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Biswajit Rath

Writing

Notes on backend engineering, system design, leading a team and building products. Written mostly to think more clearly.

2026

2025

2024

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  • · Distributed systems

    Have you ever sent two WhatsApp messages in a row and wondered how the other person could possibly receive them in the wrong order? Something as simple as a chat message can hide a surprising amount of backend complexity.

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  • · Product thinking

    One of the smartest UX features I've seen lately: Google Meet telling you you're speaking while you're muted. Does that mean it's listening continuously? Mute doesn't always mean no signal.

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