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Stef van Wijchen’s Blog
Stef van Wijchen writes about the practice, philosophy, and future of software development. Expect thoughtful essays that challenge assumptions and technical explorations that stay grounded in real-world code.
Latest posts
Vibe coding and the human developer
Vibe coding turns AI assistants into creative partners, but only when craft leads. On improvisation, guardrails, and building flow with AI.
I ran Claude Code for a weekend to create a reactive UI library with Effect
How a weekend experiment with Claude Code and my TypeScript vibe coding meta produced a sophisticated reactive UI library that piggybacks on Effect's powerful runtime system.
What Europe teaches the world about technology
How Europe’s human-centered approach to technology offers a healthy alternative to the speed-obsessed U.S. and the state-driven model of China — a vision of innovation built on ethics, balance, and quality of life.
The self-trivialisation of software development
How software keeps making itself simpler: from libraries and open source to no‑code and AI. What self‑trivialisation means for developers’ skills, roles, and future.
Redux in 2025: A reliable choice for complex React projects
Redux may feel old in the React world, but its predictability, ecosystem, and DevTools keep it relevant. This article explores when Redux still makes sense and how it compares to modern state management alternatives.
The TypeScript vibe coding meta
Discover a disciplined approach to “vibe coding” with TypeScript and generative AI. Learn how to set rules, write specs, create mocks, and test-driven workflows that turn chaotic AI completions into reliable, maintainable code.
From tech heap to tech harmony: How OWOW unified under React
A lead developer's two-year hindsight on OWOW's shift to a unified React + TypeScript stack—challenges, lessons, and lasting benefits.