Run LLMs Locally: Ollama Setup & Hardware RequirementsIf you want to run LLMs locally, I recommend using Ollama to manage model weights and serve a local API. While you will need substantial hardware—typically a minimum of 16GB of VRAM or an Apple SilicoSep 9, 2026·5 min read
Array vs Linked List: Memory, Cache, and PerformanceAn array is like a bookshelf where you can grab any book instantly by its index. A linked list is a treasure hunt where every node only knows where the next one is. This makes searching a linked list Sep 3, 2026·6 min read
Why QA Engineers Are Your Team's Invisible Safety NetTL;DR: QA engineers operate in a tough paradox: when they do their job perfectly, their work is invisible. However, their role is incredibly challenging, requiring them to constantly deliver difficultSep 2, 2026·5 min read
Handling Partial Failures in Distributed SystemsQuick Answer: To handle partial failures in distributed systems, avoid complex distributed transactions. Instead, design for the "unhappy path" using an orchestration pattern (like the Saga pattern). Sep 1, 2026·5 min read
Stop Terminal Prompting: A Markdown-First AI WorkflowQuick Answer: Relying on interactive terminal prompts for slow AI agents forces us into constant, exhausting context-switching. To reclaim your flow state, don't code in the terminal. Instead, draft yAug 31, 2026·5 min read
How to Build a Scale-Proof Distributed CounterTo build a scale-proof like counter, you must decouple user actions from database writes. Start with optimistic UI updates for instant feedback, log the event to a user-specific store, and process couAug 31, 2026·5 min read
Why AI Coding Can't Speed Up B2B Sales CyclesModern development tools and AI have supercharged our ability to ship code, but they haven't changed the speed of human decision-making. High-ticket B2B sales still require weeks or months to build trAug 30, 2026·5 min read
