Hello World: Why I Started This Blog

Why a Blog?

I've been building websites and web apps for a while now, and along the way I've picked up lessons that I wish someone had told me earlier. This blog is my attempt to share those lessons — not as polished tutorials, but as honest reflections from someone who's still learning.

What I'll Write About

Here's a rough idea of what to expect:

• Web development — React, Next.js, TypeScript, and the modern stack I use daily
• Project breakdowns — Behind-the-scenes looks at real projects I've built
• Tools & workflow — The editors, terminals, and dev tools that keep me productive
• Lessons learned — Mistakes I've made and what I took from them

A Quick Code Example

Here's a simple React hook I use in almost every project:

import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
 
export function useMediaQuery(query: string): boolean {
  const [matches, setMatches] = useState(false);
 
  useEffect(() => {
    const media = window.matchMedia(query);
    setMatches(media.matches);
 
    function listener(e: MediaQueryListEvent) {
      setMatches(e.matches);
    }
 
    media.addEventListener("change", listener);
    return () => media.removeEventListener("change", listener);
  }, [query]);
 
  return matches;
}

It's nothing fancy, but it shows how a small utility can save you from writing the same boilerplate over and over.

What's Next

I plan to write here regularly — not on a strict schedule, but whenever I have something worth sharing. If you're into web dev, feel free to stick around.

"The best time to start writing was yesterday. The second best time is now."

Thanks for reading — more posts coming soon.