AI is moving fast — sometimes too fast. In the rush to build, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. Whether you’re a founder, product leader, or engineer, these eight principles can help ground your efforts and steer you toward building AI that actually works — and works responsibly.
Looking back over the past 20+ years, my coding style and experience have evolved dramatically. When I reflect on that journey, I see four distinct eras — each shaped by the tools, habits, and mindset of the time. Technology keeps evolving. And as it does, so do we.
