A minimal architectural diagram showing layers becoming more complex over time, with arrows highlighting trade-offs between abstraction, simplicity, and maintainability.

The Engineering Trade-offs I Got Wrong

Most engineering mistakes don’t come from ignorance—they come from good intentions applied too early. This post reflects on real-world trade-offs around abstractions, service layers, Clean Architecture, testing, and what I’d do differently today.

December 25, 2025 · 9 min
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