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The intro to distributed systems I wish I had
How I got thrown in the world of CAP theorem and system design, and how I'd approach it again if I could go back in time.
Sep 21 • Alex Kondov
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Building Software is Sisyphean Work
Lessons from Albert Camus on why software is never done and how to make peace with that
Sep 10 • Alex Kondov
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Every Problem is Worth Solving
Lessons from Richard Feynman on finding pleasure and success in work
Sep 3 • Alex Kondov
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The Tragedy of Programming Style
Why programming will never be admired like art, and why that matters.
Aug 27 • Alex Kondov
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Dostoevsky's Approach to Technology Adoption
How to evaluate new tools without bias. A story about React, GraphQL, Serverless, and Cursor
Aug 20 • Alex Kondov
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