M² on Engineering

I write about building real systems—from idea to production. Expect practical insights on backend architecture, cloud-native design, and the tradeoffs that come with scaling software. Most posts focus on what actually works in production, avoiding over-engineering while still building systems that last.

18 posts

Why I'm Building an Engineering Publishing Platform

Publishing engineering content shouldn't require publishing it five different times. What began as a simple effort to automate cross-posting quickly evolved into a much bigger idea: a platform designed to capture engineering knowledge, manage the entire publishing lifecycle, and distribute content from a single source of truth. This article explores the problem that inspired the project, the architectural thinking behind it, and why I'm documenting the journey as I build it.

Aug 30, 20265 min read

Aug 29, 2026
Aug 29, 20266 min read3 views
The Fastest Way to Become a Senior Engineer Is to Make Yourself Replaceable
The best senior engineers don't just solve difficult problems—they create more engineers capable of solving them. Reflecting on lessons learned throughout my career, I explore why mentorship, judgment, and investing in others remain the fastest path to growth, even as AI transforms the way we build software.
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Aug 29, 2026
Aug 29, 20266 min read1 view
Good Architecture Starts with Trust
The final article in the Good Architecture series explores the foundation behind every resilient system: trust. From observability and failure planning to sustainable design and engineering culture, good architecture isn't just about technology—it's about building confidence in your systems, your teammates, and the decisions that shape the future.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Good Architecture Is Built for Change
Good architecture is not built around the assumption that everything will stay the same. It is built around the reality that useful software will eventually need to change. A team may start with a cle
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Jul 8, 2026
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Good Architecture Plans for Failure
Good architecture does not assume everything will work. It assumes something will fail and makes sure the team has a reasonable way to contain it, understand it, and recover from it. That may sound pe
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Jun 19, 2026
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Good Architecture Includes Observability
Good architecture is not only about how a system is built. It is also about how well the team can understand that system once it is running. That is where observability belongs in the architecture con
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Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 20269 min read236 views
Good Architecture Creates Engineering Momentum
Most software projects do not struggle because the first version was hard to build. They struggle because important decisions were not made clearly enough, early enough, or visibly enough. At first, t
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May 27, 2026
May 27, 20269 min read
Why I Reach for Go When Building Backend Services
I use TypeScript often. I like Python for the things Python is great at. I have built backend services in Node.js, worked across different stacks, and seen enough production systems to know there is r
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May 15, 2026
May 15, 20266 min read3 views
The Truth About Serverless APIs Nobody Mentions
I’ve noticed serverless conversations tend to split into two camps: People who think it solves everything, and people who think it’s a mistake. The reality is much more useful than either extreme. Eve
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Latest articles

Why I'm Building an Engineering Publishing Platform

The Fastest Way to Become a Senior Engineer Is to Make Yourself Replaceable

Good Architecture Starts with Trust

Good Architecture Is Built for Change

Good Architecture Plans for Failure

Good Architecture Includes Observability

Good Architecture Creates Engineering Momentum

Why I Reach for Go When Building Backend Services

The Truth About Serverless APIs Nobody Mentions