Why I’m Writing

Oluwole Dada

June 3rd, 2025

2 Min Read

Writing has become my second nature as someone who has kept a daily journal of my thoughts and activities for years. It helps me slow down, reflect, and make sense of things, especially in a field that moves as fast as software. Since I work across the stack, losing track of decisions, discoveries, or small wins is easy. So I jot things down: how I solved a tricky bug, why I picked a particular tool, what surprised me, and what I’d do differently next time.

Over time, this habit grew into a personal knowledge base. Now, I’m extending that practice into something more public.

I’ve always believed the best way to learn is to build, break, reflect, and try again. Writing about the process sharpens learning even more. It forces clarity, connects dots, and sometimes, helps someone else searching for the same answers.

I’ll share what I’m learning, building, or curious about in this space, Writings and Explorations. Sometimes, it’ll be deeply technical, and sometimes, it’ll be about ideas I’m still unpacking. But the thread running through it all is this: I’m thinking aloud, documenting the journey, and hoping it resonates with someone else.

You’ll find posts about:

  • Projects I’m working on, both professional and personal.

  • Tools, patterns, or concepts I’m exploring.

  • Practical lessons picked up from projects.

  • Notes-to-self and rough edges I’m still figuring out.

This blog isn’t meant to be definitive. I don’t have all the answers. But if you enjoy thoughtful software, learning in public, and exploring the edges of what’s possible, I think you’ll feel at home here.

© 2025 Oluwole Dada.