2026

It happened to me. I remember some years ago, I could sit down on a Friday night, throw some code together over a weekend, and by Sunday evening, I’d have a working prototype to test an idea. It was messy, but it lived. Lately, it’s been different. Even with the massive boost from AI tooling, which should be making me faster, I’ve found myself paralyzed. I spent a full weekend recently not coding, but thinking. I was obsessing over the “best” directory structure, how to optimize my database entities for long term growth, and a dozen other architectural patterns that honestly make zero sense for a weekend project. ...

Navigating the new tech landscape: Growth beyond the career ladder Recently, I came across a question from a seasoned tech professional in Germany grappling with a common dilemma: Stay in a stable, well paying job or risk a switch for growth in a tougher market? It’s a question many of us in tech are asking, especially those of us who have been in the same role for several years. Having worked in the industry for over a decade and coached many through similar career crossroads, I want to offer a different perspective on career growth in today’s market. The rules of the game have changed significantly. ...