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Welcome: This Site as a Learning Lab

This is the first post after moving bil.arikan.ca from Astro to Hugo.

The migration matters, but the stack is not the goal. The goal is to have a stable space where I can run experiments, document outcomes, and improve my practice over time.

Goal #

In this site, I am aiming to:

  1. Develop ideas on learning design and performance support.
  2. Build better Markdown-first knowledge workflows.
  3. Practice pair-programming with AI agents in practical tasks.
  4. Keep a long-term record in a space I fully own.

Current approach #

I am using a simple cycle: identify a problem, prototype, test, and capture what changed.

flowchart TD A[Observe a problem] --> B[Write a short note] B --> C[Prototype with code or content] C --> D[Pair-program with an AI agent] D --> E[Refine with human judgment] E --> F[Publish and iterate]

In this flow, AI helps with speed, but decisions stay human. I use agents to draft, test, and check; then I edit for clarity and intent.

Current skill focus #

Right now, my focus is strongest on practical skills that improve delivery speed and decision quality in real projects.

  • Learning architecture and performance support design
  • Markdown-based knowledge management workflows for AI Agents
  • Performance measurement data gathering and presentation architecture
  • Pair-programming with AI agents for prototyping and validation
  • Learning Experiences driven by product-led and Agent collaboration principles

What I will publish here #

Most posts will fall into one of these categories:

  1. Working notes from experiments.
  2. Practical guides I can reuse.
  3. Reflections on what worked, what failed, and what I changed next.

For now, the standard is usefulness over polish. If a post helps me make better decisions in the next iteration, it has done its job.

Next step #

My next focus is to keep tightening the loop between writing, prototyping, and measurement, especially in projects where learning design and software workflow overlap.