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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.

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Chunking Technique Research

June 9, 2026

Chunking Technique Research

AI   Python  

After building RAG systems for technical books, I kept asking the same question. Which chunking strategy actually retrieves better? I built a research platform to find out, with real vector search, LLM-as-judge ground truth, and proper IR metrics.

Consuming Textbooks

May 28, 2026

Consuming Textbooks

AI   Learning  

How I work through technical textbooks with an LLM as a study partner, chapter by chapter, with room for side quests and real code along the way.

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.