About Machines of Code
Machines of Code is a problem-solving lab — a space where anyone can learn to study problems, see patterns, and build real solutions.
The core idea is simple: every problem, from any field, can be understood through a small set of lenses — information, structure, relations, change, limits, and patterns.
These aren't just computer science concepts. They're the foundations of how anything becomes understandable.
Why this exists
Most education teaches answers. But answers expire — methods don't.
Machines of Code focuses on the how: How do you take a confusing situation and turn it into a clear problem? How do you find what matters and ignore what doesn't? How do you know when a solution is good enough?
These skills apply everywhere — engineering, business, research, design, and daily life.
Who this is for
- Students who want to think better, not just memorize
- Engineers who want deeper foundations
- Researchers looking for new ways to frame problems
- Designers who want to understand systems and constraints
- Anyone curious about how things work
You don't need a math degree. You don't need to code. You just need the willingness to think carefully.
The six lenses
- Information — What do you know? What's missing?
- Structure — How is it organized? What's the shape?
- Relations — What connects to what?
- Change — What transforms over time?
- Limits — What's impossible? What are the constraints?
- Patterns — What repeats across different domains?
Every essay, problem breakdown, and build note on this site uses these lenses to make complex things understandable.
How learning works here
Every topic follows the same arc:
Question → Intuition → Model → Example → Build → Practice
You won't just read ideas — you'll work through problems and build things. That's how understanding actually sticks.
What you'll find here
- Essays — Deep dives into foundational ideas
- Problem Breakdowns — Step-by-step analysis of real problems
- Build Notes — Small projects that turn ideas into code
- Methods — Frameworks you can apply anywhere
- Exercises — Practice problems to build intuition
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