Exploring the Digital Frontier

Where architecture, AI, and human judgment build what's next.

I write about building intelligent systems, software architecture, Power Platform, automation, and the practical edge of AI adoption.

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AI Frontier

Copilot Reads Your SKILL.md Now

GitHub Copilot code review can now invoke your team's SKILL.md files and pull context from MCP servers. The skill economy is no longer theoretical.

Aug 1, 2026·5 min read

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Building This Site with AI Agents, a Design System, and a Backlog

What I learned building samjwest.net through Claude Code — starting with design tokens, writing user stories, and letting agents work through them.

Jul 17, 2026·4 min read

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SOLID Principles in the Age of AI

Why Classic Software Design Matters More Than Ever.

Jul 6, 2026·11 min read

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// About Sam

Software Architect.
Problem Solver.
Systems Thinker.

With 30+ years of experience building software and leading teams, I help organizations design and deliver systems that are robust, scalable, and human‑centered. I believe architecture is about making the complex simple.

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Where architecture, AI, and human judgment build what's next.

Copilot Reads Your SKILL.md Now

Building This Site with AI Agents, a Design System, and a Backlog

SOLID Principles in the Age of AI

Software Architect.Problem Solver.Systems Thinker.

Copilot Reads Your SKILL.md Now

Building This Site with AI Agents, a Design System, and a Backlog

SOLID Principles in the Age of AI

Clean Architecture in the Age of AI

Software Architect.
Problem Solver.
Systems Thinker.