Agent Skills & AI Coding Blog
Articles about agent skills, AI coding tools, and developer productivity.
Cline Rules: How to Configure Cline for Your Project
A practical guide to writing and organizing Cline rules: from .clinerules basics to advanced folder structures and custom instructions that improve AI output.
OpenAI Codex CLI: Setup, Configuration, and Custom Instructions
Learn how to configure OpenAI's Codex CLI from initial setup to custom AGENTS.md instructions that improve code generation quality and consistency.
Aider Conventions: How to Write Effective .aider.conf.yml Rules
Learn how to configure Aider with .aider.conf.yml and CONVENTIONS.md to get consistent, idiomatic AI-generated code across your whole project and team.
20 .cursorrules Examples You Can Use Today
20 copy-paste .cursorrules examples for React, Next.js, Python, Go, Rust, and more. Real rules from production codebases, organized by language and framework.
15 Claude Code Tips for Faster Development
Practical tips and tricks to get more out of Claude Code, from CLAUDE.md optimization to workflow shortcuts that cut hours off your development cycle.
The Developer's Guide to AI Pair Programming in 2026
How to effectively pair program with AI coding assistants -- from prompt engineering to project configuration that gets consistently better results.
AI Code Generation: How to Get Better Output Every Time
Proven techniques to improve the quality of AI-generated code, from context management to reusable instructions that eliminate repetitive prompting.
The Best AI Coding Tools in 2026: A Developer's Comparison
An honest comparison of Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Cline, and Codex CLI - features, pricing, strengths, and which tool to choose in 2026.
How to Manage AI Coding Rules in a Monorepo
Learn how to organize AI coding rules across a monorepo using layered CLAUDE.md files and Cursor globs - root conventions plus package-specific overrides.
AI Coding Rules for React and Next.js Projects
Ready-to-use AI coding rules for React and Next.js projects, covering component patterns, App Router conventions, server components, and testing.
How to Onboard New Developers with AI Coding Rules
Use AI coding rules to get new team members writing production-quality code from day one. Faster onboarding, fewer review cycles, less tribal knowledge lost.
How to Migrate from .cursorrules to Shared Agent Skills
Step-by-step guide to converting your .cursorrules files into versioned, shareable agent skills that work across Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, and more.