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Software Engineering Has Changed, But Not How You Think
An honest take on how AI tools have reshaped my daily workflow as a Senior Software Engineer delivering mission-critical systems.
Hey, I'm Prasad Thilakarathne
I'm a software engineer passionate about building scalable systems and solving complex problems. With 11+ years in Java backend development and currently pursuing my MSc in AI and Innovation, I write about software architecture, distributed systems, design patterns, and practical applications of machine learning. My goal is to share insights that help developers build better, simpler solutions.
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