Essays & notes
Writing
Essays on software architecture, engineering leadership, and the craft of building systems that last — plus the occasional bit of fun.
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The LLM confidence trap: 10+10=20, doesn't it?
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What do conscious AI LLMs and lemon juice have in common?
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Advanced Anomaly Detection Is Here Are You Ready To Capitalise?
The most powerful QA capability in your business might be the one you haven't hired yet.
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I Caught Mad Architect Disease... You Might Have It.
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Why Isn't The Accelerator Working? Have You Flooded The Engine
A cautionary tale for those who are considering an accelerator to make their business go faster...
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How Many Databricks Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?
Data has become significantly expensive. So expensive that "eye-watering" might not quite cut it.
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You Didn't Need An LLM. You Needed A Query
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Just A Little Hallucination. Did I Say That?