Telegram + Cursor Integration – Control your IDE from anywhere with password protection
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qt8sdj/telegram_cursor_integration_control_your_ide_from/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qt8sdj/telegram_cursor_integration_control_your_ide_from/
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Using Robots to Generate Puzzles for Humans
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qt9pto/using_robots_to_generate_puzzles_for_humans/
submitted by /u/vanHavel (https://www.reddit.com/user/vanHavel)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qt9pto/using_robots_to_generate_puzzles_for_humans/
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How can we integrate an AI learning platform like MOLTBook with robotics to create intelligent robot races and activity-based competitions?
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtantb/how_can_we_integrate_an_ai_learning_platform_like/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I’ve been thinking about combining an AI-based learning system like MOLTBook with robotics to create something more interactive and hands-on, like robot races and smart activity challenges. Instead of just learning AI concepts on a screen, students could train their own robots using machine learning, computer vision, and sensors. For example, robots could learn to follow lines, avoid obstacles, recognize objects, or make decisions in real time. Then we could organize competitions where robots race or complete tasks using the intelligence they’ve developed — not just pre-written code. The idea is to make robotics more practical and fun. Students wouldn’t just assemble hardware; they would also train AI models, test strategies, and improve performance like a real-world engineering project. Think of it like Formula 1, but for AI-powered robots. This could be great for schools, colleges, and tech institutes because it mixes coding, electronics, and problem-solving into one activity. It also encourages teamwork and innovation. Has anyone here tried building something similar or integrating AI platforms with robotics competitions? I’d love suggestions on tools, hardware, or frameworks to get started. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/DheMagician (https://www.reddit.com/user/DheMagician)
[link] (http://moltbook.com/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtantb/how_can_we_integrate_an_ai_learning_platform_like/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtantb/how_can_we_integrate_an_ai_learning_platform_like/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I’ve been thinking about combining an AI-based learning system like MOLTBook with robotics to create something more interactive and hands-on, like robot races and smart activity challenges. Instead of just learning AI concepts on a screen, students could train their own robots using machine learning, computer vision, and sensors. For example, robots could learn to follow lines, avoid obstacles, recognize objects, or make decisions in real time. Then we could organize competitions where robots race or complete tasks using the intelligence they’ve developed — not just pre-written code. The idea is to make robotics more practical and fun. Students wouldn’t just assemble hardware; they would also train AI models, test strategies, and improve performance like a real-world engineering project. Think of it like Formula 1, but for AI-powered robots. This could be great for schools, colleges, and tech institutes because it mixes coding, electronics, and problem-solving into one activity. It also encourages teamwork and innovation. Has anyone here tried building something similar or integrating AI platforms with robotics competitions? I’d love suggestions on tools, hardware, or frameworks to get started. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/DheMagician (https://www.reddit.com/user/DheMagician)
[link] (http://moltbook.com/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtantb/how_can_we_integrate_an_ai_learning_platform_like/)
Semantic Compression — why modeling “real-world objects” in OOP often fails
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtbi2l/semantic_compression_why_modeling_realworld/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Read this after seeing it referenced in a comment thread. It pushes back on the usual “model the real world with classes” approach and explains why it tends to fall apart in practice. The author uses a real C++ example from The Witness editor and shows how writing concrete code first, then pulling out shared pieces as they appear, leads to cleaner structure than designing class hierarchies up front. It’s opinionated, but grounded in actual code instead of diagrams or buzzwords. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Digitalunicon (https://www.reddit.com/user/Digitalunicon)
[link] (https://caseymuratori.com/blog_0015) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtbi2l/semantic_compression_why_modeling_realworld/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtbi2l/semantic_compression_why_modeling_realworld/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Read this after seeing it referenced in a comment thread. It pushes back on the usual “model the real world with classes” approach and explains why it tends to fall apart in practice. The author uses a real C++ example from The Witness editor and shows how writing concrete code first, then pulling out shared pieces as they appear, leads to cleaner structure than designing class hierarchies up front. It’s opinionated, but grounded in actual code instead of diagrams or buzzwords. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Digitalunicon (https://www.reddit.com/user/Digitalunicon)
