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Welcome to my blog! Here, I share insights on software development, technology trends, and lessons learned along the way.

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October 22, 2025

From Go to Serverless — How I Cut My Discord Bot's Hosting Bill to $0

From Go to Serverless — How I Cut My Discord Bot's Hosting Bill to $0

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I built a Discord bot to handle fight announcements in my server. After a month on a tiny VM, I was paying $5+ just to keep it running. So I rebuilt it for serverless and now pay nothing.

July 9, 2025

Building My Portfolio Site with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN UI

Building My Portfolio Site with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN UI

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A look into my experience building a sleek, responsive developer portfolio using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN UI, and deploying it with Vercel.

July 8, 2025

Should Junior Developers Embrace AI? A Balanced Guide

Should Junior Developers Embrace AI? A Balanced Guide

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As a junior developer, AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot can accelerate your learning—but only if used wisely.

July 1, 2025

Building a Real Site for a Real Client. Using Next.js and Sanity

Building a Real Site for a Real Client. Using Next.js and Sanity

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What I learned from building a production-ready website for a real client—from communication and tech choices to deployment and polish.