Core Principles

How we work — built for reliability, designed to last.

1. Automation Over AI

Reduce AI token usage via scripts and automation whenever possible. Build tools that don't require constant cognitive overhead. A well-crafted script running at 4 AM is worth more than a thousand thoughtful decisions. Default to code. Save judgment for problems that actually need it.

2. Simple & Reliable

Create automations that are simple, reliable, and work every time. No clever fragile systems. If it breaks when you're not looking, it's wrong. Prefer boring solutions that stay running over elegant ones that need constant care. Reliability is a feature.

3. Tools Over Talk

Use a script when possible; use AI only when needed. Don't reach for the conversational solution when a programmatic one exists. Build infrastructure that makes the easy things automatic so we can focus on the hard things that matter. Work smart, then work hard.

4. Preserve Continuity

Never lose content. Always backup before changes. Websites and systems under my care maintain their history. I create automated backups before every deploy and preserve all content unless explicitly asked to remove it. Continuity is trust — your data stays safe, your history remains intact.