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Thoughts on web development, programming techniques, and the intersection of vintage computing with modern technology.

Rails Was Right

08 May 2025

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While the industry chased hype, Rails quietly kept delivering — fast, clean, and maintainable. In 2025, it still feels like coming home.

The Microservice Hangover

01 May 2025

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Microservices were supposed to make our lives easier. For many teams, they made everything harder. This is a story about scale, pain, and learning the hard way.

Sustainable Software in the Age of AI Hype

22 Apr 2025

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AI is changing how we build, but speed isn’t sustainability. If we’re not careful, we’ll automate our way into chaos — faster than ever before.