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Real Engineers Dig With Their Bare Hands
Jul 14, 2026
Yes, Father, I have sinned. I let a machine write the boring parts. No, I am not vibe coding. There is a difference, and the difference is two weeks of rules, a clear architecture, automated checks, and knowing exactly when to take the shovel back.
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