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I Built a Small HTTP Server in C to Understand How the Web Actually Works
I built a tiny HTTP server in C to understand sockets, raw requests, threading, and how browsers actually talk to servers behind framework abstractions.
Why I Started Learning C (And Why It Actually Mattered)
A practical reflection on how learning C improved my understanding of systems, performance, memory, and made me a better web developer.
Write your own HTTP server from scratch using C
Learn how to build a complete HTTP server from scratch using C programming. Understand sockets, threading, and network programming fundamentals.
Building a Tor-like Anonymous Proxy in C
Learn how to build an anonymous proxy server in C that routes traffic through multiple layers, similar to Tor network architecture.
Building a VPN from Scratch in C
Create your own VPN (Virtual Private Network) in C. Learn about tunneling, encryption, and secure network communication.
Beyond %d: The Hidden World of printf Formats That Most Devs Never Use
Exploring the lesser-known printf format specifiers that can revolutionize your debugging and data visualization in C programming.
AI-First Development with Cursor
How AI-powered code editors like Cursor are changing modern development workflows with context-aware coding, refactoring, and codebase chat.
Next.js 15 App Router Mastery
Deep dive into Next.js App Router architecture, Server Actions, streaming, and practical full-stack patterns for modern web apps.
15 Advanced Web APIs Every Modern Developer Must Master
A practical deep dive into 15 powerful browser APIs with production-ready examples for real-time apps, offline support, performance, and modern UX.
Rust Looks Scary. It's Not. You're Just Learning It Wrong.
A practical beginner-first guide to Rust fundamentals and mindset, covering ownership, borrowing, and real-world systems programming context.
20 JS Features That Already Exist — Stop Writing the Polyfill
A curated walkthrough of modern JavaScript features from ES2021 to ES2025 that replace common custom helpers and reduce unnecessary polyfills.
Movies Everyone Should Watch Once in Their Lifetime
A personal list of films I deeply love, with reflections on storytelling, emotion, and life lessons from cinema.



