Solve Before Build
Engineers are trained to think about how to build, but the higher-leverage question is what problem is actually worth solving. A practical frame for moving between implementation and business value.
Articles
What is Articles?
Intentionally mixed posts on what I’m into—mostly dev, security, tools, and learning, plus the odd tangent. It’s part of my “diversify knowledge” approach. If it’s worth sharing, it’s here. See the Now page for what I’m working on.
9 Articles found
Translation Is Hard to Stop, but You Can Set Boundaries
Translation feels like a light UI feature, but the real issue is data movement and control. A practical way to think about cloud translation, on-device translation, and safer boundary design.
My Take on Code Reviews with Codex CLI: Choosing Between Local, Hooks, and CI, Plus Permission Boundaries
A practical way to use Codex CLI as pre-processing for human review: how I split usage across local /review, pre-commit hooks, and PR automation, and why tighter permissions make responsibility boundaries clearer.
When 29 Keeps Feeling Different: Maintaining 64kg Without Breaking (Two Months Later)
Two months after cutting from 75kg to 64kg, I’m maintaining 63–64kg with a simple routine: two strength sessions a week and a more sustainable approach to food. Rebound isn’t a character flaw, it’s biology, so the goal is design over willpower: build satisfaction, reduce stress, and keep the system running.
Walking Through the Door to Conversation in Tokyo
The second log in my experiment of reconnecting with the outside world: a visit in Tokyo that taught me about self-understanding, speaking more clearly, and what local revitalization may require.
Practicing Connection from the 32nd Floor
A small field note on leaving a remote-work routine and reconnecting with people through place: what I found in a coworking space on the 32nd floor of the Gunma Prefectural Office.
When 29 Starts to Feel Different: A Simple, Reproducible Cut from 75kg to 64kg
A practical, reproducible cut from 75kg to 64kg at age 29 without obsessive tracking. Indoor bike, loose calorie bands, simple strength work, and a body-fat-focused phase to avoid rebound.
Timemore Nano Clicks and Grind Size
A practical reference note for mapping Timemore Nano click settings to grind size, with starting points by roast level and tips for dialing in your own taste.
What Can My Whole-Bean Coffee Routine Bring to You?
For people who want to start brewing from beans at home: a practical look at my daily whole-bean coffee routine—how I brew, manage caffeine, choose gear, and keep costs under control.