Mohamed Ashour

"Best Practices" aren't always the best

If you’ve been in the software industry for any length of time, you’ve definitely encountered the phrase “Best Practices.” It’s everywhere, in…

Sep 28 • 

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

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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

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May 2025

Stop DoS-ing Your Own Team

How to Avoid Overwhelming Your Colleagues

May 24 • 

Mohamed Ashour

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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

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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