Start Here — Machines of Code

The Core Idea

What you'll learn here

Every problem — no matter how complex — can be understood by asking the right questions: What information exists? What's the structure? What are the limits?

Machines of Code teaches you to see problems clearly, find patterns, and build solutions that actually work. Whether you're coding, designing, researching, or just thinking through a tough decision.

Best Starting Points

Read these first

How to turn any vague problem into a clear model Essential The six lenses: a framework for understanding anything Essential Why limits are your best friend, not your enemy Mindset Patterns: the shortcuts hidden in every problem Foundations

The Method

How we study problems

Question

What are we actually trying to solve?

Intuition

What does your gut say? Start there.

Model

Turn the fuzzy into something precise.

Example

Test it on a small, concrete case.

Build

Make something real — code, design, plan.

Practice

Repeat until it becomes instinct.

Choose Your Path

Where to go next

Essays — Deep thinking on foundations Read Problem Solving — Step-by-step breakdowns Learn Build Notes — Ideas turned into code Build