January reflection
Looking back at January 2026.
Darren Taylor
Seasoned backend developer, and I do other stuff too
Trying OpenSpec - A Lighter Approach to Specification-Driven Development
My opinions after building some features with OpenSpec, focusing on workflow and how it changes the way you work with AI.
A plan for 2026 (subject to change)
A deliberately simple plan for 2026, shaped by a strange 2025 and a bit of perspective.
Spec-Driven Development with SpecKit
My experience with SDD - specifically testing out SpecKit from GitHub and sharing my thoughts.
An alcohol free plan
A hopeful plan for staying alcohol-free for the next few months, how I'll handle social life and how I'll judge whether it works.
The ups and downs of booze
An honest look at the ups and downs of alcohol, and getting to grips with its impact on my health.
Re-evaluating my relationship with alcohol
An adventure that ended with a seizure, a dislocated shoulder, and a broken arm. How a day of travel forced me to rethink my relationship with alcohol.
Domain Orchestrator - A retrospective
A look back at what went well, and things I would change or do differently