All the General posts ⤵️
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OneKey Classic 1S Review (vs Ledger) — My Honest Take After 7 Years
OneKey reached out after finding this blog and sent me a Classic 1S to test. I've been a Ledger user for years. Here's what actually surprised me.
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I Built a Rate Limiter in Node.js and Here's What I Got Wrong
A rate limiter sounds like a 20-line problem. Then you ship it. Then it breaks in ways you didn't expect. Here's the naive version, the things I got wrong, and what I ended up with.
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How to Earn SOL Running a Solana Validator as a Side Business
I looked into running a Solana validator to earn staking rewards. Here's the real cost breakdown, expected earnings, and whether it's actually worth it.
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I Built a Pomodoro App. Here's Why.
There are hundreds of focus timer apps out there. I built my own anyway, and it taught me more than I expected.
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Debugging is a Skill, Not a Talent
Some developers seem to find bugs faster than others. It's not magic. It's a process you can learn and get better at over time.
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Lessons I Learned From Reading Other People's Code
Reading other people's code is uncomfortable but it's one of the fastest ways to get better. Here's what I picked up from doing it regularly.
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The Stack I Use for Every New Project in 2026
After years of trying different tools and frameworks, here's what I actually reach for when starting something new.
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How I Stay Productive as a Solo Developer
Working alone means nobody is going to manage your time for you. Here's what actually helps me get things done without burning out.
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Stop Overengineering Your Side Projects
Most side projects die because we treat them like enterprise software. Ship ugly, ship fast, and figure out the rest later.
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Why I Built GymDose: A Simple Supplement Tracker for Real Fitness Journeys
After losing 45 kg and struggling to remember my daily supplements, I built GymDose — a clean, simple supplement tracker designed to support real fitness routines without adding noise.