Ever wondered why some apps handle millions of users while others crash during peak times? The answer lies in scalability. This post breaks down the two main approaches vertical and horizontal scaling.
Instead of creating objects from scratch, we clone an existing instance. This is especially useful for complex objects or when we need to create many similar objects.
A personal reflection on navigating a difficult family situation while managing work, and how genuine support from a team made balance possible during a challenging phase.
The Builder Pattern separates the construction of a complex object from its representation, allowing it to be built step by step
System design is more than interviews. This series breaks real-world problems into core design ideas and shows how the same solutions map across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Abstract Factory is a creational design pattern that lets you produce families of related objects without specifying their concrete classes.
AI and Vibe Coding. It’s about how I’ve started to rely on AI tools for coding assistance and the impact it’s had on my workflow.
Factory Method is a creational design pattern that provides an interface for creating objects in a superclass, but allows subclasses to alter the type of objects that will be created.
Learning design patterns through practical, relatable examples - no fluff, just real dev life problems and solutions.
My go-to dev tools—from ClickUp and Notion to VS Code and ChatGPT. Explore my tech stack for staying organized, productive, and consistent.
Built chiristo.dev from scratch—no templates. This post covers my tech stack, structure, and roadmap to build a custom, scalable portfolio.
Struggling with the 11–8 shift? Here's how structure, mindset shifts, and routines helped me reclaim time, boost productivity, and work smarter.
Rediscovered OOP during my internship after diving into functional JS. Here's how classes and patterns helped me understand large-scale app design.
Kicking off my blogging journey to share lessons on dev life, DSA, system design, and more. Whether beginner or pro, there's value for everyone.