Agentic Engineering
Vibe coding with no understanding of what is being built leads to problems, but properly guiding your coding agent through the development process delivers useable codebases.
Ian k Watkins
I'm the dad of 5 humans and 3 dogs who loves a good cup of coffee and an even better book. Follower of Jesus. Major nerd. Stationery lover. Writer. Fitness enthusiast. Tech geek. Camping junkie. Knoxville, TN is home. This is where I share what I am reading and learning, as I go.
Recent writing
all posts →Google I/O 2026: What Actually Happened and Why It Matters
Google had a big week at I/O 2026 — a new personal AI agent, a faster cheaper model, and a world model. Here's what's real and what it means for how you work.
AI Engineer: What It Is and How It Differs From Vibe Coding
What AI engineers actually do, how they differ from software engineers, and why vibe coding won't get you hired. A practical breakdown.
Python In 30 Days - Day 10
Learning Python in 30 Days by going through a refresher course. Day 10 involves reading and writing CSV files, plus sorting dictionaries by values.
Projects
all projects →Personal Website
This site — a personal blog and portfolio built with Astro, MDX, and a full monospace type stack.
The City Below - A Solo Web Journaling RPG
A solo web journaling RPG in the sci-fi horror genre, written and built from the ground up by Ian Watkins