Software Engineering

AI Powered Freelance Development

Discover how to turn AI from a crutch into a superpower—learning to harness it wisely, stay creative, and keep the magic of problem-solving alive in software engineering.

Built an App in 4 Hours

I built a simple Stripe-integrated timesheet app in just 4 hours using AI for boilerplate and my own creativity for polish, proving that AI is great for speed but real software quality still needs a human touch.

Using AI for Github Actions

I learned to overcome vibe coding while solving mixed-content issues for a freelance project, using AI for guidance but ultimately teaching myself how to deploy with GitHub Actions and DigitalOcean.

3D Coordinate Systems

I was surprised to learn that 3D software doesn’t share a universal coordinate system, and a client miscommunication taught me the importance of understanding right- vs. left-handed orientations and converting between them for accurate 3D printing.

Understanding the Problem

I discovered that relying on AI alone couldn’t build my 3D slicer, and by stopping to understand raycasting, math, and problem-solving fundamentals, I learned that true progress comes from combining AI assistance with real comprehension.

OffscreenCanvas: Rendering Flexibility for the Developer

Looking into documentation, I find a few aspects about OffscreenCanvas to use when processing graphics.

Please, Stop Hyping AI

I learned firsthand how AI hype can overshadow reliability when I raised concerns about unchecked hallucinations in a product, and it reminded me that true creativity and critical thinking require questioning technology and not blindly trusting it.