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Writing from the workshop.

Notes on Go, maintainable systems, and building useful products.

21.07.2026

7 min read

The Maintenance Mindset

Treating future changes as a design constraint leads to calmer software.

13.07.2026

5 min read

Measuring What Matters

A useful metric should help someone decide what to do next.

04.07.2026

8 min read

Small Interfaces, Better Go

Keeping Go interfaces close to consumers produces simpler and more flexible code.

26.06.2026

6 min read

Designing Admin Tools for Speed

Admin interfaces should reduce hesitation and make common work feel obvious.

18.06.2026

9 min read

Operationally Kind Go Services

Designing Go services that explain what they are doing when production gets difficult.

07.06.2026

7 min read

Boring Software Scales

Why predictable systems often outperform clever ones as teams and products grow.

20.05.2026

5 min read

Workshop Notes 01: Keeping Systems Legible

Practical notes on keeping systems legible for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.

19.05.2026

6 min read

Workshop Notes 02: Designing for Reversibility

Practical notes on designing for reversibility for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.

18.05.2026

7 min read

Workshop Notes 03: Writing Practical Error Messages

Practical notes on writing practical error messages for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.

17.05.2026

8 min read

Workshop Notes 04: Simple Queues and Clear Work

Practical notes on simple queues and clear work for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.

16.05.2026

9 min read

Workshop Notes 05: Naming the Important Things

Practical notes on naming the important things for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.

15.05.2026

10 min read

Workshop Notes 06: Interfaces That Explain Themselves

Practical notes on interfaces that explain themselves for teams building software that should remain calm and understandable.