Geek Survival Guide

Welcome to the Geek Survival Guide.

This series documents practical patterns for using AI coding agents in real projects, with a focus on architecture discipline, reliable execution workflows, and maintainable codebases.

• Taming AI Agents: Architecture, Workflows, and Vibe Coding

  A deep dive into shifting from basic prompts to architecture-driven agent workflows, and why system design matters more than ever.

  8 min read   ·   April 08, 2026

• GitHub Student Pack Rejections? A Repeatable Process That Worked for Me

  A practical guide to GitHub Student Pack: CHSI verification, PDF translation, and Copilot setup.

  11 min read   ·   April 18, 2026

• Claude Code + DeepSeek V4: An Unofficial Setup Guide

  A step-by-step guide to using DeepSeek V4 through Claude Code: API setup, CC Switch, and VS Code/Desktop/CLI installation.

  11 min read   ·   May 08, 2026