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The AI Hype Bubble: Why Slapping ChatGPT on Your Product Isn’t Innovation
Introduction Remember the late ’90s when every company suddenly had “.com” in its name? That gold rush mindset is back, but now it’s all about AI. Businesses are adding “AI-powered” to their product descriptions and calling it a revolution. But most of the time, they’re just connecting their tools to ChatGPT and hoping it passes…
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Flutter State Management in 2025: Why BLoC and Riverpod Should Be Your Go-To Tools
Introduction State management is the heart of every successful Flutter app. In 2025, the demand for responsive, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications is at an all-time high. Developers need tools that not only simplify state management but also promote clean architecture and effective teamwork. After 25 years in development, I’ve tested nearly every approach out…
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Why Relying Too Much on AI Can Make You a Worse Developer: Hard Lessons from 25 Years in Software
Introduction Over my 25 years in software development, I’ve witnessed many tech revolutions. AI coding tools are among the most impressive innovations. They help speed up development, reduce repetitive tasks, and suggest solutions instantly. But I’ve also seen a hidden danger—developers slowly losing their core coding abilities. AI coding assistants, like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT,…