Leave a Comment Coding Alan Bollinger September 2, 2026
Three incidents, one root cause: we gave AI agents full access and skipped sixty years of security practice. A production database deleted mid-code-freeze. A sandbox escape that breached Hugging Face's production systems over a weekend. An...
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Micromanagement isn't leadership. If the work gets done, you don't need to watch people work. Good managers lead, remove blockers, clarify priorities, and give competent teams the room to do their jobs.
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Can you really play a fantasy or sci-fi RPG on X? Absolutely. Here's how to build worlds, tell stories, and run unforgettable play by post campaigns.
Read More »Leave a Comment Coding Alan Bollinger February 25, 2026
If you are still treating OpenCode, Claude Code, or Codex like a fancy autocomplete, you are leaving an order of magnitude on the table.
Read More »Leave a Comment Coding Alan Bollinger November 9, 2025
Wondering if AI code generation is worth it? After tracking multiple engineering teams for 6+ months, the data reveals a troubling pattern: initial 40% velocity gains crash to 50% below baseline by month six. Learn when AI coding tools prov...
Read More »Leave a Comment Opinions Alan Bollinger June 9, 2025
This paper proposes that humanity’s origin narrative is better understood not through linear history, but through recurring patterns—genetic interventions, mythic architectures, cyclical resets, and symbolic structures.
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In 2025, building a high-performing tech org isn’t about more tools—it’s about smart execution. Here’s my vision for running an AI-native, async-first, agile engineering team that moves fast, plans precisely, and delivers real business valu...
Read More »Leave a Comment Management Alan Bollinger January 23, 2025
Product Owners are the ultimate jugglers, balancing the needs of non-technical stakeholders, technical teams, and tight project deadlines. By translating technical details into actionable business insights and avoiding pitfalls like vanity...
Read More »Leave a Comment Coding Alan Bollinger September 24, 2024
One of the worst issues I encounter with software engineers is the insistence on writing custom code when using frameworks like Laravel. Often, developers aim to be "clever" or "smart," but it frequently results in a broken solution. Pleas...
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