Topics

Hub pages that group related posts into focused learning paths.

4 articles

Go Backend Engineering

Practical backend engineering in Go — middleware, architecture, reliability, and performance patterns used in production services.

3 articles

Docker & Deployment

Container-first delivery patterns for backend and web apps — optimized Dockerfiles, image sizing, and reliable production rollouts.

3 articles

Cloud & Kubernetes

Cloud operations and platform engineering patterns — Kubernetes, automation, infra decisions, and production hardening lessons.

2 articles

PostgreSQL

Performance, safety, and production patterns for building on Postgres — from UUIDs to extensions and strictness tooling.

2 articles

Next.js

Self-hosting and production deployment strategies for Next.js — SSR, RSC, Electron packaging, and platform-independent delivery.

2 articles

Frontend State Patterns

State handling patterns for modern apps — URL state, shareability, and practical React workflows that improve UX and debugging.

2 articles

Changelog

Release notes and updates across the site and tooling — architecture shifts, feature additions, and quality-of-life improvements.

1 article

Kafka & Streaming

Hands-on Kafka infrastructure and local/production setup patterns — KRaft mode, Docker workflows, and streaming reliability.

1 article

AI & RAG Systems

Applied AI engineering for retrieval systems — chunking strategies, embedding tradeoffs, and practical document pipeline design.

1 article

Observability & Logging

Logging architecture and observability strategy for backend systems — context propagation, event quality, and cost-aware telemetry.