Papers & Books
Blogs and hot takes are fun but the good stuff hides in primary sources. I like to read computer science papers and books cover to cover and write about what holds up in production and what doesn't.
You get the insights without wading through 40 pages of LaTeX. And when a famous book doesn't survive contact with real code, I'll tell you that too.
Papers and books
3 articles from May 2023 路 show all
Two types of complexity and their impact
Complicated code slows down junior devs, while complex systems impact senior devs more. Focus on managing system complexity & dependencies, not just simplifying code.
You can't fix the wrong abstraction
Unlock the secrets to combating architectural complexity in software development and learn to identify and fix the wrong abstraction. Boost productivity, reduce bugs, and retain more staff.
Eight things to know about LLMs
eightthings.pdf is the best paper I've read on what's going on in AI right now and why everyone is excited. Here's my summary.