The Cynical Developer is a blog for tired engineers, reflective skeptics, and anyone who’s seen too many “Next Big Things” end up as tomorrow’s tech debt.

This site is maintained by a seasoned developer with a mild aversion to buzzwords and a fondness for refactoring code and expectations.

Here, you’ll find honest commentary on software, systems, and staying sane in tech.

The guy behind The Cynical Developer

I’ve been building software for two decades — sometimes well, sometimes in pain. I’ve led teams, modernized monoliths, and navigated the swamp of enterprise Java. This blog is where I reflect, rant, and occasionally offer useful insight.

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