Space Log

Documenting my journey through the cosmos of software, systems, and AI.

Substack
Aug 8, 2026

We Only Fall in Love With the Things We Help Build

The IKEA effect isn't just about furniture. It's the hidden reason some relationships, communities, and habits actually stick.

Archit Mittal
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Substack
Jul 4, 2026

I spent six months debugging AI agents. The Problem Was Never the Prompt.

Why "context engineering" is the discipline that actually matters in 2026 and what it means that most developers haven't heard of it yet.

Archit Mittal
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Substack
Jul 2, 2026

Tirri Control: The Prank That's Leaving E-Rickshaw Drivers Stranded

One Tap, and Ramesh's Rickshaw Died in the Middle of Traffic

Archit Mittal
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Substack
Jun 29, 2026

Apple Didn't Raise Prices. AI Did.

And the bill is only going to get bigger.

Archit Mittal
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machine-learning
2026-05-04

Fine-Tuning Is Overrated — RAG Is All You Need (For Now)

Most teams jump straight to fine-tuning before they've earned it. Here's the uncomfortable truth about why that's almost always the wrong call.

Archit Mittal