Web Dev · by Rapid River · 2026-10-12
I tried doing backend the boring way and it worked in Mexico City
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy but it got me thru the part where ux stopped feeling new.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions
58 sparks · 14 comments
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Maya Putri · 13 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. The social part surprised me too
Sara Ahmed · 11 likes
what happened after the first week? I am curious whether boring stayed easy
Mango Panda · 9 likes
I think this advice is overrated. I am curious whether ux still feels good next month
Lucas Dubois · 8 likes
There is probably a middle ground here. That is the kind of detail beginners miss
Mia Bauer · 14 likes
short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes
Can Arslan · 8 likes
Glad you shared it; small wins count. The 6-minute rule is underrated
Sleepy Runner · 3 likes
that last line is excellent. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the corner shop
Ren Suzuki · 2 likes
I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. The first week version is even more interesting
Valeria Flores · 1 likes
I am saving this for the next time I overthink backend. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability. This is exactly the kind of tradeoff teams argue about for weeks
Noah Miller · 0 likes
This has cozy competence written all over it. The boring solution is probably the reliable one here