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Fullstack developer building practical software with clear interfaces and solid foundations.

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Introduction

Howdy, I'm Daniel Campos.

I build software that feels clear, reliable, and useful. My work is shaped by real production systems, thoughtful architecture, and the kind of problem-solving that only appears once software has to work beyond the perfect demo.

Production-shaped around

Backend servicesAPIsDatabasesCloud infrastructureAutomationMigrationsSecurity
Daniel Campos
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Daniel Campos

Software Engineer

Backend-leaningFull-stack mindsetProduct builder

Not just code

Software is how I bring structure to ideas and build tools people can actually trust.

What I care about

Clean architecture, thoughtful user experiences, and products built with purpose.

Stack

My Developer Toolbox

The stack behind the products I build, and the tools I rely on to create, ship, and maintain real software:

Core Stack

What I reach for daily, and what I use it for.

Practice

My Engineering Principles

Good software is not only written. It is shaped through clear thinking, disciplined engineering, and honest delivery — in that order, every time.

Thinking

Thoughts

Latest Writings

Notes on code, tools, lessons learned, and the small details that make software better.
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Architecture
Jul 3, 2026
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Backend-leaningFull-stack mindsetProduct builder

Outside of work

Teaching, fitness, storytelling, faith, and creativity are part of how I stay grounded.

Production

Java + Spring Boot

Backend services and APIs in production

  • Default

    TypeScript

    Default language for anything frontend

  • Daily

    React + Next.js

    Building and shipping every UI I make

  • Primary

    PostgreSQL

    Primary datastore for most projects

  • Languages

    • JavaScript
    • Kotlin
    • PHP
    • C++
    • C

    Data & Messaging

    • Apache Beam
    • Apache Kafka
    • MySQL
    • MongoDB
    • Apache Parquet

    Backend, Platforms & Tools

    • Laravel
    • Firebase
    • AWS
    • Git
    • GitHub
    Product understanding
  • Architecture planning
  • Prototyping
  • Technical writing
  • Decision making
  • Engineering

    • Clean code
    • Code reviews
    • Testing
    • CI / CD
    • Documentation

    Delivery

    • Agile / Scrum
    • Git & GitHub
    • Docker
    • API testing
    • Production support
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    Feature-Based Architecture with a Service Layer for Next.js Apps

    A practical feature-based architecture with a service layer for Next.js apps: how it keeps routes thin and integrations isolated, and where it's more structure than you need.

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    Personal
    Jun 23, 2026·6 min read

    Building My Own Website Made Me More Honest

    A personal reflection on building this website, why it felt harder than expected, and how a portfolio became a way to think more clearly about my work.

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    Development
    Jun 23, 2026·7 min read

    Adding Room to a Kotlin Multiplatform App

    A practical step by step guide to adding Room to a Kotlin Multiplatform project with shared DAOs, platform database builders, KSP, and Koin.

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