https://techashuman.com Welcome to Tech as Human! A blog where I uncover the often overlooked human aspect of the IT world. https://techashuman.com/blog/when-ego-turns-into-sunk-cost In tech, we often think the biggest sunk cost is time or money. In reality, it's often our ego. This is a reflection on learning when to let go, adapt, and move forward before a bad decision becomes an expensive one. https://techashuman.com/blog/when-ego-turns-into-sunk-cost 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/when-engineering-becomes-promotion-driven The difference between impact and visibility, and how promotion-driven cultures slowly distort engineering decisions, team dynamics, and technical ownership. https://techashuman.com/blog/when-engineering-becomes-promotion-driven 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-dystopian-illusion-of-ai-productivity AI isn’t inherently dystopian, but delegating without understanding can push us there. As it becomes an agent-like abstraction that acts instead of just assisting, we risk losing ownership and intuition. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-dystopian-illusion-of-ai-productivity 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/cultivating-serendipity Serendipity is often mistaken for luck, but it rarely happens by chance. It comes from consistently putting yourself in new situations, trying, failing, and adjusting along the way. https://techashuman.com/blog/cultivating-serendipity 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/becoming-friends-with-ai I didn’t adopt AI because I loved it. I adopted it the same way you build trust with a new coworker: slowly, with boundaries, and by learning how to work together. https://techashuman.com/blog/becoming-friends-with-ai 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/building-software-that-is-meant-to-disappear How short lifespans change the way we design, maintain, and care about software. Why speed can help, but only when it's intentional, and why assuming AI will fix everything later can lead to shortcuts today. This is not against change. It's about asking what deserves to last. https://techashuman.com/blog/building-software-that-is-meant-to-disappear 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/chasing-growth-not-applause-is-how-real-impact-happens Making an impact at work by solving real problems, sharing ideas clearly, and working with others to get things done. https://techashuman.com/blog/chasing-growth-not-applause-is-how-real-impact-happens 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/behind-the-curtains-of-react-rendering This post explains how React renders your app using a theater play analogy, covering static, server-side, and client-side rendering, plus React Server Components. With examples using React Router v7, it shows how each approach affects performance, SEO, and user experience. https://techashuman.com/blog/behind-the-curtains-of-react-rendering 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/changelog-1-react-router-v7 A personal reflection on migrating this blog from Nuxt to NextJS to Remix, and now React Router v7. I break down the motivations behind each switch, from practical needs to pure curiosity, and share what I learned along the way. https://techashuman.com/blog/changelog-1-react-router-v7 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-micro-misunderstanding Microservices and microfrontends are often paired by default, but they solve different problems. This article breaks down where BFFs, monorepos, and team structure actually fit, and why blindly following patterns can hurt more than help. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-micro-misunderstanding 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/hang-out-with-your-inner-chatter As a second iteration of a post I wrote before, called worrying too much in advance (link below), I would like to address a quite common behavior that comes along with it, rumination. https://techashuman.com/blog/hang-out-with-your-inner-chatter 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-strength-of-not-knowing-what-comes-next When we talk about vulnerability, the first thing that often comes to mind is weakness. It’s understandable why vulnerability is often perceived as a flaw, but for me, embracing it has been one of the most powerful things I’ve done. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-strength-of-not-knowing-what-comes-next 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/be-the-enabler In this series of articles about qualities I appreciate in team settings, I want to focus on an often overlooked but incredibly valuable one: the enabler. https://techashuman.com/blog/be-the-enabler 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/ai-vibe-coding-productivity-and-limits AI agents and vibe coding are everywhere lately. It's catchy to say developers are going to be replaced, and while that makes for a good headline, I wanted to test it myself before concluding. https://techashuman.com/blog/ai-vibe-coding-productivity-and-limits 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/dropping-browser-support-can-take-you-places There was a time in the front-end world where browser compatibility skills were a must-have. You’d spend hours debugging why something worked in Chrome but broke in IE11. Today, things are a lot better. https://techashuman.com/blog/dropping-browser-support-can-take-you-places 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/quiet-quitting-impact-software-engineering-productivity A recent study from Stanford University went viral, which dives deep into productivity engineers. This study shares research findings on software engineering productivity. https://techashuman.com/blog/quiet-quitting-impact-software-engineering-productivity 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/weigh-your-decisions In today's world, decision-making in tech often seems driven by one primary goal: make sure you have the data to back up every move. The rise of data-driven culture has brought many benefits, but there's also a hidden cost: sometimes we wait too long, trying to make sure we're making the https://techashuman.com/blog/weigh-your-decisions 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/integrating-bluesky-comments I’ve recently become more active on