A lot of technical work is really translation
The hard part is often not only building the system. It is helping different people understand the same system from where they stand.
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Teaching changed how I design technical things
Trying to help other people learn made me much less interested in showing off and much more interested in clarity.
I take software seriously, not solemnly
Reliable systems matter more to me than performative seriousness. Humor, calm, and clear thinking can live in the same room.
Latency is a trust signal, not a performance afterthought
Fast interfaces shape user confidence before anyone notices architecture, reliability charts, or clever implementation details.