The AI Learning Journal

Event log

What I'm learning as I build AI systems for academic medicine, written down with the mistakes left in. Newest entry first.

January 16, 2026

Google Analytics Isn't the Only Option

I fought GA4 for years before discovering there's another way. The real lesson isn't about analytics—it's about questioning defaults.

January 15, 2026
Memory is the Missing Thread
I spent years building one-off tools that unraveled quickly. I then discovered the thread that could stitch them all together - me and my memories.
December 27, 2025
How I Stopped Being Afraid of Claude Code
The terminal was too intimidating. Then I hit a wall with copy-pasting, asked Claude for help, and discovered a workflow I didn't know I needed.
December 27, 2025
RIP WordPress
WordPress launched my blog and powered it for a decade. But for solo creators, the middleman CMS is becoming optional.
December 26, 2025
The Ceiling Is Gone
For years, my ideas outpaced my ability to build them. Then I discovered what happens when a non-coder partners with AI.