Small systems are easier to trust
The case for fewer moving parts, boring defaults, and infrastructure that can be understood in one sitting.
A small independent journal
Thoughts on software,
networks, and quieter tools.
Notes from building and maintaining modest systems—where reliability matters more than novelty.
Latest notes
2026Latency is a design material
Fast software feels considerate. A few observations on feedback, waiting, and perceived speed.
Maintenance is part of the design
A system is not finished when it ships. It is finished when someone else can safely care for it.