min read

Why Stepping Away From Your Desk Might Be the Most Productive Thing You Do

In a world of constant notifications, AI-assisted development and back-to-back meetings, sometimes the best thing you can do is close the laptop and step away.

Personal Development #Personal Development #Wellbing