@johnschibelli
Designing scalable systems, not just features
I’m John Schibelli, a senior software engineer who builds and evolves production-grade web applications. I specialize in modern front-end systems backed by solid architecture, automation, and performance-focused design. My goal is to turn complex requirements into reliable software that’s easy to maintain and scale.
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Jan 3 · 8 min read · The uncomfortable thought At some point while building WorkAnt, I caught myself asking a question I didn’t expect to feel so personal: am I automating myself out of a job? Not in the abstract “AI is coming for everyone” sense, but in a very real way....
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Nov 24, 2025 · 6 min read · Software engineering and vibe coding are not the same. Vibe coding uses AI to quickly generate code from natural language instructions, which is helpful for prototypes and fast experimentation. Software engineering focuses on designing stable, scalab...
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Nov 5, 2025 · 6 min read · Every generation of technologists faces its moment of euphoria. For ours, it’s artificial intelligence. In 2025, AI commands over $100 billion in annual venture funding, representing a third of all global VC capital. Yet an MIT study reveals that 95%...
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Oct 28, 2025 · 2 min read · Portfolio OS is a monorepo portfolio that doubles as a full development platform. It combines enterprise-grade automation with AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development while maintaining high code quality. This project serves two purposes: a li...
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Jul 25, 2025 · 4 min read · Scoping freelance work used to be the part I dreaded most. Endless back-and-forth with vague client requests, a half-baked idea of what they wanted, and pressure to give a number — fast. And when I got it wrong? It usually cost me time, energy, and r...
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