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Backend Developer

I'm Vinuka Kodituwakku. I work on backend systems and share what I learn here. This blog contains my notes on system design, architecture patterns, and technical solutions I've worked through. I write about real challenges in backend development and the approaches that have worked for me. If you're curious about backend tech, you might find something interesting.

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ai_in_programming

#[2025-06-21]

Is AI making you a bad developer? An MIT study suggests it might be. Learn how to use AI without losing your critical thinking skills.

#[derive(ai-in-programming)] #[derive(critical-thinking)] #[derive(LLM)]
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understanding_authentication

#[2025-06-02]

Learn how authentication works, its challenges, and why understanding it matters before using tools like Auth0 or Firebase. A must-read for developers.

#[derive(authentication)] #[derive(authorization)] #[derive(tokens)] #[derive(sessions)] #[derive(JWT)]
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hello_world

#[2025-04-14]

A backend focused blog about Rust, Go, systems design, databases and stories from real projects. Written for devs by a dev.

#[derive(hello_world)] #[derive(rust)] #[derive(go)] #[derive(system-design)]
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