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Notes on software engineering, math and computer science.
I published that SDD didn't work. Then I had to make it work.
From criticizing Spec-Driven Development to building an Agentic Governance Framework from scratch. What works, what doesn't, and what almost nobody is saying about the developer's role when AI is writing the code.
Your CS Degree Is Working. You Just Can't See It Yet.
I spent years thinking theory and industry were two separate worlds. I was wrong. This is what a Computer Science degree quietly teaches you, whether you notice it or not.
AI in software development: strategic decisions, and a few uncomfortable questions
"3x productivity with AI." Productivity measured as what? There is a huge difference between AI working faster and your company delivering more value. Questions that never make it into the 10-minute demo.
What Happens When an LLM 'Thinks': Tokens, Logits, and Sampling
A deep dive into the three fundamental concepts that explain LLM behavior: tokens, logits, and sampling strategies.
The Patient Who Thought He Had Microservices (Spoiler: He Didn't)
A story about Distributed Monolith Syndrome and how Event-Driven Architecture is the cure.
From Raw C++ to 'Plug-and-Play' AI: Why the Human Spark Is Still the Real Engine
AutoML, LLMs and pre-built pipelines automate almost everything — yet the humans who understand the fundamentals are more valuable than ever.
How to Build a RAG System Locally
Building a RAG System Locally using Ollama and PostgreSQL with PgVector