Markdown for Machines
For years, websites served humans and search engines. Now AI agents are the third audience. I read Dries Buytaert's post about serving Markdown for them, and asked Claude Code to...
Essays
From Default to Delightful: AI-Assisted Data Visualization
I can never remember the exact syntax for Plotly. AI changes this. Now I describe what I want in natural language, iterate in conversation, and let the model handle the...
What Are We Measuring? And Why?
If it feels like -16°C, why show -10°C? A friend's complaint about a weather app reveals something deeper: the strange gap between what we measure and what we experience. Between...
do not dot the ı
Why I write my name as Fırat with a dotless ı, how Turkish alphabet works in digital systems, and the infamous 'Turkey test' in software engineering.
Strategic vs. Tactical Programming with AI
In this one I discuss John Ousterhout's philosophy on software design, emphasizing the balance between tactical and strategic programming. I reflect on a project utilizing AI for device classification, highlighting...
Tiers of AI Adoption: A Personal Journey
I illustrate the progressive integration of AI into my workflows through four tiers. From exploring AI tools to optimizing coding tasks and envisioning proactive AI agents
Writing
Writing brings clarity to my thoughts, generates new ideas, and preserves my current perspective for my future self. While I primarily write for myself, sharing publicly creates possibilities for unexpected...
