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Learning to code when LLMs came knocking at the door
Learning to code as a full-time software development college student from 2021 to 2024 had its unexpected turns. The release of generative AI in late 2022 would drastically change how my peers and I learned how to write software. Alone, the change from having no AI, to GPT-3.5, then to Sonnet 3.5 was big enough in terms of intelligence. But the models themselves were not static; no, the way AI was interacted with—the tools and techniques—changed also. I’m not here to tell you
Ayden Smith
Nov 29, 20255 min read


Escape From Morse Mansion Leaderboard
Download and play for free on Itch.io Send an email to aysmith17@gmail.com with your screenshot of you escaping Morse Mansion with a...
Ayden Smith
Feb 3, 20251 min read


WikiWard UX Case Study
1. Abstract In our user study for the wiki project, we gathered feedback from a diverse range of participants, including 22 users: 10...
Ayden Smith
Jan 6, 20257 min read


Depnow UX Design Case Study
Key Idea The idea for Depnow is to be a web application that enables its users to become consistent, focused, and effective while...
Ayden Smith
Oct 15, 20234 min read
Why more changes to Meta’s business model are needed
It’s widely known but not fully understood why the company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) collects and stores information for its 3.5 billion users across its platforms that include Facebook , Instagram , and WhatsApp . The purpose of this mass data collection is for targeted advertising. Targeted ads are ads shown in social media feeds that are targeted toward each user based on their personal information Meta collects. Meta collects not just your personal information ab
Ayden Smith
Jul 13, 202210 min read
Welcome to my blog!
I'll be writing about the humane technology movement. Also I will be writing down my thoughts and what I learned from books and podcasts....
Ayden Smith
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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