Things I read this week
This week I read about the death of programming books, the effect of programming language evolution on LLM’s and the importance of building the product before hiring a sales team.
Podman Desktop on Mac: Fixing the krunkit Error and Ditching Docker Desktop
How I set up Podman Desktop on Mac, fixed the krunkit error on Apple Silicon, and adapted our project’s justfile to support both Docker and Podman.
Securing your software development role in the age of AI
Will AI take away engineering jobs? No. Will it take away coder jobs? Sure. I can see how managers come to the conclusion that they can reduce half their staff. I don’t share that opinion, mind you, at least not in this general manner. Can you make sure you’ll have a job in 2 years? I think yes, and here’s how.
Welcome to the indieweb, Racki.
My former colleague Racki just launched a blog. Nine posts in under a month, all brief, all sharp, all about TypeScript done right. You should read him.
Writing skills for engineers are important
Writing skills separate good engineers from influential ones. These quick tricks ensure your ideas get the attention they deserve.
Going back to publishing on my own.
The web is broken. Every day we stray further from what the web should be. Trigger alert: Rambling old man.
How to migrate from Docker to Podman and manage containers with Podman Desktop
A comprehensive guide to migrating from Docker to Podman and getting started with Podman Desktop. Learn how to install Podman Desktop, configure container registries, and run your first containers using this Docker Desktop alternative that provides a lightweight, daemon-less container management experience.