Mohamed Al Asha'l

A conversation about memory, reasoning, and what happens when you refuse to accept the standard answer.

Short version: Software didn’t change because AI appeared.

A note before we begin: This isn't about declaring everything wrong or throwing away decades of wisdom.

In modern distributed systems, reliability is everything.

What is the Workaround Mentality?

In a world driven by data, strategy, and careful planning, analysis is essential.

In the world of technology and startups, there’s a fundamental difference between an engineer who focuses on execution and an entrepreneur who creates opportunities.

Introduction AI is getting smarter, but how does it keep up with new information?

In distributed systems, efficient communication between services is essential.

Building a productive culture is essential for any technology-based startup.

Agile has become synonymous with modern software development, but it’s also surrounded by misconceptions.

I’ve always been an introverted person.

Buzzwords are everywhere in software engineering.

Hiring is one of the most critical decisions for any manager or startup founder.

Startups thrive on collaboration, trust, and innovation.

Open-source development is often seen as a way to give back to the community, but it’s also an incredible learning experience.

Agile is celebrated as the gold standard for modern software development.

Software development is a balancing act.

Technical debt often gets a bad reputation, but not all tech debt is harmful.

Perfection is often seen as the ultimate goal in software development.