Will Vincent is a developer and writer who blogs about software, AI tools, books, and technology culture, with a focus on thoughtful reviews and practical insights. His site features essays on Django, GitHub Copilot, and how AI is shaping modern development.
15 articles from this blog
A conference talk summary on deploying Python web apps in 2026, covering hosting options and deployment best practices.
A recap of EuroPython 2026 in Krakow, Poland, from a PyCharm team member's perspective, including talks, booths, and community events.
How LLMs like Claude inspired a developer to add a Talks page to his personal site after ChatGPT hallucinated a feature.
A plea for personal sites to add RSS feeds, with a Django tutorial and reasons why RSS matters for content discovery in 2026.
A personal recap of PyCon US 2026, highlighting Python community events, talks, and JetBrains' presence at the conference.
Explores the decline of written coding tutorials due to SEO changes, AI, and LLMs like ChatGPT.
Article discusses dealing with dead links (404s) and the challenges of link rot, SEO impact, and the changing internet landscape in 2026.
OpenAI's acquisition of Astral sparks discussion on funding open-source Python tools and its impact on the ecosystem.
Heroku is officially shutting down, prompting developers to migrate to alternative PaaS providers and self-hosted solutions.
Explores the risk of AI model collapse as LLMs increasingly train on AI-generated synthetic data, potentially degrading future model quality.
A developer shares their New Year's goal to simplify their website using AI-assisted coding, detailing specific changes made to their Jekyll static site.
A developer's 2025 review covering their new role as a Python Developer Advocate at JetBrains, learning about AI in IDEs, and speaking at DjangoCon conferences.
Explores GitHub Copilot CLI's new standalone tool, how to install it, and reveals how to inspect its underlying AI prompts and model configuration.
The original Django Book from 2006 is now available again online at DjangoBook.com, restored using modern AI tools.
A developer reflects on the shift from classic programming debates to pervasive AI discussions, exploring its practical use, ethical concerns, and impact on the developer community.
