Alejandro AR writes about technology, programming, AI, philosophy, and everyday life. His blog features reflections on software development, team dynamics, AI applications, and creative problem-solving.
12 articles from this blog
Explores a futuristic e-commerce concept where AI translates user prompts into custom-built products, coordinating a network of specialized vendors.
A software engineering article advocating for 'Question Driven Development' by asking critical questions before and after implementing features to ensure completeness.
Lessons learned from building and selling enterprise software, focusing on identifying opportunities, client conversations, and iterative collaboration.
A developer advises against naming projects too early, sharing a strategy of using temporary code names to let ideas evolve freely.
A developer discusses how observing innovative user workarounds can inspire new product features, using examples from data structures and Bluesky.
A software developer turned manager shares lessons on humble leadership, communication, and team success in a tech environment.
A developer analyzes a 'magic number' in code, exploring the hidden conversations and UX decisions behind a seemingly simple limit.
Introduces the Double It and Pass It On License (DIPOL), a novel software license requiring recipients to either accept the software or double its features.
A poetic reflection on the immersive, focused state of deep coding work and the struggle to maintain that flow.
Introduces 'Startup Friday', a practice of dedicating Friday time to creative tech projects, experiments, and prototypes.
A guide to using a simple four-column Kanban board to organize work, reduce stress, and improve visibility for yourself and your team.
A childhood baking failure leads to reflections on patience, productivity, and the pitfalls of rushing in software development.
