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5–7 minutesThe Rise of Wasteful Resources
Read essay →: The Rise of Wasteful ResourcesWe used to be proud of making things small. Now the default is to throw more tokens, more context and more compute at every problem. Why AI waste became normal, what it really costs, and how to get the craft…
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The Age of AI: Why Experienced Tech Architects and CTOs Are More Crucial Than Ever
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, redefining the way we design, develop, and deploy products. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As AI automates more processes and decision-making,…
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The Inevitable Churn of AI-Powered Development Platforms
AI-powered development tools like Lovable, Bolt, and others have captured the imagination of developers and non-developers alike. The promise? Build complete applications with just a few prompts. The reality? A much harsher…
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AI vs. Experience: The Real Cost of Knowing What Works
Copy and Paste from AI: $20 Actually Knowing What’s Going to Work: $150,000 Knowing Where to Place It: Priceless The rise of AI-powered tools has made it easier than ever for people…
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No Easy Coding in AI: The Most Common Mistakes and How to Improve Yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized software development, making it faster and more efficient. However, many developers still struggle with AI coding tools, often making mistakes that lead to frustration, inefficiencies, and broken…
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Can AI Replace Junior Developers, or Should We Train Them to Become Seniors?
The rapid advancement of AI has sparked an ongoing debate in software development: Should companies replace junior developers with AI-powered tools and a few senior engineers, or should they invest in training…
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When Product Owners Ignore Security: Why Experienced Developers Matter
In the modern tech landscape, product owners often assume that software will “just work” safely. But security isn’t automatic, and a lack of foundational understanding can lead to serious vulnerabilities. While AI…
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The Rise of AI Wrappers: Are AI Providers the New Telecoms?
Artificial intelligence has experienced an explosion of growth in recent years, with companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google leading the charge in providing powerful foundational models. But despite their immense computational capabilities,…
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AI: A Gift for Junior Developers, a Curse for Tech Leads
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing software development, making it easier for less experienced developers to write code, generate solutions, and build applications faster than ever before. But as AI lowers the barrier to…
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Decisions, decisions, decisions
Year 2020 has taught us many things but not everyone was listening to the lectures. We are living in constantly evolving world and no matter how much we want to standardize our…
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