Notes

Things worth
remembering.

Short, source-backed observations from building interfaces, data paths, and systems on the web.

01
July 24, 20265 minute readEngineering note

Optimistic UI needs a rollback plan

An instant interface is only trustworthy when pending, rejected, and retried work all have a clear path.

02
July 24, 20266 minute readEngineering note

What belongs at the edge?

The right execution point follows the whole data path, not the word “edge” on an architecture diagram.

03
July 24, 20266 minute readEngineering note

Shape a D1 model around its query paths

A small schema stays adaptable when its constraints, indexes, and migrations describe work the product already performs.