We should be more ambitious with the software we build
This article discusses the merits of ambitious software engineering projects, specifically focusing on the 'pgrust' project. It argues that even if experimental projects fail, the rigorous testing and optimization efforts can provide lasting benefits to established systems like Postgres.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between 'vibeslop' (low-quality AI-generated code) and genuine innovation in the open-source community.
Since early this year, Michael Malis (of pgrust ) has been showing me interesting things he's done and saying
[W]e should be more ambitious 1 with the software we build
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