2026-08-14
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software development
Building Great Software
Steve notes that building great software isn't easy, and there is a lot of work that goes into this. Even in today's age of AI.
2026-08-12
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Imagine the Physical World
Today Steve notes that he often compares the work a computer does to what might happen if the same actions occurred in the physical world.
2026-08-10
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2026-07-29
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Make It Routine
One of the goals of software is to use the power of the computer to handle repeatable tasks. Steve notes that this can be hard at first, but the goal is that subsequent efforts become routine.
2026-07-27
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The New Software Team
Software teams are changing with AI and this might be an exciting time for developers if they take advantage of the capabilities available.
2026-05-22
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What Can AI Really Do?
Steve asks you what you think AI can do for you today, with a few suggestions of what he sees.
2026-05-18
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2026-04-29
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2026-04-17
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Who is Irresponsible?
It can be irresponsible to use AI, but is it in many cases? Steve has a few thoughts.
2026-04-15
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Squared Values
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