System Design Interviewing Tips

System design interviews are inherently subjective. Outcomes depend on many factors, including the backgrounds of both the interviewer and the candidate. Even if both have experience in backend systems, their expertise often lies in different domains. It makes direct alignment almost impossible. Over the years, I have conducted countless interviews. I’ve also run plenty of mock design sessions for mentees. […]

Lough Ouler in May

The hike for lough ouler is one of those that can get tricky. The terrain is boggy. It can get slippery. I saw many people lose their balance and go directly into the mud. If you fall into the mud, you may try to balance yourself. Guess what. It gets even worse. You go even deeper. Thus, you should probably […]