Valery Melou
@valerymelou.com
Interesting. I've been using Gemini Pro 3 recently and it's pretty good at coding too. I will try Grok code fast to see the difference
December 30, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Interesting. I've been using Gemini Pro 3 recently and it's pretty good at coding too. I will try Grok code fast to see the difference
I’d rather have spaghetti code that generates $10k MRR than a perfect repository that generates $0.
Refactoring is a luxury for profitable businesses.
Refactoring is a luxury for profitable businesses.
December 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I’d rather have spaghetti code that generates $10k MRR than a perfect repository that generates $0.
Refactoring is a luxury for profitable businesses.
Refactoring is a luxury for profitable businesses.
- Users don't care about your SOLID principles.
- Users don't care about your test coverage.
- Users care if you solve their problem.
- Users don't care about your test coverage.
- Users care if you solve their problem.
December 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
- Users don't care about your SOLID principles.
- Users don't care about your test coverage.
- Users care if you solve their problem.
- Users don't care about your test coverage.
- Users care if you solve their problem.
Clean Code is often just procrastination disguised as architecture.
I see so many developers refactoring a codebase that has zero users because they are afraid to launch.
I see so many developers refactoring a codebase that has zero users because they are afraid to launch.
December 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Clean Code is often just procrastination disguised as architecture.
I see so many developers refactoring a codebase that has zero users because they are afraid to launch.
I see so many developers refactoring a codebase that has zero users because they are afraid to launch.
I see. S3 is very underrated when it comes to hosting static sites.
I also use firebase hosting which is equally simple.
I also use firebase hosting which is equally simple.
December 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I see. S3 is very underrated when it comes to hosting static sites.
I also use firebase hosting which is equally simple.
I also use firebase hosting which is equally simple.
Any reason why?
Me I always avoid premature optimization. So I've never been in a situation where I have to scale down.
Me I always avoid premature optimization. So I've never been in a situation where I have to scale down.
December 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Any reason why?
Me I always avoid premature optimization. So I've never been in a situation where I have to scale down.
Me I always avoid premature optimization. So I've never been in a situation where I have to scale down.
To sum it up, simple is better than complex.
December 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
To sum it up, simple is better than complex.
You don't need Kubernetes.
You don't need a microservices mesh.
You don't need a multi-region active-active setup.
You need a $5 VPS and a git pull.
We have over-engineered deployment so much that we forgot how to ship.
Simplicity is the only feature that scales forever.
You don't need a microservices mesh.
You don't need a multi-region active-active setup.
You need a $5 VPS and a git pull.
We have over-engineered deployment so much that we forgot how to ship.
Simplicity is the only feature that scales forever.
December 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
You don't need Kubernetes.
You don't need a microservices mesh.
You don't need a multi-region active-active setup.
You need a $5 VPS and a git pull.
We have over-engineered deployment so much that we forgot how to ship.
Simplicity is the only feature that scales forever.
You don't need a microservices mesh.
You don't need a multi-region active-active setup.
You need a $5 VPS and a git pull.
We have over-engineered deployment so much that we forgot how to ship.
Simplicity is the only feature that scales forever.
Thinking about moving from pre rendering to SSR. These build times are just too long for me 🥴
January 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thinking about moving from pre rendering to SSR. These build times are just too long for me 🥴
System architecture is definitely the part of my job I love the most.
Writing code can quickly become boring when all the components of the system have been put in place.
Writing code can quickly become boring when all the components of the system have been put in place.
January 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
System architecture is definitely the part of my job I love the most.
Writing code can quickly become boring when all the components of the system have been put in place.
Writing code can quickly become boring when all the components of the system have been put in place.
Saving where we are on this platform. Will check again beginning next year ✌🏾
January 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Saving where we are on this platform. Will check again beginning next year ✌🏾
Yeah I can see the plus on building on a single tech.
But the thing is, the kind of project I'm usually using Django for are not just prototypes or simple stuff.
Most of the time they require complex UI that just become a mess to manage alongside with your backend.
But the thing is, the kind of project I'm usually using Django for are not just prototypes or simple stuff.
Most of the time they require complex UI that just become a mess to manage alongside with your backend.
December 30, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Yeah I can see the plus on building on a single tech.
But the thing is, the kind of project I'm usually using Django for are not just prototypes or simple stuff.
Most of the time they require complex UI that just become a mess to manage alongside with your backend.
But the thing is, the kind of project I'm usually using Django for are not just prototypes or simple stuff.
Most of the time they require complex UI that just become a mess to manage alongside with your backend.
Seriously though, do you build fully scalable and maintainable large apps with that stack?
December 30, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Seriously though, do you build fully scalable and maintainable large apps with that stack?
Hehehe, don't get me started abeg 😅
December 30, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Hehehe, don't get me started abeg 😅
As a #dev what will you transition into by 2025?
What field, sector or anything... Drop it!
Help me reports 🙂↔️
What field, sector or anything... Drop it!
Help me reports 🙂↔️
December 30, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Reposted by Valery Melou
Friday reminder: Complexity is your enemy. Anyone can make something complicated. It’s hard to keep things simple, but it’s absolutely necessary.
December 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Friday reminder: Complexity is your enemy. Anyone can make something complicated. It’s hard to keep things simple, but it’s absolutely necessary.
I'm proud of what I've been building for the past 3 years. Can't wait to share with the world.
November 22, 2024 at 10:34 AM
I'm proud of what I've been building for the past 3 years. Can't wait to share with the world.
Best feature. I just updated my handle.
💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
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November 18, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Best feature. I just updated my handle.
Just updated my handle to use my domain name.
@valerymelou.com 🔥
@valerymelou.com 🔥
November 18, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Just updated my handle to use my domain name.
@valerymelou.com 🔥
@valerymelou.com 🔥
So...
What's new here?
What's new here?
November 18, 2024 at 9:33 AM
So...
What's new here?
What's new here?
Reposted by Valery Melou
Happy new year, Bluesky! 🦋 🎉
2023 here was packed with breaking news, thoughtful commentary, mind-blowing scientific facts, delightful art, and of course, lots of laughs.
Let's take a look back: 🧵⏪
2023 here was packed with breaking news, thoughtful commentary, mind-blowing scientific facts, delightful art, and of course, lots of laughs.
Let's take a look back: 🧵⏪
January 1, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Happy new year, Bluesky! 🦋 🎉
2023 here was packed with breaking news, thoughtful commentary, mind-blowing scientific facts, delightful art, and of course, lots of laughs.
Let's take a look back: 🧵⏪
2023 here was packed with breaking news, thoughtful commentary, mind-blowing scientific facts, delightful art, and of course, lots of laughs.
Let's take a look back: 🧵⏪
Reposted by Valery Melou
Happy to have helped the Bluesky team with the new logo! 🦋
December 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM
Happy to have helped the Bluesky team with the new logo! 🦋
The more I read about systems design patterns the more I think that there are rules that supersede the DRY principle.
For example, I tend to prefer rewriting a function to having a dependency on something that does it… even if it’s an internal dependency.
For example, I tend to prefer rewriting a function to having a dependency on something that does it… even if it’s an internal dependency.
November 25, 2023 at 2:11 AM
The more I read about systems design patterns the more I think that there are rules that supersede the DRY principle.
For example, I tend to prefer rewriting a function to having a dependency on something that does it… even if it’s an internal dependency.
For example, I tend to prefer rewriting a function to having a dependency on something that does it… even if it’s an internal dependency.