Every episode of the Cynical Developer podcast

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.

Cloud costs spiral out of control for many organizations. James explores the common reasons and what you can do about it.

APIs are often an afterthought, but they're products that developers consume. James discusses why API design deserves more attention.

Clean Architecture became a religion for some developers. James challenges the dogmatic adherence to architectural patterns.

The pendulum is swinging back to monoliths. James discusses why monolithic architectures are making a comeback and why they were never really a bad idea.

Event-driven architecture is everywhere now. But is it always the right choice? James examines when to use it and when to avoid it.