§ Bonfire Bytes · Field Notes RSS Feed Last tended · 23 Apr 2026

Bonfire Bytes.

Field notes from the digital wilderness. Software, systems, product work, and the occasional rant by Amar Bugarin — a product-minded developer in Sarajevo. Opinions are mine. Tomfoolery corrected via email.

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  1. Up Is Not Up When You're Stuck in an Avalanche

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    AI is not going to doom us with slop, but it is quietly replacing the uncomfortable parts of thinking. A rant about AI psychosis, synthetic confidence, and why discovery is still irreplaceably human.

    • #ai
    • #product
    • #discovery
    • #rant

  2. Who Let the Servers Out? Tracing the Roots of Serverless Tech

    Updated: at 11:53 PM

    Context is key. Don’t take a knife to a gunfight. If you’re running a small startup, serverless might work for you—sometimes. If your startup is medium-sized and well-funded, a solid monolith could be a better fit. It’s dependable and can adapt into microservices if needed. But, hold off on microservices unless your company is large and needs to scale quickly.

    • #architecture
    • #aws-lambda
    • #serverless

  3. How Information Overload is Making Coders Compile Coffee Instead of Code

    Updated: at 02:53 PM

    Escape the relentless buzz of notifications with our in-depth guide! Uncover proven strategies for managing distractions, enhancing deep focus, and optimizing your workspace. Whether you're tackling code or conquering chaos, transform how you handle information overload and boost your coding productivity.

    • #productivity
    • #developer-tips
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