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The blog post discusses the evolving relationship between CTOs and AI models, emphasizing the importance of outcomes in technology leadership. The author shares personal experiences with various AI tools, highlighting their utilit...
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0Stop Pretending Your Code Is a Stradivarius
2025-06-08 • software engineering cto ai
The text discusses the resistance of some developers to AI-assisted coding tools and the importance of embracing such tools to automate routine tasks. It emphasizes the need to focus on the parts of engineering that require creati...
The author discusses the impact of AI on software development and whether CTOs should focus on hiring or improving efficiency using AI. The author argues that AI is already having an impact and that AI-assisted software developmen...
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The author discusses the importance of practical experience with AI-assisted development over a theoretical approach. They emphasize the need to engage with those doing real work and seek to understand their experiences. The post ...
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The text is a response to a post about the risks and issues of using OKRs. The author argues that OKRs should respond to a particular need and not be a universally relevant practice for all companies at all times. He also shares h...
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0A CTO Coach Directory
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The text is about the author's mission to help CTOs by compiling a directory of CTO Coaches. The author explains the benefits of promoting other CTO Coaches and the importance of CTO Coaching. The author also discusses the content...