Is it safe to cycle on Kenyan roads? It's the biggest question holding people back. I decided to find out for myself. Short answer: YES, if you're smart about it. Wrote a full beginner's guide on how to do it safely and why it's the best hobby I've picked up for myself so far this year.

Saw a LinkedIn post about how banks use app data to understand customers better. Here's a quick dive into alternative data: how it's used in finance, where it's coming from, and why it matters.

Need to check multiple facts about a library book? Do you grab the book and examine it all at once, or ask the librarian several specific questions? Software developers face a similar dilemma with databases: fetch everything once, or make multiple targeted queries? This article delves into the engineering tradeoffs between these two fundamental approaches.

Through difficult experiences we discovered that scaling processes lack glamour. This article examines developmental trajectory by scrutinizing the missteps that results in failure while emphasizing the essential need for constructing a robust base to support growth.

Starting out just trying to keep up as an intern, now growing through the grind as a junior dev—here’s a look at the lessons, the missteps, and what it really takes to aim for senior roles.

APIs power your apps, but failures can frustrate users and break trust. I tried to explore how auth issues, poor error handling, and slow responses impact the user experience.

Time zones can be a nightmare for developers. In this high-level blog, I cover key challenges in date & time management—storing timestamps, handling conversions, dealing with DST, and scheduling across time zones. There’s a lot more to explore, but this should give you a solid starting point.

Curious how Uber seamlessly connects millions of riders and drivers? This post gives a high-level look at its system architecture, from real-time matching to scalable microservices.

Struggling with focus as a developer? Check out these productivity techniques to work smarter, not harder.

When the Demo gods Smile Stepping into the realm of client-facing missions is as exhilarating as it is challenging. For developers, it’s not just about delivering a product but ensuring a seamless...