Brian's Brain

Hi, I’m Brian Dewey. I’m a software developer currently working at Duolingo, and I currently have a few independent software projects that focus on reading and writing. Previously I worked at Facebook and Microsoft.

Here, I write about things that interest me: family life, software development, books, bikes… I contain multitudes!

Below, you’ll find links to some of my greatest hits. You can explore the full archive through the links above.

Current Work

Active projects.

Inksightful Digital search and backup for your handwritten, paper notebooks Library Notes An iOS app for book notes, commonplace reading, and review.

Books and Literature

I spend a lot of time reading. I'm now trying to write more about how that's influenced me.

Education and Technology

How software, AI, motivation, and practice shape learning.

Software Craft

What I've learned (and what I still question) about building software over the years.

Tech Work and Culture

What it's like on the inside of Big Tech.

Bikes and Being Outside

The second best thing I've ever done is become a bike commuter. It's so good to be outside on a regular basis, no matter what the weather.

Family and Parenting

Stories about raising kids, family transitions, and the small moments that mark time.

Recent Notes

The newest additions to this site.

  1. Graduation Season
  2. Why I Am Still a Programmer in the AI Age
  3. Have You Had Enough?
  4. The Day the Tree Comes Down
  5. Bytes, Books, and Bikes
  6. What’s New with Notebook Index