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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

Why listening should be a recruiter's number one tool

Want to stand out in tech recruitment? Learn how listening more than talking can help you build trust, track trends, and connect better with engineers.

Colleen Leonard

Colleen Leonard

Recruiting & careers

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How to turn your career change into a tech superpower

Changing careers to tech can be daunting, but it’s also a superpower! Learn how to leverage your unique skills and experiences to thrive in your new tech role.

Colleen Leonard

Colleen Leonard

Recruiting & careers

professional-growth

Mix of shapes and lines

Anti-patterns in tech recruitment: how to avoid common pitfalls

That weird recruitment message that felt like a mismatch? We all get them. Why does this happen? Anya Iverova explains why and points to a better way.

Anya Iverova

Recruiting & careers

teams

professional-growth

Infinity loop

Field Report: The final Strange Loop

Didn't make it to the final Strange Loop conference? We got you! We documented photos, impressions, and notes on the last ever Strange Loop conference!

Kyle Adams

Software tooling & tips

open-source

community

Product managers

Product managers

Product managers

How to boost meeting productivity with varied agendas

Tired of repetitive meetings? Learn how varied agendas can bring fresh energy and productivity to your team huddles and retrospectives. Discover practical tips now!

Mike Doel

Communication & teams

teams

communication

Podcast: An aberrant generation of programmers

Landon Gray

Software tooling & tips

ai-ml

Seven C's of consulting change

Dive into our guide on navigating the key phases of consultancy to ensure success with every client engagement.

Jamie Phelps

Communication & teams

consulting

teams

agile

communication

Simplify software development with truth tables

Ever felt overwhelmed by complex requirements? Learn how truth tables can simplify your software development process, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Eve Ragins

Communication & teams

testing

consulting

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