Why Better Project Metadata Makes Humans and LLMs Unstoppable
Software development is edging into an era where human engineers and AI code-generators will share the same backlogs, pull requests,…
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Standardizing the Handling of Non-Source Files in CMake Projects: The Config Target
As C++ projects grow, they often include files that aren’t part of the source code but remain essential—files like README.md,…
In-Source vs. Out-of-Source Builds
In some software engineering circles, there remains a debate (or needs to be a debate) about using In-Source versus Out-of-Source…
Harnessing Data-Driven Decision-Making in Software Development
The use of data to make decisions as a software developer is a core skill. It transcends mere operational enhancement,…
Dancing on a Knife Edge: Goodhart’s Law in Action
Metrics and measurements are vital tools. They guide decisions, shape strategies, and can provide a clear picture of progress and productivity. However, a fundamental principle, often overlooked, governs the use and impact of these metrics: Goodhart’s Law.
“Tech Stacks” are fast Becoming “Tech Piles”
In the early days of software development, the simplicity of tools like VI and a compiler sufficed for building enterprise-scale applications. Today, we find ourselves wading through an ever-expanding array of tools and technologies that have caused us to wander off the path of value creation.