I write code, words, and occasionally silly comics.
I'm Brittany — a Staff Engineer at GitHub who believes you can build a career that’s technically challenging and personally sustainable. I write The Balanced Engineer, co-host Overcommitted, and speak at conferences about AI, accessibility, and developer productivity.
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Social media was supposed to connect us, but most of it has turned into ads, division, and loneliness. I'm betting on ATProto as a way to fix that, and not just for developers. Whether you're a scientist, journalist, or just someone who wants the internet to feel human again, I think ATProto matters for you too.
Nobody knows what the future of software engineering looks like, and that's incredibly uncomfortable. But instead of waiting for someone to hand us the answer, I think the move is to embrace the uncertainty, because these moments of deep uncertainty have historically been moments of extraordinary opportunity.
The best practices for building with AI haven't been written yet, and that's actually exciting. This post breaks down a layered approach to AI-assisted development, from chat to coding agents to agent fleets, with practical tips for getting started no matter where you are.
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From environmental science to Staff Engineer at GitHub
I studied environmental science and public health before earning a software development degree in eight months — while working full-time. Now I help build the platform millions of developers rely on.
I co-host Overcommitted, write The Balanced Engineer, and speak at conferences about making development more accessible, sustainable, and human.
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I'm available for conference speaking, podcast guest appearances, and collaborations around developer tools, AI, and productivity.