Pixel Penguin

11/08/2026

03/08/2026

There have never been more people applying for programming jobsm, and companies still can't find good programmers. Both are true.

38.5% of candidates now get flagged for AI cheating in live interviews (48% for technical roles). We test people on writing code from memory with no tools, then hand them AI on day one and tell them to go fast.

So they ship a whole product in three months and it looks brilliant. Until one change needs the data model reworked, and they can't tell you why it was built that way, because the AI decided, not them. Then every fix breaks two more things.

Here's what the data actually says, and what to test instead.

27/07/2026

I created a Unity game for Pixel Penguin using Opus 5. And I must say, it's amazing.

It's called Ship It. You play a penguin developer trying to get ten client projects out before Friday. Every level is one of our actual projects. You stomp bugs, you descope scope creep, and when you run into legacy code you throw a rubber duck at it.

There are 28 floppy disks hidden around the levels with facts about our team. Some of the pipes you can go down, and there are whole rooms behind them. Most people won't find them.

Runs in the browser. Works on your phone.

Play it: https://pixel-penguin.com/game/

It felt like having another developer sitting next to me. I'd suggest something and he'd agree, or tell me why not. I could tell him what to build. I could tell him what I'd built and ask him to review it.

We're in a new time.

20/07/2026

Time to introduce the main Penguin! Meet Gerrit Vermeulen.

He has been building software since 2009 and moved into DevOps around 2018, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP. He works with serverless systems, Python, Node.js, automation, and AI, building scalable solutions that are reliable, practical, and made to work in the real world.

When he is not working full-time like a boss, he is probably testing a new AI idea, making funny videos with AI, or finding ways to make life and work simpler. He is also the guy making sure everyone stays calm, has fun, and keeps the vibe chilled while the serious work gets done. 😉

Got a software idea, need help with cloud infrastructure, or want to use AI to streamline and automate parts of your business? Get in touch, we’d love to help.

12/07/2026

Our latest project is live, and it's one we're really excited about.

Let's be honest: the law is confusing. It's written in a language most of us don't speak, buried in documents most of us will never read. When you actually need an answer, finding it is hard, slow, and often expensive.

So we built something to change that.

Introducing law.namibian.life, a website where anyone can ask a legal question in plain language and get a clear answer, instantly. No legal jargon, no digging through hundreds of pages, no guesswork.

It also comes with ready-to-use example contracts. Need a basic agreement? Pick a template, fill in your details, and download it as a PDF, all in a few clicks.

Best of all, it's completely free and open to the public.

Our hope is simple: to make the law easy for the everyday person. Whether you're checking your rights, drafting a contract, or just curious about what the law actually says, everything you need is now one search away.

Try it out and let us know what you think:
https://law.namibian.life

This is still an experiment, so your feedback means the world to us. If you find it useful, share it with someone who might need it. 😊

09/07/2026

We are proud to introduce MyShieldIQ, powered by BRS Business Risk Solutions , a complete health, safety and compliance platform we built from the ground up for our client.

MyShieldIQ connects teams in the field with management in the office through one central system.

The native mobile app allows field teams to submit incident reports, complete risk assessments, manage permits and conduct inspections directly from their phones.

The web dashboard gives back-office teams access to analytics, training matrices, compliance registries and real-time notifications, all in one place.

The platform also includes AI-assisted root-cause analysis, helping teams turn incident data into practical corrective actions and clear action plans within seconds.

Behind the scenes, MyShieldIQ runs on a 100% serverless architecture. There are no traditional servers to maintain, the platform can scale instantly from one user to thousands, and infrastructure costs grow according to actual usage.

Fast, secure, scalable and built to support safer workplaces.

We could not be prouder of this project. 🐧

Video created by iMuse Designs.

03/07/2026

Us: “Please send us a clear brief of exactly what you want.”

The client:

02/07/2026

Did you see the daredevil penguins who climbed all the way to the top of the Empire State Building?

Okay, maybe not actual penguins... but the message still stands:

TAKING SOFTWARE IDEAS TO NEW HEIGHTS.

At Pixel Penguin, we turn ambitious ideas into practical software that works for your business. No climbing gear required. Just bring the idea. We’ll handle the build. 😉

01/07/2026

The AI the US government BANNED after 3 days? It's coming back 🟢 Commerce lifted the export controls, and Fable 5 is switching back on from July 1. Anthropic added a new safety filter that blocks the jailbreak 99%+ of the time. Is it weaker now? The model's untouched — but it'll refuse a bit more on borderline stuff 🤖

25/06/2026

30,000+ students. One outdated course. 😅

I've completely overhauled it with the latest tools, Laravel 13, and AI.

To celebrate the relaunch, I'm running a massive sale.

If you want to learn modern Laravel + AI, now's the moment:

https://www.udemy.com/course/crash-course-for-laravel-7-and-vuejs-basics/?couponCode=UPGRADEDCOURSE