Engineering leaders are increasingly questioning the necessity of quality assurance (QA) in organizations, viewing it as an outdated practice. Some argue that quality should be the responsibility of the engineering teams themselves, while others express skepticism about this perspective.

AI enthusiasts claim that productivity can increase by 2x to 100x through vibecoding and agentic tools. Critics question the lack of new AI applications despite these claims of enhanced productivity.

Curried functions define n-parameter functions by applying one argument at a time, returning a new function for the subsequent parameters. This technique is common in purely functional programming languages, allowing for a more modular and flexible approach to function application.

Code remains a vital component in technology, contrary to claims of its decline. Advances in AI and automation continue to rely heavily on coding for functionality and innovation.

Bespoke software has been created by both small consultants and large consulting firms for years, often resulting in bloated and confusing products. The excitement for bespoke software primarily comes from software makers who are engaged in its development.

Tony Hoare, a prominent figure in computer science, passed away at the age of 92. He is renowned for numerous significant contributions to the field, which have greatly influenced many scientific careers.

Tom Hartmann transitioned into the role of Software Mechanic, a profession that emerged in the last seven years. Many current professions have evolved similarly after significant technological advancements throughout history.

LLM-powered tools have not significantly changed the outcomes in software development, which continue to resemble traditional methods. The technology is surrounded by hype that fuels substantial investment and infrastructure.

Ape coding is a software development practice where human developers hand-write source code using text editing software. The term gained popularity as a contrast to agentic coding, which is performed by AI agents, and was initially used derogatorily in programming communities.

AI agents have fundamentally altered the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), leading to its decline rather than increased efficiency. The traditional SDLC framework, which has supported careers and a multi-billion dollar tooling industry, is becoming obsolete.