Bob DonderwinkelCommon advice to demystify Software EngineeringFour basic, and practical, truths which makes software engineering as a whole tick for me.Jun 10Jun 10
Bob DonderwinkelThe hopeful future demise of Code CommentingI am not a big fan of code commenting. Each to their own of course, but in general I do not enjoy writing them, nor reading them. For some…Apr 16Apr 16
Bob DonderwinkelAn interesting use-case for generative AI: Fake CompressionAt a basic level AI is just another interface to handle complexity. That could offer new interesting use-cases, such as Fake CompressionDec 5, 20232Dec 5, 20232
Bob DonderwinkelHappy 1700000000, and other Unix time fun factsIt’s that time of the epoch again, Unix Time has aged another round. Here is a small list of mildly interesting Unix time facts.Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
Bob DonderwinkelChatGTP coding like Marcus AureliusCan ChatGTP create a new paragraph in the book of Meditations from Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius. And turn that into code?Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023
Bob DonderwinkelAdditional ramblings on AI codingWhat kind of near and (far) future consequences can we possibly expect from using AI tools to generate code?Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
Bob Donderwinkel3 pitfalls of Serverless Development OwnershipDeveloping in a Serverless stack can be great. But this freedom can come with longterm risks which might not be apparent from the start.Oct 3, 20221Oct 3, 20221
Bob DonderwinkelA Coding ConundrumProgramming can be somewhat of a Jekyll and Hide activity when you think about it. I do not mean it will drive you mad, which it very well…Aug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
Bob DonderwinkelTo Engineer, or notI have been calling myself a ‘Developer’ one way or another for most of my professional career. That name seems to fit the bill pretty good…May 12, 20222May 12, 20222
Bob DonderwinkelAbout that low-code apocalypseLet’s take a moment and ponder about future events which might spell bitter doom over my programming career. The low-code apocalypse.Dec 31, 20215Dec 31, 20215