Tech Diary
Building products, writing code, growing teams. Technical notes from my journey in software development.
April 2025
Building Real-time Collaboration Features
WebSocket patterns and conflict resolution strategies for multiplayer applications with smooth user experiences.
The Psychology of User Onboarding
Cognitive biases and first impression optimization for better user experiences and retention.
Database Sharding at Scale
Database partitioning and scaling strategies for handling millions of active users efficiently.
Design Systems That Actually Work
Creating reusable design systems that scale with your team and product complexity effectively.
AI Ethics in Production Systems
Building AI systems that are fair, transparent, and aligned with human values and ethics.
March 2025
Microservice Communication Patterns
Event-driven vs synchronous architectures and choosing the right communication pattern for your microservice design.
User Research Without a Budget
Guerilla UX methods for startups and affordable ways to gather user insights when resources are limited.
Performance Budgets in 2025
Setting and enforcing performance standards for modern web applications and user experiences.
The Art of Code Review
Giving feedback that improves both code and relationships through constructive, collaborative reviews.
February 2025
State Management in React Apps
Context API, Redux, and understanding the trade-offs between different state management approaches.
Measuring What Actually Matters
Moving beyond vanity metrics to focus on measurements that drive real business value and user success.
Container Security Best Practices
Essential security practices for securing Docker and Kubernetes deployments in production environments.
Remote Team Communication
Building culture and effective communication strategies for distributed teams across multiple time zones.