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You’ll Never Catch Up with AI. That’s Not the Point.
Forget the hype. Overcome the FOMO. Start building what matters.
Jul 20
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The Rise of AI Workflows
Why AI workflow automation tools are exploding, and how to ride the wave
Jul 13
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Rafa Páez
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MCP Is the New API
The open standard that’s redefining how AI gets work done
Jul 6
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Rafa Páez
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June 2025
RAG vs CAG vs Fine-Tuning
Three proven techniques to close the knowledge gap in large language models
Jun 29
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Rafa Páez
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How to Become an AI Engineer
Master the building blocks, the leverage, and the mindset to thrive in AI
Jun 22
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Rafa Páez
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The Modular Monolith Advantage
A practical guide to scaling teams and backends in one codebase
Jun 15
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Rafa Páez
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Build Your First AI Agent
In under 200 lines of Python, I built an agentic AI mentor that teaches, evaluates, and adapts. Here's how you can do it too.
Jun 8
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Rafa Páez
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The Engineering Leader’s Guide to System Design
What modern leaders need to know to scale teams and platforms, ship reliably, and avoid costly mistakes
Jun 1
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Rafa Páez
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May 2025
Social Capital: The Compound Interest of Your Engineering Career
How high-agency engineers turn trust, credibility, and relationships into visible impact
May 25
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Rafa Páez
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5 Career Truths Your Manager Can’t Tell You
A no-BS guide for engineers and emerging leaders who want to level up.
May 18
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Rafa Páez
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No Thanks: My 7 Non-Negotiables for a Fair Interview Process
How I protect my time, dignity, and career by setting boundaries against broken hiring practices.
May 11
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Rafa Páez
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The Books That Changed My Life
From leadership to mindset: 46 shelf‑worthy reads that shape how I think, lead, and grow.
May 4
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Rafa Páez
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