"... how can I get feedback on what I’m building on as fast as possible? when is the last time I got valuable feedback on what I’m building? in what frequency do I get feedback on what I’m building? why is that frequency so low?"
If you are a junior eng (software), then please consider moving to a bigger city and applying to in-person jobs.
This study suggests you are missing opportunities if you decide to work from home for entry level positions.
https://t.co/WP5jEkMcQi
"It’s weird to consider that the next generation of programmers will never understand code at the deep level we do, because they won’t be forced to learn programming languages since deep fluency in them is no longer a barrier-to-entry for shipping working software."
"René Girard argued that human desire is mimetic: we want what others want, and we want it more when they cannot have it."
"People accept decisions they dislike when the process looks legitimate and the decider is accountable for the result."
Today in Silicon Continent I discuss two of the main reasons I expect "desk jobs" to survive: bundles and authority. I move the argument forward from "Strong Bundles, Weak Bundles" and discuss who exercises authority in the agentic economy. https://t.co/cbf5SldvTN
All of us should do something about it. Parents, teach children to respect and protect themselves. Men, report these "chats" if you see one. Women, be conscious this exist. Police, educate your workforce to treat these cases with respect.
https://t.co/WePx8FJGrg
New post w/ random thoughts on AI (thread)
I will probably get a # wrong, but here we go :)
1/12 OpenAI & Anthropic now at 0.1% of US GDP *each*
In a year, AI revenue likely to be 1-2% of US GDP
What does AI mean for US GDP growth? Does productivity get lost mismeasured a la internet era?
"Around 13% of cancers are, and for some types, infections are the largest cause."
"Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection."
by @_HannahRitchie
https://t.co/Na3B0QG1Wi
Yesterday I told a candidate "Using AI in our coding interview is encouraged" and his eyes sparkled.
That was cool to see so figured I'd write about how we interview expecting that you'll use every tool you can get
https://t.co/i9TUIsBfSD
Thank you for the advice @arvidkahl
"Find others with the same passion and make them pay for your skill at solving their problems that only you can solve in a particular way."
https://t.co/y5G3Q9j1Yz
Me gustó su estilo de escritura: gracioso, personal, imprudente. Suena el tipo de personas con las que me gusta tener una amistad.
Además, no puedo imaginar lo doloroso que fue hacer el viaje y contarlo en el libro.
Gracias por tu historia. @AlmaDeliaMC
"Money buys happiness in the same way drugs bring pleasure: Incredible if done right, dangerous if used to mask a weakness, and disastrous when no amount is ever enough."
https://t.co/igqnSYN0b5
Remind Yourself to Smile
Do Something Selfless
Make a Social Connection
Call Someone You Love
Practice Gratitude
Get Some Exercise
Laugh More Often
https://t.co/29U0LYu9u9
In the nine years I've been blogging about software development, some of my posts have hit 300k+ readers, while others flopped, especially early on. I'm sharing all the lessons I learned the hard way about how to write popular blog posts for developers. https://t.co/a5cLF4MXfF