The Best Code Is Sometimes the Code You Don't Write
Code has a cost long after it's written. Good engineering isn't just knowing how to build a solution—it's knowing when not to build one.
Process - Sep 2026
- software
- development
- design
- simplicity
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Did You Fix the Bug—or Just Move It?
A passing test proves the symptom is gone, not that the work is done. Isolate the change that mattered before adding it to the system.
Process - Aug 2026
- software
- development
- debugging
Duplication Is Cheaper Than the Wrong Abstraction
DRY reduces repetition, but the wrong abstraction couples concepts that should be free to change independently.
Process - Aug 2026
- software
- development
- design
- refactoring
How to use Git effectively
A practical overview of GitFlow and the roles of master, develop, feature, and release branches.
Process - May 2019
- software
- development
- git
Code Reviews
A living guide to reviewing code with clarity, consistency, and constructive feedback.
Process - Oct 2018
- software
- development
- code
- review
Algorithm Detection in Assembly
Research into recognizing known algorithms within binaries using IDA Pro plugins and program analysis.
Projects - May 2013
- assembly
- algorithm
- nsa
Learning Racetrack
Rebuilding an interactive racetrack to help middle-school students learn through hands-on play.
Projects - Apr 2013
- community service
- raspberry pi
TCP Keep-Alive
Research into TCP keep-alive behavior across operating systems and network failures.
Projects - Nov 2012
- networking
- tcp
- research