BlueSky, a decentralized social network with rapid growth. Bluesky has seen a massive increase in users recently, reaching over 22 million as of November 2024. https://techashuman.com/blog/integrating-bluesky-comments 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/finding-peace-with-tech-choices In today’s tech landscape, it feels like every other day brings a new framework, library, or tool that promises to revolutionize development. For many of us in software, this abundance of options can feel like a double-edged sword. https://techashuman.com/blog/finding-peace-with-tech-choices 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/mvp-mindset-building-products-without-overcomplicating Ever heard the saying, “Done is better than perfect”? This rings especially true in the world of startups, scaleups, and product companies when talking about the https://techashuman.com/blog/mvp-mindset-building-products-without-overcomplicating 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/testing-as-living-documentation In fast-paced, high-turnover environments, documentation needs to catch up to the code. Developers make changes but often forget to update the docs, which leads to outdated or irrelevant information. https://techashuman.com/blog/testing-as-living-documentation 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/underestimating-the-frontend-is-not-free After more than 10 years on the frontend side of software development, one drawback that stands out is the pressure many feel to prove their work is not trivial. This pressure often leads to unnecessary complexity in our solutions. https://techashuman.com/blog/underestimating-the-frontend-is-not-free 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/The-hidden-costs-of-working-late-hours When was the last time you worked long extra hours? Did it pay off in the way you expected? Over the years, I've come to understand that putting in insane effort often causes the opposite effect of what we hope for. https://techashuman.com/blog/The-hidden-costs-of-working-late-hours 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/overcoming-ego-for-inner-peace Ego can influence various aspects of a software developer's career. It can manifest in different ways, such as making you seek approval, show off your skills, or even be reluctant to receive feedback. This can be particularly challenging in a collaborative environment where constructive criticism and teamwork are essential for growth and success. https://techashuman.com/blog/overcoming-ego-for-inner-peace 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-role-of-privilege-in-shaping-our-realities One of the things that perspective gives us is the ability to have more data and study cases to compare and reflect on any situation. If we were to feel only one reality, it would become difficult to make any sort of analysis about other possibilities or even assess where we stand. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-role-of-privilege-in-shaping-our-realities 2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/studying-my-way-to-retirement In a recent discussion about retirement and the motivation behind the pursuit of career goals, I found myself trapped in introspection. Retirement, often illustrated as a finish line, sparked a cascade of questions about my own trajectory in the software industry https://techashuman.com/blog/studying-my-way-to-retirement 2024-05-02T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/resilience-in-conflict For a long time, I thought I was avoiding conflicts at work by steering away from tough situations. However, I later realized that avoiding conflicts doesn't always lead to positive outcomes, and sometimes facing disagreements is necessary for personal growth. https://techashuman.com/blog/resilience-in-conflict 2024-02-28T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/be-the-doer In an era where data-driven decisions often lead to analysis paralysis, it's crucial to keep the essence of creativity and intuition https://techashuman.com/blog/be-the-doer 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/approachable When we talk about cultivating an open work environment, the key aspect often overlooked is the power of approachability. https://techashuman.com/blog/approachable 2024-02-08T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-executors-of-the-empowered As an individual contributor who is part of a team with a common goal in terms of performance and deliveries, it's our responsibility to understand the role that we play across the organization. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-executors-of-the-empowered 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/draw-the-line-between-an-opinion-and-feedback In our current landscape, expressing unpopular opinions has become more accessible than ever. However, the line between sharing constructive feedback and simply venting has become increasingly blurred. https://techashuman.com/blog/draw-the-line-between-an-opinion-and-feedback 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/what-job-hopping-has-taught-me This post is not intended to be used as a promotion campaign about the benefits of job hopping; it's just a reflection on the valuable lessons my journey has taught me over the years. https://techashuman.com/blog/what-job-hopping-has-taught-me 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/got-trapped-in-featuritis From a product management point of view, during my roller coaster experience as a co-founder of an e-commerce solution, one of my biggest learnings was to understand, how to define in general and simple terms: what comes next. https://techashuman.com/blog/got-trapped-in-featuritis 2023-10-19T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-need-to-justify-your-job In a recent keynote address by the CEO of Airbnb, he delved into uncertainties and the company's shift towards a new working model, prompted by a revealing dream about the company they had built. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-need-to-justify-your-job 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-less-engaging-app In the world of digital product design, the prevailing wisdom often revolves around creating more user engagement. It''s a common goal: the longer users stay, the more they engage, and the more valuable they become. