Developers share their real-world experiences and practical tips for using Claude Code and other AI assistants effectively, covering everything from prompt strategy and language choice to advanced tooling.
Discover what active COBOL developers are working on in banking, insurance, and government. Learn about the modern mainframe ecosystem, the realities of COBOL salaries, and why these legacy systems are so difficult to replace.
A deep dive into the common frustrations of modern software development, from declining documentation quality and complex tooling to the double-edged sword of AI-generated code.
Developers discuss the real risk of skill erosion from using AI copilots and share practical strategies, like the 'intern' mental model, to leverage AI's speed without sacrificing deep understanding.
Discover practical strategies for introducing young children to computers that foster creativity and agency, from building custom games and setting up controlled Raspberry Pi environments to the value of low-tech, imaginative play.
Discover a curated list of programming languages built from the ground up for WebAssembly. Explore options from C-like and TypeScript-like syntaxes to key considerations like compiler embeddability and performance.
A developer's search for a high-performance alternative to the M4 MacBook Pro sparks a debate on the best laptops. See community recommendations for Framework, ThinkPads, and learn about alternative workflows for power users.
Developers discuss the mental fatigue from switching between manual coding and AI tools, sharing causes like flow disruption and dopamine crashes, plus strategies to cope.
Explore a range of controversial developer opinions, including unique programming font choices, debates on Rust's DX, AI's role in coding, and the true meaning of 'software engineer'.
Discover the most admired historical figures in computer science, from Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing to Donald Knuth and Lynn Conway, and the reasons for their enduring legacies.