The Chef's Knife Principle: Why Better Tools Don't Distance You from Your Craft
A sharper knife doesn't make a chef less connected to their diners—it makes them more effective at serving them
Michael Antczak
Michael Antczak is a software engineer and this is his corner of the Internet.
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Introducing Product as Code: Version Control for Product Management
Treating product requirements with the same rigor as code itself
The One-Rule Productivity System for Developers
Forget complex productivity systems. Learn the single most effective rule for tracking your real coding time and dramatically improving your output. A straightforward approach that actually works for developers.
The Coming Bifurcation of the Web: AgentWeb vs ArtisanWeb
Explore how the web is diverging into two distinct paths: AI-driven mass production and human-crafted experiences. Learn what this split means for developers, website owners, and the future of web development.
Brollly - Startup #1: From Character Debugging to First Product Launch
Follow the journey of launching Brollly - a tool for developers to generate design systems. An honest look at extending the '12 startups in 12 months' timeline, overcoming launch anxiety, and finally shipping the first product.
Character Debugging
A candid journey from self-doubt to action: how a developer turned personal frustration into a '12 startups in 12 months' challenge. An honest look at overcoming perfectionism and finally shipping side projects.
Why I write?
Capturing my thoughts on why I write
The damn 's'
Reminiscences of a console operator.
How to handle PostgreSQL pg_dump version mismatch error
Handling the PostgreSQL pg_dump version mismatch error