#software-engineering
// 4 transmissions tagged with #software-engineering
Vibe coding vs spec coding: refund feature built twice
A Dev.to case study compares AI-generated 'vibe' code with a spec-driven approach for an order-refund endpoint, showing dramatically different bug counts and time-to-stable.
AI learning leads to Docker and GitHub Actions mastery
A dev.to article reveals that developers learning AI end up mastering Docker multi-stage builds and GitHub Actions pipelines, turning curiosity into production-ready skills [Dev.to].
Brix Mavu's 5 principles for software engineer survival
Brix Mavu posted a dev.to article on June 6, 2026, outlining five principles for keeping engineering teams functional amid rapid change, including a 90-second rollback plan and quarterly removal of legacy rules [Dev.to].
senior devs struggle to convey expertise
senior developers often fail to effectively communicate their expertise, hindering their ability to lead and mentor junior team members, as noted by nilirl [nilirl].