Summary
The blog post by Mensur Duraković discusses 'loop engineering' as a software development method based on a 75-year-old concept of working in small, iterative cycles. This approach is compared to historical manufacturing principles advocated by Deming, emphasizing continuous improvement through validation at each step. Duraković explains the process he used to improve his blog's editor using loop engineering, detailing each cycle's goals, changes, and outcomes, thus advocating for this method over modern trends like vibe coding. The author argues that loop engineering is effective because it leverages inexpensive changes and rigorous verification to ensure quality without the pitfalls of larger, less discernible development efforts.