Do we interview AI coding assistants?

Here’s a round-up of posts from the past few weeks on my site, beyondwritingcode.com.

Interview with an AI
2025–06–13

Another post about AI? I just made one earlier this afternooooon… But then Forrest Brazeal posted this, which got me thinking: If we treat AI like a junior developer, do we interview AI the way we interview junior developers? Make… Read more: Interview with an AI

Exactly how much more productive?
2025–06–08

I’ve seen a few posts on social media with questions like: Why are we still trying to figure out exactly how much more productive developers are with GitHub Copilot when it is so cheap? Who cares? Just give them the… Read more: Exactly how much more productive?

Where to start
2025–06–06

Many of my blog posts start as a response to something I see online. I start typing away in a comment box, and I soon realize either: Or both. Today, definitely both. Someone in the LeadDev community recently posted this:… Read more: Where to start

How can I help?
2025–05–31

My first full time job after college was as an administrative assistant at a health insurance company. I did a lot of what you might expect: directing incoming phone calls, keeping our office supply cabinet stocked, answering cries of anguish… Read more: How can I help?

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