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From Basic WordPress to Comprehensive Hugo Framework This weekend, I undertook what turned out to be one of the most productive web development sessions I’ve had in years. In roughly half a day, I went from a few basic WordPress pages that said nothing particularly useful to a comprehensive, professionally structured website with multiple project showcases, automated content generation, and even a second site for my experimental Life Stream program. ...

Welcome to my new website! After months of planning and development, I’m excited to launch this Hugo-powered platform where I’ll be sharing my thoughts on technology, showcasing projects, and connecting with the developer community. Why Hugo? When choosing a platform for my personal website, I had several requirements: Performance First I wanted a site that loads instantly. Hugo’s static site generation means zero database queries and lightning-fast page loads. Developer-Friendly As a developer, I needed: ...

Building APIs that can handle millions of requests while remaining maintainable is one of the most rewarding challenges in backend development. Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to architect and scale Node.js APIs from handling hundreds of requests per day to millions per hour. In this post, I’ll share the key principles, patterns, and practical techniques that have proven most valuable in production environments. The Foundation: Core Principles 1. Design for Failure Every external dependency will fail at some point. Your API should gracefully handle: ...