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1051: Mourning the Death of Code

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Oct 28, 2026
A wide-ranging developer potluck explores passing context between coding agents, refining AI-generated skills, and achieving pixel-perfect Figma builds. They discuss staying relevant beyond syntax, balancing AI optimism with skepticism, WebSerial limitations when flashing ESP32 hardware, and the emotional weight of seeing hard-won coding skills fade. Plus, AG-UI versus WebMCP and a minimalist Raspberry Pi setup.
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ADVICE

Make Agent Context Portable

  • Record anything that must survive a coding-agent handoff in code comments, Markdown, GitHub issues, or task files.
  • Wes uses GitHub issues for parallel work, while Scott uses Dex to store task details in a project JSON file.
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Prune Skills Before They Fight

  • Create AI skills only after refining a workflow through real use, then prune unnecessary instructions and global context.
  • Convert deterministic behavior into scripts, reserving skills for judgment-based or taste-based processes.
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Validate Figma Builds Visually

  • Feed agents design-system values through Figma MCP, then validate results visually across browser sizes and with accessibility checks.
  • Keep humans involved in subtle interaction design, where current models remain unreliable.
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