Stef van Wijchen writes about the practice, philosophy, and future of software development. Expect thoughtful essays that challenge assumptions and technical explorations that stay grounded in real-world code.https://stefvanwijchen.com/https://stefvanwijchen.com/claude-code-weekend-effect-ui/https://stefvanwijchen.com/claude-code-weekend-effect-ui/How a weekend experiment with Claude Code and my TypeScript vibe coding meta produced a sophisticated reactive UI library that piggybacks on Effect's powerful runtime system.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/react-and-redux-in-2025/https://stefvanwijchen.com/react-and-redux-in-2025/Redux may feel old in the React world, but its predictability, ecosystem, and DevTools keep it relevant. This article explores when Redux still makes sense and how it compares to modern state management alternatives.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:09:05 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/the-self-trivialisation-of-software-development/https://stefvanwijchen.com/the-self-trivialisation-of-software-development/How software keeps making itself simpler: from libraries and open source to no‑code and AI. What self‑trivialisation means for developers’ skills, roles, and future.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:05:17 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/the-typescript-vibe-coding-meta/https://stefvanwijchen.com/the-typescript-vibe-coding-meta/Discover a disciplined approach to “vibe coding” with TypeScript and generative AI. Learn how to set rules, write specs, create mocks, and test-driven workflows that turn chaotic AI completions into reliable, maintainable code.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:45:27 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/vibe-coding-and-the-human-developer/https://stefvanwijchen.com/vibe-coding-and-the-human-developer/Vibe coding turns AI assistants into creative partners, but only when craft leads. On improvisation, guardrails, and building flow with AI.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:24:53 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/what-europe-teaches-the-world-about-technology/https://stefvanwijchen.com/what-europe-teaches-the-world-about-technology/How Europe’s human-centered approach to technology offers a healthy alternative to the speed-obsessed U.S. and the state-driven model of China — a vision of innovation built on ethics, balance, and quality of life.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:30:17 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/from-tech-heap-to-tech-harmony/https://stefvanwijchen.com/from-tech-heap-to-tech-harmony/A lead developer's two-year hindsight on OWOW's shift to a unified React + TypeScript stack—challenges, lessons, and lasting benefits.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:29:57 GMThttps://stefvanwijchen.com/the-future-belongs-to-swe/https://stefvanwijchen.com/the-future-belongs-to-swe/Software engineers aren't being replaced by AI. They're becoming the DIY class of the AI era: the people who can self-host, build, and control their own AI stack while everyone else rents access from big tech.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:27:17 GMT