The personal tech blog of John Wong
TL;DRWhen users click links in email apps (Gmail, Outlook), the link often opens in an in-app browser (WebView). Google blocks OAuth in embedded browsers. You can't force the system browser. Your...
I recently came across an analysis that should be mandatory reading for anyone working in or funding the current wave of "AI-first" companies.The report reverse-engineered 200 funded AI startups and...
I recently came across a piece that cuts through the noise: "Companies Are Blaming AI for Layoffs. The Real Reason Will Piss You Off." As an engineer, the article resonated, arguing that the cuts are...
For my recent projects, I needed a FastAPI service that was secure, fast, and easy to maintain on Cloud Run. Instead of just using a template, I documented the deliberate architectural process.The...
You’ve likely experienced this: you’re stuck on a problem — not just a bug, but maybe a design choice or how to structure a new feature. You grab a colleague and start explaining your thought...
You've likely seen articles on AI safety, discussing scenarios where models could lie or deceive. While this research is important, the practical implications for our daily coding tasks aren't always...
Just read "Generative AI Myths, Busted: An Engineer's Quick Guide"—a great technical reality check. I strongly agree with the facts it lays out.Do you know the true nature of LLMs? The article...
"Workslop" - It's a new term I came across that perfectly describes a growing problem: AI-generated content that looks polished but lacks substance. The creator offloads the hard thinking, and their...
I started this journey with a strategy and built a scalable architecture. Now, the final piece of the puzzle is here. In my latest post, I share the disciplined AI workflow that allowed me to go from...
Let's be direct. The tech job market is hitting an uncomfortable twist. After years of steady growth, Statistics Canada reported a sharp 2.7% drop (-14,000 jobs) in computer systems design in a...
Software engineer with 20+ years architecting enterprise SaaS applications, focused on AI and software development.
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