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Notes on what I'm learning, building, and thinking about as a developer and designer.
8 posts

May 27, 2026
Humans First in the AI Era
Zack Exley's "Why Capitalism Can't Survive AI" names the macroeconomic crisis. Underneath it is a quieter question about what the AI era is doing to people — and a set of design choices being made about humanity right now.

May 25, 2026
From DALL-E 3 to gpt-image-1: A Python Batch Script for Blog Headers
How I built a small Python tool to batch-generate topic-tailored blog header images via OpenAI's gpt-image-1, compress them to WebP, and rewrite Astro frontmatter — for ~$1 total.

Mar 12, 2024
React Hooks, Server-Side & Client-Side Rendering
Unlock the power of React in web development, from hooks to rendering techniques.

Mar 10, 2024
RIP NOAA.gov API: The Fallout of DOGE's Cuts
The Collapse of NOAA's API and Its Broader Implications

Feb 16, 2024
Leveraging Framework Integration for Enhanced Web Experiences
Discover the power of integrating web development frameworks to boost user and developer experiences alike.

Feb 12, 2024
A Journey Unfolded — Shaping the Future as a Self-Taught Front End Developer
The path of a self-taught developer reveals the limitless potential of persistence, learning, and adapting in the tech world.

Jan 23, 2024
From Costa Rica to Code — How Studying Abroad Shaped My Career in Web and Application Development
Studying abroad can open new horizons and entirely new career paths.

Jan 19, 2024
The Versatile Front-End Developer
Showcasing the advantages of seamlessly integrating design and development skills