Engineering Logs

A collection of engineering logs I've written over the years.

April 28, 2024

Is Programming Enough? The Tales of a Software Engineer

Exploring the essential soft skills beyond programming that software engineers need to succeed in the business world - from communication and time management to collaboration and problem-solving

software-engineeringcareer-developmentsoft-skills
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April 21, 2024

Understanding the Client-Server Model in Distributed Computing

Exploring the fundamental architecture in distributed computing that facilitates efficient allocation of tasks and workloads between clients and servers through network communication

distributed-computingclient-servernetworking
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April 15, 2024

Break the Tutorial Trap: How to Become a Better Software Engineer with Projects & Structure

Practical advice for moving beyond tutorial-following by building structured projects that teach real engineering skills.

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February 2, 2024

Error Handling in Rust Where Bugs Go to Take a Vacation

Safeguarding Software Reliability with Rust's Error Handling Mechanisms - exploring Result and Option enums, the ? operator, custom error types, and panic! for robust error management

rusterror-handlingprogramming
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February 2, 2024

Overview of Lifetimes in Rust: A Guide for Developers

A comprehensive guide to understanding Rust's lifetime system and how it ensures memory safety without a garbage collector.

rustlifetimesmemory-safety
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February 2, 2024

Overview of The Proxy Design Pattern

A simplified overview of the proxy design pattern with examples in Java - exploring structural design patterns that provide surrogates or placeholders for other objects

design-patternssoftware-developmentcoding
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June 20, 2023

Embracing Perfection: A Journey into Rust Programming

Exploring Rust's core features and concepts that make it a powerful and compelling language for developers seeking memory safety and performance.

rustprogrammingbackend
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