software-engineering

Jul 27, 2026

The Job Search Where I Never Applied

Six inbound conversations, zero applications, and why the approach was worth it regardless of the outcome.

7 min Jul 21, 2026

The AI Says It's Done. Make It Prove It.

Coding agents get lazy on long jobs: they do the fun part and round up to done. A deterministic state machine takes that call away from the model.

6 min Jun 24, 2026

Your AI Setup Is a Depreciating Asset

The durable skill isn't building a better workflow. It's being willing to throw yours away.

7 min Apr 21, 2026

Your Team Needs a Code Review Canon

On shared standards, accountable review, and what AI changes about both

9 min Apr 12, 2026

You Were Never Typing Code

The job was never typing. It was choosing the right pattern and reviewing what ships.

3 min Mar 8, 2026

Claude Code Tips and Tricks

For AI-Assisted Engineering

7 min Mar 5, 2026

The Biggest Bottleneck in Enterprise Software Isn't Technical

The Coordination Tax

6 min Feb 24, 2026

Why Functional Programming Is the Most Important Skill for the AI Era

What type-driven design, declarative thinking, and domain modeling have to do with AI

8 min Jan 27, 2026

What It Takes to Be a Software Engineer in 2026

AI made implementation easier. Here's how to stay valuable.

4 min