Why Learn Coding? Why Learn Anything?!
On Saturday, I proudly watched my daughter present three beautiful piano compositions, including Beethoven’s Für Elise. It is such a wonderful feeling to see a…
Category: Software Development
Unpopular Opinion
Too lazy to read? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/1vyzimcPX1w?si=5UKiPFFcBSYmA3yq When I think back to the struggles I’ve had with junior and not-so-junior developers, I can…
The Skill AI Can’t Replace
Today, every AI company CEO suggests that software development will soon be reduced to prompting. What they forget to tell you is one crucial thing:…
Happily Vibe-Coding Ourselves Into Extinction
Selling snake oil Just saw a CNBC video showing how Deirdre Bosa vibe-coded a “fully functional” app from a single prompt. At first glance, it…
Still Skeptical About UML? Let Me Change Your Mind
I was recently at a conference in Portugal, where I had the chance to talk with renowned software development professionals, university lecturers, and instructors. When…
How Scrum Broke Agile (and How to Fix It)
Agile started off as a great idea, but Scrum came along and knocked the life out of it. In this video, I’m taking off the…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Software Engineers
Today, I had the chance to present live in front of 50 middle school students at the local school.These teens are at a stage where…
Agile Success: The Common Sense Approach
“Agile.” “Agility.” “Agile software development.” While Agile is no longer a new concept, it is often misinterpreted and misused. Some companies jump on the Agile…
The Huge Gap in Your Software Development Skills
“I know how to drive without looking at those stupid signs!”
Have you ever heard someone say that? I truly hope not. :)
No one questions the ne…
Have Software Design Patterns Become Obsolete?
Software design patterns have become a controversial topic, and I do not understand why. The last time I had an argument with someone, he insisted…