03/02/2026
AI Makes Code Fast—But Not Finished
AI tools sprint through the first 80% of a feature, but that last 20%—error handling, performance, security, edge cases—is still the difference between a demo and a durable system.
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06/01/2026
Hydration Is a Handover, Not a Feature
Hydration isn’t just about attaching event listeners. It’s a fragile handover between past and present, where fast paint, interactivity, and continuity collide—and where most bugs aren’t mistakes, but broken assumptions.
30/12/2025
Time Slicing Isn’t Magic — It’s the Event Loop (Thanks, Ryan)
A reframing of time slicing, transitions, and responsiveness through the lens that actually matters: the browser’s event loop. Inspired by Ryan Carniato’s talk, this essay strips away framework mythology and replaces it with constraints, cooperation, and humility.
05/06/2025
Reboot. Repeat. Regret: Why Tech Keeps Repeating Itself
What happens when an industry built on disruption forgets the cost of consequence? From Meta’s internal decay to AI’s reckless scale, this blog explores how tech's cultural inheritance is driving it into ethical crisis—and how we might reboot the system instead.
02/06/2025
AI Coding and the Rise of Learned Helplessness in Developers
Over-reliance on AI in coding can inadvertently lead to 'learned helplessness' in developers, eroding critical thinking and deep system understanding. This post explores this phenomenon and offers strategies to reclaim essential developer skills.
28/05/2025
My HireVue Nightmare: A Developer's Critique of AI Interviews, Bias & Black Boxes
A developer's raw take on HireVue: the silent treatment from AI interviewers, the 'black box' of algorithmic judgment, and why the human element in hiring is irreplaceable. Includes survival tips.
25/05/2025
Why 80% of AI Projects Fail & How Staff+ Engineers Can Save Them (HBR Strategy)
Most AI projects fail not from bad code, but at the margins—trust, relevance, & understanding. This guide for Staff+ Engineers, drawing on HBR insights, shows how to navigate AI implementation and prevent failure.
23/05/2025
No Memory, No Maintenance: Why AI Code Becomes a Liability Without Context
AI writes code fast, but often misses the critical 'why.' Discover the risks of contextless AI-generated code and how to prevent maintenance nightmares before they haunt your systems.
08/05/2025
Don’t Rob Yourself of the Eureka: How AI Is Killing the Joy of Being a Developer
Discover how overreliance on AI is changing software development—from lost learning and creativity to rising burnout. A personal reflection on the hidden cost of artificial speed in tech.
13/11/2024
Demystifying JSX: How Babel Really Transforms React Components
Dive deep into how Babel transforms JSX, debunking common myths about React Fiber. Understand the true mechanics behind the magic for better React development.
16/10/2024
From Linear to Systems Thinking: Solving Complex Tech Challenges
In this post, we explore the fundamentals of document databases, their document-oriented structure, value types, and key concepts. Learn how document databases like MongoDB organize and manage data efficiently.
18/06/2023
Fundamentals of Document Databases
In this post, we explore the fundamentals of document databases, their document-oriented structure, value types, and key concepts. Learn how document databases like MongoDB organize and manage data efficiently.
21/12/2021
Goals - April 2022
In this post I've listed all my goals for 2022. After the success of last years, more than I could have ever imagined. I've decided to make another.
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12/12/2021
Monthly Reflection - April 2021: Stepping Back to Leap Forward
A look back at April 2021, a month of significant change, focusing on leaving a job to prioritize learning, skill development in front-end (React, JS, TypeScript), and a commitment to content creation.