CodingJul 31, 2026
On coding: migrating auth without downtime
Switching auth providers scared me—sessions, passwords, OAuth tokens. We ran dual-write for two weeks: new signups on t…
What workedJul 23, 2026
What worked cutting scope to ship in a week
Our roadmap had seventeen items labeled "must have for launch." We shipped four. Login, core workflow, export, billing.…
ProductivityJul 23, 2026
On productivity: using a shutdown ritual to avoid burnout
I used to "quickly check" Slack at midnight and wake up thinking about bugs. Sleep suffered; morning focus disappeared.…
DesignJul 22, 2026
On design: removing one CTA improved conversions
Homepage had "Start trial," "Book demo," and "Watch video." Analysis paralysis everywhere. Heatmaps showed clicks scatt…