PHP

The robots are replacing the packages

An interesting take on how AI changes the build-versus-buy decision for packages. Shared problems can often be generated, while hard, external, or opinionated problems still benefit from well-maintained packages. Read more

By hadi, ago
PHP

Notes on software quality

Anthony Hobday shares a thoughtful framework for thinking about software quality, from reliability and speed to clarity, efficiency, and beauty. I liked his argument that quality depends on both individual care and organisational appetite. Read Read more…

By hadi, ago
PHP

Flood Fill vs the Magic Circle

Sebastian reflects on Robin Sloan’s distinction between software’s flood fill and the magic circle of the physical world. It’s a sharp piece on where AI coding feels limitless, and where paper, printers, post offices, and Read more…

By hadi, ago
PHP

How I write feature specs

Sebastian shares a practical three-step workflow for writing feature specs, from gathering notes with tools like Granola to using a thinking model to surface contradictions and scope. He then switches back to hands-on editing to Read more…

By hadi, ago