Posts on Wynand Pieters

The Prompt Compression Rabbit Hole: From Caveman to Proxy

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I wanted to compress prompts in Claude Code. Turns out the obvious approach doesn't work, a popular repo is broken, and the real solution is a lot more interesting.

Why Technology Shifted from Purpose to Profit

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When Gaming Lost Its Soul, And Why AI Is Speedrunning the Same Path.

The Future of AI Coding is Directing. Let Me Introduce You to Your C.A.S.T.

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The follow-up to 'Two AI Agents Walk Into a Codebase' I promised you

Rediscovering When Coding Was Fun

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Thoughts on fantasy consoles, deliberate constraints, and rediscovering why you started coding in the first place

We've Seen This Movie Before

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The AI coding tools boom is giving me serious déjà vu — and not the good kind

The argument that AI Agents are the future is flawed

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Why I'm skeptical about the argument that AI and Agents are the future, and what people seem to be missing

Two AI Agents Walk Into a Codebase

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

They don't talk to each other

The Devil's Advocate

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The importance of challenging assumptions and thinking critically

Retrospective: 2025

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Reflecting on a year of challenges and opportunities, both personal and professional

Hiring in Tech Sucks: Here's What Actually Worked For Me

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My experience with hiring in tech across a range of companies and roles

Loud is Not the Same as Good

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Why the loudest voices in tech aren't always the best thinkers

Stop. Take a breath. Refocus.

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts alongside a re-share of a post about focusing on what matters.

How on earth did we get here?

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A rant on the OpenClaw situation

Prompting LLMs and ignoring the human API

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts on prompting humans vs LLMs

Standards, Part 2 - The Rant

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A rant about the state of software development and the lack of standards

Is apprenticeship the answer?

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts on apprenticeship vs pivoting in the current tech landscape

Words Matter

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Not only for instructing AI, but also for the future of software roles

Fundamentals Matter

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Happy to see others catch up to my views on fundamentals

I've abandoned the PC Master Race

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts on ditching desktop PC gaming and becoming a dirty console peasant.

Boundaries

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts on boundaries and 996 culture

Don't trust the salesperson

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Trust the user reviews

Dopamine hits and the illusion of progress in AI coding

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reflections on why AI coding tools feel satisfying but don't lead to real learning

Claude Code vs Warp.dev vs Junie: A (not so) Quick Comparison

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My experience testing three popular 'vibe coding' platforms with the same app idea

Lovable vs Bolt.new: A Quick Comparison

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My experience testing two popular 'vibe coding' platforms with the same app idea

Standards

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Or rather, the lack thereof

The Gell-Mann amnesia effect and Tech today

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My thoughts on how the Gell-Mann amnesia effect extends beyond just reading the news

Tools I'm Using in 2025 (not that anyone asked)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A look at what makes me more productive in 2025

UPDATES!?! Finally 🙄

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Alpha bugfixes and improvements announcement for So This Is How I DIE with builds for Windows, MacOS, and Android

My Thoughts on the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: My Unfiltered Thoughts

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct seems to have people up in arms about things. There are a lot of comments flying around, and I have some opinions on them - some of them gonna be unpopular, some I hope will be a voice of reason (at least from my perspective), and others I’m just downright annoyed about…

Keep in mind that my opinions are informed by my own experiences, which includes over 30 years of gaming (console, PC and handheld) and over 20 years in the software industry, with only the last 3 or so having any kind of direct gaming industry involvement (if solo indie dev counts).

Welcome to My NEW Blog

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A fresh start with Hugo

Vibe coding is not a vibe! (regardless of what you've heard)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A candid reflection on AI coding tools like Cursor and Windsurf

Local LLMs are about to change big time (probably for the better)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring the implications of Apple's new Mac Studio with M3 Ultra for local LLM capabilities

Animations are animating. Finally.

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Progress update on animations, VFX, and particle effects in So This Is How I DIE

The over-engineering trap

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reflections on why we sometimes over-engineer solutions

I'm having a hard time

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reflections on the challenges of solo game development and staying motivated

AI Tools: Are We Replacing Skills or Enhancing Them? (and at what cost)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring the impact of AI tools on developer skills and industry standards

Slow and steady wins the race?

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Progress update on UI tweaks and VFX animations for skills in So This Is How I DIE

Why on earth does no-one want to code anymore!?!

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Thoughts on voice coding, AI tools, and the importance of accessibility in tech

AI is coming for our jobs! Again? Still? No?

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A skeptical take on the recurring claims that AI will replace software developers

Retrospective: 2024

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Reflecting on a year of challenges and opportunities, both personal and professional

My two favorite AI tools (that I don't see enough people talking about)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring Fabric and Continue.dev as powerful AI tools for developers

You snooze you lose 😴

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Progress update on bug fixes, UI improvements, and discovering a similar game concept

Why You're NOT an Engineer (also Why It [Probably] Doesn't Matter)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on software development titles and the importance (or lack thereof) of being called an engineer

Time doesn't necessarily happen in chronological order.

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Update on resuming development for So This Is How I DIE after a hiatus

Be water, my friend (my tao of software development)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Applying Bruce Lee's philosophy to software development and career growth

Not dead yet...💀🎲

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Development update on technical challenges with Unity URP and version control for So This Is How I DIE

Thank you 🫶 (also, what's next)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gratitude for feedback on the alpha release and plans for future development of So This Is How I DIE

We did it!

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Alpha release announcement for So This Is How I DIE with builds for Windows, MacOS, and Android

What I learned from making my first game (and how my approach changed for the second one)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on the lessons learned from game development and how they differ from traditional software development

I am a Single Monitor Developer (but I am very particular about that monitor)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on monitor setup preferences and how they evolve with different development roles and project complexities

I miss being a code monkey (but guiding the troop has its own charm)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on transitioning from individual contributor to team lead, and finding balance between coding and leadership

ChatGPT has made me more productive (but at what cost?)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on how AI tools like ChatGPT can increase productivity but might lead to skill degradation

The Quest for the Holy Coding Grail (are LLMs the first step in replacing programming languages?)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A humorous and insightful look at whether AI and LLMs are bringing us closer to the dream of natural language programming

How I Would Learn To Code (If I Could Start Over)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on learning to code in the age of ZX Spectrum and BASIC, and why sometimes the old ways might be the best ways

My Favourite Bash Feature

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A quick tip about Bash history expansion that will make you look like a command line ninja

No, Remote Work is not Done Yet

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A look at why remote work is here to stay, despite what some executives might want you to believe

Why AI, No Code & Low Code WON'T Replace Junior and Mid-Level Devs (Yet)

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A deep dive into why AI, No Code, and Low Code tools won't replace developers, and how they'll transform the industry instead

I Asked ChatGPT to Write a Blog Post About...

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

An experiment with ChatGPT to see how well it can write blog posts

How I Approach Intentional Learning

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Tips and lessons learned about making learning a consistent and effective habit

Biggest Impacts on my Career

me@wynandpieters.dev (Wynand Pieters) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A reflection on the key influences and practices that shaped my software development career