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May 1, 2026

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5 types of engineers I met as a Technical Writer

Klaudia Grzondziel16h ago • 5 min read

5 types of engineers I met as a Technical Writer

Being a Technical Writer in an engineering world can be tough. We work closely with engineers, but.....

#watercooler#technicalwriting#discuss#jokes

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Nikhil1d ago • 5 min read

Computers and upgrades

My first computer was a Desktop with AMD Sempron processor which used to run at 1.6GHz. It was...

#watercooler

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The Senior-Engineer Paradox: Why Faster Code Made the Job Harder

Ruturaj Bhokre1d ago • 8 min read

The Senior-Engineer Paradox: Why Faster Code Made the Job Harder

84% of developers use AI tools. 29% trust them. The gap between those two numbers turned into a job....

#watercooler#career#productivity#softwareengineering

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"AI-Accelerated Development" is Just a Cute Name for Not Knowing What You're Doing

Vijay Mourya6d ago • 4 min read

"AI-Accelerated Development" is Just a Cute Name for Not Knowing What You're Doing

Calling Yourself an "AIOps Engineer" Because You Wrapped an API is Like Claiming Michelin Status for...

#ai#devops#watercooler#career

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Ben Halpern4d ago • 1 min read

Meme Monday

Meme Monday! Today's cover image comes from the last thread. DEV is an inclusive space! Humor in.....

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FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っ3d ago • 1 min read

What is your WPM (Words per Minute)? #2

Cover Video is from DC's Legends of Tomorrow on Guitar I am curious, What is your WPM? The...

#discuss#watercooler#challenge#community

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