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Writing about design systems, creative process, building products, and whatever I'm obsessing over this month.
9 min read
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
4 min read
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
5 min read
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
11 min read
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
12 min read
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
7 min read
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
9 min read
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
8 min read
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
6 min read
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
10 min read
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
10 min read
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
8 min read
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
7 min read
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
5 min read
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
11 min read
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
7 min read
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
2 min read
Why I stopped separating design from code
The moment I realised the handoff is the problem — not the people doing it.
March 16, 2026