Rick van Lieshout
I'm a passionate CTO who bifurcates his love between great software development and leading others in their continuous improvement journeys
software architecture
Skillful, reusable AI workflows from files you own
What Skillful is, why I built it, and how I use it to manage reusable AI workflows locally.
I wanted a lighter runtime like Electrobun, shipping reality chose Electron
Why [Skillful](https://github.com/mastermindzh/skillful) switched from Electrobun back to Electron, and what that taught me about desktop architecture, packaging and runtime seams.
The Reality of Distributed Systems: Everything Gets Harder
Distributed systems promise scalability and flexibility, but they come with a cost. Once you cross that boundary, everything gets harder.
Boundaries: Where to Draw the Line
Most architectural problems are boundary problems. Knowing where to draw the line, and when to redraw it, is one of the hardest parts of building software systems.
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Communication: When to Call and When to Publish
Synchronous and asynchronous communication are not opposing choices, they are complementary tools. Understanding when to use each is key to building scalable systems.