Fred Lackey
Software developer, open-source contributor, and occasional writer.
This is where I keep notes on things I'm building, learning, and thinking about.
Location
United States
Focus
Backend Systems, CLI Tools, Infrastructure
Currently
Rust Node.js DevOps
Last updated
February 19, 2026
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Blog
Technical deep-dives, architecture patterns, and personal reflections
Latest Post
Building a Production CLI Tool in Rust From Scratch
Contact
Get in touch for collaborations, questions, or just to say hello
Recent Notes
Building a Production CLI Tool in Rust From Scratch
Feb 15, 2026
Node.js Streams: The Complete Mental Model
Feb 8, 2026
Event Sourcing: When It Makes Sense (And When It Doesn't)
Jan 28, 2026
Docker Multi-Stage Builds for Node.js
Jan 20, 2026
A Year of Remote Work: Honest Reflections
Jan 12, 2026
About this site. These pages are published from a personal knowledge base. Posts are written in a document-first style -- more like working notes than polished articles. Some pieces are evergreen; others evolve over time. If something looks unfinished, it probably is. That's by design.