A five-level model for AI-assisted programming, from basic autocomplete to fully autonomous 'dark factory' software development.
A senior engineer reflects on the transition from individual contributor to system designer, exploring the addictive nature of shipping code versus the long-term leverage of building robust systems.
A developer uses a single AI coding agent to build a basic web browser from scratch in Rust over three days, challenging assumptions about AI-assisted development.
Explores how AI coding agents impact internal code quality, using a case study of adding GitLab support to a Swift app.
Armin Ronacher announces a new software company founded in Vienna, focusing on open protocols, human agency, and ethical tech development.
Tips for using AI coding agents to generate high-quality Python tests, leveraging existing patterns and tools like pytest.
Tips for using AI coding agents to generate high-quality Python tests, focusing on leveraging existing test suites and patterns.
A critique of traditional design processes, advocating for rapid prototyping and AI-assisted tools to reduce risk and explore ideas faster.
A design lead critiques the traditional design process, advocating for rapid AI-powered prototyping to reduce risk and explore ideas faster.
Explores why non-programmers struggle to see software solutions, contrasting their mindset with the automation-focused perspective of developers.
Explores why non-programmers struggle to see software solutions, contrasting their mindset with the automation-focused thinking of developers.
Explores the two distinct uses of AI-assisted coding: professional developer acceleration and 'vibe coding' for rapid prototyping, and the implications for the industry.
Weekly tech newsletter covering AI experiments, agentic AI browsers, Tailscale, and developer tools, with exclusive content for members.
Explains the critical importance of defining clear performance targets and monitoring production metrics for effective software performance testing.
A technical guide on implementing centralized test result printing and progress reporting in a Fortran testing framework.
A Microsoft MVP retires after 12 years upon accepting a full-time role at Microsoft, reflecting on the journey and future community contributions.
A summary of recent Wolverine releases, highlighting new features like inferred message grouping, EF Core domain events, and bug fixes.
A conversation on how LLMs help shape software abstractions and manage cognitive load in building systems that survive change.
A design leader's struggle with unclear project requirements highlights the importance of aligning on inputs early to improve team efficiency and output quality.
AI won't eliminate junior developers but will challenge senior engineers who haven't evolved beyond just writing code to focus on higher-level design and communication.
