A few years ago, a friend told me: “You should start streaming!”
I laughed. Not because it was a bad idea, but because it didn’t feel right. Fame was never my goal. Anonymity is one of those things you only value after it’s gone. And streaming? It feels like a trap—most creators, sooner or later, start producing content for algorithms, not for themselves.
And that’s not what I want.
Because Knowledge Should Flow #
There’s no shortage of documentation out there. Wikipedia, official docs, full-blown tutorials, you name it. And me? I pick up what I learn, twist it into something I actually understand, and pass it along.
Think of it like reading your friend’s study notes vs the textbook. The notes are messy, full of personal insights, and sometimes even wrong. But they’re also relatable and easier to digest!
I’m sure you’ve heard about Tom Scott, a guy with zero CS degree, yet he dives into hard-to-explain tech topics and makes them click for anyone who’s ever dabbled with “Hello, World.” He turned complex ideas into videos I could actually follow as a scrappy learner, and that stuck with me.
So fingers crossed, this blog can be where I do that in my own way: backend topics, random experiments, lessons from the trenches, and the occasional “aha” moment. It won’t be polished or perfect, but I’ll keep it honest. And hopefully, it’ll help someone the way Tom helped me.
Because the Internet Used to Be Different #
There was a time when the internet felt like a wild, creative playground. Everyone had a blog. People shared ideas because they wanted to, not because a platform rewarded them for engagement. YouTube used to be YouTube. It felt personal, messy, but real!
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a blog from one of my favourite creators. He’s had a small, but dedicated following for years. There, he shared his doubts, his frustrations, and the little victories that kept him going. It wasn’t polished or anything, but that raw honesty was refreshing.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I tried finding that post again. The link was dead. The blog was gone. Then I decided: I want to create a space like that. A place where I can write about my interests, my experiences, the small things that make life interesting. Posts may come and go, and that’s fine. But while the words are here, I hope they help someone.
Why not host it on public platforms? #
Good question. Thee reasons:
- Creative Freedom: I want full control over how I present my thoughts without worrying about platform restrictions, trends, or invisible walls of censorship.
- Hands-On Experience: I’m a backend engineer, and this is a great excuse to manage my own platform, experiment, and learn along the way.
- A Me-Problem: I’m a fussy man, and I like having everything tailored to my preferences.
I want a space that feels like the old internet, where you write because you want to. Building this from scratch is part of the journey. Every section, every design choice, and every article becomes a reflection of that effort.
So, What’s the plan? #
Here, you’ll find posts about backend development, design decisions, debugging stories, and all the pebbles I pick up along the way.
Technology moves fast, but I believe good engineering is less about chasing trends and more about understanding fundamentals, thinking clearly, and solving problems with intention. If those ideas resonate with you, then you’re in the right place.
Take a look around, join the conversation, and let’s learn something new together!
