Writings

Learn when tech debt is smart, when it’s dangerous, and how to manage it. A clear, startup-tested guide to technical debt from a seasoned engineering leader.

How AI could have helped me generate FDA audit-ready SDS documentation faster while building regulated software.

Discover my journey from 3D printing novice to creator with the Bambu Labs P1S. Learn about open-source designs, home organization projects, and designing your first custom print.

Discover how Buoy Software improved their Rails app by transitioning from React and GraphQL to ViewComponents. Learn about performance gains and simplified development.

How to use subdomains in your feature specs.

Complete beginner's guide to iOS development with Swift. Learn Xcode setup, iOS development fundamentals, and start building iPhone apps with practical examples.

Get more control over HTTP caching in Rails.

Learn how to implement HTTP conditional caching in Rails using fresh_when.

Learn proven strategies for scaling JSON APIs in Rails applications. Performance optimization techniques using ActiveModel::Serializers, key-based caching, and Rack::Cache with real-world examples.

A quick look at some recent issues I had when trying to move git remotes and then deploying with Capistrano and how I resolved the issue.