When to Use an AI Agent Instead of Another Script
Most automation problems don't need an AI agent. They need a script. I've been writing automation for 20 years, and the thing that's annoyed me most…
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AI Workflows
Practical notes on AI, automation, content sites, and the machinery behind the work.
My Practical AI Workflow That Actually Gets Stuff Done
I've been using AI tools since 2026, and I've watched the hype cycle go through its phases—first everyone said AI would replace us, then "AI won't…
What AI Agents Are Good At (And Where They Still Need a Leash)
I've been running AI agents in production since 2026, and I'm done with the hype cycle. These tools can actually do useful work—but they can also…
AI Workflow Guardrails for People Who Run Real Systems
AI is in your tools whether you asked for it or not. Copilot suggests code in your IDE. ChatGPT writes your scripts. Your content pipeline might…
Real AI Workflows That Work in IT Operations
Most "AI for IT" content is either breathless hype or so vague it couldn't help you debug a stuck cron job. I've been running AI workflows…
How I Use AI to Turn Messy Notes Into Real Work
I take terrible notes. Half a sentence about a config issue. A screenshot of an error log with no context. A paragraph that made sense at…
Practical AI Guardrails for IT Operations
Most people reach for AI guardrails too late—or not at all. They hear "AI" and imagine something that either works like magic or burns the house…
What AI Agents Do Well and Where They Still Need a Leash
I've been running AI agents in production for about two years now. Before that, I spent a decade automating everything that didn't require a judgment call.…
AI Workflows That Actually Work in IT Ops
Most AI content out there is either breathless hype or so generic it couldn't help you troubleshoot a stuck Jenkins job. I've been running IT operations…
Using AI Agents Without Losing Your Mind
Most of the AI agent hype sounds like magic. It's not. I've been running AI agents in my workflow since early 2026, and I've seen them…