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Tutorials and notes on web development, mostly things I've figured out along the way.

Real-Time Face Detection in React Native: Lessons from Shipping an AI App
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Real-Time Face Detection in React Native: Lessons from Shipping an AI App

What I learned building FaceSculpt AI: using Vision Camera for live face detection, validating frames before capture instead of after, measuring distance with a face-to-frame ratio, and writing camera permission strings that pass App Store review.

Jul 26, 2026 72 views
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Designing the Goldmines Picture App: A Cross-Platform Movie Experience
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Designing the Goldmines Picture App: A Cross-Platform Movie Experience

How I translated a movie discovery website into a focused React Native mobile experience with reusable screens, REST APIs, caching, watchlists, and responsive performance.

Jul 26, 2026 82 views
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How I Built Goldmines Picture: A Full-Stack Movie Discovery Website
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How I Built Goldmines Picture: A Full-Stack Movie Discovery Website

A practical case study on building a fast, responsive movie discovery platform with Next.js, MongoDB, REST APIs, search, watchlists, and an admin-managed catalogue.

Jul 26, 2026 75 views
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React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which One Should You Actually Choose?
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React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which One Should You Actually Choose?

An honest comparison from a working developer: language and hiring, UI philosophy, real performance in 2026, shipping speed with Expo, and a 5-question checklist to decide for your own app.

Jul 18, 2026 44 views
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Stripe Connect Split Payments with NestJS: A Real Marketplace Guide
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Stripe Connect Split Payments with NestJS: A Real Marketplace Guide

How I built automatic payment splits between customers, drivers, and the platform in JobsiteX using Stripe Connect, NestJS destination charges, and webhooks. With the code and the mistakes to avoid.

Jul 1, 2026 66 views
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React Native Cross-Platform App Development: Zero to Production with Expo
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React Native Cross-Platform App Development: Zero to Production with Expo

Learn how React Native and Expo help businesses build Android and iOS apps from one codebase, reduce costs, launch faster, and simplify maintenance.

Jul 1, 2026 80 views
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