Stef van Wijchen’s Blog

Software engineers aren't being replaced by AI.

Vibe coding turns AI assistants into creative partners, but only when craft leads.

How a weekend experiment with Claude Code and my TypeScript vibe coding meta produced a sophisticated reactive UI library that piggybacks on Effect's powerful runtime system.

How Europe’s human-centered approach to technology offers a healthy alternative to the speed-obsessed U.S. and the state-driven model of China — a vision of innovation built on ethics, balance, and quality of life.

How software keeps making itself simpler: from libraries and open source to no‑code and AI.

Redux may feel old in the React world, but its predictability, ecosystem, and DevTools keep it relevant.

Discover a disciplined approach to “vibe coding” with TypeScript and generative AI.

A lead developer's two-year hindsight on OWOW's shift to a unified React + TypeScript stack—challenges, lessons, and lasting benefits.