Alexander Shagov articles - 8 total
How LLM users accidentally do TDD without realizing it
Most developers using LLM tools today are unknowingly following a loose version of test-driven...
Configuring your own deep research tool (Using Nix Flakes)
So, you've come across deep search tools and are wondering if you can build your own. Well, you...
Ruby on Rails: Your Service Layer is a Lie
If you're a Rails developer, you've probably seen (or written) code that looks like this: class...
Why Use Nix package manager, Even on macOS?
Some time ago I wrote a short article on nix first steps...
Balancing Authenticity and Self-Promotion in the Tech Industry
Picture this: You're a software developer at MegaCorp, writing code day in and day out. Your...
The "IO to the Boundary" principle
In software architecture, many principles and patterns have emerged over time. However, a lot of...
Ruby on Rails: Rethinking Service Objects
In the Ruby on Rails community, service objects have gained popularity as a way to encapsulate...
Nix first steps
It might be overwhelming to dive into the Nix world, but this little glossary should help refine your...