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The Word for AI's Worst Output Is Slop
Code that works but is structurally wrong is the silent killer of AI-assisted projects. Discover how moving from prompt-based instructions to governance-as-a-service, or the Foundry, eliminates AI-generated slop.

A Portfolio That Grew Into a Blog: Rebuilding on Next.js
Discover how I transformed my static portfolio into a server-side rendered blog using an AI-orchestrated fleet. I detail the architecture, the governance layer, and the surprising economic reality of using multi-agent workflows for framework migrations.

From Dashboard to Dispatch: Redesigning tedward.net
After a year of 'temporary' design, tedward.net has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. This redesign moves away from the static dashboard model to an editorial-first platform that reflects my weekly focus on AI engineering.

The Foundry Update: Architecting Multi-Agent Intelligence
After a total overhaul of The Foundry, I am shifting my strategy. By focusing on granular model selection and graph-based codebase management, I am prioritising organic adoption over a premature public release.

Knowing When to Fold: Why I'm Shutting Down Vyzo
Shutting down a project is never easy, but it is a vital part of the development lifecycle. Today I am reflecting on why I am sunsetting Vyzo, from the challenges of platform monopolies to the harsh economics of LLM API costs.

Building the Ultimate Local-Only AI Swarm: From Pomodoro Apps to Polyglot WebAssembly
I have built an autonomous, self-healing AI swarm named The Foundry that operates entirely on local hardware. Now, I am putting it through a brutal 10-step polyglot gauntlet to see if it can master everything from React frontends to C++ and WebAssembly.
