In Praise of “Normal” Engineers
A critique of the '10x engineer' myth, arguing for the value of 'normal' engineers and the complexity of measuring software development productivity.
A critique of the '10x engineer' myth, arguing for the value of 'normal' engineers and the complexity of measuring software development productivity.
Explores the key traits of 'Expert Generalists'—professionals who bridge multiple specialties—and their growing importance in tech.
An engineer shares insights on how AI is transforming software development workflows and the rise of the AI-enhanced engineer.
Explores the key traits of 'Expert Generalists'—professionals who span multiple specialties and are valuable in tech teams.
A podcast host shares insights on building a lean engineering culture in early-stage startups, based on interviews with tech leaders.
Analyzing the Builder.ai controversy, debunking claims of faking AI with human engineers, and exploring the technical challenges of such a deception.
A tech worker argues that unionization is essential for survival in the tech industry, citing economic threats and mass layoffs.
A keynote speaker explores the emotional drivers of web accessibility adoption, arguing that professional pride and shame are key motivators for developers.
A curated list and review of essential books and resources for learning DevOps principles, culture, and implementation.
An analysis of OpenAI Codex as an autonomous coding agent, detailing a real-world task to improve label formatting logic.
A developer's story about using git-bisect to diagnose a performance regression and the importance of proactive performance testing in software development.
Explores the concept of software benchmarks as falsifiable hypotheses for predicting real-world system performance, not just speed tests.
A tech founder shares his journey through burnout after selling his company and how rediscovering his passion for building led him back to software development, inspired by AI.
An analysis of key AI trends in 2025, focusing on industry leaders, AGI debates, and AI's impact on software development and science.
A software engineering article advocating for 'Question Driven Development' by asking critical questions before and after implementing features to ensure completeness.
Explores GitHub Copilot Coding Agent, an AI virtual teammate that independently implements tasks and features within repositories.
An analysis of standard libraries in programming languages, exploring their benefits, criticisms, and role in language ecosystems.
A software engineer critiques the 'democratization' of AI in development, arguing it oversimplifies and risks creating fragile software without CS fundamentals.
A podcast episode discussing design/development fundamentals, AI's impact, collaboration, and navigating career values in tech.
A discussion on open source funding, sustainability, and the Open Source Pledge with Chad Whitacre, exploring how companies can support projects they rely on.