2025 WK16
AI 2027, Gavel, Judging, VS Code, Platforms, Tradeoffs
AI 2027
AI 2027 wrote two endings: a “slowdown” and a “race” ending. (5 min read)
Gavel
Gavel is a project expo judging system. Gavel was originally built for HackMIT and first used at HackMIT 2015. (1 min read)
Designing a Better Judging System
Many judging methods that are commonly used at competitions are inherently flawed because of their use of absolute scores assigned by the judges. The method of paired comparisons is a much more natural system to use, and it can be used to obtain high-quality judging results. (4 min read)
VS Code’s new AI agent mode is an absolute game changer
With agent mode you tell VS Code what to do with simple English and immediately it gets to work. (4 min read)
Harnessing the Power of Platforms: Strategies for Effective Product Management (for Non-Tech Professionals)
It covers foundational principles, strategic considerations, and emerging trends to help product leaders build scalable and innovative platforms. (53 min read)
How to communicate tradeoffs so leaders will listen
Tactical tips for teeing up critical decisions without pissing leaders off. (1 min read)