Pub/Sub Performance Testing Demystified: Lessons from the TrenchesI have a special respect for performance testing. Of the several things I鈥檝e learnt to do over the past two years, this has been, by far, the most tricky to grasp (I鈥檓 still very much in the process of doing so). I鈥檝e begun to think of it as a little...Mar 5, 2025 路 7 min readsr-justsomedevstuff.hashnode.dev
Why I love this Indian ride-hailing app: decoding the productHailing a ride just seems easier and more reliable on this app today, especially when contrasted with the experiences offered by competing players. It turns out I'm not the only one feeling this way. Namma Yatri has succeeded in securing itself a sma...Dec 27, 2024 路 8 min readsr-justsomedevstuff.hashnode.dev
Product Sense: How would you improve Google Maps?When I came across this prompt, I knew I'd have a great time thinking through it. With my rather average sense of direction, Google Maps has been my trusted co-pilot on most expeditions. For the most part, it has helped guide me on a smooth ride to m...2ASAug 18, 2024 路 6 min readsr-justsomedevstuff.hashnode.dev
Product Puzzle: a seriesIt was on an unremarkable afternoon over a year ago, as I was scrolling through my YouTube feed, that I chanced upon a mock product management interview by Exponent (a topic hitherto unfamiliar to me; strange are YouTube's ways of recommendation). It...Aug 18, 2024 路 2 min readsr-justsomedevstuff.hashnode.dev
Standing out as a new SDENo doubt, as you start your journey as a software developer, there are countless things to learn and improve upon. Here, I'll share a few subtle yet immensely impactful practices I've seen make a real difference. 馃挕 TLDR; actionable advice has been ...Apr 11, 2024 路 6 min readsr-justsomedevstuff.hashnode.dev