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Explore how people manage web links today, moving beyond simple browser bookmarks to sophisticated systems like personal knowledge bases and self-hosted tools to combat digital hoarding and make information truly retrievable.

An analysis of why many skilled software developers are hesitant to adopt AI coding assistants, citing concerns over code quality, long-term maintainability, and the nature of their work.

Explore a discussion on the practical applications of personal AI agents, from creating natural language interfaces for Jira to building private, local knowledge bases for your notes and meetings. Discover real-world examples and the ongoing debate about their true utility versus simple scripts.

An analysis of the parallels and differences between the current AI boom and the dot-com bubble of the late 90s. Experts weigh in on whether a crash is imminent and what the future might hold for AI companies and investors.

Discover which AI models developers are actually using for coding assistance. Learn the specific strengths of tools like DeepSeek, Claude, Gemini, and QWEN Coder for tasks from prototyping to bug fixing.

Discover a collection of invaluable 'tricks of the trade' from seasoned professionals, covering everything from writing better documentation and code to making smarter financial decisions and finding a healthier work-life balance.

An analysis of how software engineers are truly feeling about AI tools, exploring the deep divide between reported productivity boosts and the frustrating reality of debugging AI-generated 'slop'.

The rise of LLMs is forcing a reckoning in the open source community. Explore the divisive impact on developer contributions, licensing debates, and the future of collaborative software development.

Feeling unhappy when you're not productive? Explore why our self-worth gets tied to output and discover actionable strategies to find purpose and joy outside of your work.

Discover why curved quotation marks (“ ”) are not a reliable 'tell' for AI-generated content. Learn about their history in typography and why the real issue is often company policy, not the tool itself.