Hello there!
I'm Gustavo Maltez, a 24-year-old software developer from Brazil who is truly passionate about programming and modern web technologies. This is my personal website where I share my thoughts and experiences about software development.
Latest Posts
"You're Absolutely Right" and the Whole AI Thing
AI doesn't erase skill differences in software development, it amplifies them. Research proves it, my six years in the industry confirm it, and if you're using AI as a magic wand instead of a power tool, you're part of the problem. Here's what the data actually says about individual talent in the age of AI.
I Became a Tech Lead Twice and Quit Both Times. Here's What I Learned
Six years as a developer: junior, tech lead, senior engineer, tech lead again, back to senior. I chose to step back both times because I prefer coding over managing. Now I work 8 hours a day on what I actually enjoy. Here's what I learned about building a career on your own terms.
The Broken Window Theory in Software Engineering
One small shortcut leads to another, then another, until your codebase is a mess. Here's why "just this once" never stays just once, what I learned from The Pragmatic Programmer, and how to actually prevent your code from becoming a broken window disaster.
Start simple and improve over time
I spent 100 hours building the perfect blog with every feature I could think of, then abandoned it for a year. Here's why I scrapped everything, started over with the basics, and why that was the best decision I could've made.