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Thoughts on development, technology, and life. Sometimes technical deep-dives, sometimes just random musings.

June 27, 2025
12 min read
The Google Ecosystem Trap: How 2FA Becomes a Gateway to Data Harvesting
How Google weaponizes two-factor authentication requirements to force app installations, trigger automatic photo backups, and push users toward paid storage subscriptions. A deep dive into the dark patterns that turn security into surveillance.
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June 7, 2025
8 min read
Building Healthcare Compliance Software: Lessons from the Trenches
How I learned to navigate HIPAA complexities while building enterprise healthcare platforms — and why the market is exploding beyond anyone's expectations.
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June 5, 2025
9 min read
My Experience Programming with ADHD
An honest look at how ADHD affects my programming journey, the challenges, the unexpected advantages, and the strategies that actually work. For fellow neurodivergent developers who might be struggling.
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May 28, 2025
8 min read
Email Coding Best Practices for Client Compatibility
A comprehensive guide to building email templates that work across all major email clients. Learn the tricks, workarounds, and testing strategies that actually work in production.
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April 15, 2025
7 min read
Why New Haven is OP
New Haven is way better than most people think. From Westville's walkability to West Rock hiking trails, plus a surprisingly great food scene that nobody talks about.
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March 10, 2025
5 min read
Why RLCS is the Best Esport You're Probably Not Watching (But Should Be)
A passionate but accessible introduction to Rocket League Championship Series. It's soccer with rocket cars, and it's genuinely incredible to watch, even if you're not a gamer.
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February 18, 2025
6 min read
Imposter Syndrome in the Age of AI: I Use Cursor and I Don't Feel Bad About It
Honest thoughts on using AI for coding, productivity, and whether it makes you a "real" developer. Spoiler: results matter more than tools.
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January 8, 2025
3 min read
Welcome to My Corner of the Internet!
An honest introduction to what this blog is really about: development, hiking, music, plants, video games, and whatever else I'm obsessing over. Fair warning: this isn't your typical professional dev blog.
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