Readino FC: What Football Can Teach Us About AI
A mistake on Reading FC's merchandise offers a reminder of why AI-generated output still needs human oversight, especially when building software.
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Thoughts on software engineering, AI, security and what it takes to build reliable software.
From AI-Built MVP to Production Software: When Do You Need an Engineer?
AI tools make it easier than ever to build an MVP, but what happens when real customers start depending on it? The transition from prototype to production brings a new set of engineering challenges.
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Do You Know Who Is Really Writing Your Software?
After being approached to impersonate a freelance developer in client interviews, I was left questioning how businesses can be sure who is really doing their work.
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The Doorman Fallacy: Why Software Engineering Is More Than Writing Code
AI can produce code faster than ever, but the real value of software engineering lies in the thinking, judgement and responsibilities that go beyond writing code.
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AI-Generated Code Can Work Perfectly and Still Be Insecure
Why working code isn't necessarily secure code, and why engineering oversight still matters.
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When an AI Coding Agent Deletes a Production Database
What happens when an AI coding agent goes wrong? A database incident illustrates why safe deployments, risk management and human oversight remain essential.
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