The Missing Handovers

AI didn't just speed up software development. It collapsed the chain of human conversations that kept quality in check. Here's what broke, why it hurts, and a technique that might fix it.

Some Thoughts on the Impact of AI on Software Engineering

A presentation covering key takeaways, organisational impact, and engineering management challenges when AI becomes part of how we build software.

When AI Writes the Code — Holiday Coding, March 2026

Companion post for the Holiday Coding session on what changes when AI writes the code. Covers inspiration, practical Claude Code features, context engineering, and exercises on production code.

AI Coding Is a Magnifier

Someone asked me what helped my team adopt AI coding faster and what the biggest risk is. The answer to the first question is easy. The second one is more nuanced.

Implementing Rodeo Service - A Field Guide for Technical Leaders

A practical fuild guide for rodeo service. A way of restoring trust between tech and the rest of the company.

When Process Becomes the Problem - Why Opening Doors Beats Building Walls

There's a moment in every tech organization when things start to crack. Not the code—though but the space between engineering and the rest of the company. Between what was promised and what can act...

Embracing Curiosity - Holiday Coding Sessions

Holiday Coding started as a simple idea: dedicating relaxed time each week to explore, learn, and reflect together. What began as a small experiment has quickly become a cherished weekly ritual.

Don't Wake Me Up At Night (DWMUAN)

Don't Wake Me Up At Night (DWMUAN) - is a lens through which you can look at your architecture, code and processes. It helps you sleep better.

Coding with LLMs

In the 2nd holiday coding session we explore some advantages and disadvantages of coding with LLMs and AI.

Files and Folders

We are about to host the first Holiday Coding session. This is about Files and Folders

Holiday Coding

Holiday coding is improving production systems by applying understanding through effort. It is a playful way of learning on the job in off time.

(draft) Holiday Coding Topic List

A draft list of ideas to have holiday coding sessions about.

The Uncertainty List

If You Want to Improve, It’s All About Learning Rate

Principles, Trade-offs and Rules

The Holiday Rule

Discover how a simple rule can empower your tech team: if you select a new tech and no two colleagues can support it, no holidays for you.