AI & Software

Every developer knows the feeling: you make a change that should work, but for some reason, it doesn’t. This is the story of one such recent interaction with the Gemini CLI, where a seemingly simple task—making sure cover images appeared everywhere—turned into a fascinating debugging journey that led us deep into the theme’s CSS. The Goal: Consistent Cover Images The goal was straightforward. I wanted the cover images for my blog posts to be visible on all list pages, including the homepage, category pages, and tag pages. Initially, they were only showing up on the homepage. ...

GitHub has once again pushed the boundaries of AI-assisted development with the announcement of Spark, a new tool that can turn natural language ideas into functional applications. This move marks a significant step forward in the “no-code” and “low-code” revolution, making app development more accessible than ever before. From Idea to App in Minutes Spark allows users to describe their application idea in plain English, and the AI takes care of the rest. From generating the user interface to wiring up the backend logic, Spark automates the entire development process. This means that entrepreneurs, designers, and anyone with a great idea can now build and launch their own applications without writing a single line of code. ...

A major shift is happening in software development. It’s called “vibe-coding,” a term from computer scientist Andrej Karpathy. It means you can describe an app idea in plain language, and an AI will build it for you. This isn’t just a cool new trend; it’s a response to the need for faster innovation and a shortage of developers. The market for AI coding tools is booming, expected to grow from $4.86 billion in 2023 to over $26 billion by 2030. This growth is all about making software development easier and faster for everyone. ...

Google has launched Opal, a new AI-powered app development tool, stepping into the booming “vibe-coding” market. Available through Google Labs in the U.S., Opal positions Google to compete with startups like Lovable and Cursor in a market expected to hit $26 billion by 2030. The AI code tools market is growing fast. “Vibe-coding”, a term from computer scientist Andrej Karpathy, lets users describe an app idea in plain language, and the AI builds it. ...

Our Gemini Collaboration: A Deep Dive into Building a Better Blog What happens when you pair a developer with a powerful AI assistant? This post documents my recent, in-depth collaboration with the Gemini CLI to analyze, enhance, and debug this very blog. It was a masterclass in AI-assisted development, covering everything from content creation to complex technical troubleshooting. 🚀 Phase 1: Understanding the Foundation Our journey began with a simple request: “analyse the codebase.” This wasn’t just a surface-level scan. Gemini dug into the core of the project to build a comprehensive understanding. ...