--- title: "#friendship articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 24 articles tagged #friendship on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/friendship" --- Tag # #friendship 24 posts · 8 followers [Mary Davies](https://hashnode.com/@bfriendz) · [Oct 27](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reverse-roadmap-how-we-built-point-b-first-and-spent-months-deleting-our-way-back-to-point-a-bfriendz/6ae0833e432ab635a1b31e30) ### [The Reverse Roadmap: How We Built Point B First and Spent Months Deleting Our Way Back to Point A](https://bfriendz.hashnode.dev/the-reverse-roadmap-how-we-built-point-b-first-and-spent-months-deleting-our-way-back-to-point-a-bfriendz?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) How Bfriendz solved overengineering: De-engineering our social discovery app and deleting code back to a high-retention lean MVP. 6 min read · [bfriendz.hashnode.dev](https://bfriendz.hashnode.dev/the-reverse-roadmap-how-we-built-point-b-first-and-spent-months-deleting-our-way-back-to-point-a-bfriendz?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mary Davies](https://hashnode.com/@bfriendz) · [Aug 25](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-social-discovery-engine-with-just-two-engineers/6a8d378fd530b13ccd90e10f) ### [Building a Social Discovery Engine with Just Two Engineers](https://bfriendz.hashnode.dev/building-a-social-discovery-engine-with-just-two-engineers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover how a lean team of two engineers built and launched Bfriendz social discovery app - solving complex architecture and scaling logic. 2 min read · [bfriendz.hashnode.dev](https://bfriendz.hashnode.dev/building-a-social-discovery-engine-with-just-two-engineers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 25, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention/694d91acb8eb7535e5b0c955) ### [Chapter 11: Alex Fills the Void with Michelle, as Michael Quietly Craves His Attention](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) While Alex finds solace with Michelle, Michael quietly wrestles with jealousy yet stands by Alex. 41 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael/694c1e5f5ca434bd7f29eca0) ### [Chapter 10: The Loss of a California Friend: How Alex Finds Comfort with Michael](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael discovers he reminds Alex of a friend who passed away. 46 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise/694b29b2c8668a05fc331df3) ### [Chapter 9: Discover Alex's Birthday Adventure and Michael's Charming Surprise](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael aimed to express his care subtly. 17 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss/6949ad156f10a4d7d22f6e48) ### [Chapter 8: A Closer Look at Photography, Soccer, and an Almost Kiss](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael aspires to be a photographer, Alex aims to excel in soccer, and a near confession happens. 36 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight/6948ec37b8f1745116006052) ### [Chapter 7: Ghosts In Golden Liight](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Alex returns to San Diego for Christmas while Michael eagerly awaits his January campus arrival. 43 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 19, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate/69452df9d8ea424a766b8a55) ### [Chapter 6: Michael's Weight & Self Hate](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Fearing the end of their bond, Alex misunderstood Michael's unusual attempts to maintain their connection. 73 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship/69445c404e90f4393aa295a1) ### [Chapter 5: Harvard Mind, French Film, and Friendship](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael advises Alex to be kinder to himself, and Alex considers his friend's words. 20 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-4-hat-chase-trolling/69444dcb301b57d35f7147fd) ### [Chapter 4: Hat Chase Trolling](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-4-hat-chase-trolling?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Strong chemistry is felt, but nothing is openly discussed. 7 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-4-hat-chase-trolling?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)