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How we evaluate software engineers in the age of AI
What does a great software engineer look like today? A look inside our updated review templates and the new AI criteria we use to evaluate our team.
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Martian Retreat Pyrenees 2026: Reconnecting, growing, and reaching for the stars
Reconnecting, growing, and reaching for the stars at our Martian Retreat Pyrenees 2026.
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PSA: thekreatively.com scam campaign targeting agencies
This scam targets dev agencies and freelancers via contact form enquiries with large budgets, then funnels victims to a fake Google Sites page that serves malware via a fake certificate installer (.dmg).
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How "Don’t repeat yourself" can mess up with your AI-generated code
AI agents often over-abstract coincidental duplication, creating fragile architectures that increase cognitive load and technical debt. Prioritizing clear domain boundaries over rigid DRY principles is essential for keeping codebases maintainable for both humans and AI.
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The strategy behind the shift: Why MarsBased left Cursor for Claude Code
After starting with Cursor in 2024, we are now standardizing on Claude Code for our 2026 agentic strategy. This move marks our official shift from writing code to defining problems and steering the process.
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Standardising innovation: Our internal guide to AI-augmented development
How we integrate agents like Claude and Copilot into our workflow using a rigorous Research, Plan, and Implement framework to ensure speed without sacrificing architectural excellence.
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Landing on Mars: What a first year as a Martian feels like
From long-time admirer to active 'Martian,' this is a journey of overcoming imposter syndrome to find true creative freedom, high-performance autonomy, and a remote community that feels like home.
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How we use Claude for product management at MarsBased
How MarsBased uses Claude and Linear to automate PM workflows, shifting the role from administrative tasks to strategic product thinking.
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How we safely upgraded a legacy Rails app with limited tests
Upgrading a 150k-line Rails monolith with low test coverage is risky. We avoided a "big bang" by using progressive rollouts and bot traffic to ensure a stable, incident-free migration.
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WebMCP: Making your website ready for AI agents
WebMCP is the new W3C standard that makes websites natively operable by AI agents, no slow vision models needed. Learn how to implement it in 15 minutes.
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All systems go: Martian Day Q1 2026 and the craft of AI engineering
MarsBased Q1 2026 review: A deep dive into our Martian Day strategy sessions focused on refining AI implementations, architectural precision, and technical mastery.
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Leveling up: The new MarsBased Handbook
The MarsBased Handbook got a major refresh: new design, better search, and faster access to all policies and benefits. Find answers more intuitively than ever.
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