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Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.

880 articles

27 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

1on1

Tech Lead English: How to Run Effective 1-on-1 Meetings

A practical guide for Vietnamese tech leads on how to lead 1-on-1 meetings in English — with real phrases, dialogue examples, and mistakes to avoid.

27 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Gemini 3.1 Pro: What Actually Matters for Developers in 2026

Deep dive into Gemini 3.1 Pro's practical developer features — 77.1% ARC-AGI-2, dynamic thinking API, 1M token context, and what these benchmarks actually mean when building production AI systems.

26 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

bug-reports

QC English: Writing Bug Reports, Test Cases & Review Comments That Actually Get Read

Practical English phrases and templates for QA engineers — how to write clear bug reports, professional test cases, and constructive review comments in international teams.

26 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

agile

Agile English: How to Speak Confidently in Sprint Planning & Retrospectives

A practical guide for Vietnamese developers and tech leads to master Agile meeting English — from sprint planning to retrospectives, with real phrases, dialogues, and common mistakes to avoid.

26 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

communication

Tech Lead English: How to Run Effective 1-on-1 Meetings

A practical guide for Vietnamese tech leads on running 1-on-1 meetings in English — what to say, how to give feedback, and phrases that build trust with your team.

26 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

communication

Workplace Small Talk: The English Skill Vietnamese Developers Often Overlook

Master everyday small talk and casual conversation at international workplaces. Real phrases, dialogue examples, and common mistakes Vietnamese speakers make.

26 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

DeepSeek V3.2 vs Gemini 3: A Technical Lead's Practical Comparison

Beyond benchmarks — a real comparison of DeepSeek V3.2 and Gemini 3 Pro for production developer workflows. Cost, code quality, context window, multimodal capabilities, and when to use which.

26 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

communication

English Lesson — Thursday Evening: Communication Phrases & Role-Play Scenarios

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Evening session — speaking practice, review, and real-world scenarios.

26 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

english-lesson

English Lesson — Thursday Morning: Professional Communication

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Morning session covering professional communication with pronunciation guide, exercises, and real-world examples for meetings, emails, and presentations.