Should You Still Learn to Code in 2026? What AI Changed (and What It Didn’t)
Yes, you should still learn to code in 2026. But the reason changed: AI writes the code, and it doesn’t know when it’s wrong. Here’s what the research says to focus on.
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How I use AI tools in WordPress work: Claude Code, Cursor, MCP, and the review steps that stay with a person.
Yes, you should still learn to code in 2026. But the reason changed: AI writes the code, and it doesn’t know when it’s wrong. Here’s what the research says to focus on.
How one public repo of rules, skills and commands keeps Claude Code consistent across every WordPress project I work on, and syncs to every machine on merge.
Install the WordPress MCP Adapter, expose an ability with mcp.public, and connect Claude Code or Cursor through an Application Password. Includes the default endpoint and the safety checks to run first.
My AI workflow for WordPress development on a Mac: which AI tool writes, which one reviews, how a change moves from branch to release, and what I check.
Notes from shipping TOCguide, my first WordPress.org plugin: Cursor cloud agents, GitHub Actions, directory rules, and how AI fit a dad-of-twins schedule without skipping human review.
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