Backend Engineering

Deep dives into building robust, scalable, and crash-proof server-side systems. Explore clean architecture, modern performance optimization, and type-safe development practices that keep production rock-solid.

Backend Engineering•Sep 22, 2026

Stop Ignoring Cloudflare Python Workers in 2026

Cloudflare Python Workers hit GA in 2026. No more JS glue code, FastAPI and Django now work, and Postgres runs at the edge. Here's what actually changed.

Backend Engineering•Sep 11, 2026

How to Choose Between FastAPI and Express.js in 2026

FastAPI vs Express.js in 2026: performance, type safety, AI, and real-time compared. Use my 5-minute decision test to pick the right framework for your team.

Backend Engineering•Aug 30, 2026

How to Build a TDD Workflow That Powers Your Whole Team

Learn how to build a TDD workflow that connects testing, version control, continuous integration, code review, and deployment. A practical guide for development teams.

Backend Engineering•Aug 28, 2026

What I Learned Switching From SQL to MongoDB (The Hard Way)

Switching from SQL to MongoDB is not about learning new commands. It is a change, in the way you think. Here is what I discovered about Documents, Collections and the JSON model.

Backend Engineering•Aug 23, 2026

HTTP/3 vs HTTP/2: Why QUIC Changes Everything

Discover why HTTP/3 and QUIC are changing web performance forever. I compare HTTP/3 vs HTTP/2 in simple terms, connection speed, multiplexing, security, and real-world test results to help you decide which protocol is right for your website.

Backend Engineering•Jul 26, 2026

How to Master Database Indexing for Faster Queries

Stop slow queries. Learn what database indexes are, how compound, TTL, and covered indexes work, and master MongoDB query optimization with practical examples.

Backend Engineering•Jul 2, 2026

5 Reasons NOT to Learn Python (That Sound Smart... But Are Completely Wrong)

Thinking about learning Python? Discover why the most common reasons people avoid Python are myths, and learn why it's one of the best programming languages for beginners and professionals alike.

Backend Engineering•Jun 22, 2026

Beyond Try/Catch: How Rust’s Option and Result Types Guarantee Safer Code

What if your compiler refused to let you forget about null? Explore Rust's Option and Result types, the compile-time safety net that makes runtime null pointer exceptions impossible.