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I'm Eph Baum
I play make pretend as a software engineer. This is my blog where I talk to myself to answer my own questions about tech, engineering, and working with people.
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This may read as alarmist. It might not be alarmist enough. On AI as sophisticated autocomplete, not thinking—and why that gap matters to the future.
Slow Down
Speed worship is anxiety wearing a productivity costume. The case for slowing down—and why going fast is often how you screw everything up.
Making Brutalist Design Accessible: A Journey in WCAG AA Compliance
How I transformed my brutalist blog theme to meet WCAG AA accessibility standards while preserving its vibrant, random aesthetic. Talking about contrast ratios, color theory, and inclusive design.
Building Horror Movie Season: A Journey in AI-Augmented Development
How I built a production web app primarily through 'vibe coding' with Claude, and what it taught me about the future of software development. A deep dive into AI-augmented development, the Horror Movie Season app, and reflections on the evolving role of engineers in the age of LLMs.
Chaos Engineering: Building Resiliency in Ourselves and Our Systems
Chaos Engineering isn't just about breaking systems — it's about building resilient teams, processes, and cultures. Learn how deliberate practice strengthens both technical and human architecture, and discover "Eph's Law": If a single engineer can bring down production, the failure isn't theirs — it's the process.
Using LLMs to Audit and Clean Up Your Codebase: A Real-World Example
How I used an LLM to systematically audit and remove 228 unused image files from my legacy dev blog repository, saving hours of manual work and demonstrating the practical value of AI-assisted development.