https://www.mightybs.com/tags/developer-experience/Recent content in Developer Experience on Brian SwigerHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Brian SwigerFri, 22 May 2026 16:18:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-22-the-power-of-a-second-opinion-why-github-copilots-rubber-duck-agent-changes-the-game/Fri, 22 May 2026 16:18:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-22-the-power-of-a-second-opinion-why-github-copilots-rubber-duck-agent-changes-the-game/AI code generation is fast, but catching subtle architectural flaws is hard. Inspired by Thomas Thornton’s insights, this post explores how the GitHub Copilot Rubber Duck agent utilizes separate model families to act as a true code reviewer inside the Copilot CLI.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:16:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/From Assembly to AI, every era of software engineering has faced a “panic” over new tools. This post explores the five stages of AI enablement…from simple chat to scaling agent hubs on Kubernetes…and argues that the real value of tools like GitHub Copilot and Squad isn’t in replacing thought, but in providing a “momentum engine.” Ultimately, we examine the ethical importance of developer delight: ensuring AI makes engineers feel brave and powerful rather than disposable.