--- title: "Yanis (@farddown) | Hashnode" description: "Yanis (@farddown) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@farddown" --- @farddown # Yanis @farddown · Paris, France · Joined March 2026 ### [Microsoft and OpenAI End Their Exclusive and Revenue‑Sharing Deal](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/microsoft-and-openai-end-their-exclusive-and-revenuesharing-deal?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A New Chapter in the AI‑Partner Playbook Big‑name partnerships in AI are no stranger to headlines, but the recent shift in Microsoft‑OpenAI dynamics is more than a headline. In 2019, Microsoft poured $1 billion into OpenAI, announcing a new era of “A... 5 min read · [farddown.hashnode.dev](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/microsoft-and-openai-end-their-exclusive-and-revenuesharing-deal?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/microsoft-and-openai-end-their-exclusive-and-revenuesharing-deal/69f06c598e31cfcdf7fa9b07) ### [\*\*Stop Trying to Engineer Your Way Out of Listening to People\*\*](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/stop-trying-to-engineer-your-way-out-of-listening-to-people?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Listening isn’t a bug you can squish with a line of code.It’s a human talent that flourishes when you’re present, empathetic, and willing to set aside the “fix‑it” mantra.In a culture that celebrates engineers turning glitches into clean architecture... 5 min read · [farddown.hashnode.dev](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/stop-trying-to-engineer-your-way-out-of-listening-to-people?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/stop-trying-to-engineer-your-way-out-of-listening-to-people/69e5e059e4be2455a35ff6ba) ### [Tailscale's New macOS Home: A Seamless VPN Experience for Mac Users](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/tailscales-new-macos-home-a-seamless-vpn-experience-for-mac-users?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When you first boot a fresh Mac, the startup chime, the soft glow of the display, and that crisp, uncluttered interface make you feel like the computer was built just for you. Imagine that same sense of elegance and simplicity applied to your VPN. Th... 5 min read · [farddown.hashnode.dev](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/tailscales-new-macos-home-a-seamless-vpn-experience-for-mac-users?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 3](https://hashnode.com/posts/tailscales-new-macos-home-a-seamless-vpn-experience-for-mac-users/69cf76d9e859726d5f1f660d) ### [Clojure: The Documentary, Official Trailer \[Video\]](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/clojure-the-documentary-official-trailer-video?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Ever wondered what it feels like to watch a programming language evolve on screen? The brand‑new documentary “Clojure” gives you that exact glimpse—plus a front‑row seat to the buzzing community behind it. Its official trailer has alread... 5 min read · [farddown.hashnode.dev](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/clojure-the-documentary-official-trailer-video?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 31](https://hashnode.com/posts/clojure-the-documentary-official-trailer-video/69cb8259784f698e12c60f6f) ### [Coding Agents Could Make Free Software Matter Again](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/coding-agents-could-make-free-software-matter-again?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The notion that free software is on its deathbed feels oddly ironic. Open‑source projects still keep the web humming, drive the latest AI breakthroughs, and power the Internet of Things. Yet whispers that free software has lost its relevance keep sur... 6 min read · [farddown.hashnode.dev](https://farddown.hashnode.dev/coding-agents-could-make-free-software-matter-again?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 30](https://hashnode.com/posts/coding-agents-could-make-free-software-matter-again/69ca30d946053c4a261f3f75)