How I built a Rust framework for generating Z80 machine code that powers a dBASE II clone, a WordStar text editor, and a VisiCalc-style spreadsheet, all running on real 8-bit hardware via the RetroShield.
A deep dive into building multiple programming language compilers for the Z80 processor, exploring compiler architecture, BCD arithmetic with the DAA instruction, self-hosting compilers, and the journey from assembly to Rust-based toolchains targeting RetroShield hardware.
How I built a WebAssembly Z80 emulator to run RetroShield firmware in the browser, complete with CRT effects and multiple language interpreters.
An exploration of the striking parallels between early twentieth century scientific management, the Vorticist avant-garde movement, and today's AI revolution, examining how the cultural logic of fragmentation, control, and mechanized progress echoes across a century of technological transformation.
A deep dive into building persistent multi-turn AI conversations over stateless messaging platforms like Signal, covering database schema design, conversation management, command parsing, and a novel inline image reference system for multi-modal context.
How I built a nightly AI code scanner using vLLM and Qwen2.5-Coder on AMD ROCm hardware that automatically reviews 50+ source files and creates JIRA tickets for bugs, security issues, and code quality problems, all running locally for about $15/month in electricity.
