More writing in 2026
I decided to commit to writing more on this blog in 2026 because writing helps me think clearly, and I've not been doing it enough lately.
Wietse Venema’s Weblog
Technical notes on AI agents, cloud infrastructure, and development workflows.
2025 in Review
A summary of my 2025 writing, focusing on Gemini CLI, Agent Development Kit, and Python data visualization.
Forcing Analysis Mode in Gemini CLI with Pseudo Code
A prompt technique to stop Gemini CLI from rushing into implementation and instead discuss logic using annotated pseudo code.
Data Visualization
Prototyping Better Charts with Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro
I used the newly released Gemini 3 to redesign a confusing sleep tracker chart. Here is how it analyzed the flaws and generated a clearer visualization.
From Track Workout to Ridgelines with Gemini CLI
Through a process of debugging and exploration with Gemini CLI, I turned a binary data file into a visualization that truly tells the story of my workout.
A Function Index to Improve Gemini CLI's Code Context
I wrote a language-agnostic script that creates a list of functions and classes in a codebase, improving Gemini CLI's ability to perform exploratory tasks and recognize existing code when implementing new functionality.