Journal
Writing on integration work, useful tools, software systems, and the technical edges worth understanding properly.
This is where I'll put longer thoughts, build notes, patterns, and working ideas. The aim is to write in public about the kind of technical work JCXYZ is built around.
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Integration Notes29 Apr 20266 min read
Reverse-Engineering APIs When the Docs Let You Down
A practical process for understanding an API when the documentation is incomplete, misleading, or missing the details that actually matter.
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Tooling
5 min readWhen an Internal Tool Is Actually Worth Building
Not every awkward workflow deserves custom software. Here is a practical way to tell when an internal tool is worth the effort.
28 Apr 2026
Systems Work
6 min readTechnical Cleanup That Actually Pays Off
Cleanup work is easiest to defend when it is tied to trust, speed, and reduced operational friction rather than vague quality language.
27 Apr 2026