// the blog

Notes on building software, games, and the web.

How I built my portfolio with Next.js and why I loved it

Going from a static concept to a deployable site — the mascot, the markdown blog, and the Vercel deploy.

Jun 2026
Things I learned going from WordPress to React

Components, state, and the moment it finally clicked. A field guide for anyone making the jump.

May 2026
The frontend tools I actually use every day

No hype, just the handful of tools that survive contact with real work.

Apr 2026
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