Business7 min read
Software Project Management for Non-Technical Founders
Running a software project without an engineering background doesn't have to mean flying blind. Here's what you actually need to know to lead one effectively.
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Heritage10 min read
The Sons of Míl: Ireland's Bronze Age Invasion, Explained
The Irish Book of Invasions says Ireland was conquered by the sons of Míl Espáine — the Soldier of Spain. It sounds like mythology. But the ancient DNA says a population carrying R1b-L21 arrived in Ireland from the Atlantic coast, including Iberia, around 2,500 BC. The myth was closer to the truth than historians admitted.
Security7 min read
SQL Injection Prevention: Why It's Still Happening in 2026 and How to Stop It
SQL injection still ranks in OWASP Top 10 in 2026. Here is why it keeps happening, what the actual attack looks like, and the specific code patterns that prevent it completely.
Engineering7 min read
SQL Query Optimization: The Techniques That Move the Needle
Practical SQL optimization techniques for PostgreSQL — reading query plans, fixing N+1 joins, CTEs vs subqueries, window functions, and the profiling workflow for production.
DevOps6 min read
SSL/TLS Configuration Best Practices in 2026
Configure SSL/TLS correctly in 2026 — modern cipher suites, HSTS, certificate management, OCSP stapling, and avoiding common misconfigurations that weaken HTTPS.
Engineering7 min read
SSR vs SSG: Choosing the Rendering Strategy That Fits Your Performance Goals
SSR and SSG have different performance characteristics, infrastructure requirements, and use cases. Here's how to choose the right rendering strategy for your specific situation.
Engineering7 min read
Stripe Subscription Billing: Implementation Guide for Developers
Stripe's subscription APIs are powerful but have real complexity traps. Here's an implementation guide covering the edge cases that matter in production SaaS billing.
Architecture9 min read
System Design Interviews: What They're Actually Testing
System design interviews aren't about knowing the right answer — they're about demonstrating how you think. Here's what interviewers actually look for and how to structure your approach.
Engineering7 min read
Tailwind CSS with Nuxt: Setup, Configuration, and Best Practices
Everything you need to set up Tailwind CSS in a Nuxt application — from initial config to design tokens, component patterns, dark mode, and keeping your classes maintainable.
Architecture9 min read
Managing Technical Debt Before It Manages You
Technical debt management is one of the most important architectural responsibilities — and the most neglected. Here's how to measure it, prioritize it, and make the case for addressing it.
Career7 min read
Technical Interviews: What They're Actually Testing (And How to Prepare)
Most technical interview advice treats them as puzzles to memorize. They're not. Here's what interviewers are actually evaluating and how to prepare for that instead.
Architecture9 min read
Building a Technical Roadmap That Business Stakeholders Actually Trust
A technical roadmap that business stakeholders trust bridges the gap between engineering priorities and business outcomes. Here's how to build one that gets buy-in and drives real alignment.
Engineering7 min read
TypeScript for Backend Development: Patterns I Use on Every Project
The TypeScript backend patterns I apply consistently — type-safe configs, error handling, validated API inputs, utility types, and the project structure that scales with the team.
AI9 min read
How AI Has Changed My Development Practice (And What That Means for Clients)
A transparent account of how AI tools have changed the way I build software — what's faster, what's different, what hasn't changed, and what that means for businesses that hire me.
AI8 min read
Vector Databases Explained: When You Need Them and When You Don't
A clear, practical explanation of vector databases for developers and decision-makers — what they do, when they're the right tool, and when a simpler approach works better.