#Growth

Developer journals are more than notes. Recording what you learned, where you got stuck, and why you made certain decisions measurably accelerates growth. Here's how to write them, what tools to use, and how to turn them into blog posts.

I was running a service with zero insight into user behavior. Setting up PostHog changed how I make product decisions—from guessing to knowing.

For developers, a tech blog is not an option but a necessity. Beyond just recording what you learn, it becomes a powerful weapon in the job market and the best tool for practicing metacognitive learning. I share the changes that happened 6 months after starting my blog and tips for consistency.

Why a finished toy project is better than an unfinished masterpiece. Lessons learned from failing a 6-month project and succeeding with a weekend tool.