The author explains why they refuse to add query strings (like ?v=1) to static asset URLs for cache-busting, arguing it is unnecessary, ugly, and not the intended use of query strings. Instead, they propose using proper versioned file paths to avoid caching issues.
A developer whose company had a production database deleted by an AI agent is criticized for lacking accountability. The author argues the real issue is having an API endpoint that can delete the entire database in the first place, and that AI tools should be used to augment competent developers' work, not as a way to avoid responsibility or as a scapegoat for mistakes.