Tag Archives: AI

Barely Reviewed Code

Posted on April 8, 2026 by way0utwest

Years ago I was giving a talk on software development and asked the audience how long it takes to review a PR that has 10 lines changed. Answers were in the minutes to tens of minutes range. I then asked … Continue reading →

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Prompt Requests

Posted on March 30, 2026 by way0utwest

One of the challenges of AI-assisted coding agents is that they tend to produce A LOT of code. Even in refactoring or migration changes, the AIs can work quickly and generate such a volume of code that the process starts … Continue reading →

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Everything is the right question away

Posted on March 23, 2026 by way0utwest

When I was young and needed to learn about something, I had to go to a library or a bookstore to get information. I often started by looking through an encyclopedia. I had to wander between entries to learn more … Continue reading →

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Writing as an Art and a Job

Posted on March 6, 2026 by way0utwest

I remember listening to an interview with Rick Reilly in the mid 2000s. He was the back page columnist for Sports Illustrated for years as well as a writer in various pieces. He talked about how he would lay on … Continue reading →

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