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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comFeb 3 · 4 min read

AI Coding Tip 005 - Keep Context Fresh

TL;DR: Clear your chat history to keep your AI assistant sharp. Common Mistake ❌ You keep a single chat window open for hours. You switch from debugging a React component to writing a SQL query in the same thread. The conversation flows, and the a...

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ASARSHDEEP SINGHcreowis.comJan 30 · 5 min read

Designing an AI Code Review Helper: Approach, Challenges, and Learnings

1. Problem Statement Code reviews are a foundational practice in software engineering. They ensure code quality, improve maintainability, and reduce defects before they reach production. However, as teams scale and delivery timelines shrink, traditio...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comJan 10 · 3 min read

AI Coding Tip 002 - Prompt in English

TL;DR: When you prompt in English, you align with how AI learned code and spend fewer tokens> Disclaimer: You might have noticed English is not my native language. This article targets people whose native language is different from English. Common M...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comDec 28, 2025 · 6 min read

Code Smell 318 - Refactoring Dirty Code

TL;DR: Don't waste time refactoring code that never changes; focus on frequently modified problem areas. Problems 😔 Wasted effort Wrong priorities Missed real issues Team productivity drop Resource misallocation False progress feeling Solutions �...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comDec 17, 2025 · 5 min read

Code Smell 317 - Email Handling Vulnerabilities

TL;DR: You normalize email for lookup but trust UI data for delivery, breaking identity ownership. Problems 😔 UI trust Identity drift Unicode confusion String identity Boundary breach Collation confusion Security bypass Account takeover Email spoo...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comNov 29, 2025 · 6 min read

Code Smell 315 - Cloudflare Feature Explosion

TL;DR: Overly large auto-generated config can crash your system. Problems 😔 Config overload Hardcoded limit Lack of validations Crash on overflow Fragile coupling Cascading Failures Hidden Assumptions Silent duplication Unexpected Crashes Thread p...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comNov 17, 2025 · 4 min read

Refactoring 036 - Replace String Concatenations with Text Blocks

TL;DR: You can eliminate verbose string concatenation and escape sequences by using text blocks for multi-line content. Problems Addressed 😔 Poor code readability Excessive escape sequences String concatenation complexity Maintenance difficulties ...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comNov 9, 2025 · 5 min read

Code Smell 314 - Model Collapse

TL;DR: You let repeated AI edits slowly distort your code’s meaning Problems 😔 Unclear intent Naming drift Readability Lost domain terms Duplicated logic Generic abstractions Model collapse Semantic decay Code entropy accumulation Lost domain know...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comNov 1, 2025 · 3 min read

Code Smell 313 - Workslop Code

TL;DR: Workslop happens when you accept AI-generated code that looks fine but lacks understanding, structure, or purpose. Problems 😔 Hollow logic Unclear or ambiguous intent Misleading structure Disrespect for human fellows Missing edge-cases Fake...

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MCMaxi Contierimaximilianocontieri.comOct 27, 2025 · 4 min read

Code Smell 312 - Too Many Asserts

TL;DR: You put multiple assertions in one test, making failures hard to analyze. Problems 😔 Readability Fragile tests Slow Tests Debugging pain Coupled logic Maintenance nightmare Ambiguous failures Generic assertions Solutions 😃 Follow the One...

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AI Coding Tip 005 - Keep Context Fresh

Designing an AI Code Review Helper: Approach, Challenges, and Learnings

AI Coding Tip 002 - Prompt in English

Code Smell 318 - Refactoring Dirty Code

Code Smell 317 - Email Handling Vulnerabilities

Code Smell 315 - Cloudflare Feature Explosion

Refactoring 036 - Replace String Concatenations with Text Blocks

Code Smell 314 - Model Collapse

Code Smell 313 - Workslop Code

Code Smell 312 - Too Many Asserts