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Jarrod Connolly

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From Node to Narnia, from pixels to Python, it was quotes all the way down.

Compiler - Growing Up

May 18, 2026

Compiler - Growing Up

Node.js   Compiler   LLVM  

Complect gets arrays, a 1993 demoscene fire effect, and a VS Code language server. Building all three revealed exactly what the language still needs.

Compiler - A Backend

April 3, 2026

Compiler - A Backend

Node.js   Compiler   LLVM  

Complect grew from a Babel-based transpiler into a multi-backend compiler with an LLVM code generator, user-defined functions, manual memory management, and SDL graphics. Here is the architecture story behind that transformation.

Vibe Coding - Style Over Substance

January 1, 2026

Vibe Coding - Style Over Substance

AI  

Imagine AI whispering flawless code into your project, elegant and efficient. But what if that magic hides shallow understanding? My journey from sci-fi novels to real-world coding reveals how AI should amplify your skills, not replace the craft.

HAL - Highly Adaptable Learning AI

March 18, 2025

HAL - Highly Adaptable Learning AI

Python   AI  

Imagine 1983, hammering commands into a CRT terminal, green glow burning your retinas as a sentient machine hums back. Now crank it to 2025, and I am unleashing HAL, a feral AI assistant that is half WarGames fever dream, half tech apocalypse.

Writing a Compiler in Node.js

May 31, 2024

Writing a Compiler in Node.js

Node.js   Compiler  

Ever wondered if creating a compiler in Node.js is a good idea? I found myself pondering this very question while on the lookout for a side project to explore the depths of Node.js Streams.