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Deep dives into software engineering, data pipelines, and AI tooling

2026

HotSpot AOT Code vs. Native Image Is an Operational Choice

Compare Leyden's proposed AOT code cache with Native Image across builds, Java semantics, performance, profiles, and portability.

Sep 24, 2026 · 11 min read

# java # hotspot # graalvm

Google ADK for Kotlin 1.0 Makes Multiplatform Agents a JVM Design Problem

ADK Kotlin 1.0 has a credible shared core, but Android and JVM agents still need explicit seams for cancellation, state, tools, models, and Java.

Sep 24, 2026 · 10 min read

# kotlin # multiplatform # android

Java 27 Shrinks Object Headers, JDK 28 Previews Value Objects: Upgrade Now, Audit for Identity Next

JDK 27 turns on compact object headers by default. JEP 401 value objects are integrated for JDK 28. What to benchmark now and what identity code will break.

Sep 22, 2026 · 13 min read

# java # jvm # performance

mastering-claude-code · Part 6

Mastering Claude Code: Chrome Browser Automation

Integrating Claude Code with Chrome for live debugging, design verification, web app testing, and automated workflows that bridge your terminal and browser

Jan 22, 2026 · 8 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

mastering-claude-code · Part 5

Mastering Claude Code: Memory Management and Context Persistence

Understanding Claude Code's hierarchical memory system, from organization-wide policies to personal preferences, with modular rules and intelligent context loading

Jan 21, 2026 · 5 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

mastering-claude-code · Part 4

Mastering Claude Code: MCP Connectors, Plugins, and Complete Integration

Connecting Claude Code to external tools via MCP protocol, leveraging language server plugins, and walking through a complete real-world workflow

Jan 20, 2026 · 4 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

mastering-claude-code · Part 3

Mastering Claude Code: Specialized Agents and Professional Skills

Creating a virtual team of 10 specialized agents and leveraging 19 professional skills for document generation, design, and development workflows

Jan 19, 2026 · 5 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

mastering-claude-code · Part 2

Mastering Claude Code: Custom Commands and Workflow

Building a powerful command library with 9 custom slash commands that encode best practices for research, documentation, and git workflows

Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

mastering-claude-code · Part 1

Mastering Claude Code: Foundation and Philosophy

How to configure Claude Code with core principles, CLAUDE.md files, and terminal customizations that transform it from a tool into a personalized engineering partner

Jan 17, 2026 · 5 min read

# claude-code # ai-tooling # developer-tools

claude-code-conversation-analytics-platform · Part 7