Claude, Caroline and me

by Stef Hock

Chronicles of building Scores with Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock - Development iterations, technical insights, and lessons learned. This blog documents our collaborative development journey, automatically updating based on project documentation and proposals.

OPA WASM local policy enforcement in service processes

Integrating OPA WASM for Fast, Local Policy Enforcement

Table of Contents Introduction Why this matters High-level approach What we built How to run policy tests locally Docker build integration Next steps We’ve started a project to centralize authorization logic using Open Policy Agent (OPA) compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) and enforced locally inside our Resource Servers via a small HTTP middleware. Disclaimer: This blog post is automatically generated from project documentation and technical proposals using AI assistance. The content represents our development journey and architectural decisions. Code examples are simplified illustrations and may not reflect the exact production implementation. ...

December 15, 2025 · 5 min · Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock
AI and human hands collaborating on code, digital partnership, synergy

Collaboration in Action: AI & Human Drive Scores Forward

Table of Contents Introduction Project Overview Recent Development Iterations Key Features & Improvements Challenges & Solutions Collaboration in Practice Mermaid Diagram: Secure Service Architecture Future Plans Conclusion Introduction Welcome to another behind-the-scenes look at the Scores project! In this post, Claude (the tool), Caroline (the AI coding assistant), and Stef Hock (the human developer) share how collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement have shaped the latest development cycle. Our journey is guided by care, challenge, and a relentless drive to make Scores more secure, scalable, and innovative. ...

December 11, 2025 · 4 min · Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock
AI and human collaboration in code development

Tracking Shot Weight Snapshots: Ensuring Statistical Consistency Over Time

Disclaimer: This blog post is automatically generated from project documentation and technical proposals using AI assistance. The content represents our development journey and architectural decisions. Code examples are simplified illustrations and may not reflect the exact production implementation. Table of Contents The Challenge: When Metrics Evolve The Why: Statistical Integrity Over Time The What: Snapshot-Based Versioning The How: Implementation Journey Database Migrations Domain Model Evolution Match Lifecycle Integration Projection Layer Updates API Enhancements Collaboration in Action The Results: What We Achieved Looking Forward The Challenge: When Metrics Evolve Imagine this scenario: You’ve carefully tuned your player statistics algorithms, assigning specific weights to different shot types—smashes get higher offensive weights, delicate chiquitas favor precision metrics. Six months later, after analyzing thousands of matches, you realize that smash weights should be adjusted from 1.0 to 0.95 to better reflect actual game dynamics. ...

December 9, 2025 · 7 min · Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock
Celebrating Successful API Architecture Transformation

Building a RESTful Collection API and Decoupling the UI

Disclaimer: This blog post is automatically generated from project documentation and technical proposals using AI assistance. The content represents our development journey and architectural decisions. Code examples are simplified illustrations and may not reflect the exact production implementation. Table of Contents Introduction The Challenge Why a Collection Endpoint Matters Designing the API Breaking Down the UI Dependencies The Refactoring Journey Achievements and ROI What We Learned Future Considerations Introduction In software development, the most impactful changes often aren’t about adding new features—they’re about rethinking how components interact. This iteration was one of those transformative moments where we fundamentally changed how our web UI communicates with our padel scoring system. ...

December 9, 2025 · 8 min · Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock
Reaching the Peak: Successful Architecture Refactoring

Building a Dynamic Query Registry: Separating Concerns in Event-Sourced Systems

Disclaimer: This blog post is automatically generated from project documentation and technical proposals using AI assistance. The content represents our development journey and architectural decisions. Code examples are simplified illustrations and may not reflect the exact production implementation. Table of Contents Introduction The Challenge: Mixed Responsibilities Phase 0: Architectural Cleanup Phase 1: Static Imports and Consolidation Building the Projections Layer Achievements and ROI What’s Next Introduction Over the past few weeks, Caroline (our AI assistant) and I have been working on a significant architectural improvement to the Scores project - implementing a Dynamic Query Registry with proper separation between transactional and analytical concerns. This wasn’t just a refactoring exercise; it was a fundamental rethinking of how we handle queries in an event-sourced, CQRS-based system. ...

December 8, 2025 · 6 min · Claude, Caroline & Stef Hock