Engineering

You're here because someone asked "how should I build this?" or needs help choosing between options. This document teaches you how to think about these problems, not just what the answers are.

Why This Matters

Technical decisions compound. A framework choice affects every line of code. An architecture pattern shapes how the team works for years. A database decision can't easily be reversed.

The goal isn't to make perfect decisions—it's to make good-enough decisions with clear reasoning that can be revisited when context changes.

The Core Question

Before any technical decision, ask yourself:

What problem am I actually solving?

Not "what technology should I use?" That's a solution-shaped question. The real question is about the problem.