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The Joy of System Design: Why True Scalability Begins with Fundamentals

The Joy of System Design: Why True Scalability Begins with Fundamentals

Building scalable systems is not an accident — it’s a byproduct of mastery. When you understand the fundamentals behind each layer of technology — from the database internals to the backend architecture, networking protocols, and security principles — scalability becomes less about struggle and more about strategy. At that point, system design

Behind the Click: How Dark Patterns Undermine Ethical Product Engineering

Behind the Click: How Dark Patterns Undermine Ethical Product Engineering

In today’s software landscape, users interact with thousands of design choices daily—some helpful, some annoying, and a few that cross the line. These manipulative tricks have a name: dark patterns. If you’re a product engineer, designer, or product manager, it’s critical to understand what these are—

Mastering Movie Ticket Reservation Systems: Key Considerations for Developers

Mastering Movie Ticket Reservation Systems: Key Considerations for Developers

Developing a robust and user-friendly movie ticket reservation system can be challenging, especially when it comes to handling conflicts like multiple users reserving the same seat. This article will explore best practices and considerations for building a seamless experience while ensuring data consistency and fairness. Let’s dive into the

Mastering the Layers of Abstraction: A Guide to Smarter Software Development

Mastering the Layers of Abstraction: A Guide to Smarter Software Development

When building software, it’s easy to reach for the latest library or framework. But often, the best solutions are simpler than you think. By mastering the layers of abstraction and using what you already have before moving to higher levels, you can write code that is cleaner, faster, and

Build What’s Novel First: How to Start Software Projects the Right Way

Build What’s Novel First: How to Start Software Projects the Right Way

When starting a new software project, it’s tempting to begin with something familiar—like creating a login screen or setting up boilerplate. But this approach often wastes time and hides critical challenges until later, when the stakes are higher. Instead, you should focus on the novel parts of the

The Hidden Challenge of Software Development: The Battle for Clear Requirements

The Hidden Challenge of Software Development: The Battle for Clear Requirements

Building software might seem like it’s all about the code. You picture developers hammering away at their keyboards, writing brilliant algorithms, and solving technical puzzles. But the hardest part of building software isn’t the coding. It’s something much less glamorous but infinitely more critical: getting clear, precise

When Data and Anecdotes Clash: Why Listening Matters in a Data-Driven World

When Data and Anecdotes Clash: Why Listening Matters in a Data-Driven World

In today’s era of big data and advanced analytics, making decisions based on data has become the cornerstone of modern businesses. Dashboards, metrics, and KPIs are often treated as the ultimate source of truth. However, there is one critical lesson that often gets overlooked: when data and anecdotes disagree,