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Practical, developer-first guides on working with AI coding assistants — starting with the question everyone runs into first.
August 25, 2026
node_modules, .env, and Other Files You Should Never Paste Into an AI Chat
Some files are just noise. Others are a real security risk the moment they leave your machine. Here's how to tell the difference.
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AI Context Files Explained: Why Structure Matters More Than Volume
The same files, arranged differently, can get noticeably different results from an AI model. Here's why structure does more work than people expect.
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How to Give Claude or ChatGPT Context on a Private GitHub Repo
Public repos are easy. Private repos usually want a token you probably don't want to hand over. Here's what actually works.
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How Much Code Should You Give an AI Coding Assistant?
Sending an entire repository isn't always the right call — and neither is trimming too aggressively. A practical guide to deciding what actually belongs in an AI's context window.
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