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Software architect writing about web development, backend systems, and agentic development patterns - the workflows and frameworks that make AI coding agents actually useful in production.

I build software daily and share what works: from full-stack engineering to Claude Code workflows and multi-agent operations.

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How to Use Git Worktrees: Multiple Branches, Zero Stashing

Learn how to use git worktrees to check out multiple branches in separate directories at the same time. Covers add, list, remove, and prune, the node_modules and .env gotchas, and how worktrees enable parallel Claude Code sessions.

July 27, 2026 · 10 min · Paul Schick

Claude Code Hooks: PreToolUse & PostToolUse Tutorial

A hands-on tutorial for Claude Code hooks. Learn PreToolUse and PostToolUse with real examples including auto-formatting, file protection, destructive command blocking, and more.

February 28, 2026 · 16 min · Paul Schick

How to Write the Perfect CLAUDE.md File: A Developer's Guide

A practitioner’s guide to writing CLAUDE.md files that actually improve Claude Code’s output. Includes templates, the full configuration hierarchy, and hard-won lessons.

February 26, 2026 · 12 min · Paul Schick

Git Cheat Sheet

A complete guide to Git commands, designed to boost your productivity.

July 7, 2023 · 10 min · Paul Schick

Deploying a Next.js app with Docker and Nginx on GCP

Deploy a containerized Next.js application on GCP with Docker, Nginx reverse proxy, and free SSL from Let’s Encrypt.

April 9, 2023 · 11 min · Paul Schick