Articles by Alex Finnarn, Senior Software Consultant.https://alexfinnarn.github.io/https://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-content-complexity/https://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-content-complexity/Complex codebases kill simplicity. When CMSes abandon documentation-as-code approaches, they create unmaintainable monsters. What's the solution? Enforce minimum viable complexity by treating content as living documentation - if you can't explain your workflow in markdown, it's too complex to continue with code.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAICMShttps://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-intent-over-implementation/https://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-intent-over-implementation/Every CMS forces content creators to manipulate layout builders without ever declaring what they're trying to communicate. Just like "program to the interface, not the implementation," content management should capture intent first, then let AI assistants handle the visual details through collaborative design conversations.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAICMShttps://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/prompts-are-tickets/https://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/prompts-are-tickets/Yes, you do need to start every coding session with a prompt. How could you not?Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAIpromptshttps://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-first-principles/https://alexfinnarn.github.io/writing/cms-first-principles/Content Management Systems have principles once you get the code out of the way.Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTCMSfirst principles