Every episode of the Cynical Developer podcast

James explores spec-driven development and how it changes the way developers actually work with AI tools to build better software.

AI can help write code, but it can also make your codebase worse. James explores the pitfalls of AI-generated code and how to avoid them.

As AI becomes embedded in software development, ethical questions arise. James discusses the moral considerations teams should be thinking about.

No-code platforms promise to democratize development, but they keep falling short. James examines why no-code struggles to deliver on its promises.

A gap is forming between teams that embrace AI tools and those that don't. James explores what this divide means for the industry.

AI can generate code quickly, but that code still needs experienced eyes. James explains why senior review remains critical.

LLMs are powerful tools, but they're not junior developers you can just hand tasks to. James discusses how to think about AI assistants correctly.

The AI replacement debate continues. James provides a nuanced take on which jobs are safe and which might be at risk.

In modern systems, observability is essential. James discusses why you can't afford to skip proper monitoring and tracing.