• Tech Career Shake-Up: What 2025 Means for Developers

    Introduction: The Ground Beneath Developers Is Shifting The tech world is changing fast. Software developers who don’t see the shift coming might soon find themselves outpaced. What once looked like a dream job—flexible hours, innovation time, remote work—is turning into a grind. Today’s developer is expected to clock in for 60-hour office weeks. The perks…

  • Scrum Theater vs. True Agility: What 25 Years in Software Taught Me About Delivering Real Value

    1. Introduction: The Agile Mirage After 25 years in the software trenches, I’ve seen trends come and go. But one thing remains true: Agile isn’t just another buzzword. It’s a mindset shift. It’s about delivering real value, fast. Unfortunately, most teams today confuse process with progress. They think attending meetings makes them Agile. In reality,…

  • Why AI Is Still Terrible at Fixing Bugs: A Veteran Developer’s Take

    Introduction Ever asked AI to fix a bug and ended up with five new ones? You’re not alone. AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor promise seamless coding support, but when it comes to real-world debugging, they often crash and burn. After 25 years of coding, I’ve seen what real debugging looks like. It’s messy,…