Speed vs. Craft in the Age of AI
Agentic coding tools make us faster, but what gets lost? Reflections on craft, collaboration, and choosing where to slow down.
Hi, I'm Michael Raffaele; a Melbourne-based freelance Front End Developer with a focus on building clean, maintainable, and performant interfaces. I work primarily with TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and bring a pragmatic, detail-driven approach to modern front-end architecture.
I'm currently working with REA Group and have previously delivered solutions for organisations like carsales, Alinta Energy, and Tribal DDB.
I seldom use this website these days. However, if you're interested, you can view my posts here:
Agentic coding tools make us faster, but what gets lost? Reflections on craft, collaboration, and choosing where to slow down.
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