Tag: engineering
The impact of connotations in tech (an Indian pov)
An ecosystem evolves with the meaning and context of the words/conventions used by it's participants. We need shared understanding to have meaningful conversations around topics. The engineering & scientific communities over the world have created common parlance where applicable, where does Indian context fit in?
Code Accountability - 2026
Stay curious about your systems
As AI changes how engineering work gets done, we still have to build and maintain our understanding of the systems we're responsible for.
Learn to Love the Rebuild
Refactoring isn't a necessary evil -- it is the job. Why the best product teams rebuild constantly, at every scale.
Eraser or the Wrecking Ball? Planning is everything
The product development process is a virtuous cycle, and has a direct impact on how well your work gets done. It will also help your teammates to understand the work ahead, and to build better products harmoniously.
Acquired: Costco podcast summaries, generated using a GPT/LLM tool
I built a tool for summarizing podcasts Using Open AI's GPT and transcription APIs. This is a sample of its output for an episode of the Acquired podcast about Costco's history and business.
Acquired: Costco podcast summaries, generated using a GPT/LLM tool
I built a tool for summarizing podcasts Using Open AI's GPT and transcription APIs. This is a sample of its output for an episode of the Acquired podcast about Costco's history and business.
Social Imagineering
Despite what you’ve heard, the word “imagineering” is not unique to Disney. In fact, it’s a phrase that was first used in World War II corporate propaganda.
Brooksmarks Feb 14th 2020
How's Your Soldering Technique?
The story of solder, the unsung hero of the digital revolution that benefits from a low melting point. It’s what keeps the circuits attached to the silicon.