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  Why I Wrote The Software Conductor

  June 2, 2026 The Software Conductor, App Architecture, Career

  I started writing this book three times. The first two attempts were technically correct and completely lifeless. The third time, I finally understood what I was actually trying to say.

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  It's out. The Software Conductor is live.

  May 18, 2026 Announcements, The Software Conductor

  Today's the day. The Software Conductor is live on Amazon and other bookstores worldwide.

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  Coming Soon: The Software Conductor

  May 11, 2026 Announcements, The Software Conductor

  One week from today, The Software Conductor publishes.

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  Prompt Injection Isn't a Bug. It's a Property

  April 22, 2026 Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Security
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  When the Bill Comes Due: Amazon's AI Bet and the Engineers It Let Go

  March 17, 2026 App Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Software Development

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