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Indana Rishi

A software engineer curious about how systems work
— including humans.

Here you'll find notes on software engineering, psychology, philosophy, and the ideas that live between them.

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When the UI Starts to Think for Itself: Rethinking MVVM in JavaScript

MVVM separates data, UI, and a reactive ViewModel layer that automatically synchronizes state and interface, removing the need for manual DOM updates and shifting focus to state-driven design.

Software Engineering•JavaScript•12 Apr 2026

When Code Starts to Tangle: Rethinking MVC in JavaScript

MVC separates an application into Model (data), View (UI), and Controller (logic), creating clear boundaries that improve maintainability and make complex systems easier to reason about.

Software Engineering•JavaScript•12 Apr 2026

Only One of Its Kind: Rethinking the Singleton Pattern in JavaScript

The singleton pattern ensures that only one instance of an object exists and is shared across an application, providing a single source of truth while introducing trade-offs around global state and tight coupling.

Software Engineering•JavaScript•12 Apr 2026

When One Change Echoes Everywhere: Understanding the Observer Pattern in JavaScript

The observer pattern allows a single source of change to notify multiple subscribers automatically, decoupling the producer from its consumers and enabling flexible, reactive systems.

Software Engineering•JavaScript•12 Apr 2026