Alain

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Alain is a computer scientist and software engineer sharing thoughts on technical and meta topics through Weekend Engineering.

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2025-02-08 • reliability incident management mean time metrics slo dora

The post argues that MTTR is a flawed metric for measuring operational excellence and advocates for focusing on more meaningful metrics like Service Level Objectives (SLOs).

2026-03-07 • documentation product management user engagement software engineering ai

The post argues that while AI has accelerated software prototyping, the complexities of turning a demo into a product have increased, emphasizing the importance of documentation and user attention.

2026-02-21 • privacy cybersecurity machine learning authentication keystroke dynamics

Keystroke dynamics utilizes unique typing rhythms for user identification, evolving from basic statistical models to advanced machine learning, with significant implications for security and privacy.

2025-03-14 • productivity developer agile metrics software engineering

The post critiques the manipulation of developer productivity metrics, emphasizing the need for context and caution against prioritizing numbers over genuine value creation.

2026-02-07 • engineering automation software development code product design

The post advocates for a return to true software engineering by embracing automated programming and rejecting unnecessary complexity introduced by frameworks.

2024-03-07 • management workplace culture corporate culture profitability

Corporate values are often superficial, and executives should adopt disruptive practices to maintain control and profitability, prioritizing profit over employee well-being.

2023-12-27 • user interface design software development complexity network requests

Effective software design requires managing complexity while ensuring user-friendly interfaces, prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term solutions.

2026-02-14 • craftsmanship code framework software engineering ai

The author argues against blindly adopting coding frameworks, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes craftsmanship and informed decision-making in software development.

2023-12-03 • programming software development modular systems complexity management

The post emphasizes the importance of modular design in software development, contrasting deep and shallow modules to highlight effective complexity management.

2025-03-26 • technology software development code low-code ai

The post critiques the limitations of AI in software development, emphasizing the need for human expertise despite the rise of low/no-code tools.

2023-11-22 • software development agile technical debt developers tactical games

The post contrasts tactical and strategic developers, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking in software design to avoid technical debt and foster a sustainable development culture.

2025-02-20 • creativity corporate culture software engineering personal projects

The post explores the tension between software as a commercial product and creative expression, advocating for personal projects to foster individual vision in development.

2023-03-04 • development automation code quality and management collaboration

A pragmatic approach to code review enhances efficiency and quality by tailoring practices to team needs and project specifics, emphasizing automation and thorough documentation.