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From Prompt to Product: A Comparison of Full-Stack App Generators

June 17, 2025

AI Tools Web Development

Curious how far a single prompt could go, I put four AI app builders to the test.

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A tired father works on a laptop in a messy room filled with toys, wilted plants, and a tantrum-throwing toddler girl with strawberry blonde hair.

Sleepless Nights and Toddler Tantrums

June 4, 2025

Blogging Parenting

Between sleep regressions and toddler chaos, I’m slowly finding my way back to creativity.

A friendly, menacing, and enigmatic robot with the title "The Good The Bad And AI".

The Good, The Bad, and The AI: One Month of Coding with Cursor

March 28, 2025

AI Tools Web Development

After a month with Cursor, I’ve seen its power to streamline coding—helping me write faster, navigate new tech, and stay productive in short bursts—but it’s not without quirks. This post dives into both the wins and the frustrations.

How I Built My Blog: A Modern Tech Stack with AI Assistance

March 17, 2025

Web Development AI Tools Blogging

Leveraging a modern tech stack and AI tools, I crafted my blog from scratch, focusing on performance, flexibility, and a seamless developer experience.

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The Last Two Weeks: A Mix of Code, Sun, and Life Getting in the Way

March 16, 2025

Work-Life Balance Blogging

Dove into blog development, adding features and optimizing, but life and the return of spring pulled me away. Balancing personal projects with life's demands remains a challenge.

Zelenskyy and Trump during their press conference in the Oval Office.

The Spectacle in the Oval Office: What Just Happened?

March 2, 2025

Politics World Events

Witnessing the Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy was a shocking spectacle, a public display that felt more like a deliberate humiliation than diplomacy.

A man is sleeping at a desk in front of a computer.

The Midnight Trap: When Passion Projects Keep You Up Late

March 1, 2025

Blogging Entrepreneurship Parenting

Caught in the allure of my blog and programming, I lost track of time, ignoring my wife's warning and sacrificing sleep. Despite the repercussions, the satisfaction of progress keeps me going.

The word "app" written on a glass wall next to a laptop.

Taking the Leap: Why I’m Finally Starting My Own Business (While on Paternal Leave, No Less)

February 25, 2025

Entrepreneurship Personal Growth Parenting

The start of my journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, fueled by the desire for meaningful work and the freedom to shape my career on my own terms.