Writing
SubscribeBuilding an API Client for the Express Backend
A small fetch wrapper that keeps API calls predictable—handling JSON, errors, and cookies in one place.
How I Built Elo-Based Matchmaking for a Real-Time Chess App
Building fair matchmaking is harder than the math. Here's how I implemented Elo ratings and a dynamic queue in PlayChess - K-factors, range expansion, and the edge cases that bit me.
How I Built and Published an npm CLI Tool
BuildElevate started as a personal frustration with repetitive project setup. Here's the full story - architecture, mistakes, lessons, and what it took to publish my first npm package.
Agentic Coding > Vibe Coding
Both put AI at the keyboard, so they get lumped together. Here's why agentic coding - plan, context, review, verify - beats vibing your way through code you'll have to maintain.
Building Production-Ready Auth with Better Auth
Most auth tutorials stop at sign-in and sign-up. Here's how I built the full thing - email verification, Google OAuth, TOTP 2FA, rate-limited emails, and account linking - using Better Auth in a Next.js monorepo.
How Apps Check If a Card Number Is Valid
Ever typed a wrong card number and the form caught it instantly - before even hitting a server? Here's the elegant algorithm behind that.
How Apps Know Your Password Is Weak
That red 'password too weak' warning didn't come from nowhere. Here's the logic behind password strength checkers - entropy, dictionary attacks, pattern detection, and breached password lists.
What Is a Monorepo? A Simple Explanation
Multiple apps, one repository. Here's what a monorepo actually is, why teams use them, and how Turborepo makes them fast enough to be worth it.
A Practical Git Workflow for Modern Teams
A concise Git workflow to help teams collaborate efficiently and keep the codebase clean.
REST API Design Principles That Age Well
Practical REST API principles for building clear, maintainable, and predictable services.
Hello World
My first blog post.