Engineering
Deep technical dives, system architecture, and engineering post-mortems for senior developers.
The Paper Fortress: Why 'Bulletproof' Architecture is a Lie (Until You Prove It)
A brutal post-mortem on multi-tenancy, Row Level Security, and the ego of software design. Why 'bulletproof' is a property proven by tests, not a design style.
Database Design Doctrine for PostgreSQL: What 'Bulletproof' Actually Means
A senior architect's guide to building database systems that don't fail at 3 AM. Learn the five pillars of bulletproof PostgreSQL design: engine-enforced isolation, layered access control, explicit invariants, performance constraints, and CI falsification.
Why Your 'Bulletproof' Database Architecture Will Fail: A Senior Engineer Debate
Two senior engineers tear apart a 'bulletproof' multi-tenant PostgreSQL schema. Raw dialogue, brutal honesty, and the engineering truths that emerged. This is what real code reviews should look like.
The "Bulletproof" Software Myth: What Every Beginner Needs to Know
Think your code is bulletproof? Think again. This comprehensive beginner's guide reveals why software fails, what 'bulletproof' really means, and the mindset shift that separates amateur developers from professionals. Real examples, zero jargon.
