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Product notes, release highlights and how we build Deska: the one infinite canvas workspace for your editor, terminal, browser, notes and AI agents.
· 11 min read
One Agent per Service in a Local Stack
Learn how to manage complex microservices architectures by deploying one agent per service in a local stack to improve autonomy and debugging.
· 10 min read
PDF Generation Approaches, Prototyped by Agent
Explore PDF generation approaches using AI agents. Compare headless browsers and libraries with prototypes built in Deska.
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The Supervision Rhythm: Glance, Trust, Verify
Master the agent supervision rhythm to improve feedback loops when running multiple AI coding agents like Claude Code and OpenCode in your workspace.
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Is Pairing With an Agent Faster? A Measured Attempt
Is pairing with an agent faster than solo development? We analyze how tools like Claude Code and OpenCode impact developer speed and context switching.
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Premature Abstraction by Agent
Learn how to manage premature abstraction by agent workflows to maintain code quality while using tools like Deska for local development.
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Drowning in Agent Output: Managing High-Volume Developer Context
Learn how to manage drowning in agent output using workspace strategies, local-first tools, and infinite canvas layouts for AI-driven development.
· 12 min read
The Landscape of Agent Orchestration Tools in 2026
A technical guide to agent orchestration tools in 2026. Compare local frameworks, infinite canvases, and mobile relay systems for AI-driven development.
· 12 min read
Onboarding Docs That Survive Contact With a New Hire
Learn how to build onboarding docs that actually work for developers by using visual layouts, live environments, and AI coding agents.
· 8 min read
OG Images for Every Page: An Automated Pass
Learn to implement OG images for every page using an automated pass. Build a scalable dynamic social preview system for your web projects.
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Agent Observability: Logging What the Model Did
Master agent observability by logging model actions, hidden thoughts, and tool calls. Learn how to debug AI agents using trace logs and real-time monitoring.
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Implementing OAuth Flows With an Agent: The Pitfall Map
Learn the technical challenges and security risks of implementing OAuth flows with an agent to ensure secure authentication in AI-driven development.
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Designing a Notification System With Agent Help
Learn the architecture patterns for designing a notification system with agent help to manage high throughput, priority queues, and delivery providers.
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Debugging Nginx Configs With an Agent
Learn how debugging Nginx configs with an agent simplifies hair-pulling syntax errors, proxy loops, and upstream failures using an infinite canvas workspace.
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Controlling Agent Network Egress for Secure AI Development
Learn strategies for controlling agent network egress to prevent data exfiltration and ensure secure execution of AI coding agents in your local environment.
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A Naming Consistency Pass Across the Codebase
Learn how to execute a naming consistency pass across the codebase to improve maintainability and developer velocity using modern tools and AI agents.
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Consistent Naming Across a Codebase, by Agent
Learn how to achieve consistent naming across a codebase using AI agents and local-first workflows to reduce technical debt and improve readability.
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Hunting N+1 Queries With an Agent
Learn how to optimize ORM performance and use an AI agent for hunting N+1 queries in your codebase to eliminate redundant database roundtrips.
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Extracting a Package From a Monorepo With an Agent
Learn how to use an AI agent for extracting a package from a monorepo, maintaining git history and resolving dependencies efficiently.
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An Agent Watching Your Logs for Patterns
Learn how to use an agent watching your logs for patterns to automate debugging, identify recurring errors, and improve system observability in real time.
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Realistic Mock Data by Agent: Beyond Lorem Ipsum
Learn how to generate realistic mock data by agent to improve testing accuracy. Move beyond generic placeholders with AI and modern developer tools.