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Writing about design systems, creative process, building products, and whatever I'm obsessing over this month.

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I Built ImageSmith CLI: A Free, Client-Side WebP Converter for Developers Who Refuse to Paywall

Convert entire folder trees to WebP without uploading, paywalling, or destroying your structure. Now available as a web app AND a 5.4 KB CLI. Here's why I built both.

August 18, 2026

Notion vs Google Keep for University Students

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Notion vs Google Keep for University Students

Juggling lectures, part-time jobs, dorm chores, sports practice, and club leadership? Discover why Google Keep and Notion both fail uni students, and the exact student productivity workflow to survive college.

August 7, 2026

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Ugly Today Beats Perfect Never

Five years ago a senior bhai asked to see my portfolio. I told him 'not yet, let me level up first.' At 1:48 AM, running five Claudes across five browsers, I finally admitted that 'level' was never coming, and neither was the portfolio, unless I stopped waiting for permission to ship.

July 21, 2026

I Built ImageSmith: A Free, Client-Side WebP Converter for Developers Who Refuse to Paywall

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I Built ImageSmith: A Free, Client-Side WebP Converter for Developers Who Refuse to Paywall

Every online image converter either paywalls batch processing, flattens your folder structure, or uploads your files to third-party servers. ImageSmith solves all three, 100% client-side, folder-structure-preserving, and completely free. Here's how I built it with Next.js 16, libwebp WASM, and JSZip.

July 21, 2026

The Complete Guide to Maintaining Your Free AI Engineering Stack: OpenCode, OpenHands, ECC & Superpowers Updates

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The Complete Guide to Maintaining Your Free AI Engineering Stack: OpenCode, OpenHands, ECC & Superpowers Updates

The hidden cost of open-source AI tools is maintenance. Learn exactly how to update OpenCode, OpenHands, ECC, Superpowers, and OpenRouter, with specific commands, troubleshooting tips, and a monthly maintenance checklist for your free AI development stack.

June 21, 2026

The Ultimate Free Claude Code Alternative: Build a Full-Stack AI Engineering Stack with OpenCode, OpenRouter, OpenHands, ECC & Superpowers

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The Ultimate Free Claude Code Alternative: Build a Full-Stack AI Engineering Stack with OpenCode, OpenRouter, OpenHands, ECC & Superpowers

Ditch the $200/month subscription. Learn how to build a free, open-source AI engineering stack that rivals Claude Code, with OpenCode (172k stars), OpenRouter (75+ free models), OpenHands (70k stars, autonomous agent), ECC (246 skills), and Superpowers (204k stars). Complete step-by-step setup guide for full-stack development.

June 21, 2026

The Ultimate Free Local AI Vibe Coding Setup: OpenCode + OpenRouter + Nemotron (No GPU Required)

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The Ultimate Free Local AI Vibe Coding Setup: OpenCode + OpenRouter + Nemotron (No GPU Required)

Build software with AI prompts, 100% free and local. Learn how to pair OpenCode, OpenRouter’s free tier, and NVIDIA Nemotron models to create a powerful, privacy-friendly coding assistant that runs on any laptop.

June 14, 2026

The 800-Rating Cliff: A Curated Problem Sheet for C++ Beginners

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The 800-Rating Cliff: A Curated Problem Sheet for C++ Beginners

Forget the rating chaos. This hand-curated list of 30 classic 800-rated Codeforces problems is designed for beginners learning C++ with objects and classes. Includes a complete roadmap and easy-to-follow solutions.

June 6, 2026

Rewiring Heartbreak: The Snowy Hill Analogy Every 21-Year-Old Needs Right Now

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Rewiring Heartbreak: The Snowy Hill Analogy Every 21-Year-Old Needs Right Now

Months after the breakup, your brain feels like an out-of-control sled stuck in a deep, icy rut. Every thought slides right back to them. But here is the biological truth: you cannot bulldoze the old rut, but you can grab your sled, hike to a fresh patch of snow, and carve a brand-new path. This is neuroplasticity in action, and it is the most powerful tool you possess right now. Here's how to dig a new one, using the science of neuroplasticity, written for the messy, hopeful, 18-25 year old who's ready to feel like themselves again.

May 31, 2026

Learn Differential Equations for Free: The Interactive Course

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Learn Differential Equations for Free: The Interactive Course

LearnDE transforms the way engineering students master differential equations. Based on H.K. Dass’s classic textbook, the platform delivers bite‑sized chapters, instant‑feedback quizzes, and a human‑verified certificate, all completely free. In just ~3 hours, you can go from first derivative to first in class.

May 13, 2026

Build Your Own AI Dev Team for Free: 5 Custom Agents with Ollama & Continue.dev

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Build Your Own AI Dev Team for Free: 5 Custom Agents with Ollama & Continue.dev

Stop waiting for Claude or Copilot. Assemble your own free, private AI development team inside VS Code, a UI/UX expert, full-stack developer, debugger, historian, and a wise old advisor. Here's exactly how to build them with Ollama and Continue.

May 6, 2026

How to Get Claude-Level Coding Power for Free with Ollama and Custom Agents (VS Code Guide)

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How to Get Claude-Level Coding Power for Free with Ollama and Custom Agents (VS Code Guide)

Want to build projects with AI but can't afford Claude? Learn how to run powerful coding models locally with Ollama, integrate with VS Code, and use custom agents to match or even beat Claude's performance on real-world coding tasks, completely free forever.

May 6, 2026

How to Turn GitHub Copilot Into a Pro UI/UX Designer (2026 Guide)

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How to Turn GitHub Copilot Into a Pro UI/UX Designer (2026 Guide)

Stop accepting boring, cookie-cutter designs from your AI. Learn how to supercharge GitHub Copilot with specialized agents, design templates, and a pro workflow that delivers stunning, user-centered interfaces, even if you're a complete beginner in vibe coding.

May 2, 2026

Next.js Roadmap for 2026: Top Resources & Learning Path

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Next.js Roadmap for 2026: Top Resources & Learning Path

Looking to master Next.js in 2026? This guide provides a step-by-step roadmap, from React fundamentals to advanced server components, featuring the best updated courses, docs, tools and roadmap to land your dream job.

April 19, 2026

KAIROS: The Hidden Memory System That Turns Claude Code Into a True AI Colleague

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KAIROS: The Hidden Memory System That Turns Claude Code Into a True AI Colleague

KAIROS gives Claude Code persistent memory, auto-dream consolidation, away summaries, and sleep/wake cycles. Learn how this open-source AI coding assistant becomes a true colleague.

April 12, 2026

10 Things to Stop Rate Limits in Claude: Master Token Management Like a Pro

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10 Things to Stop Rate Limits in Claude: Master Token Management Like a Pro

Frustrated by Claude’s rate limits? Discover 10 actionable tips to reduce token consumption, avoid usage blocks, and boost productivity. Learn token management secrets that actually work

April 4, 2026

The Ultimate 2026 Guide: Best Free Resources to Learn React.js (Roadmap Included)

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The Ultimate 2026 Guide: Best Free Resources to Learn React.js (Roadmap Included)

In this article, you’ll have a detailed roadmap to go from zero to job-ready, along with the best free resources and roadmap to get you there.

March 27, 2026

Why I stopped separating design from code

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Why I stopped separating design from code

The moment I realised the handoff is the problem, not the people doing it.

March 16, 2026