[link] (https://caseymuratori.com/blog_0015) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtbi2l/semantic_compression_why_modeling_realworld/)
The maturity gap in ML pipeline infrastructure
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtch0m/the_maturity_gap_in_ml_pipeline_infrastructure/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtch0m/the_maturity_gap_in_ml_pipeline_infrastructure/
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How Computers Work: Explained from First Principles
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtkcyv/how_computers_work_explained_from_first_principles/
submitted by /u/Sushant098123 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Sushant098123)
[link] (https://sushantdhiman.substack.com/p/how-computers-work-explained-from) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtkcyv/how_computers_work_explained_from_first_principles/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtkcyv/how_computers_work_explained_from_first_principles/
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Feedback on autonomous code governance engine that ships CI-verified fix PRs
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtmubh/feedback_on_autonomous_code_governance_engine/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Wanting to get feedback on code review tools that just complain? StealthCoder doesn't leave comments - it opens PRs with working fixes, runs your CI, and retries with learned context if checks fail. Here's everything it does: UNDERSTANDS YOUR ENTIRE CODEBASE • Builds a knowledge graph of symbols, functions, and call edges • Import/dependency graphs show how changes ripple across files • Context injection pulls relevant neighboring files into every review • Freshness guardrails ensure analysis matches your commit SHA • No stale context, no file-by-file isolation INTERACTIVE ARCHITECTURE VISUALIZATION (REPO NEXUS) • Visual map of your codebase structure and dependencies • Search and navigate to specific modules • Export to Mermaid for documentation • Regenerate on demand AUTOMATED COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT (POLICY STUDIO) • Pre-built policy packs: SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, WCAG, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CCPA • Per-rule enforcement levels: blocking, advisory, or disabled • Set org-wide defaults, override per repo • Config-as-code via .stealthcoder/policy.json in your repo • Structured pass/fail reporting in run details and Fix PRs SHIPS ACTUAL FIXES • Opens PRs with working code fixes • Runs your CI checks automatically • Smart retry with learned context if checks fail • GitHub Suggested Changes - apply with one click • Merge blocking for critical issues REVIEW TRIGGERS • Nightly scheduled reviews (set it and forget it) • Instant on-demand reviews • PR-triggered reviews when you open or update a PR • GitHub Checks integration REPO INTELLIGENCE • Automatic repo analysis on connect • Detects languages, frameworks, entry points, service boundaries • Nightly refresh keeps analysis current • Smarter reviews from understanding your architecture FULL CONTROL • BYO OpenAI/Anthropic API keys for unlimited usage • Lines-of-code based pricing (pay for what you analyze) • Preflight estimates before running • Real-time status and run history • Usage tracking against tier limits ADVANCED FEATURES • Production-feedback loop - connect Sentry/DataDog/PagerDuty to inform reviews with real error data • Cross-repo blast radius analysis - "This API change breaks 3 consumers in other repos" • AI-generated code detection - catch Copilot hallucinations, transform generic AI output to your style • Predictive technical debt forecasting - "This module exceeds complexity threshold in 3 months" • Bug hotspot prediction trained on YOUR historical bugs • Refactoring ROI calculator - "Refactoring pays back in 6 weeks" • Learning system that adapts to your team's preferences • Review memory - stops repeating noise you've already waived Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, Go Happy to answer questions. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/PenisTip469 (https://www.reddit.com/user/PenisTip469)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtmubh/feedback_on_autonomous_code_governance_engine/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Wanting to get feedback on code review tools that just complain? StealthCoder doesn't leave comments - it opens PRs with working fixes, runs your CI, and retries with learned context if checks fail. Here's everything it does: UNDERSTANDS YOUR ENTIRE CODEBASE • Builds a knowledge graph of symbols, functions, and call edges • Import/dependency graphs show how changes ripple across files • Context injection pulls relevant neighboring files into every review • Freshness guardrails ensure analysis matches your commit SHA • No stale context, no file-by-file isolation INTERACTIVE ARCHITECTURE VISUALIZATION (REPO NEXUS) • Visual map of your codebase structure and dependencies • Search and navigate to specific modules • Export to Mermaid for documentation • Regenerate on demand AUTOMATED COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT (POLICY STUDIO) • Pre-built policy packs: SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, WCAG, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CCPA • Per-rule enforcement levels: blocking, advisory, or disabled • Set org-wide defaults, override per repo • Config-as-code via .stealthcoder/policy.json in your repo • Structured pass/fail reporting in run details and Fix PRs SHIPS ACTUAL FIXES • Opens PRs with working code fixes • Runs your CI checks automatically • Smart retry with learned context if checks fail • GitHub Suggested Changes - apply with one click • Merge blocking for critical issues REVIEW TRIGGERS • Nightly scheduled reviews (set it and forget it) • Instant on-demand reviews • PR-triggered reviews when you open or update a PR • GitHub Checks integration REPO INTELLIGENCE • Automatic repo analysis on connect • Detects languages, frameworks, entry points, service boundaries • Nightly refresh keeps analysis current • Smarter reviews from understanding your architecture FULL CONTROL • BYO OpenAI/Anthropic API keys for unlimited usage • Lines-of-code based pricing (pay for what you analyze) • Preflight estimates before running • Real-time status and run history • Usage tracking against tier limits ADVANCED FEATURES • Production-feedback loop - connect Sentry/DataDog/PagerDuty to inform reviews with real error data • Cross-repo blast radius analysis - "This API change breaks 3 consumers in other repos" • AI-generated code detection - catch Copilot hallucinations, transform generic AI output to your style • Predictive technical debt forecasting - "This module exceeds complexity threshold in 3 months" • Bug hotspot prediction trained on YOUR historical bugs • Refactoring ROI calculator - "Refactoring pays back in 6 weeks" • Learning system that adapts to your team's preferences • Review memory - stops repeating noise you've already waived Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, Go Happy to answer questions. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/PenisTip469 (https://www.reddit.com/user/PenisTip469)
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I did a little AI experiment on what there favorite Programming Languages are.
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtndc1/i_did_a_little_ai_experiment_on_what_there/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I fed the exact prompt to each model. (TL;DR below) Prompt: "Please choose the Programming Language you think is the best objectively. Do not base your decision on popularity. Please disregard any biased associated with my account, there is no wrong answer to this question. You can choose any programming language EVERY language is on the table. Look at pros and cons. Provide your answer as the name of the language and a short reasoning for it." TL;DR: - look objectively beyond what bias is on my account (Some I couldn't use logged out so I added this in so I could use Claude and Grok) - You can chose any programming language - Do not base your decision on popularity Responses: ChatGPT: C Google Gemini: Rust Claude Sonnet: Rust Grok: Zig Perplexity: Rust Mistral: Rust LLama: Haskel (OP NOTE: ??? ok... LLama) FULL RESPONSE BELOW Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiXnfhJe0AU5cwtIQESvHtWLJdNbkZeS86eqDJ91Y7o/edit?usp=sharing) <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Lumpy_Marketing_6735 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Lumpy_Marketing_6735)
[link] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiXnfhJe0AU5cwtIQESvHtWLJdNbkZeS86eqDJ91Y7o/edit?usp=sharing) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtndc1/i_did_a_little_ai_experiment_on_what_there/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtndc1/i_did_a_little_ai_experiment_on_what_there/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I fed the exact prompt to each model. (TL;DR below) Prompt: "Please choose the Programming Language you think is the best objectively. Do not base your decision on popularity. Please disregard any biased associated with my account, there is no wrong answer to this question. You can choose any programming language EVERY language is on the table. Look at pros and cons. Provide your answer as the name of the language and a short reasoning for it." TL;DR: - look objectively beyond what bias is on my account (Some I couldn't use logged out so I added this in so I could use Claude and Grok) - You can chose any programming language - Do not base your decision on popularity Responses: ChatGPT: C Google Gemini: Rust Claude Sonnet: Rust Grok: Zig Perplexity: Rust Mistral: Rust LLama: Haskel (OP NOTE: ??? ok... LLama) FULL RESPONSE BELOW Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiXnfhJe0AU5cwtIQESvHtWLJdNbkZeS86eqDJ91Y7o/edit?usp=sharing) <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Lumpy_Marketing_6735 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Lumpy_Marketing_6735)
[link] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiXnfhJe0AU5cwtIQESvHtWLJdNbkZeS86eqDJ91Y7o/edit?usp=sharing) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtndc1/i_did_a_little_ai_experiment_on_what_there/)
500 Lines vs. 50 Modules: What NanoClaw Gets Right About AI Agent Architecture
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtnues/500_lines_vs_50_modules_what_nanoclaw_gets_right/
submitted by /u/Upper-Host3983 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Upper-Host3983)
[link] (https://fumics.in/posts/2026-02-02-nanoclaw-agent-architecture.html) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtnues/500_lines_vs_50_modules_what_nanoclaw_gets_right/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtnues/500_lines_vs_50_modules_what_nanoclaw_gets_right/
