Pragmatism

Explore the defining characteristics of the best programmers, from deep technical mastery and elegant design to crucial soft skills like mentorship and humility. A collection of real-world anecdotes reveals what truly sets exceptional developers apart.

An analysis of why experienced developers change their minds on foundational debates like static vs. dynamic typing, Rust vs. Go, and tabs vs. spaces, moving from dogma to pragmatism.

Discover how tech professionals' perspectives on AI have shifted from initial skepticism to practical application. Learn how they leverage it as a tool for specific coding tasks while remaining cautious about its hype and limitations.