Insights on software engineering and development techniques
How my team placed 2nd at NexHacks 2026, building Pyra - a runtime security agent for crypto transactions. Lessons on using MCP servers to accelerate development and maintaining a learning mindset regardless of outcomes.
Four hackathons. Didn't win any. One production system running at 60Hz with sub-5ms latency. How four weekend failures taught me to build production-grade systems with a repeatable process.
Exploring the importance of understanding why programming concepts exist rather than just learning what they are and how they work, with a practical example of JavaScript hoisting.
Exploring the critical role of awareness in problem-solving and how cultivating awareness through intentional breaks, mindfulness practice, and active curiosity can elevate your development practice.
A deep dive into how I implemented Redis caching and an efficient lyric deduplication algorithm to reduce API costs by 40%, optimize memory usage, and deliver a seamless user experience in the LyricLingo application.