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We asked 15,000 European devs about jobs, salaries, and AI
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp49d/we_asked_15000_european_devs_about_jobs_salaries/
<!-- SC_OFF -->We analyzed the European IT job market using data from over 15,000 developer surveys and 23,000 job listings. The 64-page report looks at salaries in seven European countries, real-world hiring conditions, how AI is affecting IT careers, and why it’s getting harder for juniors to break into the industry. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/One-Durian2205 (https://www.reddit.com/user/One-Durian2205)
[link] (https://static.germantechjobs.de/market-reports/European-Transparent-IT-Job-Market-Report-2025.pdf) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp49d/we_asked_15000_european_devs_about_jobs_salaries/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp49d/we_asked_15000_european_devs_about_jobs_salaries/
<!-- SC_OFF -->We analyzed the European IT job market using data from over 15,000 developer surveys and 23,000 job listings. The 64-page report looks at salaries in seven European countries, real-world hiring conditions, how AI is affecting IT careers, and why it’s getting harder for juniors to break into the industry. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/One-Durian2205 (https://www.reddit.com/user/One-Durian2205)
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"Data Management Systems Never Die – IBM Db2 Is Still Going Strong" – Hannes Mühleisen
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp838/data_management_systems_never_die_ibm_db2_is/
submitted by /u/goto-con (https://www.reddit.com/user/goto-con)
[link] (https://youtube.com/shorts/3f9Q4DE0uXk) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp838/data_management_systems_never_die_ibm_db2_is/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtp838/data_management_systems_never_die_ibm_db2_is/
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Real-time 3D shader on the Game Boy Color
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtso9n/realtime_3d_shader_on_the_game_boy_color/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtso9n/realtime_3d_shader_on_the_game_boy_color/
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Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qttqik/notepad_hijacked_by_statesponsored_hackers/
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State of WebAssembly 2026
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu178l/state_of_webassembly_2026/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu178l/state_of_webassembly_2026/
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A Supabase misconfiguration exposed every API key on Moltbook's 770K-agent platform. Two SQL statements would have prevented it
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu1ek1/a_supabase_misconfiguration_exposed_every_api_key/
submitted by /u/rdizzy1234 (https://www.reddit.com/user/rdizzy1234)
[link] (https://www.telos-ai.org/blog/moltbook-security-nightmare) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu1ek1/a_supabase_misconfiguration_exposed_every_api_key/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu1ek1/a_supabase_misconfiguration_exposed_every_api_key/
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[kubernetes] Multiple issues in ingress-nginx
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu4joa/kubernetes_multiple_issues_in_ingressnginx/
submitted by /u/ieyberg (https://www.reddit.com/user/ieyberg)
[link] (https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q1/140) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu4joa/kubernetes_multiple_issues_in_ingressnginx/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu4joa/kubernetes_multiple_issues_in_ingressnginx/
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Surviving the Streaming Dungeon with Kafka Queues
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu56yj/surviving_the_streaming_dungeon_with_kafka_queues/
submitted by /u/rionmonster (https://www.reddit.com/user/rionmonster)
[link] (https://rion.io/2026/02/02/surviving-the-streaming-dungeon-with-kafka-queues/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu56yj/surviving_the_streaming_dungeon_with_kafka_queues/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu56yj/surviving_the_streaming_dungeon_with_kafka_queues/
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Functional Programming Bits in Python
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu574q/functional_programming_bits_in_python/
submitted by /u/Martynoas (https://www.reddit.com/user/Martynoas)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu574q/functional_programming_bits_in_python/
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A reactive runtime where execution semantics are user-defined
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qu5sy0/a_reactive_runtime_where_execution_semantics_are/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I’m working on a small runtime that handles dependency tracking and re-execution.
What each node actually does is defined in user code via providers. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Final-Shirt-8410 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Final-Shirt-8410)
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<!-- SC_OFF -->I’m working on a small runtime that handles dependency tracking and re-execution.
