About

Hi, I’m Will. I’m a principal full stack developer leading the API team at a company of 15 engineers. I spend most of my time in Django, Python 3.12, and Angular- but I care more about how teams work than what tech stack they use.

This blog is where I share notes on building and maintaining real-world software: practical Django advice, team practices that actually work, and the trade-offs behind technical decisions.

You won’t find beginner tutorials or hype-driven frameworks here- just honest write-ups from working in production codebases and helping a small team ship good software.

What to Expect

• Django, Python, and API design
• Code review and engineering culture
• Performance tuning and practical testing
• Architecture patterns for growing teams
• Lessons from real bugs, fixes, and experiments

Who This Is For

If you’ve been through a few refactors, reviewed hundreds of PRs, or helped steer a small team, this site’s for you. I try to keep the tone straightforward, technical, and honest about the messier parts of building good software.

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