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Field note2026-05-26
Is Ota another Makefile?
One question about Ota keeps coming up: 'Isn't this just a Makefile with extra steps?' It's a fair...
Field note2026-05-23
Why README-Driven Infrastructure Breaks for AI Agents
A README is supposed to be the front door of a software project. It tells people what the repo does,...
Field note2026-05-16
Why Working Repos Still Fail New Contributors
Maintaining a software project is not only about keeping the code working. It is also about keeping...
Field note2026-05-11
The Conditions That Make a Repo Work
The hardest part of onboarding into a repo usually is not understanding the code. It is discovering the hidden setup, execution, and readiness conditions that made the repo work in the first place.