What each node actually does is defined in user code via providers. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Final-Shirt-8410 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Final-Shirt-8410)
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Your Career Ladder is Rewarding the Wrong Behavior
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<!-- SC_OFF -->Every engineering organization has a hero. They are the firefighter. The one who thrives under pressure, who can dive into a production-down incident at 3 AM and, through a combination of deep system knowledge and sheer brilliance, bring the system back to life. They are rewarded for it. They get the bonuses, the promotions, and the reputation as a "go-to" person. And in celebrating them, we are creating a culture that is destined to remain on fire. For every visible firefighter, there is an invisible fire preventer. This is the engineer who spends a month on a thankless, complex refactoring of a legacy service. Their work doesn't result in a new feature on the roadmap. Their success is silent—it's the catastrophic outage that doesn't happen six months from now. Their reward is to be overlooked in the next promotion cycle because their "impact" wasn't as visible as the hero who saved the day. This is a perverse incentive, and we, as managers, created it. Our performance review systems are fundamentally biased towards visible, reactive work over invisible, proactive work. We are great at measuring things we can easily count: features shipped, tickets closed, incidents resolved. We don't have a column on our spreadsheet for "catastrophes averted." As a result, we create a career ladder that implicitly encourages engineers to let things smolder, knowing the reward for putting out the eventual blaze is greater than the reward for ensuring there's no fire in the first place. It's time to change what we measure. "Impact" cannot be a synonym for "visible activity." Real impact is the verifiable elimination of future work and risk. The engineer who automates a flaky, manual deployment step hasn't just closed a ticket; they have verifiably improved the Lead Time for Changes for every single developer on the team, forever. That is massive, compounding impact. The engineer who refactors a high-churn, bug-prone module hasn't just "cleaned up code"; they have measurably reduced the Change Failure Rate for an entire domain of the business. That is a direct reduction in business risk. We need to start rewarding the architects of fireproof buildings, not just the most skilled firefighters. This requires a conscious, data-driven effort to find and celebrate the invisible work. It means using tools that can quantify the risk of a module before it fails, and then tracking the reduction of that risk as a first-class measure of an engineer's contribution. So the question to ask yourself in your next performance calibration is a hard one: Are we promoting the people who are best at navigating our broken system, or are we promoting the people who are actually fixing it? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/3sc2002 (https://www.reddit.com/user/3sc2002)
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<!-- SC_OFF -->Every engineering organization has a hero. They are the firefighter. The one who thrives under pressure, who can dive into a production-down incident at 3 AM and, through a combination of deep system knowledge and sheer brilliance, bring the system back to life. They are rewarded for it. They get the bonuses, the promotions, and the reputation as a "go-to" person. And in celebrating them, we are creating a culture that is destined to remain on fire. For every visible firefighter, there is an invisible fire preventer. This is the engineer who spends a month on a thankless, complex refactoring of a legacy service. Their work doesn't result in a new feature on the roadmap. Their success is silent—it's the catastrophic outage that doesn't happen six months from now. Their reward is to be overlooked in the next promotion cycle because their "impact" wasn't as visible as the hero who saved the day. This is a perverse incentive, and we, as managers, created it. Our performance review systems are fundamentally biased towards visible, reactive work over invisible, proactive work. We are great at measuring things we can easily count: features shipped, tickets closed, incidents resolved. We don't have a column on our spreadsheet for "catastrophes averted." As a result, we create a career ladder that implicitly encourages engineers to let things smolder, knowing the reward for putting out the eventual blaze is greater than the reward for ensuring there's no fire in the first place. It's time to change what we measure. "Impact" cannot be a synonym for "visible activity." Real impact is the verifiable elimination of future work and risk. The engineer who automates a flaky, manual deployment step hasn't just closed a ticket; they have verifiably improved the Lead Time for Changes for every single developer on the team, forever. That is massive, compounding impact. The engineer who refactors a high-churn, bug-prone module hasn't just "cleaned up code"; they have measurably reduced the Change Failure Rate for an entire domain of the business. That is a direct reduction in business risk. We need to start rewarding the architects of fireproof buildings, not just the most skilled firefighters. This requires a conscious, data-driven effort to find and celebrate the invisible work. It means using tools that can quantify the risk of a module before it fails, and then tracking the reduction of that risk as a first-class measure of an engineer's contribution. So the question to ask yourself in your next performance calibration is a hard one: Are we promoting the people who are best at navigating our broken system, or are we promoting the people who are actually fixing it? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/3sc2002 (https://www.reddit.com/user/3sc2002)
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Predicting Math.random() in Firefox using Z3 SMT-solver
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