Blogs

Notes on backend engineering.

Writing on Django, production systems, and the decisions behind them.

Oct 16, 2026 14 min read

How to Take Over a Django Project From Another Developer

When the developer who built your Django application is no longer available, taking over the project can feel risky. A structured takeover starts with access and backups, then moves through code and dependency review, database and deployment checks, security assessment, plan for the next steps.

Oct 15, 2026 12 min read

How I Work With Clients: From First Message to Production Handover

Hiring a developer should feel clear, not confusing. Here’s how I approach a software project—from your first message and understanding the problem to agreeing on scope, building in stages, testing, production deployment, and handing over the work.

Oct 14, 2026 9 min read

What a Full-Stack Developer Owns in a Production Web App

A full-stack developer’s job does not end when a feature works on a laptop. In a production web app, they may own the complete path from user interface and backend logic to data handling, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Here’s what that responsibility looks like and where it needs clea

Oct 13, 2026 9 min read

What Does a Backend Developer Actually Do?

A backend developer builds the behind-the-scenes systems that make a website or app work. Explore their responsibilities, from APIs and databases to authentication, integrations, testing, and deployment, with practical examples for founders and students.