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September 25, 20261 min read

Notes on Simplicity

Simplicity isn't the absence of complexity. It's the result of understanding a problem well enough to solve it cleanly.

Opinion
September 25, 20261 min read

A Weekend with a Side Project

No stakeholders, no deadlines, no Jira tickets. Just you and a dumb idea that might turn into something.

Systems Architecture
September 25, 20261 min read

Designing with Constraints

Limitations aren't obstacles to creativity. They're the structure that makes creativity possible.

Systems Architecture
September 25, 20262 min read

Small Tools, Big Impact

The best developer tools do one thing well and get out of your way. A love letter to focused software.

Retro Gaming
September 25, 20262 min read

Learning in Public

Writing about what you're learning is the fastest way to find out what you don't actually understand.

Opinion
Editorial
September 25, 20261 min read

The Case for Static

Static sites aren't a step backwards. They're what you get when you take performance and simplicity seriously.

OpinionSoftware Development
Editorial,Guest Contributor
September 25, 20261 min read

Building for the Long Term

The frameworks will change. The databases will change. What survives is the clarity of your thinking.

Opinion
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