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May 22, 2026•4 min read

Vinland Saga Didn’t Feel Like an Anime. It Felt Like Looking at Humanity.

What started as an anime about revenge turned into a reflection on violence, forgiveness, and the kind of peace we still struggle to find.

AnimeHuman NaturePhilosophy

May 4, 2026•3 min read

Why C++ Still Dominates High-Frequency Trading (And It’s Not Just Speed)

A look at why high-frequency trading still relies on C++, from predictable latency and control to how modern C++ is becoming more expressive.

C++High-Frequency TradingSoftware Engineering

Jan 5, 2026•3 min read

Why Spotify's "Random" Shuffle Doesn't Feel Random and How They Built It?

An exploration of why true randomness in music shuffling often feels clumpy to humans, and how Spotify engineered a 'random' shuffle that actually feels random.

AlgorithmsProduct Engineering

Dec 22, 2025•5 min read

How Uber Rebuilt Catalog Search for Billions of Records

A deep dive into how Uber engineered a real-time catalog search system capable of handling billions of records with low latency using Apache Pinot.

System DesignApache Pinot

Nov 26, 2025•4 min read

I Calculated My FIRE Number… And Then It Started Feeling Suspicious

A personal reflection on the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, and why the traditional math might overlook crucial economic factors.

FinanceLife

Oct 18, 2025•3 min read

“O Yaara” — A Song for the Silent Battles We Don’t Talk About

A reflection on how Abdul Hannan and Kaavish’s “O Yaara” turns heartbreak into a quiet reminder of the weight people carry and the slow work of healing.

MusicLife

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