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Why Most Engineers Give Up Before They Grow

Understanding Creative Tension vs. Emotional Tension — A Systems Thinking Insight

May 31, 2025 • Vaibhav

From Firefighting to Root Cause: Applying Systems Thinking in Software Engineering

In the high-speed world of software engineering, we often pride ourselves on how quickly we can resolve production issues.

May 17, 2025 • Vaibhav

How I’m Using AI in My Workflow: A Developer’s Perspective

Over the past few months, I’ve been reflecting on how AI is transforming the way I approach software development.

May 3, 2025 • Vaibhav

April 2025

How Agents Evolve with Large Language Models (LLMs): From Assistants to Autonomous Decision-Makers

While reading AI Agents in Action, I came across a powerful insight: the journey of AI systems — particularly LLMs like ChatGPT — is steadily moving…

Apr 26, 2025 • Vaibhav

The Four Developer Archetypes: Inspired by Linchpin by Seth Godin

I recently came across a simple but powerful 2x2 framework in Linchpin by Seth Godin.

Apr 19, 2025 • Vaibhav

In the Age of AI and Vibe Coding, Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever

We’re living in a time where AI can generate code with just a prompt.

Apr 12, 2025 • Vaibhav

Why Engineers Must Learn to Love the Learning Zone

(And How to Stay There Without Losing Your Mind)

Apr 5, 2025 • Vaibhav

March 2025

Are You Teaching Your Company a Lesson by Holding Back?

Over the years, I’ve seen this pattern again and again.

Mar 29, 2025 • Vaibhav

Making Better Technical Decisions: A Simple Framework That Works

In software development, technical decisions are everywhere—and they’re rarely black and white.

Mar 22, 2025 • Vaibhav

Mastering Software Estimation: A Guide for Engineers

Software estimation is a skill that many engineers find challenging.

Mar 15, 2025 • Vaibhav

Who is Responsible for a Project's Success?

In many engineering teams, there exists a silent yet pervasive misconception: who is truly responsible for a project’s success?

Mar 9, 2025 • Vaibhav

How Code Reviews Have Helped Me Stay Ahead as a Senior Engineer

As a senior engineer, one of the most common questions I get asked is: How do you ensure that you're adding value to the team? It’s a valid question.

Mar 1, 2025 • Vaibhav

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