AI-Assisted Writing

When you see the AI badge on my posts, it means I’ve used artificial intelligence as a writing assistant - but not in the way you might think.

My Writing Process

I write everything myself. Every idea, experience, opinion, and technical insight in my posts comes from my own knowledge and experience. The AI doesn’t generate content for me.

Here’s how I actually use AI:

Grammar and Language Review

• Fix typos and grammatical errors that I missed
• Improve sentence structure when my writing is unclear
• Suggest better word choices for technical explanations
• Ensure consistent tone throughout longer posts

Technical Verification

• Double-check code examples for syntax errors
• Verify command-line instructions and parameters
• Review technical explanations for accuracy
• Catch outdated information or deprecated practices

Content Structure

• Improve flow and transitions between sections
• Suggest better headings when mine are unclear
• Reorganize content for better readability
• Ensure key points aren’t missed

Style Consistency

• Follow my documented writing style rules - I have specific guidelines for punctuation, tone, and formatting
• Maintain consistent voice across all posts using my established patterns
• Apply my preferred conventions like using short dashes (-) instead of long dashes, specific heading structures, etc.
• Ensure posts match the established blog aesthetic and feel

What AI Doesn’t Do

• Generate ideas or topics - all come from my experience
• Write technical content - I write everything based on my knowledge
• Create code examples - all code is from my actual projects
• Form opinions - all perspectives and judgments are mine
• Replace my voice - the authentic tone and personality remain unchanged

My Typical Writing Process

Sometimes my process looks like this:

1. Start with key points - I’ll write a list of main ideas and thoughts I want to cover
2. Create initial draft - I might ask AI to help generate text from my outline, but only as a starting point
3. Heavy manual editing - I rewrite extensively to match my voice, add personal experiences, and ensure accuracy
4. Grammar and style check - AI reviews for language issues and consistency with my established style rules
5. Final review - I make sure everything sounds authentic and represents my actual knowledge

Why I Use AI Assistance

Since English is not my first language, AI serves as my language expert to help me:

1. Write clear, simple English that effectively communicates technical concepts
2. Focus on the technical content rather than worrying about grammar and sentence structure
3. Communicate more clearly with readers who expect fluent English
4. Catch language errors I might miss when reviewing my own work
5. Maintain consistency across different posts using my documented style rules

My Commitment to Transparency

When AI assists with grammar or verification, I mark the post with the AI badge. This way you know:

• The content and ideas are authentically mine
• The writing has been polished for clarity
• Technical details have been double-checked
• You can trust the information is accurate

The Result

You get technically accurate, well-written content that reflects my genuine experience and knowledge, just presented more clearly than if I had rushed to publish without assistance.

I believe this transparent approach gives you the best of both worlds: authentic human insight enhanced by AI’s language and verification capabilities.