Vikash Patel

Senior software engineer working mostly in Go. I build backend systems and AI applications: feeds, search, LLMs, the infrastructure underneath. When something doesn't make sense, I pull it apart until it does. This blog is where I write that up.

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Derelict Facility: Game Engine in Go

A series detailing building a systems-level game engine from scratch in pure Go.

Deep dives into software architecture, systems thinking, and backend engineering craft.

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Today I Learned (TIL)

Bite-sized notes, daily learnings, and quick technical solutions.

My Reading List

A curated collection of the best engineering blogs, essays, and systems papers.

Technical Journal Newsletter

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More about my career, skills, projects, and systems engineering background.

LinkedIn Profile

Professional background, career updates, and software engineering network.

Open-source repositories, developer tools, and active codebases.

Micro-blogging on systems programming, tech insights, and daily developer life.