Why is Automation Engineering Having a Moment?
The New Zealand Herald just reported that automation engineers are the fastest growing role in New Zealand, with job demand up roughly 184% over a six month period. It’s an interesting signal, but I don’t think the number itself is the most important part.
AI Coding Agents Are Making Technical Debt Expensive.
The coolest thing about coding with agents is that it is change changing what “good software design” means. Or maybe more accurately, it is changing what bad software design costs.
Why Are We Still Using Folder Trees in 2026?
In 2026, with powerful search, indexing, and metadata available almost everywhere, the idea that we still navigate files by drilling down through a hierarchy of folders feels oddly old fashioned.