Скачать или смотреть Beyond Code: Disk, Swift, AI Reality, Dev Tools & Engineering Wisdom

Join us on Tech Tuesdays as we dive into the fascinating world of web development, exploring topics that challenge conventional wisdom and shape our daily work. We kick things off by unmasking the truth about performance, revealing how disk I/O can surprisingly outpace memory caching in specific scenarios. We also envision a future where file formats like OpenDocument leverage the power of SQLite for advantages such as smaller file sizes, faster saving, and reduced memory usage, even allowing for document versioning. We also look at innovative approaches to languages, such as Bitrig building a Swift interpreter to dynamically run Swift apps on iPhones without requiring compilation and signing through Xcode.

Beyond the code, we explore the intricate human side of software engineering. Discover why simply "saying no" isn't a free action, carrying psychological and social costs that make it harder for developers to refuse requests. We also reflect on career journeys, with one dev's disillusionment with memorization-heavy Electrical Engineering coursework leading to satisfaction in software development and research. Plus, get practical advice on becoming an expert by learning through real projects on demand and teaching what you learn.

The conversation then shifts to the ever-present impact of AI. We scrutinize claims of massive AI-driven productivity boosts, questioning why there hasn't been a surge in new software releases or "shovelware" if these tools were truly transformative. Learn why most companies are failing to see a return on their AI investments, with fewer than 10% of pilot projects generating real profit, suggesting value lies in streamlining operations rather than flashy applications. We also consider AI agent architecture, emphasizing building user trust by prioritizing graceful escalation to humans over striving for constant correctness. It's acknowledged that writing code was never the primary bottleneck; understanding, testing, and maintaining it remains the true challenge. We also caution against "vibe coding" with AI, emphasizing the need for thorough problem understanding and structured planning before using AI tools for implementation. Explore new tools like Terragon, a platform to help devs run Claude Code and OpenAI Codex in the background with features like isolated dev environments. Also, check out Open SWE, an open-source, cloud-based coding agent built with LangGraph that autonomously implements solutions from planning to pull requests. Don't miss the interactive LLM Visualization, explaining the process from token embedding to transformer layers in an 85,000-parameter LLM.

Finally, we touch on significant industry shifts, including Atlassian's agreement to acquire The Browser Co., the startup behind the Arc and Dia browsers, for $610 million. This episode promises a blend of deep technical insights, essential career advice, and a candid look at the real impact of AI in our field. Tune in to stay ahead!

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