How pre-commit hooks help AI assistants ship better code by focusing on implementation instead of formatting debates
Brian Douglas
Head of DX at Continue
Oakland, CA
I work at Continue, where we help folks ship faster with Continuous AI.
Previously founded Open Sauced (joined Linux Foundation 2024) and led Developer Advocacy at GitHub.
Host of "Open Source Ready" and "The Secret Sauce" podcasts. Passionate about mentoring new open-source contributors.
Latest Posts
A comprehensive guide to implementing workspace dashboard UI components using Storybook-first development methodology with real-world examples and technical decisions.
Learn how I reduced the main JavaScript bundle from 1,158KB to 204KB through advanced chunking strategies, improving LCP from 5.9 seconds while maintaining full functionality.
Discover how implementing a Supabase-based avatar caching strategy dramatically improved our Pull Request Contributions chart performance by reducing load times and eliminating redundant GitHub API calls.
Learn how I integrated Bluesky's social features into my blog, creating a zero-maintenance comment system using the AT Protocol's open APIs. This technical walkthrough covers the implementation details, UI design decisions, and lessons learned from building social engagement without databases or authentication.