The programming language is not your first decision
If the first thing that crosses your mind when you receive a new project is "I'll use Go", "I'll use Node", or "I'll use Postgres" — pause for a second.…
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Bruno
Software engineer. I write about performance, .NET and the inner workings of systems that scale.
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Spec-Driven Development — What we should have been doing all along, even without AI 🚀
Every time a new "buzzword" pops up in the development world, I notice a curious pattern: the community discovers, with an air of novelty, something that…
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Observability Is Not Just a Dashboard
When people talk about observability, the first thing that often comes to mind is a dashboard full of charts.
Chapter 16 – Consolidating Your Career in the Long Term
Reaching Staff, Principal, or Architect level is a rare achievement. But the question few ask is: “How do I stay relevant from here on out?”
Chapter 15 – Hybrid Career (IC + Leadership)
Reaching Staff level is a huge achievement, but it also brings a new question: “What is the next step? Continue on the technical path or become a manager?”
Chapter 14 – Is It Possible to Earn Well in Brazil?
One of the most common questions I get when talking about a technical career is: “Can you earn well in Brazil without becoming a manager or working abroad?”