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Code Quality

Writing code is easy. Maintaining it for five years is hard. We discuss technical debt not as a code problem, but as a human discipline problem.
A 3D illustration of a senior developer calmly blocking a frantic multi-armed robot from pushing a large red "ERROR" button in a server room.
Technical Leadership

Code Reviewing the Robot: Why Senior Devs Must Become AI Editors

AI writes code at 100x speed, but it optimizes for syntax, not system longevity. This is the Senior Developer's guide to shifting from "Writer" to "Editor"—featuring a Zero Trust audit checklist to catch security hallucinations and technical debt before they hit production.
24 Nov 2025 5 min read
A stylized 3D developer in a hoodie and glasses smiles as he examines a glowing, holographic cube of code in his hands, surrounded by complex servers and wires.
AI

Your First AI Mentor: Not a code vending machine

Stop treating AI like a code vending machine. This playbook helps you use tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. These tools act as personal mentors. They help you learn faster, work with confidence, and build important habits.
25 Sep 2025 5 min read
Why Your "Simple" Feature Became a Monster
Software Development Featured

Why Your "Simple" Feature Became a Monster

That 'simple' feature grew into a 2,000-line monster with six layers of abstraction. Sound familiar? We developers confuse 'interesting to build' with 'right for the problem.' The truth is, complex code isn't a technical problem; it's a communication problem. Here's how to break the addiction.
29 Apr 2025 5 min read
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