Related reading
Learning Programming in an Age of LLMs
Mark Seemann reflects on learning to program in the era of LLMs, sharing personal history, doubts about AI‑driven development, and advice to focus on fundamentals and ask verifiable questions of models.
What Sun got wrong
The author reflects on Sun Microsystems, arguing that despite strong technology, Sun failed because it grew bored with the mechanics of running a business—illustrated by a 2005 startup’s experience where Sun’s sales response was slow and mismatched while Dell’s personal rep closed the deal quickly. The story warns engineers and founders that operational discipline is as critical as technical visi…
The Lamentable Later Life of Lemmings
The Lemmings franchise, despite massive initial success, failed to sustain its momentum due to a series of design and business missteps. Later games increased complexity, clashed with the casual market, and suffered from developer fatigue and misguided attempts to individualize characters for a TV show.
Hacker News front pagefilfre.net20 minHN15033Why do we need human mathematicians anymore?
This article argues that advanced AI will create an overwhelming number of "control points" requiring human oversight across all industries, leading to a shortage of skilled human jobs. It proposes that committing to the axiom of "human flourishing" justifies the continued need for human experts to maintain control and steer AI development.
Hacker News front pagewordpress.com13 minHN275328Migrating to Java 17: The Hows, Whys, and Whens
A product‑focused overview of CloudBees CD/RO’s new integration with Argo Rollouts, describing the supported blue‑green and canary strategies, service‑mesh compatibility, and UI/analytics features. No deep technical walkthrough or performance data.
Codeshipcloudbees.com6 min
