Purpose

Why I Created This Website

This website serves as a personal development log and journal. It's a space where I document my growth as a developer, capturing both my accomplishments and setbacks throughout my journey.

My Intentions

My primary goal is to maintain a comprehensive record of my work and learning experiences. This includes:

  • Documenting professional accomplishments and challenges from my job
  • Sharing personal projects and hobby development work
  • Creating a reference point to review previous solutions and approaches
  • Building a public portfolio of my development journey
  • Contributing to the developer community through shared knowledge

Post Structure: ADR Format

I structure my posts using the ADR (Architecture Decision Record) format. This approach provides a consistent and comprehensive way to document decisions, challenges, and solutions. Here's the template I use:

# [ADR Title]

              ## Status
              [Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded]

              ## Context
              [Describe the issue or problem that necessitated this decision. Include relevant background information and constraints.]

              ## Decision
              [Explain the decision that was made and why it was chosen. Include the rationale and key reasons behind this choice.]

              ## Consequences
              [Describe the results of adopting this decision. Include both positive outcomes and potential drawbacks or trade-offs.]

              ## Alternatives Considered
              [List other options that were evaluated and why they were not chosen.]

              ## References
              [Include any relevant links, documentation, or resources.]

This structured approach makes it easier to understand the reasoning behind past decisions and apply those lessons to future challenges.

Post Structure: Exploratory Research

For topics where I am exploring an idea, pattern, or architectural approach rather than documenting a single decision, I use a lighter research-oriented format. This keeps the writing concise while still making room for examples, tradeoffs, and references.

# [Topic Title]

              ## What It Is
              [Provide a concise explanation of the concept or pattern.]

              ## Why It Matters
              [Explain why the topic is useful, relevant, or worth exploring.]

              ## Pros
              - [Key benefit]
              - [Key benefit]

              ## Cons
              - [Key tradeoff]
              - [Key tradeoff]

              ## When to Use It
              [Describe the situations where this approach is a strong fit.]

              ## Examples
              [Include practical scenarios, code snippets, or file structure examples.]

              ## References
              [Link to articles, documentation, or other sources.]

This format works well for posts like the vertical slice architecture article, where the goal is to explain an idea clearly, show where it helps, and acknowledge its tradeoffs.