Mohamed Ashour

False: Why Dwight Schrute Is a Great Engineer in this Age of LLMs

This might sound like a joke at first.

Feb 22 • Mohamed Ashour

January 2026

The Pre-commit stage and the Defect cost in the world of AI

Quality Gates in the AI Code Generation Era

Jan 4 • Mohamed Ashour

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December 2025

My Notes on the Pursuit of Maturity as a Software Engineer.

As I grow in my career, I look more and more for ways to learn from experienced engineers and from their journeys.

Dec 27, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

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September 2025

"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, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

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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, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

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July 2025

I don't like TDD, and this is why

But I still like tests

Jul 10, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

June 2025

The Four Ingredients-Blend for Senior Level Jobs

It's more than just tech skills.

Jun 1, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

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May 2025

Stop DoS-ing Your Own Team

How to Avoid Overwhelming Your Colleagues

May 24, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

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March 2025

Space meets AI - Onboard and on Ground

Exploring the Growing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Space

Mar 22, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour

You are not your stories

We are lost in translation

Mar 16, 2025 • Mohamed Ashour