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Sep 8, 2026
•3 min read•
100DaysToOffload

IF by Rudyard Kipling

A poem I read in my school days but understood way later.

Sep 7, 2026
•2 min read•
100DaysToOffload

Write. Publish. Move On

The self-censorship habit I am trying to break.

Aug 31, 2026
•3 min read•
RubyProgramming100DaysToOffload

Difference between load, require, and require_relative in Ruby

A handy note on when to use load, require, and require_relative in Ruby.

Aug 26, 2026
•2 min read•
100DaysToOffload

Background Sounds for Deep Work

A collection of background sounds and YouTube channels I use for deep work, writing, and relaxation.

Aug 24, 2026
•3 min read•
100DaysToOffloadWriting

Some More Journaling Ideas

A few techniques I found interesting and want to try.

Aug 22, 2026
•2 min read•
100DaysToOffloadWriting

Free Writing for Clearing the Clutter

A simple journaling practice I use to unload my thoughts.

Aug 16, 2026
•2 min read•
100DaysToOffloadFitness

Plank is 90% Mental

Planking is a boring and hard exercise. But it teaches one important lesson: learning to stay with discomfort.

Aug 12, 2026
•2 min read•
100DaysToOffload

Starting the 100 Days to Offload Challenge

Kicking off the 100 Days to Offload challenge. Also setting the tone for what this portfolio will be going forward.

Jun 30, 2026
•6 min read•
RubyRackRuby on Rails

Writing Middleware in Rails

Understanding Rack middleware and how to configure it in a Rails application.

Jun 2, 2026
•11 min read•
RubyRackRuby on Rails

Understanding Rack: The Interface Between Ruby Web Servers and Frameworks

Learn why Rack was created, how the Rack protocol works, how middleware fits into the request-response cycle, and build a small Rack application from scratch.

May 17, 2026
•4 min read•
Ruby on RailsNext.js

Who Owns a Day? Lessons From a Timezone Bug

Common bug when handling timezone changes that causes incorrect date and time display

Feb 19, 2026
•7 min read•
Ruby on Rails

The Real Cost of Polymorphic Association

Understanding the hidden costs and trade-offs of polymorphic associations in Rails.

Feb 8, 2026
•9 min read•
Ruby on Rails

How Rails Boots: A Mental Model of the Initialization Process

How does Rails prepare your application to handle requests? What are the key steps in the initialization process?

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