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The problem

Modern engineers face a crisis

Existing solutions optimize for virality and cramming. Very few are designed for sustained, personalized, long-term intellectual growth.

Overwhelming sea of low-signal content

Endless feeds, viral posts, and algorithmic noise drown out what matters.

Irregular publishing from quality writers

The best creators publish inconsistently, leaving gaps in your learning.

Generic newsletters not personally relevant

One-size-fits-all content rarely aligns with your experience and interests.

Career stagnation disguised as busyness

Many engineers stay busy all week but still feel they are not truly growing.

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February 19, 202610 min readDistributed Systems

The Subtle Art of Backpressure in Event-Driven Systems

When building distributed systems, elegant solutions usually come from understanding constraints rather than fighting them. This devotional explores how backpressure can become a design feature, not a limitation.

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Steady > Intense
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