Brett Sanders Blog

Technical insights on software engineering, AI, and technology leadership

Top 10 Software Engineering Leadership Themes for High-Performing Teams in 2025

Discover the 10 key software engineering leadership themes for building high-performing teams in 2025, including practical examples from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and other industry leaders. Learn how AI is reshaping leadership approaches.

Software EngineeringLeadershipTeam ManagementAITechnology ManagementBest PracticesEngineering CulturePerformanceInnovationCareer Development
16 min read

Upgrading to TailwindCSS 4.1.11: A Performance Revolution

Learn about the dramatic performance improvements, CSS-first configuration approach, and cutting-edge features in TailwindCSS 4.1.11. Complete upgrade guide with real-world implementation examples and performance comparisons.

TailwindCSSCSSPerformanceWeb DevelopmentBuild ToolsCSS-First ConfigurationModern CSSDeveloper ExperienceFrontend
9 min read

Adding Google Analytics 4 to a React Portfolio: A Modern Implementation Guide

Learn how to integrate Google Analytics 4 with a React application using react-ga4. This guide covers setup, configuration, route tracking, and best practices for modern web analytics implementation in 2025.

ReactGoogle Analytics 4GA4Web AnalyticsTypeScriptPerformanceWeb DevelopmentAnalyticsUser TrackingPrivacy
7 min read

Implementing a Professional Light/Dark Mode Toggle in React: A Complete Guide

Learn how to implement a complete light/dark mode system in React with theme persistence, smooth transitions, and accessibility features. Covers React Context, Tailwind CSS dark mode, localStorage integration, and component styling strategies.

ReactDark ModeUI/UXTailwind CSSTypeScriptTheme ManagementUser ExperienceWeb DevelopmentContext APILocalStorage
10 min read

Implementing React 19 Best Practices: A Complete Migration Guide

Learn how to implement React 19 best practices in your applications with practical examples including enhanced ref callbacks, use() hook for async data, simplified Context providers, and native metadata support. Complete migration guide with code examples.

React 19Best PracticesTypeScriptPerformanceModern DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentReact HooksContext APIMetadataRef Callbacks
12 min read

Building an AI Image Validator with AutoGen and OpenAI: From Vision Models to Production

Brett Sanders builds an advanced AI image validator using AutoGen and OpenAI GPT-4o-mini, exploring multi-agent systems, computer vision, natural language processing, and production deployment with comprehensive tracing and observability.

AutoGenOpenAIComputer VisionAI AgentsMulti-Agent SystemsGradioHugging FaceOpenTelemetryImage AnalysisPython
11 min read

Building an MCP-Powered Random Dog Image MCP: From Protocol to Production

Brett Sanders builds a complete MCP-powered random dog application, exploring protocol design, server/client architecture, AI agent integration, and production deployment on Hugging Face Spaces.

MCPAI AgentsPythonFastMCPGradioHugging FaceProtocol DesignFull Stack Development
8 min read

Welcome to My Blog: A Journey Through Technology Leadership

Brett Sanders introduces his blog sharing insights on technology leadership, career growth from developer to director, and the latest in AI engineering and software development.

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5 min read