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Dev & Open Source
Deep coverage of dev & open source — benchmarks, launches and the long-form analysis we wish we had.
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Claude Code Slash Commands in 2026: A Practical Guide
A practical 2026 guide to Claude Code slash commands: the built-in commands worth knowing, grouped by job, plus the big change that custom slash commands are now skills.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer7 min read
How to Create a Claude Code Plugin in 2026 (Practical Guide)
Create a Claude Code plugin in 2026: build the plugin.json manifest, add skills, hooks and MCP, test with --plugin-dir, then share via a marketplace.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer7 min read
OpenAI Codex Pricing in 2026: Every Plan vs Copilot, Cursor and Claude Code
OpenAI Codex pricing in 2026 runs from free to $200/mo across ChatGPT plans (Go $8, Plus $20, Pro 5x $100, Pro 20x $200), now metered by tokens. Here's every plan and how the cost compares to GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer8 min read
Claude Code Hooks in 2026: A Practical How-To Guide
Claude Code hooks run shell commands or LLM prompts automatically at set points in Claude Code's lifecycle. What they do, the events, and hook vs skill.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer8 min read
How to Run Claude Code Headless in 2026: A Practical Automation Guide
Claude Code headless mode runs the agent non-interactively via -p. How to script, schedule, and automate it in 2026: output, permissions, auth, CI/CD.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer8 min read
Best AI IDE in 2026: 7 Tools Ranked by Price, Speed, and Workflow
The best AI IDE in 2026 is Cursor for all-round work, GitHub Copilot for the cheapest serious plan, and Claude Code for terminal-first refactors. Here are seven ranked by price, speed, and how much of the coding they actually drive.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer11 min read
How to Build an MCP Server in 2026: A Practical Developer's Guide
An MCP server exposes your tools and data to an AI model over one open protocol. Here's how to build an MCP server with the official Python or TypeScript SDK, test it with MCP Inspector, connect it to Claude, and deploy it securely.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer9 min read
How to Create a Claude Code Skill in 2026: A Hands-On Guide
A skill is a folder with a SKILL.md file that teaches Claude Code a repeatable procedure. This hands-on guide shows how to create a Claude Code skill, write a description that actually triggers, and use progressive disclosure so long instructions cost almost nothing until they're needed.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer8 min read
Best AI Model for Coding in 2026: Ranked by SWE-bench and Real Cost
The best AI model for coding in 2026 is Claude Opus 4.8 on raw accuracy (88.6% SWE-bench Verified), but the right pick depends on your budget. Here is how the top models rank on benchmarks and price per token, and when a cheaper or self-hosted model wins.
Waqas Ahmed Waseer8 min read