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Notes on backends, tooling and agents.

Things I learned the hard way, written down so you do not have to.

  • June 21, 2024·2 min read

    A custom middleware for Symfony Messenger to discard(not send) or not handle certain messages

    A guide on how to create a custom middleware for Symfony Messenger to discard(not send) or not handle certain messages.

  • June 1, 2024·8 min read

    How to set up and deploy a Telegram bot as a Lambda function for free

    A guide on how to set up and deploy a Telegram bot as a Lambda function for free, using Terraform.

  • February 13, 2024·5 min read

    How analyzing your codebase can save you time and money

    A comprehensive guide about hotspots in your codebase, cognitive complexity and avoiding disasters by being proactive. An article inspired by the book "Your Code as a Crime Scene" by Adam Tornhill with practical examples.

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