Why I am a 10x Developer 19 implied HN points ā¢ 23 Feb 23 š¹ Technology Productivity Work Environment Sunlight can greatly impact mood and productivity. Creating a work environment with natural light is important for focus and well-being. Minimalism in workstations is good, but sometimes adding simple elements like sunlight can make a big difference.
There's Nothing to Learn from Silicon Valley Bank 2 HN points ā¢ 13 Mar 23 š° Finance Banking Investments Risk management Decision-making Adaptability Hindsight has limited practicality in learning from chaotic events. Flexibility is more valuable than strict planning in unpredictable situations. Adaptability is crucial in a world of constant change, both in finance and software engineering.
Iām Stuck in a Waterfall 1 HN point ā¢ 08 Mar 23 š¼ Business Software Development Profitability Decision-making The Minimal Viable Product is crucial for testing audience preferences without needing to predict user behavior. Less planning often results in better software, while excessive planning can lead to an inferior product. Being 'stuck' in the waterfall development method may have advantages like refining existing software and avoiding code errors.
I'm done writing code 0 implied HN points ā¢ 17 Feb 23 š¹ Technology Software Engineering Career development Debugging The author still loves coding but doesn't do it every day as a software engineer. Instead of coding, the author focuses on engineering, designing solutions, and defining requirements. The author believes in finding the right thing to build, prioritizing quality over rushing to deliver code.
The AI Revolution in Development 0 implied HN points ā¢ 21 Apr 23 š¹ Technology AI Software Engineering Coding Automation Problem Solving AI in software engineering is creating new opportunities, not taking away jobs. AI tools like Copilot reduce cognitive load by automating tasks and providing quick information access. AI assists in simplifying complex coding tasks, allowing engineers to focus on creative problem-solving.
Kill Software Early, for Profit 0 implied HN points ā¢ 23 Feb 23 š¹ Technology Software Development Business Testing Competitive advantage Software needs to be rewritten when it becomes outdated and too complex to maintain. Companies avoid rewriting software due to cost, but it is necessary to stay competitive. To avoid the costly death of software, create living documents, write rigid automated tests, and have squishy implementations.