Calm UX & Dark Magic
Boring Reliability for Frontend, AI & Legacy Systems.
I build boringly reliable software with irresponsibly fun metaphors. On this blog I write about calm user experiences, test-driven AI workflows, and turning legacy crypts into stable foundations - without vibe coding.
Start here
New to the site? Here's a good path through the core ideas:
- 1Ward #1: Yes, You *Can* Actually Build Good Software With AI
The core philosophy – how to use AI without vibe coding.
- 2The Hollow Test Pyramid: Why Your Strategy Feels Wrong
Why the classic test pyramid collapses in the AI era, and what the Gold Pyramid looks like.
- 3Gold Standard TDD: The Musical Walkthrough
A concrete, slightly unhinged tour of how GS-TDD works in practice.
Content Sections
Boring Reliability Wards
Deep dives into test-driven development, responsible AI workflows, and building stable systems.
Testing Deep Dives
Practical testing strategies, tools, and patterns. What to test, what to skip, and how to catch bugs that matter.
CSS Magic
Interactive tutorials for advanced CSS techniques with performance and accessibility in mind.
WCAG Components
Accessible component examples built from scratch with WCAG 2.1 AA+ compliance.
Tech Songs
Music videos and lyrics that teach tech concepts through satire and entertainment.
Quick Tips
Small, actionable code snippets without the fluff. Copy-paste ready.