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What I Changed About How I Evaluate New AI Tools After a Year of Hype Cycles

A personal software engineering reflection detailing 5 shifts in evaluating AI tools after a year of hype cycles in 2026. Learn eval suites and lock-in audits.

Sachin Sharma
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Aug 1, 2026
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What I Changed About How I Evaluate New AI Tools After a Year of Hype Cycles
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A personal software engineering reflection detailing 5 shifts in evaluating AI tools after a year of hype cycles in 2026. Learn eval suites and lock-in audits.

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