A gym metaphor for modern pairing: when to rely on AI, when to pair with humans, and when to slow down for critical work.

A reflection on why the bring-a-friend membership model creates lasting habits and broader social benefits.

A metaphor for clean architecture: blueprint, rooms, and replaceable materials.

Good code is written for readers, not just machines. A short reflection on clarity, empathy, and maintainability.

Notes from Google’s code review guide and my take on what reviews are really for.

Notes from The Fundamentals of Software Architecture with lessons on tradeoffs, architecture characteristics, and leadership.

Notes from Practical Event-Driven Architecture on how choreography and orchestration coordinate service workflows.

Key leadership lessons from Extreme Ownership, translated into practical habits for software teams.

Key lessons from Martin Fowler’s Refactoring, plus practical Java examples for common refactoring moves.

Compare controlled and uncontrolled React components and see when to use each with code examples.