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Notes on entrepreneurship, travel tech, AI, and building from Frankfurt. Written when there's something worth saying.

Building from Frankfurt
June 10, 20265 min read

Building from Frankfurt

On moving across the world, finding a rhythm between code and espresso, and what it actually means to call a new city home.

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How GDS Integration Actually Works
May 20, 20269 min read

How GDS Integration Actually Works

A developer's honest guide to the dark art of connecting Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport to real OTA systems — without losing your mind.

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How Flight Pricing Works: Fare Classes, Revenue Management and Why the Same Seat Has 12 Different Prices
May 15, 20268 min read

How Flight Pricing Works: Fare Classes, Revenue Management and Why the Same Seat Has 12 Different Prices

The seat next to you cost €40 less. Here's why — and how airlines actually price flights.

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RAG vs Fine-Tuning: How to Choose the Right Approach for Your LLM Application
April 20, 20269 min read

RAG vs Fine-Tuning: How to Choose the Right Approach for Your LLM Application

Both approaches make LLMs more useful. They solve different problems. Here's when to use which.

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Working as a Software Developer in Germany: What to Expect and How It Differs From Elsewhere
March 10, 202610 min read

Working as a Software Developer in Germany: What to Expect and How It Differs From Elsewhere

Contracts, work culture, job market, and what nobody tells you before you arrive.

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What is NDC and Why Airlines Are Moving Away From GDS
February 28, 20267 min read

What is NDC and Why Airlines Are Moving Away From GDS

The travel distribution system that's been running since the 1970s is finally being disrupted. Here's what NDC means and why it matters.

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Fachhochschule vs Universität in Germany: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Career
January 18, 20267 min read

Fachhochschule vs Universität in Germany: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Career

International students often treat this as a prestige question. It's actually a practical one.

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How eSIM Works: The Technical Architecture Behind Eliminating the Physical SIM
December 5, 20258 min read

How eSIM Works: The Technical Architecture Behind Eliminating the Physical SIM

eSIM is just a SIM card without the plastic — except the architecture underneath is completely different. Here's what's actually happening.

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Building LLM-Powered Applications: The Architecture Decisions That Actually Matter
November 12, 202510 min read

Building LLM-Powered Applications: The Architecture Decisions That Actually Matter

Beyond the demo. What separates a working proof-of-concept from a production LLM application.

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The German Tech Scene: Cities, Companies, Culture and What Makes It Different
October 8, 20258 min read

The German Tech Scene: Cities, Companies, Culture and What Makes It Different

Germany's tech industry is large, export-driven, and genuinely different from the Silicon Valley model. Here's an honest picture.

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