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Thoughts on backend architecture, web development, tools, and sometimes life.

Everything Is a Problem to Be Solved
Lifestyle

Everything Is a Problem to Be Solved

Life doesn't come with a manual, but it does come with a method. The same decomposition that turns impossible software projects into shipping code works on everything -career decisions, relationships, fear itself.

February 18, 2026 8 min read
Your Kids Should Learn Markdown
Lifestyle

Your Kids Should Learn Markdown

Markdown is a life skill disguised as a text format. Here's why teaching your kids this simple syntax gives them an edge in school, career, and the AI era.

January 13, 2026 8 min read
NestJS Patterns for Scalable APIs
Web Development

NestJS Patterns for Scalable APIs

Production-tested patterns for module architecture, validation, and error handling that keep your NestJS API maintainable as it grows from 5 endpoints to 500.

January 11, 2026 9 min read
Building an Obsidian Knowledge Base for AI-Assisted Development
Development

Building an Obsidian Knowledge Base for AI-Assisted Development

A comprehensive guide to creating a structured knowledge vault that bridges human documentation with AI development workflows

January 10, 2026 12 min read
Building a Developer Blog for $18/Year
Web Development

Building a Developer Blog for $18/Year

How I built a fast, maintainable blog using Hugo, GitHub Pages, and AI-generated graphics, with no recurring hosting costs.

January 9, 2026 6 min read
Quantum (Un)certainty
Lifestyle

Quantum (Un)certainty

How quantum mechanics, neuroscience, and yogic philosophy converge on a single truth: certainty isn't just confidence -it's the mechanism that collapses possibility into reality.

January 7, 2026 7 min read
A Structured Workflow for AI-Assisted Development
Development

A Structured Workflow for AI-Assisted Development

Transform AI coding assistants from chaotic helpers into reliable, documented parts of your development process with this 5-step workflow.

December 29, 2025 6 min read
Understanding Modern Web Architecture
Web Development

Understanding Modern Web Architecture

A deep dive into modern web architecture patterns, from monoliths to microservices, with practical examples and architectural diagrams.

December 15, 2024 6 min read