Vivid experiments turned into words

All of my long-form thoughts on system building, science, and startups.

The Self-Hosting Rabbit Hole

Self-hosting swaps convenience for control. I dropped a costly analytics service for a chance to self-host its open-source core with Coolify. Not to save money, but to start owning my setup. This article discusses vendor lock-in, encourages readers to check out Hetzner’s VPS solutions, and shares a few other tips for self-hosting.

The Gap That LeetCode's 30 Days of JavaScript Actually Fills

Discover how LeetCode's 30 days of JavaScript challenge links theoretical programming concepts to practical engineering patterns, bridging the gap between CS education and real-world development.