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I Stopped Writing Code

After 15 years as a software engineer, I don't write code anymore. I architect systems and direct the things that write code. Here's why that's not as scary as it sounds.

May 6, 2026

AISoftware EngineeringOpinion

The "Is It Stupid?" Check

Before I build anything, I run it through three questions. This framework came from years of evaluating client ideas for custom software — and it's saved me from more bad decisions than I can count.

May 6, 2026

FrameworkDecision MakingSoftware Engineering

The Stuff I Never Had Time to Build

AI coding agents didn't just make me faster at work. They gave me the bandwidth to build every little utility I've wanted for years but could never justify the time for.

May 6, 2026

AIOpen SourceToolingLinux