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.
Thoughts on product & software engineering leadership.
Writing
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.