The T-Shaped Dev

Database Design Doesn't Start With Table. It Starts With Consequences

Here's what most backend engineers get wrong about schema design and how to fix it before you hit production. (6 min)

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January 2026

Invite Your Friends & Earn Rewards 🎁

Announcing the T-Shaped Dev Referral Program! 🎉

Jan 27 • Petar Ivanov

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How to 10x Your Code Quality With Three AI Tools

Learn how to build software smartly with Advisor, Generator & Reviewer AI Agents (5 min)

Jan 17 • Petar Ivanov

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December 2025

The Systematic AI Code Review Workflow: Plan, Generate, Validate

A practical guide to maintain quality at AI speed (6 min)

Dec 27, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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November 2025

2-Tier to 3-Tier Architecture: Migration Journey With Modular Monolith and GraphQL

A real-world case study of migrating a two-tier architecture to a three-tier architecture. (5 min)

Nov 18, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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Conscious Debugging: 10 Effective Strategies That Actually Work 🐛

Learn how to find and fix bugs like a pro with these ten effective debugging strategies. (6 min)

Nov 8, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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October 2025

Functional Error Handling in Node.js With The Result Pattern

Learn how to improve your error handling in Node.js by using the Result Pattern. (5 Min)

Oct 21, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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Own Your Onboarding: The First 90 Days That Define Your Career 🚀

A practical guide to shipping fast and making an impact from day one. (6 Min)

Oct 7, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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September 2025

Ace Your Next JavaScript Interview: Promises, Async/Await, Event Loop (Part 4) ✨

Learn the deeper concepts in JavaScript, such as Promises, Async/Await, and Event-Loop (5 min)

Sep 17, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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What Is a Modular Monolith And Why You Should Care? 🔥

Learn more about modular monoliths, their benefits, and the challenges with microservices. (6 min)

Sep 9, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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Code Review Guidelines ✅

What Authors and Reviewers Should Actually Do? (5 min)

Sep 2, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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August 2025

Clean Code: 8 Tips to Write Clean Functions 🔥

Learn about eight practical tips on writing clean functions. (5 min)

Aug 26, 2025 • Petar Ivanov

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