The Unrot blog
Stay sharp between sessions
Short, practical writing on the fundamentals that rot fastest once AI autocomplete starts doing the thinking for you.
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Duolingo for programmers
A practical look at Duolingo-style programming practice: what daily drills keep sharp, where they fall short, and how to choose a learning path.
Sep 22, 2026 · 8 min read
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How to keep your fundamentals sharp when AI writes most of your code
Keep programming fundamentals sharp while AI handles boilerplate with short retrieval practice, spaced reps, and real project work that makes skills stick.
Sep 15, 2026 · 8 min read
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The skills that decay first when AI writes your code
Recall decays faster than recognition, which is why reviewing AI-written code feels like understanding. The skills that slip first and a ten-minute self test.
Jul 27, 2026 · 11 min read
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Does AI coding assistance actually make you worse?
METR found developers slower with AI while feeling faster. What that study measured, where it's out of date, and how to keep your fundamentals from rotting.
Jul 27, 2026 · 9 min read