Welcome to Stackshala Blog

This blog is where I share insights, patterns, and hard-won lessons from years of building software systems. It's not about quick fixes or trendy frameworks—it's about developing the deeper understanding that separates good developers from great ones.

Whether you're navigating a legacy codebase, designing a new system, or trying to prevent complexity before it kills your project, you'll find practical wisdom drawn from real-world experience and deep technical expertise.

I'm Maneesh Chaturvedi, a Principal Engineer with 25+ years building systems at Microsoft, Target, Lowe's, Yahoo, Intuit, and Myntra. I've seen what works, what fails, and what endures. This blog is where I share those insights.

The Philosophy

Software craftsmanship isn't about memorizing design patterns or following dogmatic rules. It's about developing the judgment to make better decisions—knowing when to apply a pattern, when to break the rules, and when to create something entirely new.

"The best code is written for problems you haven't thought of yet. That's not magic—it's craftsmanship."

Through this blog and the Stackshala course, my goal is simple: help you develop the thinking patterns that allow you to see complexity before it becomes a problem, design systems that welcome change, and write code that your future self will thank you for.

Ready to transform how you think about software?

About Stackshala: The Course

Stackshala is a comprehensive software craftsmanship training program that transforms how you think about code, design, and systems.