Engineering Research

These are posts that reference research papers. Sometimes we want more than just anecdotal evidence.

Why do smart devs write silly code?

Exhibit B: I Just Need to Confirm Something (But I'm Pretty Sure I'm Right)

Jul 23, 2025• Cognitive Biases in Code Engineering Research
The previous chapter was all about anchoring bias, which makes us cling to the first...
Why do smart devs write silly code?

Exhibit A: Because Writing a Fresh Query Is Too Much Work

Jul 21, 2025• Cognitive Biases in Code Engineering Research
It works on my machine.
The Interview Process isn't broken, it is intolerant by design

Jun 10, 2021• People Opinion Engineering Research
At the moment, the IT industry is considered a pretty prestigious profession. It attracts lots...
Software estimation is a delusion

Nov 4, 2020• Engineering Research
You will never be able to accurately estimate the time and effort it will take...
How to build a successful team in a culture obsessed with lone heroes?

Jan 1, 2020• People Engineering Research
The first person to walk on the Moon was Neil Armstrong. I knew this before...

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