Making Time for Coffee
I already had a coffee machine. Then I tried making coffee by hand, and found that I enjoyed the extra steps.
Life3 min read
Hi, I’m Volkan.
I’m a software engineer based in the Netherlands. I write about building reliable software, the things I learn along the way, and everyday life—from engineering challenges to starting a new chapter in another country.
Latest writing
I Didn't Need a New TV. I Needed Less Google TV.
How I used an AI coding agent and ADB to simplify Google TV, replace the home screen, measure the result, and clean up SDR picture processing without root or destructive changes.
Engineering10 min read
Idempotency in Java: Making Retries Safe Across Multiple Instances
A production-minded approach to idempotent APIs with Java, MySQL, and Hazelcast—without pretending a distributed cache can replace a database constraint.
Engineering15 min read
Selected projects
A few independent products and experiments I’ve built.
HuurCheck
A rent-screening tool for renters in the Netherlands.
huurcheck.net
owntown.lol
A playful map-based ranking game where people vote for their place in the Netherlands.
owntown.lol