The Sycophancy Trap — AI flattering a tech executive while engineers struggle

The Sycophancy Trap: How AI Is Fueling a War Between Managers and Engineers in Silicon Valley

When your AI assistant tells you you’re a genius, you might want to worry. There’s a video making the rounds on X right now. In it, @atmoio tears apart how AI chatbots — Claude in particular — are turning tech CEOs into delusional yes-men magnets. The target? Gary Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, who recently published gstack on GitHub: a collection of markdown files with Claude Code prompts that role-play an entire engineering team. CEO, Engineering Manager, QA, DevOps — all played by one LLM. ...

March 23, 2026 · 9 min · Krzysztof Sajna

KPI’s – do and don’t

Oryginalny published on CodiLime blog: https://codilime.com/blog/software-development-kpi/ In my recent publication, I deep-dive into the world of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their immense value in the software development process. The piece explores different KPIs like Development Velocity, Defect Rate, Cycle Time, and more, illustrating how they drive efficiency, productivity, and success. We also discuss how metrics like Release Burndown and Cumulative Flow offer valuable insights to manage workflow effectively. However, it’s crucial to avoid pitfalls like overemphasizing KPIs or falling for vanity metrics. To stay relevant, select the right metrics that align with your organization’s vision, mission, and context, and keep them under periodic review. Head over to my full publication to unlock the potential of KPIs in your software development journey! ...

May 18, 2023 · 1 min · Krzysztof Sajna