Author: Walter Clayton
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Why Cursor Claude 3.7 Sonnet Gets Stuck on One File and How to Fix It
If you’ve been using Cursor Claude 3.7 Sonnet in the Cursor IDE composer to develop your application, you might have noticed an odd pattern: at the beginning, it acts like an architect, understanding the whole system, but as your app grows, it starts focusing on just one file—often the one you’re actively editing—while ignoring the…
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Cursor: The AI-Powered Coding Assistant That Changed How I Work (But Not Without Its Flaws)
Cursor AI with Claude Sonnet has been a game changer in my development workflow. Tasks that once took weeks now take hours, allowing me to focus on high-level decisions instead of debugging syntax errors. But it’s not perfect—once a project grows past 400MB, Cursor slows down, making every click a waiting game. It also tends…
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The Tragic Brilliance and Redemption of Mark: A Life Devoted to Art and Reinvention
Mark spent 15 years chasing artistic prestige, only to find himself struggling financially and emotionally. His pivot to plastering in Whitstable brought him stability, balance, and a newfound appreciation for life. His story serves as a powerful lesson on passion, reinvention, and the importance of adaptability in the pursuit of fulfillment.
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How My Inspirations Shape the Way I Build Digital Experiences
Inspiration comes in many forms, and for me, it’s a fusion of sport, dance, art, architecture, and nature. These passions shape how I approach web design—balancing structure with creativity, discipline with fluidity, and function with aesthetics. Digital experiences should feel as natural as movement, as intentional as architecture, and as expressive as art. This is…
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Honoring a Legacy: My Great Uncle Derek Clayton, Visionary Botanist
William Derek Clayton (1926–2023) was a pioneering botanist whose groundbreaking work in grass taxonomy at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, reshaped the study of plant classification. His contributions, including the seminal Genera Graminum and the development of GrassBase, have left an enduring legacy in botanical research. This tribute explores his life, achievements, and lasting impact…
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Rwanda’s Plastic Ban: A Blueprint for Designing a Sustainable Future
In a world grappling with the environmental consequences of unchecked plastic use, Rwanda stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. The country’s decision to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags on August 10, 2008, was a bold move that rippled through its socio-technical system, reshaping societal behaviors, business practices, and environmental norms. More than just…
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Integrating Vercel Frontend with Hostinger Blog Using Cloudflare DNS: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to integrate a custom Vercel frontend with a WordPress blog hosted on Hostinger, using Cloudflare to manage DNS. This guide walks you through the step-by-step setup to achieve a seamless and scalable web presence.
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Technofeudalism: The New Power Structure of the Digital Age
Technofeudalism is reshaping the digital age, where powerful tech corporations act as modern-day lords, controlling platforms that millions depend on for commerce, communication, and livelihoods. This blog explores the key features, real-world examples, and implications of this emerging system, as well as strategies to resist its grip on society.
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Escaping the Fire: What I Learned from My Most Toxic Relationship
Some relationships don’t shape you through love, but through the scars they leave behind. My first serious girlfriend, S, was one of those. What started as intoxicating passion soon turned into psychological warfare—manipulation, volatility, and cycles of abuse I couldn’t break free from. I stayed, not because I loved her, but because I didn’t love…
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AI-to-AI Testing: The Hidden Costs & Lessons Learned
AI-to-AI testing seems like the perfect way to automate and refine digital interactions—until you check the cost. In my attempt to run an AI-generated fitness coach onboarding synthetic users, I quickly discovered how token-based pricing turns a simple test into an expensive experiment. This blog explores the hidden costs, inefficiencies, and practical ways to optimize…