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Implementation Programming

Managing Alpine.js Lifecycle with Catalyst UI (No-Bundler ES6 Setup)

Solve Alpine.js timing issues when using Tailwind's Catalyst UI components in a no-bundler ES6 environment. Learn how to properly orchestrate component loading and registration to prevent initialization failures.

Jun 19, 2025
13 minute read
Implementation Security Programming

Exploring Back Channel Authentication with Zitadel: Understanding OIDC Security Through Undocumented APIs

Analysis of browserless OIDC authentication flows using Zitadel's undocumented APIs, examining security properties and production considerations for enterprise authentication systems.

Jun 07, 2025
10 minute read
Implementation Innovation Programming

Pair Programming with an LLM: Building a Secure Custom Auth UI from Scratch

A practical journey through documentation-driven, AI-assisted authentication development, showcasing how LLMs can transform the software development lifecycle from planning to implementation.

May 20, 2025
10 minute read
Implementation Innovation

Reimagining the Experience & Middle Office: The Hidden Engine of Modern Financial Services

My analysis of how experience-led design and middle-office transformation power modern financial services, with insights on implementation strategies and challenges across banking, insurance, and lending.

Apr 14, 2025
7 minute read
Innovation Strategy

My Journey with Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code

Personal insights from exploring Claude 3.7 Sonnet's dual-mode reasoning system and Claude Code's development capabilities, with lessons for enterprise implementation.

Mar 28, 2025
9 minute read
Implementation Strategy

Reimagining the Back Office: The Digital Control Center of Modern Financial Services

An exploration of how the back office is evolving from operational cost centre to strategic digital control centre across financial services, with insights on automation, real-time operations, and orchestration capabilities.

Mar 20, 2025
8 minute read
Strategy Implementation Architecture

Architecting the Modern Fintech: From Principles to Execution

My exploration of architectural principles driving successful fintech transformation across financial services, with insights on implementation challenges and strategic trade-offs.

Feb 09, 2025
6 minute read
Strategy Implementation

Charting Your Enterprise FinOps Journey: From Foundations to Full-Scale Optimisation

A strategic framework for enterprise FinOps maturity - from establishing cost visibility to achieving business value alignment through Foundation, Managed, and Optimise stages.

Jan 29, 2025
13 minute read
Leadership Implementation

Unlocking High-Performing Engineering Teams: Six Essential Qualities That Drive Innovation

My experience transforming engineering teams into innovation engines through six essential qualities, with practical implementation strategies and lessons from overcoming cultural resistance.

Sep 09, 2024
7 minute read
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