Episodes tagged: Season 2

Software estimates are notoriously unreliable. James explores why this is the case and what we can do about it.

Being busy isn't the same as being effective. James discusses what separates truly productive teams from those just spinning their wheels.

Everyone's talking about AI making developers more productive. But what's the reality? James dives into the hype vs. reality of AI-assisted development.

Agile gets blamed for a lot of failures, but is Agile really the problem? James argues that leadership failures are often the real culprit.

What does it really mean to be a senior developer? James explores the disconnect between titles and actual skills in the industry.

James takes a cynical look at the current state of software development in 2026. What's working, what's broken, and what needs to change?

Welcome back to The Cynical Developer! In this episode, James introduces Season 2 and discusses what's coming up in the new season.