From Developer-Years to AI Units: A New Way to Measure Software Work
For decades, we have estimated software projects in human time. Developer-hours.Developer-days.Developer-months.Developer-years. “This project will take four developers six months.” That was a natural way to estimate software. Humans were doing the work, so we measured the work by the amount of human time required to complete it. Then we translated that time into cost. But […]
AI and Jevons’ Paradox: Why Making AI Cheaper May Make Us Use More of It
There is a strange paradox at the heart of the AI revolution. We keep making AI dramatically more efficient. Models require less compute. Inference costs are falling. Hardware is becoming more capable. Techniques such as quantization, distillation, batching, and better model architectures allow us to get more intelligence out of every unit of compute. And […]
Exposing Developers to Cloud Costs in Real-Time: A DIY Approach
Cloud computing has made infrastructure accessible, but it has also introduced a problem: developers often deploy and scale resources without knowing their cost implications. This results in unpredictable bills and inefficient spending. While FinOps tools exist to help manage costs, integrating cost visibility directly into a developer’s workflow can be a game-changer. In this post, […]
Know your Chrome Extensions: Security & Manifest V3
Chrome extensions are small software programs that customize your browsing experience. They can enhance productivity, block ads, manage passwords, and more. However, with great power comes great responsibility. These extensions can access your browser’s content and potentially access sensitive information, making them a target for malicious activities. The Dangers of Chrome Extensions While Chrome extensions […]
The True Cost of a Bug: Prevention vs. Production Fixes
When it comes to software, everyone knows the nightmare of a bug slipping through the cracks and reaching production. What many don’t realize, however, is just how much more expensive it is to fix that bug once it’s live compared to catching it early or avoiding it altogether. The costs aren’t just financial—they impact reputation, […]
We are human, and therefore we make mistakes – part I
We are human, and therefore we make mistakes. In the cloud, these mistakes are often dangerous and costly. The stakes are high with the flexibility, power, and scale that cloud environments offer. A single misstep could expose sensitive data, leave systems vulnerable, or lead to unexpected outages. When operating in the cloud, these issues often […]
Security is Not a Premium Feature!
Welcome to our new blog! At Atmoz, we believe that security should never be an afterthought or an upsell. Any respectable cloud product must prioritize security before building or offering any service to its users. That’s why we at Atmoz are a security-first company dedicated to ensuring that our infrastructure and services are secure by […]
