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Articles and thoughts on backend engineering.

Exploring topics in software engineering, system design, and the craft of building reliable backend systems.

Parallels Between Home Building and Software Engineering

November 2, 2023

A personal reflection on the surprising parallels between home renovation and software engineering, comparing roofers to UI engineers, carpenters to infrastructure engineers, and concluding that commanding server clusters is easier than coordinating contractors.

An Experiment in Writing

September 2, 2023

A reflection on the growing desire to express thoughts through writing, embracing an experimental approach that will happen at its own pace.

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