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Thoughts, ideas, and explorations on web development.
- automationAug 15, 2026· 5 min read
How I Automated My Content Operation as a Solo Dev
I run four channels plus a newsletter by myself. The real stack, the approval gate, and what I would change if I started today.
- web-performanceJun 21, 2026· 8 min read
What I Learned About Ads by Getting Them Wrong First
I thought monetization was just flipping on ads. Turns out ads are a UX problem as much as a retention problem.
- typescriptMar 12, 2026· 4 min read
From Assembly Files to 400k Monthly Users: How I Built PolishedDex
How I turned frustration with outdated Pokémon wikis into an automated database that extracts ROM hack data directly from source code.