What I'm Doing Now
This is a now page, inspired by Derek Sivers. It's a snapshot of what I'm focused on right now, updated regularly to keep you (and me) in the loop.
Current Focus
Building Personal Portfolio & Blog
I'm currently focusing on improving this very website! Working on performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and adding new features like newsletter integration and GitHub activity showcase.
Frontend Features
- Implementing search functionality across blog posts
- Adding table of contents for better navigation
Backend Systems
- Building a newsletter signup system
- Integrating real-time GitHub activity
Currently Learning
Advanced React Patterns
Diving deep into compound components, render props, and advanced hooks patterns.
Web Performance
Studying Core Web Vitals and advanced caching strategies for lightning-fast experiences.
System Design
Reading "Designing Data-Intensive Applications" and practicing system design patterns.
Side Projects
AI-Powered Code Review Tool
Building a VS Code extension that uses AI to provide intelligent code reviews and suggestions for improving code quality.
In DevelopmentOpen Source Contributions
Contributing to React ecosystem libraries, focusing on developer tools and performance optimization utilities.
OngoingLife & Interests
Music
Learning to play the guitar and exploring jazz music. Currently working through jazz standards and chord progressions.
Coffee
Exploring specialty coffee and pour-over brewing methods. Currently experimenting with single-origin beans from different regions.
Current Goals
- Launch my personal newsletter with weekly development insights
- Contribute to 5 open source projects by the end of the year
- Write 24 blog posts this year (averaging 2 per month)
- Complete AWS Solutions Architect certification