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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

Double Takes

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Double Takes

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

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Creating advanced line graphs in React with MUI X Charts

Dive into MUI X Charts and unlock the potential of React data visualizations! From basic to advanced features, this guide has you covered.

Josh Justice

Software tooling & tips

react

Stop overthinking video calls for remote work

Learn how to improve collaboration and inclusivity in remote teams with effective strategies and best practices for video calls and team standards.

Amanda Brown

Communication & teams

communication

teams

remote-work

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4 tools for your Python developer toolkit

Unlock the full potential of Python with these game-changing tools. From pytest-sugar to ptpython, discover how to enhance your coding efficiency and have a little fun.

Kyle Adams

Software tooling & tips

python

Only you can give meaning to your career

Ever wondered how to find meaning in your work? Discover practical tips and personal insights on reflecting on your career and boosting your growth.

Justin Searls

Recruiting & careers

professional-growth

Product managers

Product managers

Product managers

New study answers: What is Data as a Product?

Join us as we delve into how businesses leverage Data as a Product to innovate and drive growth. Download our comprehensive study today.

Jen Tedrow

Product management

data-science

product-innovation

data-engineering

ai-ml

Most talks suck (sorry)

How to start speaking at conferences

Public speaking is scary and everyone starts out being bad at it! Justin Searls shares hard-fought advice on starting down the path toward building compelling conference talks.

Justin Searls

Communication & teams

communication

conference-talk

What happened to BeOS, the 90s’ coolest failed operating system?

Dive into the story of BeOS, an advanced OS that didn't catch on, and learn valuable lessons on optimizing software adoption for modern tech leaders.

Josh Justice

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Automate Docker deployment for Ruby: A DevOps guide

Andrew Coleman

DevOps & security

docker

automation

ruby

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