Build notes
Notes from building product systems.
Writing on backend design, databases, marketplaces, product tradeoffs, and the engineering details behind production software.
Are the Deep Learning Days of Programming Behind Us?
AI can scaffold apps and ship features in weeks. But if beginners never learn closures, scope, or the call stack, who will design systems that are scalable and maintainable? Speed without depth creates fragile systems.
Dynamic vs Strictly Typed Languages: Lessons From My Journey as a Developer
Starting with Python and JavaScript taught me freedom. Learning Java taught me structure. Here's what the shift from dynamic to strictly typed languages taught me about building better software.
Building a Production-Ready POS System from Scratch
Lessons learned from designing and implementing a complete point-of-sale system for retail operations.
Building Software Is Easy. Building Systems That Match Reality Is Hard.
One of the biggest lessons I've learned as a software engineer is that real-world systems rarely behave like clean textbook examples. Here's what I've discovered about modeling business logic.
PostgreSQL Schema Design for Payment Systems
Best practices for database schemas that maintain transactional integrity in financial applications.
Building Real-Time Notification Systems
How to architect notification systems that deliver alerts quickly and reliably across multiple channels.