research
Nemotron 3: How a Mamba-Transformer Hybrid Runs 1M Tokens
Nemotron 3 swaps most attention layers for Mamba-2 and MoE to reach 1M-token context at 3.3x throughput. Here is how the hybrid architecture actually works.
Notes on shipping
software in 2026.
AI Agent Memory: How LLM Agents Remember Across Sessions
AI agent memory explained: the four memory types, how the MemoryOS paper borrows from operating systems, and a runnable Python example you can extend.
msgspec vs Pydantic v2: When the Speed Gap Pays Off
msgspec vs Pydantic v2 in 2026: real code, reported benchmark numbers, where the speed gap actually shows up in a Python API, and how to run both together.
How to Build an AI Agent in Go (From Scratch, No Framework)
Django-Bolt Review: Rust-Powered Django, FastAPI Speed
Python 3.15: Lazy Imports, frozendict, and Faster Startup
FastAPI vs Litestar vs Django Ninja: 2026 Verdict
FastAPI vs Litestar vs Django Ninja in 2026: real code, serialization speed, dependency injection, and a clear pick for every kind of Python API project.
Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It in 2026?
Is a computer science degree worth it in 2026? CS grad unemployment hit 6.1%, yet the answer flips depending on whether you study in the US or the EU.
The briefing.
Long-form posts in your inbox roughly once a week — research breakdowns, tutorials, comparisons, the occasional review. No tracking pixels, no growth-hacked subject lines.
Or grab the RSS feed — same posts, no email needed.
namepostsaboutupdated
research
22
papers, but readable — algorithms, AI, systems
17 jul
tutorials
20
python, go, things I actually built and shipped
13 jul
comparisons
21
x vs y vs z — benchmarks, pricing, real DX
14 jul
reviews
15
AI dev tools and models, after real use
11 jul
careers
12
tech hiring data, EU/Cyprus angle, salary reports
8 jul
programming
2
language deep-dives, idioms, the traps that bite
13 aprI'm Maksim. By day I lead an engineering team at inDrive. After hours I ship side projects (PageBloom, NotesPilot, MyDevKit, startgaze) and write things up here when I learn something worth keeping.
The blog itself runs on an agentic publishing pipeline I built and rebuilt — a slow-moving experiment in how much of a writer's workflow can be automated without losing the voice. It writes, fact-checks, and refreshes; I edit, decide, and publish.