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Why Startups Move Faster Than Big Corporates (And Why That Changes Over Time)

Why Startups Move Faster Than Big Corporates (And Why That Changes Over Time)

If you’ve ever worked at a small startup and then jumped into a large corporate, you’ve probably felt it: the creeping slowness, the endless meetings, the frustrating bureaucracy. Startups feel like you're riding a motorbike at full throttle. Corporates? More like steering a cargo ship through

Why Do Google API Keys Start With "AIza"? (And How Google Actually Verifies Them)

Why Do Google API Keys Start With "AIza"? (And How Google Actually Verifies Them)

If you have ever worked with Google services — Maps, YouTube Data API, Firebase, or anything similar — you probably noticed something interesting: every API key seems to start with AIza. At first, it feels almost secretive, like some kind of hidden meaning behind those four letters. But is there? And more

Understanding localhost vs 0.0.0.0: A Practical Guide for Developers

Understanding localhost vs 0.0.0.0: A Practical Guide for Developers

When you're setting up a server — whether it's a simple development server, a production API, or a local database — you will often encounter the choice between binding to localhost and 0.0.0.0. At first glance, they might seem similar, but the difference is critical,

Vibe Coding: How I Stopped Worrying and Let the LLMs Build My Apps

Vibe Coding: How I Stopped Worrying and Let the LLMs Build My Apps

There's a new kind of coding I call "vibe coding", where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists. It's possible because the LLMs (e.g. Cursor Composer w Sonnet) are getting too good. Also I

When to Write Database Migration Scripts: Right Away or Later?

When to Write Database Migration Scripts: Right Away or Later?

Introduction One of the most common debates among backend developers, especially when starting a new project with PostgreSQL and an ORM, is: "Should we create migration scripts from the beginning, or wait until the schema stabilizes?" The answer is not a simple yes or no. It depends heavily

Chronology of the eFishery Collapse

Chronology of the eFishery Collapse

Based on this epic article. CEO Explains How He Faked Results in $300 Million MeltdownAgritech venture eFishery was one of Asia’s brightest startups with money from the likes of SoftBank and Temasek. Then it all came crashing down.BloombergDavid Ramli 2012 * Gibran Huzaifah graduates from ITB and dreams of

You're Falling Behind If You Don't Use AI to Code — And No, "Vibing" Isn’t a Strategy

You're Falling Behind If You Don't Use AI to Code — And No, "Vibing" Isn’t a Strategy

Let’s cut the fluff. If you're writing code in 2025 and not using AI, you're not just missing out — you're actively slowing yourself down. Worse? If you think you can “vibe” your way to building a solid, scalable app, you’re in for