Carsten Ruhr

Hi!

My name ist Carsten and I am a engineering manager (former frontend engineer), working at DeepL. Previously I worked as a frontend/app developer at Ubisoft Germany and fullstack web developer at a local advertisement agency.

I am also working on some side projects such as Mythical Ink and ran a successful Kickstarter for a physical product.

Latest Notes

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What happens when AI learns to code?

Sometimes I think about what I would do as a software engineer if AI could do my job.
Every few weeks there is a new AI coding tool that produces better and better code. Right now we are at a stage that is well below junior level coding. Too ...
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You can't trust anyone anymore

Okay, the title is maybe a bit exaggerated. I am just frustrated right now and need to vent.
Today I got a call from a number in the UK. Since I was in a meeting, I had to reject it. But if I had been available, I probably would have taken it. ...
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How a beer tapping accessory saved me weeks of work

We love norms and standards. Don't we? Everything is standardized. If you follow all the norms, you won't have any problems. Is your workplace set up properly? Are the power outlets installed correctly? Does your toothbrush work as expected? Is ...
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