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Latest posts

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.

  • ai
  • vibe coding

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.

  • technology
  • ai
  • culture
  • meta

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.

  • ai
  • software development
  • web development
  • meta
  • vibe coding
  • react

Redux in 2025: A reliable choice for complex React projects

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.

  • web development
  • react
  • state management
  • architecture

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.

  • typescript
  • ai
  • vibe coding