Writing
Notes on building software well.
Practical writing on architecture, engineering trade-offs, and the thinking behind the tools and decisions that make systems easier to build and live with.
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Why This Site Has No Database
This website is a fully static Astro build — no database, no PHP, no plugins. Here's why that's an engineering decision as much as a performance one.
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Choosing Boring Technology
The most senior engineering decision is often the least exciting one. Why I default to proven, well-understood tools — and how to spend your limited innovation budget wisely.