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The Authentication Paradox: When Security Measures Lock Out the Rightful Owner
How 2FA security measures designed to protect users can become digital death sentences when recovery systems fail, and what developers can learn from accounts lost forever.
I Spent 8 Hours Proving I Was Wrong
I tried to dump Vercel for Cloudflare. 100 edge runtime exports, 2 broken platforms, and one existential crisis later, I crawled back in shame.
Things I Googled This Week (That I've Googled 100 Times Before)
A brutally honest tour through a developer's search history. From Go map idioms to Vim panic, here's what we Google 100 times and pretend we don't.
Why Tiny Commits Make Debugging Easier
Small, focused commits transform debugging from painful guesswork into systematic detective work. Here's how atomic commits help you pinpoint bugs faster.
Building Quill Editor: My Journey to a Zen Code Editor
How I built Quill Editor, a lightweight Electron code editor for distraction-free coding. A case study on minimalism, performance, and solving my own problems.
Building My GitHub Profile README: A Developer's Digital Front Door
How I built my GitHub profile README with animated headers, stats, and featured projects. A practical guide for developers.
Authentication Is a UX Problem First
Learn why authentication is a UX problem first. Login friction, session timeouts, password resets, and finding the balance.
Designing Content Systems for Edits, Not Just Publishing
Build content systems where editing isn't scary. Version history, rollbacks, and workflows that don't get in your way.
The Hidden Costs of "Simple" Features
Why simple features age badly and cost more than you think. Learn to spot hidden maintenance costs before you build
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