Reflections on My Technical Writing Journey
Before diving in, I want to be fully transparent: this summary article was generated by AI, based on my past writings. While I’m deeply committed to writing all my content authentically—without AI assistance—this retrospective is an exception, a tool to help consolidate six months of thoughts into a cohesive reflection. Now, let’s look back at the themes, ideas, and lessons that have shaped my journey so far.
The Beginning: Rethinking Modern Development
My writing journey began with a focus on Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and alternative infrastructure solutions. In Building Modern Apps with PWAs and Local Servers, I explored how PWAs could replace traditional desktop apps when paired with lightweight local backends—an idea that still excites me. This was followed by Exposing Local Services with Cloudflare Tunnel, where I weighed the convenience of Cloudflare’s tunneling against the trade-off of routing traffic through a third party.
A recurring theme emerged early: questioning defaults. Whether debating Kubernetes in Is Kubernetes Always the Right Choice for Your Business? or revisiting containers in From Containers to DEB Packages: Choosing the Right Tool, I found myself advocating for simpler, more tailored solutions. My stance crystallized in Why Operational Costs Start with Infrastructure, Not Code—a piece arguing that architecture, not language choice, drives long-term expenses.
Tools and Philosophies
As a developer with decades of experience, tools matter deeply. Why GoLand Remains My Go-To IDE for Go and TypeScript celebrated JetBrains’ ecosystem, while Double Programming: A Strategy for Reliable Code in Production proposed an unconventional but effective method for ensuring reliability in critical systems.
But beyond tools, a broader philosophy took shape: pragmatism over hype. Stop Chasing Hype: Stick to What Works and Choosing the Right Tech Stack for Your Side Project both emphasized that the “best” technology is the one that fits the problem—and the developer’s enjoyment. This mindset reappeared in Why New Isn’t Always Better in Software Development, where I cautioned against blindly adopting trends.
The Web’s Enduring Potential
A passionate thread runs through my work: the web as a universal platform. From Web Standards Make a Comeback with Lit and Web Components to The Web as the Ultimate Platform for Modern UIs, I’ve championed web technologies for their flexibility and reach. Articles like Unlocking Real-Time Communication in Web Apps with WebRTC and Revolutionizing Web Authentication with WebAuthn and Passkeys highlighted how modern APIs are closing gaps with native apps.
Yet, I’ve also acknowledged limitations. Bridging the Gap: When Web Apps Need Native Help and PWAs vs. App Stores: Rethinking App Updates and Distribution grappled with the realities of distribution and platform restrictions—leading me to experiment with WebView-based hybrids in Bridging Web and Native: Using WebView for Mobile Apps.
Personal Growth and Industry Reflections
Beyond technical deep dives, I’ve reflected on developer growth and industry shifts. Learning by Doing: The Key to Mastering New Skills stressed hands-on experience, while Software Development as an Art: Embrace Your Unique Interpretation framed coding as a creative discipline. Later pieces like The Evolution of Computer Science: From Mysticism to Pragmatism and Memory-Safe Languages and the Future of Software Development examined how foundational knowledge is changing in an AI-augmented world.
My own workflow evolved too. Why Bun Has Become My Go-To JavaScript Runtime and From Makefiles to Bun: Modern Task Automation Tools documented my shift toward faster, simpler tooling. And in My GenAI Experiment: Building a Website with Authentic Content and AI Support, I shared how AI assisted with my website—while keeping content authentically human.
Looking Ahead
The past six months have been a journey of curiosity, skepticism, and refinement. Whether advocating for pragmatism in The Power of Pragmatism in Software Development, dissecting Go’s nuances in Why Go Isn’t Always Ideal for Beginners, or revisiting architecture in Microservices vs Monoliths: The Hidden Tradeoffs, my goal has been consistent: to share insights that are both practical and thought-provoking.
As I continue writing, I hope to keep exploring the balance between innovation and restraint, theory and practice, and technology’s promises versus its realities. Thanks for joining me on this journey—here’s to many more articles ahead.
—Written by AI, with gratitude for the human behind the words.