Writings — technical essays
May 15, 2026
What Three EdTech Platforms Taught Me About How Students Actually Learn
An educator's-eye view of how HomeschoolAsia, Kung Fu Quiz, and CIE Past Papers help IGCSE and A-Level learners — active recall, diagnostics, and real exam practice, from a developer who helped build them.
14 min read
June 9, 2026
How to Choose a Full-Stack Developer in Kathmandu, Nepal
Looking for a reliable web developer in Nepal? Here is a comprehensive guide on how to choose the right full-stack developer in Kathmandu for your next custom website or web application project.
5 min read
May 15, 2026
How Kung Fu Quiz & HomeschoolAsia Are Revolutionizing EdTech in Asia
A full-stack developer's inside look at building Kung Fu Quiz and HomeschoolAsia — two EdTech platforms transforming learning across Asia with interactive video quizzes, IGCSE/A-Level resources, and gamified engagement.
9 min read
December 12, 2025
Fullstack Web Development with Next.js, Node.js, Express, and MySQL (and AI-Driven “Vibe Coding”)
Fullstack JavaScript applications typically use a client-server architecture: a React-based frontend communicates with a Node.js backend, which in turn persists data in a database. In this stack, Next.js (a React framework) handles the user interface and server-side rendering, while Node.js (the JavaScript runtime) runs an Express.js server for API endpoints, and MySQL serves as the relational database.
24 min read
December 15, 2024
Scaling AWS Smarter: A Startup's Cost-Optimization Journey
Follow SkylineAI's journey to cut AWS costs by 57% without sacrificing performance. Learn how to leverage Spot Instances, Fargate Spot, S3 lifecycle policies, and right-sizing strategies to optimize your cloud infrastructure.
22 min read
November 22, 2024
Top 7 AWS Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid a Massive Bill or Data Breach)
Stepping into AWS for the first time? Learn from common mistakes and avoid costly bills or security breaches. From root account usage to S3 bucket misconfigurations, here's what to watch out for.
24 min read
October 18, 2024
Building a Scalable Serverless Quiz App: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
Learn how to build a production-ready serverless quiz application using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway. Discover cost-efficient, auto-scaling architecture without managing servers.
19 min read