The article explains the XY Problem, a common communication issue where someone asks about their attempted solution instead of their actual goal.
An analysis of how people with superficial knowledge confidently propose flawed solutions to complex problems in fields they don't understand.
The author argues that being willing to appear stupid by asking naive questions leads to a deeper understanding of complex topics over time.
The article argues for eliminating problems at their root rather than just solving them, using examples from software and business.
A software engineer shares four techniques to improve skills beyond learning new frameworks, focusing on problem-solving and impact.
A software engineer explains that experience comes from solving diverse problems, not just time, and suggests ways to find them.
A beginner's guide to starting programming by focusing on solving a personal problem rather than just learning code syntax.
A personal story about an unconventional path into programming, challenging the myth of the 'natural born' programmer.
Explores the challenge of measuring long-term success, using the Perry Preschool Study and Head Start program as examples of initial vs. lasting outcomes.
An engineer reflects on a difficult college project to argue that schools should teach debugging as a core skill, not just theory.
