Tech Layoff Survival Guide
So, you were laid off recently, or you’ve got that bad feeling that you’re going to be let go soon. Here’s a framework that will…
TDD – Totally Destructive Dogma
Cool. Here you go: This is our first test. We just started the project, and there’s no design document yet. But we have to start…
Please Pick Me?
The “opentowork” badge on your LinkedIn profile photo might seem like a clever way to attract potential employers, but it can backfire in ways you…
AI Foundations – What AI Really Is (and What It Isn’t)
In this first episode of AI Foundations – A Free Mini-Course, I’ll explain what AI really is — and what it isn’t. If you’ve watched…
Change Clocks to Catch ze BUGS!
We still change our clocks because of a joke and one man’s bug-hunting obsession. DST change feels like a crime against humanity. The whole idea…
Second Worst Idea After Socialism
The idea of doing any productive work in an open office is as viable as socialism: it may look good on paper, but then reality…
My Honest Take: Why I’d Pick AI Over (Most) Former Colleagues
If you’ve been following my online activity—YouTube channel, newsletter, posts—you know I’m wholeheartedly against the AI hype. But that doesn’t mean I’m against AI. On…
Don’t Ask Newton
Here’s some solid advice: Don’t ask Newton about the hydrogen bomb. Who’s Newton?—you might ask. But if you just did that, stop here. This article…
The Missing Skill in Software Development
Why is the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” so relatable in software development? I recently commented on a post about println…
Anthropic’s $1.5B Settlement: What It Means for Authors (and AI)
2026 will be the year of dumber LLMs. Anthropic just agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit [1] brought by authors who…