Ajay J G | byajay.comAndroid and media systems engineer writing about player architecture, streaming systems, and product-scale mobile engineering.https://www.byajay.com/Ajay's nexushttps://www.byajay.com/writings/ajays-nexus/https://www.byajay.com/writings/ajays-nexus/a minimal space where I share systems, thoughts, and experiences — built on clarity, curiosity, and community.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTSave for Later: The Lie We Tell Ourselveshttps://www.byajay.com/writings/save-for-later-the-lie-we-tell-ourselves/https://www.byajay.com/writings/save-for-later-the-lie-we-tell-ourselves/A reflection on saved posts, watch-later lists, and the small promises we make to our future selves.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Black Frame You Can't Catch: Why Android Video Players Flicker During Navigationhttps://www.byajay.com/writings/the-black-frame-you-cant-catch/https://www.byajay.com/writings/the-black-frame-you-cant-catch/Why Android video players briefly flash black during navigation, and how SurfaceView lifecycle rules shape the right UI architecture.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe magic of the Poolhttps://www.byajay.com/writings/the-magic-of-the-pool/https://www.byajay.com/writings/the-magic-of-the-pool/How a media player pool removes playback lag, and makes video feeds feel instant.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTTrapping Rain Water — Why This Simple Problem Is Fascinating for System Designershttps://www.byajay.com/writings/trapping-rain-water-system-design/https://www.byajay.com/writings/trapping-rain-water-system-design/A systems-design perspective on Trapping Rain Water: from brute force to streaming-style state minimization.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT