Articles

Infrastructure, TypeScript, AWS bills, aviation, and one very thorough sitcom analysis.

  1. The Browser Is the Game Engine: Two Games, Zero Dependencies

    How the approach-control game and Pelican Run on this site are built with plain TypeScript and Canvas — no frameworks, no game engines — and what the modern browser gives you for free if you know where to look.

  2. How Many Times Do They Say "Here We Go" in The Big Bang Theory?

    Across all 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory, the catchphrase shows up 56 times. Howard says it the most, Leonard uses it as a warning, and Sheldon is usually the reason.

  3. I Cut My AWS Bill to the Bone (and What It Cost Me)

    A three-act story about taking a real Next.js + Postgres app from Vercel + RDS to a single, self-hosted, IPv6-only EC2 instance — pulling every cost lever, breaking several things along the way, and learning the unglamorous mechanics of how AWS actually charges you.

  4. Advanced Concurrency Control in Node.js and TypeScript

    An article that takes you through the entire journey of implementing advanced concurrency control in Node.js and TypeScript.

  5. Casing Matters: Why Consistent Naming Conventions Make or Break Team Productivity

    When you transition from solo coding to working in a team environment, especially in languages like JavaScript and TypeScript, naming conventions become critically important for team productivity.

  6. The Adapter Pattern: Bridging the Gap Between Powerful APIs and Developer Happiness

    Discover how the Adapter pattern bridges powerful APIs and developer simplicity. Complete guide with examples, strategies, and implementation tips.

  7. Horizontally Scaling Realtime Applications

    Here, I will explore different approaches and key concepts related to making a scalable realtime application.

  8. An Aspiring Pilot's Journal

    Here, I will document my journey to becoming a pilot. I will share my experiences, challenges, and plans for the future.

  9. Simplify managing multiple AWS Accounts with AWS Accounts Manager

    AWS Accounts Manager is a browser extension that acts as a password manager specifically for AWS accounts. It helps you manage multiple AWS accounts effortlessly, saving you time and reducing the risk of errors.

  10. My Million Dollar Startup Tech Stack in 2023

    What is the hot new tech stack for startups in 2023? I will tell you in this article.