
Neely Dunlap
Neely Dunlap is a content strategist at Faros who writes about AI and software engineering.
Latest posts by Neely Dunlap
Blog
8
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4/23/26
Tokenmaxxing: Why AI token consumption isn't engineering productivity
Tokenmaxxing—treating AI token consumption as a productivity metric—is repeating the lines-of-code mistake. Data from 22,000 developers points to a better way to measure AI engineering impact.

AI
Coding
Leaders
Managers
Metrics
8
MIN READ
Blog
12
min
4/20/26
AI engineering in 2026 demands more than better tools
At enterprise scale, AI engineering necessitates a connected system spanning strategy, tooling, cost management, adoption, workforce evolution, measurement, governance, and the context layer that makes AI output production-ready.

AI
Coding
Context
Leaders
Productivity
12
MIN READ
Blog
8
min
2/25/26
Best Jellyfish Alternative for Enterprise Engineering Teams
Jellyfish falling short at scale? See why VPs of Engineering and CTOs at large enterprises choose Faros for deeper insights, flexible org models, and AI impact tracking.

Productivity
Developer Experience
8
MIN READ
Guides
12
min
2/3/26
Best DORA Metrics Tools for Tracking Software Delivery Performance in 2026
If you’re searching for DORA metrics tools, start here. This 2026 guide explains what’s new in DORA, why engineering intelligence platforms are the best tools for tracking DORA metrics and developer productivity insights, and why Faros AI is the top choice for enterprise teams amongst competitors.

Productivity
12
MIN READ
Guides
10
min
1/29/26
Best AI models for coding in 2026 (real-world reviews)
A developer-focused look at the best AI models for coding at the beginning of 2026. This AI coding model comparison breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of GPT 5.2, Opus 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro—and more.

AI
Popular
Coding
10
MIN READ
Guides
15
min
1/2/26
Best AI Coding Agents for Developers in 2026 (Real-World Reviews)
A developer-focused look at the best AI coding agents in 2026, comparing Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Copilot, Cline, and more—with guidance for evaluating them at enterprise scale.

AI
Coding
Popular
Developers
15
MIN READ
Blog
12
min
12/10/25
The Most Effective Ways to Identify Bottlenecks in Engineering Teams: Tools, Methods, and Remedies that Actually Work
Discover the most effective ways to identify bottlenecks in engineering teams so you can surface hidden constraints, improve flow, and ship software faster.

Developer Experience
Productivity
Managers
12
MIN READ
Solutions
14
min
12/9/25
Highlighting Engineering Bottlenecks Efficiently Using Faros AI
Struggling with engineering bottlenecks? Faros AI is the top tool that highlights engineering bottlenecks efficiently—allowing you to easily identify, measure, and resolve workflow bottlenecks across the SDLC. Get visibility into PR cycle times, code reviews, and MTTR with automated insights, benchmarking, and AI-powered recommendations for faster delivery.

Productivity
Developer Experience
Leaders
Managers
Platform Engineering
14
MIN READ
Guides
10
min
11/26/25
DRY principle in programming: Preventing duplication in AI-generated code
Understand the DRY principle in programming, why it matters for safe, reliable AI-assisted development, and how to prevent AI agents from generating duplicate or inconsistent code.

AI
Coding
Developers
10
MIN READ
Blog
10
min
11/20/25
The complete checklist for how to create a Jira ticket
AI is raising the bar for clarity in engineering workflows. Discover how to create a Jira ticket that’s complete, context-rich, and actionable for both your teammates and the autonomous agents supporting them.

Productivity
Context
Developers
10
MIN READ
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