Hubris Memes

Tech Public Service Announcement

3 days ago 291.0K views 0 shares

So Microsoft wants to eliminate C and C++ by 2030 using AI to rewrite their entire codebase. Because nothing says "brilliant strategy" like letting algorithms rewrite millions of lines of battle-tested code that's been running critical systems for decades. The hubris is *chef's kiss*. They're so busy flexing their AI muscles that they forgot to ask the most important question: just because you CAN automate the rewriting of foundational infrastructure doesn't mean you SHOULD. What could possibly go wrong with AI touching code that powers Windows, Office, and Azure? It's not like memory safety bugs are subtle or anything. The Jeff Goldblum meme from Jurassic Park is the perfect response here. They were so preoccupied with whether they could use AI to eliminate C/C++, they didn't stop to think if they should. Because replacing decades of institutional knowledge and battle-hardened code with AI-generated Rust (presumably) is definitely going to go smoothly. No edge cases, no undefined behavior gotchas, just pure algorithmic magic. Sure.

The Myth Of Perfect Memory

Programming Debugging Testing

1 month ago 151.6K views 0 shares

Carefully documenting your code with detailed notes? That's for beginners. Real developers just slam their keyboard for six hours straight and somehow produce functional code that they'll completely forget how it works by tomorrow morning. The confidence to skip documentation comes from the same place as thinking you'll remember that brilliant algorithm without comments. Narrator: They did not, in fact, remember it.

It Does Not Use My Favorite Patterns

Programming Agile Debugging

1 month ago 149.1K views 0 shares

First day on the job and already planning to rewrite millions of lines of code? Classic junior developer syndrome. Nothing says "I'm going to revolutionize this place" quite like deciding the entire codebase is garbage before you've even found where the bathroom is. The sheer audacity of looking at legacy code and thinking "Yeah, I can fix this by tomorrow" is peak developer hubris. Spoiler alert: six months later, you'll be defending that same "horrible" code to the next new hire.

Surprise Pikachu As A Service

Testing Devops Agile Programming Debugging

2 months ago 195.3K views 0 shares

That moment when your "tiny fix" causes the entire production environment to implode. The classic "it works on my machine" defense suddenly evaporates as you stare into the void of your career choices. We've all been there—confidently skipping tests because "how could this possibly break anything?" only to discover that yes, in fact, it could break everything . The shocked Pikachu face perfectly captures that split second between hubris and humility when you realize what you've done. Pro tip: There's no such thing as a "small fix" when it comes to production. Test your code, folks. Or at least have your resume updated.

Usually Come Crawling Back Though

Programming Webdev Javascript Python Debugging

4 months ago 205.8K views 0 shares

Look at me ignoring that README file like it's my ex's text messages. We've all been there—excitedly diving into a shiny new library, completely bypassing the documentation because "how hard could it be?" Then two hours later, after fighting bizarre errors and contemplating a career change to goat farming, we're crawling back to that README with our tail between our legs. The documentation was there the whole time, patiently waiting for us to admit we're not as clever as we thought. It's the programming circle of life.

Aged Like Milk: From AI Swagger To Security Nightmare

AI Security Programming Databases Backend

5 months ago 364.8K views 0 shares

Aged Like Milk: From AI Swagger To Security Nightmare

Behold the magnificent journey of a "non-technical" founder going from AI-generated hubris to digital humility in just 48 hours! First tweet: "Look at my amazing no-code SaaS built with AI! Stop complaining and start building! P.S. People actually pay for this!" Two days later: "Help! I'm being attacked! My API keys are maxed out, people are bypassing subscriptions, and my database is a dumpster fire! BTW, I'm not technical so... oops?" The classic tale of finding out that building secure software requires more than just dragging and dropping with Cursor. Turns out "zero hand-written code" also means "zero security considerations." Who could have possibly predicted that?

Cybersecurity Karma Strikes Back

Security Webdev Programming StackOverflow

5 months ago 192.7K views 0 shares

Browsing a site that collects leaked API keys, feeling all smug and superior... until that horrifying moment when you spot your own credentials in the list. Nothing humbles a developer faster than realizing you're the very security disaster you've been laughing at. Pro tip: rotate those keys before posting screenshots on Stack Overflow, genius!

Duality Of Man

Debugging Programming Testing

7 months ago 171.6K views 0 shares

The eternal delusion of a programmer's first successful compile. That brief, shining moment when your code runs without errors and you're convinced you've transcended mere mortality. Give it five minutes - reality's about to hit harder than a production server at Black Friday.

Confidence vs. Reality: A Developer's Journey

Debugging Programming Testing

9 months ago 155.9K views 0 shares

Confidence vs. Reality: A Developer's Journey

The confidence-to-reality pipeline in software development is brutal. One minute you're smugly typing away, convinced you're crafting digital poetry that would make Knuth weep. The next minute your code's running around like a happy little psychopath with zero regard for your intentions or basic logic. That smug "Me writing great code" energy evaporates faster than free pizza at a standup meeting when you see what your creation actually does in production. The worst part? That bug looks so damn pleased with itself.

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