121. Cursor background agents in Slack changed my workflow (swizec.com)
a couple weeks ago Cursor launched a Slack integration and ... wow. First time I can say AI *changed* my workflow
122. My mentoring philosophy (swizec.com)
Yesterday I had lunch with a newly promoted lead and realized I have opinions on mentoring engineers. Here they are.
123. TechLeadConf 2025 in September (swizec.com)
Dive into rapid tech team growth at TechLeadConf 2025, featuring lessons from Swizec's experience with Plasmidsaurus's explosive expansion. Explore tech debt, AI, and leadership insights from industry experts.
124. It's like surfing (swizec.com)
The weird thing about engineering management is that you feel kinda useless. Yet if you stop, projects stop.
125. Why utils are bad, an example (swizec.com)
Last week we ran into the perfect example of how utils-based code will smack you over the face at the worst moment. So much time wasted
127. 3 sticky insights from 3 eng management books (swizec.com)
Ever feel like your brain is blended and you can't even keep up with the things you're learning? Me too. But the good shit stays.
128. Software architecture IS Conway's Law (swizec.com)
Can you even have architecture before there's a team?
129. You're a business (swizec.com)
Quick thought from a conversation with friends