Artisanal Code, AI, and the Right to Repair the Future ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“Ÿ ๐Ÿ’พ

I am a sucker for good design and character. In a world of mass produced replicas, there is something genuine about the feel of an error. It is that slight non perfection that proves a human hand was at work. For the majority of my kit, I want the perfect version, but the definition of perfection is shifting. Coding with AI currently occupies a curious mental space. I recognise the future and I accept the new methodology is upon us. Yet, I wonder if we are headed toward a world of Artisanal Code or Boutique Hand Written software, much like the resurgence of vinyl or analogue horology. ...

February 15, 2026 ยท 3 min ยท Nick Schmidt (oneguynick)