Tag Archives: software development

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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Testing is Becoming More Important

Posted on February 25, 2026 by way0utwest

Many of us know that testing our code is important. The adoption of unit testing by many software application developers as a normal course of business has dramatically improved the quality of applications. Mobile software, especially, has benefited from the … Continue reading →

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Deep Learning and Craftsmanship Matter

Posted on January 26, 2026 by way0utwest

There’s concern about the future of AI and how it may affect jobs and employment for the masses. I see plenty of people on both sides of the issue. Some are sure AI technologies won’t replace people; some are concerned … Continue reading →

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