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Building Paveway: Beta-Ready in Record Time - How AI Agents Accelerated Everything

Building Paveway: Beta-Ready in Record Time - How AI Agents Accelerated Everything

From feature-complete to beta-ready in 3 weeks. Evolving from daily logs to a 5-dimension career scoring system, building Slack integration, and how AI agents enabled aggressive refactoring without fear.

AIProduct DevelopmentCareer Development
Building Paveway: From Zero to Feature-Complete in 8 Days

Building Paveway: From Zero to Feature-Complete in 8 Days

How I shipped an AI-powered career development platform with GitHub integration, monetization, and admin tooling in one week. 309 files changed, 43,000+ lines of code, and 7 major features delivered.

AIProduct DevelopmentCareer Development
Building Paveway: A 90-Day AI Product Experiment

Building Paveway: A 90-Day AI Product Experiment

Day 1 of 90: Starting a 90-day journey to build an AI-powered career development platform from scratch. Exploring responsible AI design, safety considerations, and human-AI interaction while documenting every decision and learning in public.

AIProduct DevelopmentCareer Development
5 Essential React 19 Tips for Junior Developers

5 Essential React 19 Tips for Junior Developers

Master the fundamentals of React 19 with these 5 essential tips designed specifically for junior developers and entry-level engineers. Build a solid foundation for your React journey.

ReactFrontendBeginner
Week 1: Voice Logging and Building Something I'd Actually Use

Week 1: Voice Logging and Building Something I'd Actually Use

Five days into building Paveway, and I'm learning that the best product decisions come from solving your own problems in real-time.

Frontend DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentWeb Development
5 Habits That Separate Great Frontend Developers from the Rest

5 Habits That Separate Great Frontend Developers from the Rest

Discover the essential habits that transform good frontend developers into exceptional ones. From code organization to performance thinking, learn the practices that will elevate your frontend development game.

Frontend DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentWeb Development
3 CSS Properties That Will Blow Your Mind: The Future of Web Design

3 CSS Properties That Will Blow Your Mind: The Future of Web Design

Discover three game-changing CSS properties that are revolutionizing web design. From container queries to logical properties, learn how to create stunning, responsive layouts with cutting-edge CSS.

CSSWeb DesignFrontend Development
How to Not Be a Mediocre Junior Developer: Stand Out in Your First Years

How to Not Be a Mediocre Junior Developer: Stand Out in Your First Years

Learn the practical strategies that separate exceptional junior developers from the mediocre ones. From code quality to communication skills, discover how to build a reputation that opens doors to better opportunities.

Career DevelopmentJunior DeveloperSoftware Development
Next.js 15.4: Why This Release Has Me Pumped as a Developer

Next.js 15.4: Why This Release Has Me Pumped as a Developer

Discover the game-changing updates in Next.js 15.4 that are making developers excited. From Turbopack's breakthrough to previewing Next.js 16 features, this release is packed with developer-friendly improvements.

Next.jsReactWeb Development
How Cypress Tests Saved My Project

How Cypress Tests Saved My Project

Discover how implementing Cypress end-to-end testing transformed my development workflow and prevented critical bugs from reaching production.

testingcypressreact
TypeScript Tip: Stop Writing Defensive Code with Optional Chaining

TypeScript Tip: Stop Writing Defensive Code with Optional Chaining

Learn how optional chaining can eliminate verbose null checks and make your React code cleaner. Perfect for social media sharing with interactive examples.

TypeScriptReactJavaScript
Testing React Applications: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers

Testing React Applications: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers

Master React testing with Jest, React Testing Library, and modern testing patterns. Learn how to write maintainable tests that give you confidence in your code.

ReactTestingJest
State Management Beyond Redux: Modern Patterns for React Apps

State Management Beyond Redux: Modern Patterns for React Apps

Discover modern state management solutions that are simpler, more performant, and easier to use than Redux. Learn when to use Context, Zustand, Jotai, and other modern alternatives.

ReactState ManagementRedux
TypeScript Patterns for React: From Junior to Senior Developer

TypeScript Patterns for React: From Junior to Senior Developer

Master TypeScript patterns that will transform your React development. Learn type safety, generics, utility types, and advanced patterns that senior developers use daily.

TypeScriptReactJavaScript
Mastering React Hooks: Beyond useState and useEffect

Mastering React Hooks: Beyond useState and useEffect

Learn advanced React hooks patterns that will make you a better developer. From custom hooks to performance optimization, discover the patterns that senior developers use every day.

