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Quality you can’t generate: AI is only as good as your constraints

AI changed the cost structure of software. It didn't change the value structure. The value is no longer the code you write. It's the taste, judgment, and constraints you encode into the system that shapes what AI produces.

Dave Mosher

A figure looks off towards the horizon. On the left is a giant robot, on the right a splash of vibrant color, connected nodes and a city unfurl.

Why we're not chasing the AI hype (And what we're doing instead)

Todd Kaufman

Speed is a side effect of making the system work

Doc Norton

Maximize software investment

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IndyPy Talk: Pydantically perfect in every way

Kyle Adams

Software tooling & tips

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TDDing with Claude is like having a pair that removes all the failing assertions every time you go to the bathroom.

Steve Jackson

State machines are the answer for those seeking determinism in the era of AI agents.

Dave Mosher

A Slack conversation left Doc reflecting on what bug bashes say about the systems we work in.

Doc Norton

Test-driven development is to programming what double-entry bookkeeping is to accounting.

Neal Lindsay

The fundamental character flaw of the software creator is not the misguided belief that they can solve any problem with software. Instead, it is the belief they can understand how their own software works before they create it.

Steve Jackson

We may need a SaaS appendix for Zawinski's law:

Any SaaS platform attempts to expand until it is a social network.

Matt Jones

Why product managers are your secret weapon (and what they won’t do)

Think product managers just manage tasks? Think again. This post breaks down what product managers actually do, what they don't, and how they drive real business impact.

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Test Double Editorial Board

Product management

product-innovation

agile

professional-growth

teams

How to jump into new technology roles confidently

How to jump into new technology roles confidently

Joel Helbling

Recruiting & careers

professional-growth

Think offshore consulting is a budget shortcut? Think again

Explore why offshore software consulting might not be the budget savior it seems. Dive into the real costs and considerations with us.

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Test Double Editorial Board

Maximize software investment

budgeting

communication

consulting

software-purchase

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How to set up Rails app on AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Discover the simplest way to get your Rails application up and running on AWS. Follow our detailed, beginner-friendly steps.

Josh Justice

Accelerate quality software

ruby

rails

aws

security

cloud

Red, yellow, and green waves

How Black business leaders turn challenges into strengths

Discover the unique strengths Black business leaders bring to the table, from resilience and innovation to community building and emotional intelligence. Let's celebrate their contributions and learn from their journey.

Tauhir Jones

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

communication

Why it’s worth outsourcing your Rails upgrades

Join us as we dive into the secrets of seamless Rails upgrades that safeguard your platform and boost your operational efficiency.

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Test Double Editorial Board

rails

testing

security

Why Rails upgrades are so important

When budgets are limited, can you just skip the Rails upgrades and stay on an older version? Here's what you need to know.

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Test Double Editorial Board

rails

consulting

The myth of industrializing software engineering

Explore why the assembly line mentality is outdated in software development and how embracing flexibility and innovation can drive real results. Join the conversation on transforming tech leadership and fostering creative engineering teams.

Michael Toland

Accelerate quality software

agile

teams

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