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JournalEngineeringArchitectureComplexityThe Cargo Cult of Clean ArchitectureWe layer our applications like onions, convinced that one day we'll swap the database. A look at why 'Clean Architecture' often leads to messy code.November 15, 20268 min1.6k words
JournalEngineeringComplexityToolingThe Fatigue of Infinite ConfigurabilityWe demanded flexibility, and we got it. Now every component is a shapeshifter, accepting a dozen props to define its existence. A look at why constraints are better than options.October 10, 20267 min1.3k words
JournalEngineeringCultureMaintenanceThe Fetishization of FreshnessWe treat our dependencies like perishable goods, terrified that a week-old version is already rotten. A look at why we prioritize newness over stability, and the fatigue of eternal upgrades.September 1, 20265 min0.8k words
JournalEngineeringArchitectureComplexityThe Accessibility Debt of Dynamic ContentWe build abstractions to hide complexity, but eventually, we hit a ceiling where the abstraction leaks. A story about fighting the tool you built to save time.August 15, 20267 min1.3k words
JournalEngineeringCareerComplexityThe Paralysis of ChoiceWe are drowning in options. Every new project starts with a week of research instead of a week of coding. A reflection on decision fatigue and the virtue of being boring.July 20, 20268 min1.5k words
JournalEngineeringUXResilienceThe Tyranny of the Happy PathWe build interfaces that assume the world is perfect—fast networks, valid inputs, and logical users. A look at why our obsession with the 'happy path' creates fragile software.June 15, 20268 min1.5k words
