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Field notes on architecture, delivery, and the discipline of building well.
ARCHITECTURE May 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Why most consultancies skip ADRs (and what that costs you)
ADRs are cheap to write, expensive to skip. Yet most consultancies treat them as overhead. Here's what happens when the design rationale leaves with the consultant.
by Miguel Arturo Quiroz
ENGINEERING Apr 28, 2026 · 8 min read
When to build your own middleware (and when to swallow vendor lock-in)
Custom middleware is the most expensive code you'll ever own — and sometimes the cheapest. Here's how to tell which case you're in before you commit.
by Miguel Arturo Quiroz