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developer tools Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: Assembly is far simpler to learn than the modern web stack: anyone who can vertically centre a div can learn to read it. Assembly is far simpler to learn than the modern web stack: anyone who can vertically centre a div can learn to read it. Last stated 2 months ago
26 Aug 2026
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Casey Muratori — holds since 2026-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A compiler that also serves an IDE has to be lazy and deferred throughout — a different way of building compilers from the one the textbooks teach. — tap to centre the map on it A compiler that also serves an IDE has to be lazy and deferred throughout — a different way of building compilers from the one the textbooks teach. Last stated 5 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A compiler that names every place a change breaks turns refactoring into fixing errors until the compiler stops shouting. — tap to centre the map on it A compiler that names every place a change breaks turns refactoring into fixing errors until the compiler stops shouting. Last stated 5 months ago
20 May 2026
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Alice Ryhl — holds since 2026-05-20 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle. — tap to centre the map on it A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle. Last stated 5 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A speed difference between languages that share the LLVM backend measures the benchmark author, not the languages. — tap to centre the map on it A speed difference between languages that share the LLVM backend measures the benchmark author, not the languages. Last stated 2 years ago
22 Mar 2025
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ThePrimeagen — holds since 2025-03-22 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Agents are the new compilers that compile intent into fast software. — tap to centre the map on it Agents are the new compilers that compile intent into fast software. Last stated a month ago
12 Sept 2026
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Guillermo Rauch — holds since 2026-09-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI agents are only as good as the proof-checkers, compilers, type systems, and linters given to them. — tap to centre the map on it AI agents are only as good as the proof-checkers, compilers, type systems, and linters given to them. Last stated a month ago
14 Sept 2026
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Guillermo Rauch — holds since 2026-09-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: As AI takes over more of the coding process, clearly specifying goals and exercising good judgment will matter more than ever. — tap to centre the map on it As AI takes over more of the coding process, clearly specifying goals and exercising good judgment will matter more than ever. Last stated 9 months ago
4 Feb 2026
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Scott Hanselman — holds since 2026-02-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Building powerful developer tools such as compilers, interpreters, and query languages requires knowledge of parsing. — tap to centre the map on it Building powerful developer tools such as compilers, interpreters, and query languages requires knowledge of parsing. Last stated 10 years ago
8 Feb 2017
TB
Thorsten Ball — holds since 2017-02-08 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Is the page loaded?" was never a real question, and web performance only became measurable once it was broken into the distinct moments a user actually notices. — tap to centre the map on it "Is the page loaded?" was never a real question, and web performance only became measurable once it was broken into the distinct moments a user actually notices. Last stated 2 months ago
19 Aug 2026
AO
Addy Osmani — holds since 2026-08-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Optimize it later" would be safe advice only if every engineer already knew how to avoid the architectural mistakes that no later optimization can remove. — tap to centre the map on it "Optimize it later" would be safe advice only if every engineer already knew how to avoid the architectural mistakes that no later optimization can remove. Last stated 2 months ago
26 Aug 2026
CM
Casey Muratori — holds since 2026-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A 300-millisecond response budget is not an achievement but an admission: 300 milliseconds is an eternity in computing, and a product pitching it shows how far the bar has fallen. — tap to centre the map on it A 300-millisecond response budget is not an achievement but an admission: 300 milliseconds is an eternity in computing, and a product pitching it shows how far the bar has fallen. Last stated 2 months ago
26 Aug 2026
CM
Casey Muratori — holds since 2026-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year. — tap to centre the map on it A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year. Last stated 3 months ago
27 Jul 2026
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Boris Cherny — holds since 2026-07-27 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI acceleration threatens 'less software': without the constraint of scarce hours, even 37signals will likely build too much. — tap to centre the map on it AI acceleration threatens 'less software': without the constraint of scarce hours, even 37signals will likely build too much. Last stated 3 months ago
26 Jul 2026
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2026-07-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI code generation's default reward loop works like a slot machine and undermines skill retention. — tap to centre the map on it AI code generation's default reward loop works like a slot machine and undermines skill retention. Last stated 5 months ago
28 May 2026
VB
Vicki Boykis — holds since 2026-05-28 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A collection of AI agents does not automatically form a functioning organization any more than a group of smart people does. — tap to centre the map on it A collection of AI agents does not automatically form a functioning organization any more than a group of smart people does. Last stated 5 months ago
21 May 2026
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Rohit Krishnan — holds since 2026-05-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company cannot be led by machines, because nobody would have recourse against them. — tap to centre the map on it A company cannot be led by machines, because nobody would have recourse against them. Last stated a month ago
15 Sept 2026
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Tobias Lütke — holds since 2026-09-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A computer-using agent needs a machine of its own, or you will spend the day fighting it for the mouse cursor. — tap to centre the map on it A computer-using agent needs a machine of its own, or you will spend the day fighting it for the mouse cursor. Last stated 2 months ago
10 Aug 2026
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Peter Steinberger — holds since 2026-08-10 — tap for who they are
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Assembly is far simpler to learn than the modern web stack: anyone who can vertically centre a div can learn to read it.
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A compiler that also serves an IDE has to be lazy and deferred throughout — a different way of building compilers from the one the textbooks teach.
Holds
A compiler that names every place a change breaks turns refactoring into fixing errors until the compiler stops shouting.
Holds
A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle.
Holds
A speed difference between languages that share the LLVM backend measures the benchmark author, not the languages.
Holds
Agents are the new compilers that compile intent into fast software.
Holds
AI agents are only as good as the proof-checkers, compilers, type systems, and linters given to them.
Holds
As AI takes over more of the coding process, clearly specifying goals and exercising good judgment will matter more than ever.
Holds
Building powerful developer tools such as compilers, interpreters, and query languages requires knowledge of parsing.
Holds
"Is the page loaded?" was never a real question, and web performance only became measurable once it was broken into the distinct moments a user actually notices.
Holds
"Optimize it later" would be safe advice only if every engineer already knew how to avoid the architectural mistakes that no later optimization can remove.
Holds
A 300-millisecond response budget is not an achievement but an admission: 300 milliseconds is an eternity in computing, and a product pitching it shows how far the bar has fallen.
Holds
A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year.
Holds
AI acceleration threatens 'less software': without the constraint of scarce hours, even 37signals will likely build too much.
Holds
AI code generation's default reward loop works like a slot machine and undermines skill retention.
Holds
A collection of AI agents does not automatically form a functioning organization any more than a group of smart people does.
Holds
A company cannot be led by machines, because nobody would have recourse against them.
Holds
A computer-using agent needs a machine of its own, or you will spend the day fighting it for the mouse cursor.
Holds