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Why Senior Developers Hate AI (And Why They’re Wrong, But Also Right, But Mostly Uncomfortable)
(From the viewpoint of a Mad Hatter. One who earned his hat the hard way.)
 • James Sperring
How much to move a window?
The hidden cost of software changes, and why they're so hard to see.
 • James Sperring
Why I Put Claude in Jail and Let Him Code Anyway
AI vibe coding is fun but chaotic. Here’s how I built a containerized orchestration system that turned Claude AI code generation into secure…
Published on Guy’s Substack • 
Prompting vs Context Engineering
Prompting is a question, context engineering is the conversation
 • James Sperring
Why I don't vibe code any more
My experiences of going all in, and deciding it's not the right thing - for me. It could still be great for you, depending on your goals.
 • James Sperring
The 25 Year Old Architect Problem
Architects with 25 years of experience are being drowned out by 25 years olds with no experience of architecture.
 • James Sperring
On Vibe Coding
Have I been "vibing" or just making use of AI assistants?
 • James Sperring
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An exploration of technology, leadership, and curiosity through the lens of a seasoned CTO, blending personal experiences with deep dives into the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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