Software is often treated as a commodity – something mass-produced, repeatable, and utilitarian. A rigid, logical discipline – one dictated by rules, syntax, and efficiency. But truly great software is more than just functional code; it is an intricate and unique creation, much like a piece of artwork. No two applications are the same, and … Read more
I recently started using Cursor — an AI-powered code editor that helps streamline software development by offering intelligent code suggestions, error detection, and even generating entire blocks of code based on natural language descriptions. The first reaction I’ve been getting from people is, “Don’t you feel threatened?”, “Aren’t you scared AI is going to take … Read more
I recently read Clapton’s Guitar, by Allen St. John, a tale about Wayne Henderson, the renowned guitar maker who specializes in the crafting of handmade, custom acoustic guitars. One chapter in particular really jumped out at me. Titled “Clean on the Inside”, it focused on how Henderson spends so much time perfecting the inside of … Read more
You have an opinion about something. Anything. Let’s say you think that dark chocolate is better than milk chocolate. Now Google it. You see three articles that say, in fact, that dark chocolate is better. You also see two articles that say milk chocolate is far superior. Which do you read? Armed with a web … Read more
Leadership, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary: 1.the action of leading a group of people or an organization. 2.the state or position of being a leader. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader. No matter where you look today, authentic leadership seems to be in short supply. Sure, … Read more