As I work on my new website, I’ve turned to AI tools to help streamline the process. Using Astro as the foundation and sticking to simple HTML and SCSS, I’ve been building the site piece by piece with AI’s assistance. While the task isn’t overly complex, the AI has been a valuable partner, helping me create a clean, static site efficiently. In this article, I’ll share my experience using AI for web development, the challenges I faced, and why I’m excited to explore its potential further for more complex projects.

On April 2, 2005, my blog went live, starting as a general platform before naturally evolving into a technical space. Over the years, it brought me opportunities like product inquiries, advertising deals, and even a book contract. However, life got busy, and I eventually stepped away from blogging. Now, 18 years later, I’m planning its revival. While it’s not exactly an anniversary, the timing feels right. I’m considering repurposing my LinkedIn posts and exploring modern RSS readers to bring the blog back to life. In this article, I’ll reflect on the blog’s journey and share my plans for its future.

Driving an electric vehicle for the past 1.5 years has been a journey of adaptation and discovery. While my car’s limited charging capacity has kept me from long-distance trips, it’s been a joy for shorter drives within a 300-350km range. The smooth acceleration and quiet ride have won me over, even if I remain skeptical about Germany’s ability to meet rising electricity demands. However, stories like those from the Elektrotrucker and advancements in autonomous driving give me hope for an exciting future. In this article, I’ll share my experiences, challenges, and optimism about the evolving world of electric vehicles.

I recently encountered a frustrating issue with my surveillance camera app: after a certain time, it stopped receiving notifications. After reaching out to the developer multiple times without success, I stumbled upon a little-known Android quirk—the platform limits the number of notifications an app can display to 24. Once this limit is reached, no new notifications come through. As a temporary fix, I built a small app to automatically clear old notifications, ensuring I never miss an alert. In this article, I’ll share my journey of discovering this limitation and the DIY solution I created to work around it.

In my years in the software industry, I’ve met many talented individuals, but the ones who stand out share a common trait: pragmatism. They’ve seen it all, learned from experience, and aren’t afraid to break the rules when necessary. Instead of pushing rigid opinions, they help others find their own solutions, offering guidance and alternatives without imposing dogma. In this article, I’ll discuss why individuality and flexibility are crucial for solving problems, fostering growth, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of software development.