You get what you hire

This article discusses how hiring engineers with specific expertise influences the architecture and results of a project. The author illustrates this with two engineers tasked to build a logistics dashboard: a backend-focused Python developer created a filter-heavy, server-rendered system that felt like writing SQL, while a frontend-focused React developer built a visually appealing but functionally limited interface. The piece highlights the tendency of engineers to favor their preferred tools and the importance of aligning team composition with project goals. It offers insights into software engineering culture, team dynamics, and the trade-offs between backend and frontend approaches in tech projects.