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Latency: Every Millisecond Matters!

Latency: Every Millisecond Matters!

A user taps "Send" on their message and waits. Two seconds pass. They tap again, assuming it didn't work. Now your system processes the same action twice while the user's trust erodes. This scenario plays out millions of times daily, yet teams rarely connect
Andy Dahley 19 Sep 2025
AI Companies' Feedback Systems Train Users to Stop Helping

AI Companies' Feedback Systems Train Users to Stop Helping

Andy Dahley 17 Sep 2025
No Half Measures: Software Craftsmanship

No Half Measures: Software Craftsmanship

Andy Dahley 17 Sep 2025
Opinionated Design: Great Products Take a Stand

Opinionated Design: Great Products Take a Stand

Andy Dahley 16 Sep 2025
Writing with chatbots

Writing with chatbots

Andy Dahley 15 Sep 2025
UX Designers Need to Dig In on AI Feedback

UX Designers Need to Dig In on AI Feedback

Andy Dahley 10 Sep 2025
The True Cost of Cutting Research: Why Trump's War on Universities Hurts America

The True Cost of Cutting Research: Why Trump's War on Universities Hurts America

Andy Dahley 08 Sep 2025
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No Half Measures: Software Craftsmanship

No Half Measures: Software Craftsmanship

Half-implemented features accumulate technical debt that compounds over time. The Mars Climate Orbiter crashed from skipping a unit conversion check. Software craftsmanship means building systems that work reliably and can be maintained by others.
Andy Dahley 17 Sep 2025
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