

An app can be a home-cooked meal (Changelog News #152)
Jul 14, 2025
Discover groundbreaking research from Japan setting new records in data transmission speeds. Listen as Robin Sloan shares a refreshing take on why an app can feel like a home-cooked meal. Windsurf's founders are off to Google, while Intel’s new CEO hints at challenges ahead. Anton Zaides warns against the over-reliance on AI tools for engineers. Plus, be inspired by Adrien Friggeri's ten-year journey of daily running and how it transformed his life. A mix of tech insights and personal stories awaits!
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Coding as Home Cooking
- Robin Sloan compares coding to cooking, highlighting the personal and intimate nature of creating software for loved ones.
- This mindset emphasizes independence and security in software, steering away from commercial pressures like ads or redesigns.
Intel’s Semiconductor Decline
- Intel has fallen from semiconductor leadership, losing its spot in the top 10 companies.
- Their decline is highlighted by massive losses and the rise of competitors like NVIDIA, now worth far more.
Don’t Force AI on Engineers
- Leaders should not force AI tools on engineers but instead support adoption by giving time for exploration and personalized integration.
- Sharing successful use cases and respecting individual adoption paces fosters better AI integration.