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-less-engaging-app 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/I-was-thinking-the-same If you've ever been part of a collaborative environment, you've probably come across the phrase from the title before. It's a common pattern used by many to express a sense of belonging and support other people's ideas. In practice, it could potentially have the opposite effect. https://techashuman.com/blog/I-was-thinking-the-same 2023-08-22T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-rise-and-evolution-of-product-engineers In the ever-changing landscape of software development, roles are constantly undergoing a fascinating evolution to meet the industry's demands. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-rise-and-evolution-of-product-engineers 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/navigating-outages One question that frequently arises during behavioral or cultural interviews is how we handle situations where a bug disrupts services and impacts a large number of users. This query has become a staple in assessing soft skills. https://techashuman.com/blog/navigating-outages 2023-06-11T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/giving-unsolicited-advice Over the past few years, as my work has become more international, maintaining open communication through feedback has become an integral part of our collaborative efforts and personal growth. https://techashuman.com/blog/giving-unsolicited-advice 2023-06-06T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-constant-change-in-our-trade-offs As engineers, decision-making is a crucial part of our work. Before making significant choices, we carefully analyze the potential advantages and disadvantages, aiming to avoid mistakes and errors. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-constant-change-in-our-trade-offs 2023-05-29T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/frustration-of-being-inconsequential Starting something new always fills me with excitement, but I've noticed that my frustration often sets in because I can't help but compare myself to top talent in the field, which is usually the reason I became interested in the first place. https://techashuman.com/blog/frustration-of-being-inconsequential 2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/learn-to-take-the-no Learning how to say \"no\" and deal with its consequences is an important part of our daily work. However, it’s also important to learn how to take \"no\" for an answer when we ask for help or support. https://techashuman.com/blog/learn-to-take-the-no 2023-04-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-urge-to-challenge-the-status-quo As part of any development team, regardless of your position or role, with time and experience, we develop the skill to question everything that is presented to us. Whether it’s a new process, a feature, or a bug, we tend to be skeptical about its outcomes. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-urge-to-challenge-the-status-quo 2023-04-04T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-perfectionism Having a growth mindset is crucial for reinventing ourselves in different realities. However, this can also lead us toward the darker side of perfectionism. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-perfectionism 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/chasing-my-dream-job Introspections are one of the ideas and practices that emerged with age and helped me better understand that the dreams I was chasing were not mine. https://techashuman.com/blog/chasing-my-dream-job 2023-02-23T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/worrying-too-much-in-advance As an engineer, if I have to pick something that I always struggle with, and seems like a never-ending problem, it's worrying too much upfront about an issue that hasn't happened yet, and probably never will. https://techashuman.com/blog/worrying-too-much-in-advance 2022-11-29T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/evolving-the-legacy One of the benefits of working in product companies is watching your product evolve, nevertheless, that road won’t be only a matter of innovation but avoid things turning into impossible to mature legacy systems. https://techashuman.com/blog/evolving-the-legacy 2022-11-22T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/mixing-leadership-delegation-and-accountability When we start growing and moving through the laddering of promotions or switching teams, we start experiencing different types of https://techashuman.com/blog/mixing-leadership-delegation-and-accountability 2022-11-09T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-flaws-of-the-interview-process Over the years there have been changes in the way interview processes are handled, which I believe are causing interviews to evolve into something unnecessarily complicated. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-flaws-of-the-interview-process 2022-09-24T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/living-with-a-low-profile Since I can remember I have been afraid to say that I am good at something. Not because I am modest, not because I am humble, it just doesn't come up. https://techashuman.com/blog/living-with-a-low-profile 2022-08-05T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/make-your-own-path At the beginning of your career, following your path can be more important than you think, especially if you tend to reflect on other people's experiences. https://techashuman.com/blog/make-your-own-path 2022-06-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/when-autonomy-becomes-a-silo Ever since I started to work in this field, I have seen a transformation in the way companies shape their teams. https://techashuman.com/blog/when-autonomy-becomes-a-silo 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/a-letter-to-a-younger-me This is a short letter that I would like to send to a younger me, who is frustrated finishing a degree in computer science and trying to land his first job in the IT industry. https://techashuman.com/blog/a-letter-to-a-younger-me 2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/avoid-falling-into-the-building-trap As a developer, if you only look at a list of requirements to follow, building software products can look simple. https://techashuman.com/blog/avoid-falling-into-the-building-trap 2022-03-28T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/think-outside-the-box Since I started to work in the IT field, there were two stories/analogies that marked me in the way I see software as a process, mainly because there were real-life situations. https://techashuman.com/blog/think-outside-the-box 2022-03-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/being-self-critical Like every self-critical person, finding your way to improve yourself can differ depending on the role and responsibilities you have. https://techashuman.com/blog/being-self-critical 2022-03-09T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-meetings As a developer, as a PM, or in any other role in the IT world, we can find ourselves trapped in meetings where ideas are shared and decisions need to be taken. