How will we train junior developers in a world of generative AI without risking a legion of shallow developers that may grow dependent on AI and plateau early; unable to scale complexity or take ownership of critical systems. vaughndickson.com/2025/06/06/h...

The biggest mistake new CTOs make? Thinking their team is still the tech team.

Once you're in the C-suite, your real job is aligning tech with business strategy. You’re not just building systems — you're steering the ship.

Code less. Connect more.

applying for jobs again

If your app sends essential notifications like order tracking, don’t ruin it with spam. I shouldn’t have to turn off all notifications just to avoid marketing because finding the opt-out settings is a hassle.

Woolworths, Clicks, Sixty60, Mr. Delivery—you’re all guilty.

Has anyone tested Github Copilot and Jetbrains AI in Pycharm? I'm starting to suspect the Pycharm plugin isn't as good as the VS Code integration 🤔 Would also be great to use Claude inside my IDE.

Three pillars that seem simple but are harder to follow than you'd expect:
- Keep costs low
- Keep the tech simple
- Keep talking to customers

Great storytelling and insights from @nodunayo.bsky.social brightonruby.com/2024/getting...

When I was a fresh CTO, I thought more developers would help me keep up with business needs. As an old and jaded one, I realised the business needs and demands will always outpace whatever resourcing you get.

Running around reactively shouting “Can this be done faster?”, and “This is too complex!” Is not leadership. 1/n