Remote Work and Async: What's Stuck and What's Changed
Remote work is here to stay, but async communication is still hard. Here's what I've learned about making remote teams work.
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When to Use a Cache (Redis, Memcached) and When Not To
Caching can speed up your app, but it adds complexity. Here's when I add a cache and when the database is fast enough.
Read MoreFrom Idea to Deploy: One Tiny Project End-to-End
A walkthrough of building and deploying a small project: from idea to live site in one weekend.
Read MoreTesting: What to Automate and What to Skip
Not everything needs automated tests. Here's what I test automatically, what I test manually, and what I skip entirely.
Read MoreKubernetes: When It's Overkill and When It's Not
Kubernetes is powerful, but it's not always the right choice. Here's when I use it and when simpler solutions work better.
Read MoreSimple Data Pipelines Without the Big Data Theater
You don't need Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop for most data work. Here's how I build simple pipelines that actually work.
Read MoreWriting Boring Code on Purpose
Fancy code is fun to write but hard to maintain. Here's why I write boring, predictable code—and when I make exceptions.
Read MoreHow I Built a Small SaaS in a Weekend (Stack and Lessons)
Building a small SaaS doesn't need to take months. Here's the stack I used, what worked, and what I'd do differently.
Read MoreAWS Lambda vs a Small VPS: When to Choose Which
Serverless isn't always cheaper or simpler. Here's when Lambda makes sense and when a $5 VPS is the better choice.
Read MorePostgreSQL vs MySQL in 2025: What I Pick and Why
Both databases are solid. Here's when I choose PostgreSQL and when MySQL makes more sense—and why the choice matters less than you think.
Read MoreCode Review Practices That Actually Help
After years of reviewing code, here are the practices that make reviews useful—not just a checkbox to tick.
Read MoreWhy I Use Docker for Every Side Project
Docker isn't just for production. Here's why I containerize every side project from day one—even when it feels like overkill.
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