Essays on Code, Craft & Contemplation

Slow thoughts on fast technology

A software developer's notebook on building things that matter — explorations at the intersection of engineering, design, and the human experience of making.

Recent Essays

View all →
Architectural blueprints spread across a table Architecture

On the Dignity of Boring Technology

Why the most responsible architectural decision is often the least exciting one, and how mature engineering teams learn to resist the siren song of novelty.

December 2025
Close-up of handwritten notes in a leather journal Craft

Debugging as Meditation

After twenty years of tracking down bugs, I've realized the process has more in common with mindfulness practice than most developers would admit.

November 2025
Weathered hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel Teams

The Myth of the 10x Developer

Individual brilliance is overrated. The real multiplier in software is the person who makes everyone around them better — the quiet force of a generous colleague.

October 2025
The best code I've ever written was the code I decided not to write. Every line is a liability; every abstraction is a bet against future understanding. From "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Writing Things Down"

Join the conversation

Occasional essays on software, craft, and the art of building things with care. No spam, no growth hacks — just honest writing delivered to your inbox.