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Feb 1, 2026 · Backend Development

Rewriting a Python API Gateway in Go: 10× Speedup and a Career Nightmare

The article recounts a developer’s successful rewrite of a Python/Flask API gateway in Go that delivered ten‑fold throughput, one‑third memory usage, and seconds‑level deployment, but caused no user‑visible latency gain, created a single point of failure, and sparked a broader discussion on technical decisions, business value, and team bus factor.

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Rewriting a Python API Gateway in Go: 10× Speedup and a Career Nightmare

Software Engineering 3.0 Era

Sep 17, 2025 · Industry Insights

When Software Engineers Hide Behind "Reality" and KPI: A Critical Look at Industry Bad Habits

The article dissects six common but harmful mindsets in software development—slacking as philosophy, KPI obsession, hollow testing, distorted agile, reality as an excuse, knowledge hoarding, and resume‑driven tech choices—showing how they erode quality and professional integrity.

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When Software Engineers Hide Behind "Reality" and KPI: A Critical Look at Industry Bad Habits