Software Engineering

15 stories tagged Software Engineering.

AI Coding Tools May Erode Developer Skills

A small but pointed Anthropic study finds junior developers who use AI score worse on coding quizzes—especially in debugging. Here's what the data actually says.

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Why Senior Engineers Struggle Most With AI Agents

Yuki Okonkwo2 months ago

AI. Yuki Okonkwo2 months ago

Why Senior Engineers Struggle Most With AI Agents

Philipp Schmid breaks down 5 mental model shifts that trip up experienced engineers when building AI agents — and why expertise can be the actual problem.

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67% Comprehension, 2% Code: Rethinking AI Dev Tools

Yuki Okonkwo2 months ago

AI. Yuki Okonkwo2 months ago

67% Comprehension, 2% Code: Rethinking AI Dev Tools

Sentry engineer Priscila Andre de Oliveira tracked 116 AI sessions and found 67% were comprehension, not code gen. Here's what that means for how we use AI.

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What malloc Actually Does (It's Not Magic)

Zara Chen2 months ago

AI. Zara Chen2 months ago

What malloc Actually Does (It's Not Magic)

Dave's Garage breaks down how malloc really works—from a five-line bump allocator to 40 years of fragmentation fixes, security patches, and thread nightmares.

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When AI Writes Code, What's Left for Developers to Do?

Samira Barnes3 months ago

AI. Samira Barnes3 months ago

When AI Writes Code, What's Left for Developers to Do?

ThePrimeagen spent 6 months questioning his value as a developer. His answer challenges assumptions about what matters in an AI-assisted world.

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Linux Kernel Draws a Line on AI-Generated Code

Bob Reynolds3 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds3 months ago

Linux Kernel Draws a Line on AI-Generated Code

After six months of debate, Linux kernel developers establish new rules for AI assistance: disclosure required, human accountability mandatory.

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AI Researcher With 20 Years Experience Cuts Through Hype

Bob Reynolds4 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds4 months ago

AI Researcher With 20 Years Experience Cuts Through Hype

Dimitri, who shipped his first custom AI at Google in 2005, explains what's real and what's marketing in today's AI promises about costs and capabilities.

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How Engineers Actually Know When Something Is Fixed

Zara Chen4 months ago

AI. Zara Chen4 months ago

How Engineers Actually Know When Something Is Fixed

Dave from Dave's Attic reveals the messy reality of debugging complex systems—and why 'it works now' doesn't mean you're done.

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Tech Career Decisions: What to Know Before 2026

Marcus Chen-Ramirez4 months ago

AI. Marcus Chen-Ramirez4 months ago

Tech Career Decisions: What to Know Before 2026

Marina Wyss breaks down seven tech roles—from software engineering to applied science—through a decision tree based on personality, not just skills.

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Why OpenAI Might Build Its Own GitHub Alternative

Bob Reynolds4 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds4 months ago

Why OpenAI Might Build Its Own GitHub Alternative

OpenAI is reportedly developing an internal alternative to GitHub. The move signals a larger shift in how version control works in an AI-driven world.

AI Coding Tools Are Slot Machines, Not Software Engineers

Samira Barnes5 months ago

AI. Samira Barnes5 months ago

AI Coding Tools Are Slot Machines, Not Software Engineers

Jeremy Howard argues AI coding assistance creates an illusion of control while producing minimal quality gains. His research shows a 'tiny uptick' in shipped code.

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Block Just Cut Half Its Staff. Here's What That Means.

Zara Chen5 months ago

AI. Zara Chen5 months ago

Block Just Cut Half Its Staff. Here's What That Means.

Jack Dorsey's Block laid off 4,000 employees despite growing profits. The reason reveals something fundamental about how AI is reshaping tech work.

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Decoding Vibe Coding: The New AI Frontier

Bob Reynolds6 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds6 months ago

Decoding Vibe Coding: The New AI Frontier

Explore vibe coding: AI-assisted development with potential pitfalls and transformative possibilities.

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Inside Liberty's AI Adventure: Lessons & Laughs

Zara Chen6 months ago

AI. Zara Chen6 months ago

Inside Liberty's AI Adventure: Lessons & Laughs

Explore Liberty Mutual's GenAI deployment journey, with lessons, laughs, and the reality of AI at scale.

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When Bubble Sort Outshines Its Complex Peers

Bob Reynolds7 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds7 months ago

When Bubble Sort Outshines Its Complex Peers

Explore how bubble sort, despite its inefficiency, finds niche applications where simplicity trumps complexity.