Platform Notes

What actually works in production

This blog captures my firsthand lessons from building and operating complex systems in real-world environments.

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Feb 23, 2026 • 4 min read

Over-abstraction in internal platforms recreates microservices-era fragmentation, slowing teams and eroding trust.

Feb 25, 2026 • 4 min read

Prompt edits in production AI systems act like policy changes and require versioning, rollout controls, and safety testing.

Feb 24, 2026 • 4 min read

Shift-left programs can overload senior engineers when ownership, queue design, and exception handling are not explicitly rebalanced.

Feb 23, 2026 • 4 min read

Over-abstraction in internal platforms recreates microservices-era fragmentation, slowing teams and eroding trust.