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Mashhood Rastgar

10 minute weekly ramblings of a software engineer based in Karachi sharing about tech and startups. Recently started a series on Engineering Leaders in Pakistan.

  1. 17. Apr.

    The Shifting Role of the Developer: From Writing Code to Writing Specs

    Have you ever asked an AI to build something, only to realize it built the exact wrong thing? AI is incredible at generating code, but it lacks human judgment. In this episode, I share the story of building an internal AI coaching bot called "Jugnu." My first attempt failed completely because I relied on the AI's judgment instead of doing the research myself. I quickly learned that the most successful AI developers spend 90% of their time researching, planning, and writing specs before they ever type a prompt. Join me as we explore how the role of the software engineer is merging with the product manager, the death of "un-used software," and the exact frameworks and tools (like NotebookLM and Superpowers) you can use to master AI-assisted development.

    The Shifting Role of the Developer: From Writing Code to Writing Specs

  2. 9. Apr.

    Stop Reviewing Code, Start Reviewing Tests: TDD in the Age of AI

    As AI agents become capable of rewriting entire C compilers and Next.js repositories in days, the value of software is shifting away from the code itself. If LLMs write probabilistic code, how do you guarantee deterministic results? The answer: Tests. In this episode, we argue that developers need to stop agonizing over AI-generated implementation code and instead double down on writing, reviewing, and curating rigorous test suites. Learn why some open-source projects are actually closing their test repos, and how adopting an Architect mindset will unlock true AI autonomy in your workflow.

    Stop Reviewing Code, Start Reviewing Tests: TDD in the Age of AI

  3. 3. Apr.

    From Coder to Architect: The Power of the Producer Mindset

    The role of the developer is changing. In this episode, we discuss how to stop being a "consumer" of AI prompts and start becoming a "producer" of AI systems. By shifting your focus from writing code to designing autonomous loops and persistent architectures, you can move up the ladder of value and start steering the future of software development.

    From Coder to Architect: The Power of the Producer Mindset

  4. 26. März

    The AI Autonomy Paradox: Why Software Engineers Must Unlearn "Control"

    As software engineers, we are trained to control every detail—from code formatting to system architecture. But autonomous AI demands the exact opposite. In this episode, we discuss the "Autonomy Paradox." Learn why enforcing arbitrary rules on AI agents causes them to fail, and how shifting your focus from "how it's built" to "what it achieves" is the key to unlocking next-generation development.

    The AI Autonomy Paradox: Why Software Engineers Must Unlearn "Control"

  5. 13. März

    Agentic Transformation Concept: Progressive Disclosure

    If you are dumping your entire codebase into Claude or Gemini and hoping for the best, you are doing it wrong. In today's episode, we tackle Context Engineering. AI agents have short-term memory (the Goldfish Problem) and limited Context Windows. If you fill that window with unnecessary data or heavy MCPs, the AI's performance drops drastically. Tune in to learn how to structure your information using Agent files, Skill files, and Rule files. We also break down advanced strategies like Progressive Disclosure (only giving the AI what it needs, when it needs it) and using Sub-Agents to keep your main context window clean.

    Agentic Transformation Concept: Progressive Disclosure

  6. 6. März

    Agentic Transformation: My Story

    In this episode, I share a personal story of building an ERP system with AI in the field, and how it forced me to confront the "5 Stages of Grief" as a veteran software developer. The way we have written code for the last 20 years is ending. To survive, we have to unlearn our "deterministic" mindsets and adopt new mental models for a non-deterministic world. Join me as we kick off a brand new series on the foundational literacy required for the future of tech.

    Agentic Transformation: My Story

  7. 31.08.2025

    GPT-5: Is AGI here?

    Dive into the much-anticipated GPT-5 update. We cut through the hype to analyze OpenAI's latest offering, covering its new unified architecture, efforts to reduce hallucinations, enhanced memory, and the controversial decision to deprecate GPT-4. Is GPT-5 the leap towards AGI we've been promised, or just an incremental step? We compare its capabilities against Gemini, Grok, and Claude, and share our candid thoughts on whether it truly delivers or leaves us more excited for upcoming models like Gemini 3.0.

    GPT-5: Is AGI here?

  8. 22.07.2025

    The AI Code Revolution: What Developers Need to Know

    Dive into the AI coding revolution! This episode explores how AI is transforming software development, from rapid prototyping and coding assistance with tools like GitHub Copilot, to the rise of generative coding. Learn the key trends, essential tools, and practical ways you can leverage AI to build faster and smarter. Perfect for developers and anyone curious about the future of code.

    The AI Code Revolution: What Developers Need to Know
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10 minute weekly ramblings of a software engineer based in Karachi sharing about tech and startups. Recently started a series on Engineering Leaders in Pakistan.

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    Mashhood Rastgar
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