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Journal

  • Tech & Tutorials
  • Freelance Life
  • Lessons Learned
  • Personal Growth
  • From the Orchard
  • Behind the Code
  • Laravel Deep Dives
  • Tech & Tutorials
  • Freelance Life
  • Lessons Learned
  • Personal Growth
  • From the Orchard
  • Behind the Code
  • Laravel Deep Dives

This is my digital journal. Here, I share insights from my journey as a self-taught developer, the new things I'm learning, and stories from both my professional and personal life.

Is AI Overhyped for IT? A Developer's 6-Month Experiment

After spending nearly ₹50,000 on premium AI subscriptions in 6 months, I switched to a free model and got the same results. Here's why I think AI might be overhyped for most IT work — and what I learned about the FOMO tax.

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My Daily Work Routine: How a Wooden Chair and 2-Hour Alarms Transformed My Productivity

I ditched my ergonomic chair for a wooden one, set a 2-hour alarm, and added 15 minutes of yoga. The result? Better posture, zero back pain, and sharper focus. Here is my zero-cost productivity system.

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My Minimalist Remote Dev Setup: 6 Years of Lessons in One Corner

After six years of working remotely, I have learned that you do not need a flashy, expensive rig to be productive. You need a setup that works for you. Here is my minimalist corner — from a 12-year-old PC running Ubuntu to an old DSLR repurposed as a webcam.

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I Am Building a Smart Weather Engine for Indian Apple Farmers — Here Is How

As a part-time apple grower in Himachal Pradesh, I am building the weather intelligence layer I wish I had. A technical deep-dive into the Baagicha Weather Engine — architecture, Delta T calculations, spray algorithms, and React Native offline caching.

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Building a Scalable Push Notification System with Laravel and React Native

A complete technical guide to implementing a dual-channel notification system using Laravel, Firebase Cloud Messaging, and React Native. Learn how we built a production-ready architecture for Baagicha that handles database in-app feeds and real-time push notifications with deep-linking, user preferences, and queued job processing.

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From Coder to Architect: How AI Agents Changed My Development Workflow

I used to write every line of code. Now I architect systems while AI agents handle implementation. Here's how my Laravel workflow evolved and why the shift from coder to conductor matters in 2026.

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Currently: Senior Engineer @ PrimeGurukul  ·  Learning React Native  ·  Open to freelance projects

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