How revisiting basic algorithms changed the way I write Java code
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Notes for working Java developers—when to revisit fundamentals, how to shape APIs people enjoy using, and habits that keep codebases maintainable.
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Fundamentals
Sorting, searching, and classic structures are not interview trivia—they are lenses for naming, splitting, and testing the code you ship every week.
Interfaces
Good Java APIs hide complexity without hiding surprises—naming, error models, and evolution strategy matter as much as any framework choice.

Craft
Null handling, exception sprawl, and mutable shared state compound quietly—catch the patterns early before they become production folklore.
How brushing up on classic algorithms changed structure, readability, and performance instincts in real Java code.
Why empathy for callers—and patience with versioning—still separates libraries teams love from ones they tolerate.
Frequent Java foot-guns and the habits that prevent them from spreading through a codebase.
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