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-meetings 2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/take-care-of-your-soft-skills I’m not sure how unpopular this opinion is but I believe that for most of the positions I have covered, soft skills were way more important than technical aspects. https://techashuman.com/blog/take-care-of-your-soft-skills 2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/from-dev-to-pm A few years ago, back in 2017, together with a friend we decided to take the initiative, use our knowledge, and try to make something on our own. https://techashuman.com/blog/from-dev-to-pm 2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/underneath-your-web-analytics Even if you have low traffic on your website, having a deep look at your analytics can make a difference when making decisions. https://techashuman.com/blog/underneath-your-web-analytics 2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/rage-against-the-technical-debt Despite the role, from developer to manager, getting into the topic of technical debt always refers to a nice challenge. https://techashuman.com/blog/rage-against-the-technical-debt 2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/the-power-of-iterations I once read software products should always be in beta version, and there is no such thing as a final release. Although it can sound harsh, the more I think about this the more it makes sense. https://techashuman.com/blog/the-power-of-iterations 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/life-in-the-land-of-micro-frontends Whether you see the need to make this happen, the world keeps evolving, but before you take this step, some drawbacks need to be considered. https://techashuman.com/blog/life-in-the-land-of-micro-frontends 2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/build-a-culture-around-feedback Building a relaxed environment around feedback can always be a challenge, especially when working within international environments. https://techashuman.com/blog/build-a-culture-around-feedback 2021-05-21T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/remote-work-i-miss-the-office-well-do-i After a year of being forced to start working remotely ( due to the pandemic), I began to notice that there are some simple things and rituals that I am currently missing from the good old office days. A list of events in which casual interaction while grabbing a cup of coffee is for sure at the top of the list. https://techashuman.com/blog/remote-work-i-miss-the-office-well-do-i 2021-04-26T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/what-defines-your-seniority We live in a world of labels, where we have to categorize ourselves without any standards, which makes this more difficult than ever. Plus, the concept that defines that can vary depending on companies and people. https://techashuman.com/blog/what-defines-your-seniority 2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/difference-between-being-confident-and-arrogant From day one, even before I started the university, I have been fighting to overcome my lack of self-confidence. Whether you call it impostor syndrome or not, I do not know exactly the psychological reason why that has happened. https://techashuman.com/blog/difference-between-being-confident-and-arrogant 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/your-day-to-day-management Here is the story of my website. Since I wanted to learn something new, I have been developing my website with Nuxt and couldn't be happier with it. https://techashuman.com/blog/your-day-to-day-management 2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/mob-programming For those who are not quite familiar with the term, it is a particular way of working that promotes team collaboration. https://techashuman.com/blog/mob-programming 2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/from-a-resume-to-a-blog Here is the story of my website. Since I wanted to learn something new, I have been developing my personal website with Nuxt and couldn't be happier with it. https://techashuman.com/blog/from-a-resume-to-a-blog 2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/humanize-code-reviews I started to get interested in this topic when I came across an article called "How to Do Code Reviews Like a Human" by @deliberatecoder. https://techashuman.com/blog/humanize-code-reviews 2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/team-sports-made-me-a-better-team-player I became a football player (non-professional, of course) before I became a software developer, which I think helped me a lot when it came to working in teams. https://techashuman.com/blog/team-sports-made-me-a-better-team-player 2021-01-16T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/pandemic-end-of-the-year-reflection Who would have thought that this was a nice year to move between countries? https://techashuman.com/blog/pandemic-end-of-the-year-reflection 2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/micromanagement What is the first thing that comes to your mind when reading Micromanagement?. https://techashuman.com/blog/micromanagement 2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z https://techashuman.com/blog/move-abroad Have you ever felt stuck, like nothing was worth it anymore, lacking motivation? Well, that was me a few years ago https://techashuman.com/blog/move-abroad 2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z