Improving MongoDB Observability with Spring Data
How we improved MongoDB tracing spans in Spring Data by adding a custom command listener to surface query details while keeping sensitive values sanitized.
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Why Async Agentic AI Does Not Mean Free Productivity
Agentic AI can speed up execution, but expected delivery gains are often overstated because humans still pay the cost of review and context switching.
Hawaii Big Island: Volcanoes, Beaches, and a 3-Day Escape
A 3-day Big Island itinerary with Kīlauea views, lava tubes, black sand beaches, turtle spotting, and practical logistics from our Easter trip.
Six Hours by the Fire for Costela Fogo de Chão in Brazil
A day in Brazil making costela fogo de chão, with six hours by the fire, family time, and one of my favorite barbecue traditions.
Is Agentic AI Like a Drug?
Agentic AI made me more productive at work, but I end every day more mentally tired. A reflection on reinforcement loops, dopamine, and sustainability.
IntelliJ AI Chat Window Is Better Than the Copilot Plugin
After using both tools in daily work, I found the IntelliJ AI chat window flow more productive than the Copilot plugin.
Top Podcasts of 2025: Smarter, Healthier, and Happier
Discover the top 5 podcasts that fueled my learning, health, and inspiration in 2025, along with key episodes and insights from my listening journey
JPA Delete and Optimistic Locking: Why Batching Fails
Discovered why JPA deleteAll wasn’t batching: @Version fields force entity loading for optimistic locking. The fix: explicit @Query annotation.
Spring Boot 4 Migration Analysis
A detailed analysis of the major changes in Spring Boot 4, including Jackson 3 migration, Java 17 baseline, and dependency updates.
My Health and Fitness Journey in 2025
2025 continued my health journey with refined habits, deeper insights, and a focus on sustainable progress in fitness and well-being.