ReactHooksJavaScript
Tailwind CSS: The Good, The Bad, and The Learning Problem

Tailwind CSS: The Good, The Bad, and The Learning Problem

A balanced look at Tailwind CSS - its benefits, drawbacks, and the biggest concern: does it prevent you from actually learning CSS?

Tailwind CSSCSSWeb Development
Styling in Next.js App Router: Modern Alternatives to Styled-Components

Styling in Next.js App Router: Modern Alternatives to Styled-Components

Learn the best styling approaches for Next.js App Router, from CSS Modules and Tailwind to CSS-in-JS solutions that work with both server and client components.

Next.jsReactCSS
Avoiding N+1 Problems in JavaScript: From Array.find to Dictionary Lookups

Avoiding N+1 Problems in JavaScript: From Array.find to Dictionary Lookups

Learn how using array.find inside array.map creates O(n²) complexity and how to optimize it with dictionaries and Maps for O(n) performance.

JavaScriptPerformanceAlgorithms
Optimizing React Performance: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers

Optimizing React Performance: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers

Learn essential techniques for improving React application performance, from code splitting to memoization. Practical advice from a senior developer perspective.

ReactPerformanceJavaScript
Getting Started with Astro: A Modern Approach to Web Development

Getting Started with Astro: A Modern Approach to Web Development

Learn how Astro's component islands and static-first approach can revolutionize your web development workflow. Perfect for junior developers looking to build fast, modern websites.

AstroWeb DevelopmentPerformance

Interactive Tutorials

Build a Magic Color Palette Generator with React Hooks
Intermediate 30-35 minutes

Build a Magic Color Palette Generator with React Hooks

Create an interactive color palette generator that showcases the power of React hooks. Learn useState, useEffect, useCallback, useMemo, and custom hooks while building a beautiful, functional color tool.

Build a Retro Game Console with CSS & JavaScript
Intermediate 20-25 minutes

Build a Retro Game Console with CSS & JavaScript

Create a nostalgic retro game console with animated sprites, game logic, and pixel-perfect styling. Learn CSS animations, JavaScript game loops, and responsive design patterns.

Build an Interactive Particle Network with Vanilla JavaScript
Intermediate 25-30 minutes

Build an Interactive Particle Network with Vanilla JavaScript

Create a mesmerizing particle network with interactive connections, real-time animations, and modern JavaScript patterns. Learn ES6 classes, canvas rendering, and performance optimization.

Create Stunning Neon Glow Buttons with CSS
Intermediate 20-25 minutes

Create Stunning Neon Glow Buttons with CSS

Build a collection of eye-catching neon buttons with unique hover effects, perfect for social media sharing. Learn advanced CSS techniques including text shadows, box shadows, and smooth animations.

Build Engaging Micro-Interactions with State Machines
Intermediate 20-25 minutes

Build Engaging Micro-Interactions with State Machines

Create delightful user experiences using CSS animations and JavaScript state machines. Learn to build smooth transitions, interactive feedback, and engaging micro-interactions that guide users through your interfaces.

Build Delightful Micro-Interactions Showcase
Intermediate 20-25 minutes

Build Delightful Micro-Interactions Showcase

Create a collection of satisfying micro-interactions including animated checkboxes, loading buttons, success toasts, and hover cards. Perfect for social media sharing and learning CSS animations.

Create a Magical CSS Loading Animation
Intermediate 15-20 minutes

Create a Magical CSS Loading Animation

Learn to build a stunning, interactive loading animation using pure CSS. Master keyframes, transforms, and CSS variables to create smooth, engaging animations.

Build High-Performance Infinite Scroll with Intersection Observer
Advanced 30-35 minutes

Build High-Performance Infinite Scroll with Intersection Observer

Create blazing-fast infinite scrolling systems using modern web APIs. Learn Intersection Observer, virtual scrolling, performance optimization, and build a production-ready infinite scroll component.

Build a Stunning Glassmorphism Card Gallery with Modern CSS
Intermediate 25-30 minutes

Build a Stunning Glassmorphism Card Gallery with Modern CSS

Create a beautiful, responsive card gallery using the latest CSS features including backdrop-filter, CSS Grid, and modern animations. Learn glassmorphism design principles and build components that feel premium and modern.

Build Floating Action Cards with 3D Effects
Intermediate 25-30 minutes

Build Floating Action Cards with 3D Effects

Create interactive cards that respond to mouse movement with 3D transforms, perspective effects, and smooth animations. Perfect for social media demos and portfolio showcases.