The Next Two Years of Software Engineering
Analysis of software engineering's future, focusing on AI's impact on junior developers, hiring trends, and industry evolution through 2026.
Analysis of software engineering's future, focusing on AI's impact on junior developers, hiring trends, and industry evolution through 2026.
How AI coding assistants are enabling experienced developers to code again by reducing time investment and leveraging management skills.
A Google engineer shares her experience using Claude Code to rapidly prototype a distributed agent orchestrator, highlighting AI's impact on complex software development.
A developer shares their structured workflow for effectively using AI coding assistants like Claude Code, emphasizing planning, clear specs, and critical oversight.
A developer uses AI to create a script for extracting specific file versions from ZFS snapshots, detailing the tool's use case and functionality.
A developer builds a travel itinerary web app for his wife using AI coding assistants like Claude, exploring the 'vibe coding' approach and its pros/cons.
A developer's reflection on how AI coding agents, particularly GPT-5 and Codex, have dramatically accelerated software development by handling routine coding tasks.
A developer reflects on the anxiety and impact of using Large Language Models (LLMs) in programming, balancing skepticism with practical utility.
A developer revisits building an RSS feed reader using AI coding assistants like Claude Code, detailing the setup, iterative development process, and pricing considerations.
OpenAI releases GPT-5.2-Codex, a model optimized for agentic coding with improvements in refactoring, Windows performance, and cybersecurity.
Anil Madhavapeddy uses AI to port an HTML5 parser and test suite from JavaScript to OCaml, discussing copyright and ethical implications.
An analysis of Claude Code's Plan Mode, explaining its functionality, how it differs from YOLO mode, and its internal implementation.
A developer explains their switch from ChatGPT to Claude for coding and technical work, citing Claude Code's effectiveness and personal preferences.
A developer reflects on the boredom of AI-driven 'vibe coding' and why they still prefer hands-on programming for the joy and learning it provides.
Anthropic acquires Bun, the JavaScript runtime company, to power its Claude Code AI products and accelerate development.
OpenAI releases GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, a new AI model focused on agentic coding tasks, featuring advanced context compaction for long-running work.
A senior engineer shares his experience learning to code effectively with AI, from initial frustration to successful 'vibe-coding'.
Explores how LLMs could lower the barrier to creating and adopting new programming languages by handling syntax and core concepts.
A hands-on review of Cursor 2.0's new Composer AI coding model, testing its speed and code quality with and without structured workflows.
A developer shares their workflow for using AI agents to write 100% of their code, focusing on practical tools and strategies for agentic engineering.