Writing
Notes on backend engineering, system design, leading a team and building products. Written mostly to think more clearly.
2026
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On LinkedIn
Have you ever sent two WhatsApp messages in a row and wondered how the other person could possibly receive them in the wrong order? Something as simple as a chat message can hide a surprising amount of backend complexity.
One of the smartest UX features I've seen lately: Google Meet telling you you're speaking while you're muted. Does that mean it's listening continuously? Mute doesn't always mean no signal.