Opinion
Thoughts on the state of software development, the tools we use, and the parts of the job nobody puts in the job description. Sometimes serious, sometimes not.
August 4, 2026
You Don't Need a Software Engineer
Someone asked me the other day whether you can build an app without hiring a software engineer. Yes. Absolutely. AI can do it. You can do it yourself this weekend. You just have to handle a few...
ReadApril 19, 2026
The Bottleneck Moved
For years, the hardest part of being a developer was typing. You'd stare at a blank file, load the problem into your head, and grind out a solution one line at a time. That labor was the product. It...
ReadApril 3, 2026
AI Won't Replace Programmers. It Will Replace Those Who Never Learned to Be One
I've been hearing the exact same thing for weeks now. On Twitter, on LinkedIn, in conversations with friends who don't even code. "Learning to program is pointless now." "Anything can be built...
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