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There’s something beautifully ironic happening on the web right now. Hundreds of websites have implemented a new standard called /llms.txt—a carefully crafted markdown file designed to help AI systems understand their content. Developers have built tools to generate these files. Community directories catalog implementations. SEO platforms flag sites that don’t have one.

There’s just one problem: not a single major AI platform actually uses it.

No, really. Not OpenAI. Not Google. Not Anthropic. Not Meta. The very systems that /llms.txt was designed to serve don’t even check if the file exists. Server logs confirm it: when AI crawlers visit your website, they sail right past your lovingly crafted llms.txt file without a second glance.

This isn’t just a story about a failed web standard. It’s a revealing case study in the power dynamics of the AI era, the challenges of grassroots standardization, and the growing tension between publishers and the platforms that increasingly control how their content reaches users. The /llms.txt saga tells us something important about who holds power in the AI/web ecosystem—and it’s not the people creating content.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Explorer

Interactive web application for exploring the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays with real-time visualization and comprehensive physics calculations.

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The intersection of physics education and interactive web development presents unique challenges that extend far beyond traditional application design. Building an electromagnetic spectrum explorer requires not only technical proficiency in modern web frameworks but also deep understanding of fundamental physics principles, scientific data visualization patterns, and educational interface design. This project demonstrates how contemporary web technologies can transform abstract scientific concepts into tangible, interactive learning experiences.

Having architected static site solutions across enterprise environments for over a decade, I’ve witnessed the evolution of static site generators from simple Jekyll implementations to today’s sophisticated build systems. Zola represents a paradigm shift in this space—a tool that embodies the principles of systems engineering while maintaining the elegance that production environments demand. This analysis examines why Zola has emerged as the definitive choice for performance-critical static site generation.

The evolution of web development from static document delivery to complex application platforms represents one of the most significant architectural transformations in software engineering. Modern web applications serve as the foundation for critical infrastructure spanning financial systems, healthcare platforms, and enterprise software—requiring engineering practices that prioritize reliability, security, and performance at scale. The principles outlined here reflect lessons learned from building production systems that serve millions of users across diverse operational environments.

This post demonstrates the comprehensive image integration system implemented for this Zola-based blog, showcasing advanced features like responsive image delivery and performance optimization.

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