Engineering Swift
OrbStack vs Apple Containers vs Docker on macOS: How They Really Differ Under the Hood
A practical, opinionated look at how Docker, OrbStack, and Apple’s new container tool actually work on macOS.
Essays on product engineering, design language, and the realities of shipping.
From interface architecture to execution tradeoffs, this is where I document what works, what breaks, and what actually moves products forward. The focus stays on systems, product decisions, and the realities of shipping software that has to hold up outside the happy path.
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Engineering SwiftLiquid Glass, Local AI, and the “26” Era
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 — what actually changes for developers (beyond the shine)
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EngineeringWhy I Choose Neovim Over Full-Blown GUI IDEs
This is the story of why—plus a practical comparison of modern terminal (TUI) editors versus today’s GUI editors.
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Engineering ToolingThe Lost Potential of Native Mac Apps
"Big tech embraced convenience. Indie developers still have a chance to choose craft."
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Engineering FrontendBuilding a Terminal Portfolio Web App
Why I built a keyboard-first, terminal-style portfolio; how the React + Elysia (Bun) + TanStack + SQLite stack fits the problem.
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Toolchain Audit Notes
Early findings from the automation lab while refining build speeds, bundle hygiene, and DX scripts.
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A year-by-year snapshot of published articles and output cadence.
- 2025 6 entries