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Zach Saucier

@zachsaucier.com

I'm a product, design, and animation-minded engineer. zachsaucier.com

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Zach Saucier's BlogAug 22, 2026

Notes about my second app for self-hosting my own personal music server.

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Zach Saucier's BlogAug 17, 2026

Am I different than the average engineer?

Trying to put words to what I think makes me a great engineer.

Zach Saucier's BlogJun 27, 2026

I'm a vibe coder

A reflection on my first published, fully vibe-coded application.

Zach Saucier's BlogMar 4, 2026

A few tips I wish I had known before having a child.

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Zach Saucier's BlogSep 8, 2025

Customer support is not thriving

Some thoughts about what makes good customer support and how I was failed by one company.

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Zach Saucier's BlogAug 17, 2025

LLM "intelligence"

Why LLMs are not truly intelligent.

Zach Saucier's BlogAug 16, 2025

Notes — The best TODO app

The Apple Notes app is more useful than a plain text file.

Zach Saucier's BlogAug 16, 2025

Facebook Marketplace

A look into how Facebook Marketplace is genuinely useful.

Zach Saucier's BlogMay 8, 2025

Real friends ask their friends about their ceramic chickens

A thought about the difference between an acquaintance and a friend.

Zach Saucier's BlogMay 8, 2025

Being recruited as a staff+ engineer

Thoughts around what makes recruiting messages effective.

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Zach Saucier's BlogApr 3, 2025

What happens when one's job is replaced by cheaper labor?

Thoughts around AI's effect on programming and creative work.

Zach Saucier's BlogFeb 17, 2025

The creator's niche dilemma and the curator's dilemma

Thoughts around social media's limits and how to potentially address them.

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