Mohamed Ashour

The Design Loop: My Notes on How Initial System Designs Evolve

The process of design is similar to me to the process of writing.

Sep 13 • 

Mohamed Ashour

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July 2025

I don't like TDD, and this is why

But I still like tests

Jul 10 • 

Mohamed Ashour

1

LLMs Are Powerful—But Only If You Stay Sharp

Don't lose your touch. Use LLMs but don't imitate them.

Jul 7 • 

Mohamed Ashour

June 2025

The Four Ingredients-Blend for Senior Level Jobs

It's more than just tech skills.

Jun 1 • 

Mohamed Ashour

1

May 2025

Stop DoS-ing Your Own Team

How to Avoid Overwhelming Your Colleagues

May 24 • 

Mohamed Ashour

1

April 2025

Technical Debt: The Good, The Bad, The Disastrous. A Guide for Non-Technical Managers

This guide explains technical debt in simple terms, its impact on business, and how non-technical managers can effectively manage it.

Apr 6 • 

Mohamed Ashour

March 2025

Space meets AI - Onboard and on Ground

Exploring the Growing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Space

Mar 22 • 

Mohamed Ashour

You are not your stories

We are lost in translation

Mar 16 • 

Mohamed Ashour

The Physics of Software Projects

Imagine you're working on a project as part of a 5-person team.

Mar 8 • 

Mohamed Ashour

1

May 2024

The Pragmatic Programmer: Notes on Estimations

Let me start by answering the most frequently asked question in a Software Engineer's career!

May 20, 2024 • 

Mohamed Ashour

January 2024

My 20s: A Journey of Personal Growth and Lessons Learned

Hello there!

Jan 1, 2024 • 

Mohamed Ashour

July 2023

Python Arguments: Passed by Reference or Value? A Brief Explanation.

This is one aspect of Python that may not be straightforward, particularly for beginners.

Jul 25, 2023 • 

Mohamed Ashour