A critique of over-engineering and AI hype, emphasizing that real engineering value lies in shipping working code and delivering user outcomes.
A developer's reflection on resisting AI-driven multitasking and the benefits of focusing on one task at a time for well-being and productivity.
Using Claude Code's new /color and /rename slash commands to visually organize and distinguish between multiple coding sessions.
An essay on how using the 'wrong' computer can spark creativity and learning, using the MacBook Neo as a starting point.
A developer reflects on how AI coding assistants like Claude have replaced deep 'flow state' programming with fragmented, high-throughput 'air traffic control' work.
A guide for engineering leaders on preparing their teams and organizations for the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in software development.
Explores why AI coding agents don't accelerate software delivery, arguing that code generation is no longer the primary bottleneck.
A developer shares his updated list of preferred software and tools for 2026, including code editors, terminal apps, and productivity software.
A developer shares their experience switching from iTerm2 to the new GPU-accelerated, minimalist Ghostty terminal app, including configuration tips.
Analyzes PyPI data to see if AI tools have increased software productivity, finding a significant boost in release frequency for new 'AI-native' packages.
Review of HazeOver, a Mac utility that dims background windows to highlight the active one, solving a macOS UI problem.
A Google engineer shares 14 lessons on teamwork, decision-making, and focusing on the right problems, based on 14 years of experience.
A review of Dot, a minimalist menu bar calendar app for Mac, highlighting its features, customization, and integration with major calendar services.
A developer explains their daily window management needs and why they chose the niri tiling window manager for a more efficient workflow.
A critical analysis of the '10x productivity' claims in AI-assisted software development, questioning quality and oversight.
A developer critiques the Eisenhower Matrix for task management and proposes a new personal system with seven alternative factors for prioritization.
Mitchell Hashimoto shares unconventional tips for effectively integrating AI coding agents into a developer's workflow to boost productivity.
Mitchell Hashimoto shares unconventional tips for integrating AI coding agents into a developer's workflow to boost productivity.
A developer's experiment using an iPad Air with a third-party keyboard as a laptop replacement for mobile work, detailing the setup and initial challenges.
A developer's manifesto on using AI as a tool without letting it replace critical thinking and personal intellectual effort.
