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December 15, 2024•6 min read

Why Framework "Magic" Can Be More Dangerous Than Plain Java

Frameworks are great at reducing boilerplate, until they start hiding important details. @SneakyThrows is a good example of how framework magic can make code look cleaner but hide critical exception contracts.

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December 28, 2025•7 min read

BigO Isn't Performance And That's Where Many Engineers Get Stuck

Why can two O(n) algorithms feel completely different in practice? Understanding the separation between BigO and real performance helps you make better engineering decisions.

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