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View all postsAs Models Get Stronger, Skills Should Get Thinner: Subtracting from AI Coding Workflows
Complete AI coding workflows reduce mistakes, but they can impose more process than a small task needs. This article explores how to match agent controls to task size and risk.
2026-07-13Data EngineeringBefore You Build a Cortex Agent: Turn Business Questions into Semantic View Acceptance Criteria
A practical workflow for turning Datamart logic into business questions, Semantic Views, verified queries, agent evaluations, and governed MCP access.
2026-07-13CareerYou’ve Been Working Hard. So Why Aren’t You on the Promotion List?
When strong performance leads to more responsibility but no clear promotion, use criteria, authority, attribution, advocacy, and timing to judge the opportunity.
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