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How I'd Learn Web Development in 2025 (If I Started Today)

Forget the 50-course roadmaps. Here's the focused, practical path I'd take to become a web developer in 6 months.

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August 30, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Next.js API Routes: From Zero to Production

Learn how to build API routes in Next.js with proper error handling, validation, and authentication. No backend framework needed.

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July 25, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Remote Work Isn't the Problem (Your Workflow Is)

After a year of working remotely on my own projects, I learned that productivity isn't about where you work—it's about how you work.

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June 18, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Authentication in Next.js: Beyond the Basics with NextAuth.js

A comprehensive guide to implementing robust authentication in Next.js applications using NextAuth.js, including session management, role-based access control, and security best practices.

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April 15, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Git Commands I Use Every Day (No PhD Required)

Forget the 100+ git commands. Here are the 10 I actually use daily, with real examples and when to use each one.

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April 5, 2025Nischal Timalsina

End-to-End Type Safety: From Database to UI in a TypeScript Stack

How to achieve complete type safety across your full stack application using TypeScript, Zod, and code generation. No more runtime surprises or API mismatches.

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March 28, 2025Nischal Timalsina

AI Won't Replace Developers (But It Will Change How We Work)

After using ChatGPT and Claude for 6 months in my projects, here's what AI is actually good for—and what it still can't do.

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March 20, 2025Nischal Timalsina

React Query in Production: Patterns That Actually Work

After using React Query (TanStack Query) in a production SaaS application, here are the patterns, anti-patterns, and gotchas I've discovered for managing server state effectively.

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February 20, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Building Forms in Next.js: A Simple Guide

Forms are everywhere in web apps. Here's how to build them properly in Next.js with validation, error handling, and good UX.

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February 10, 2025Nischal Timalsina

Building a Design System That Developers Actually Use

Lessons from building Appointree's design system with shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. How to create reusable components that don't get in the way.

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July 10, 2024Nischal Timalsina

React Hooks I Actually Use: A Practical Guide

Forget the 20+ hooks in the docs. Here are the 5 React hooks I use daily, with real examples and when to reach for each one.

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April 15, 2024Nischal Timalsina