Hi, I am Paras
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Welcome to my digital space
where my work, thoughts, and stories unfold.
I create digital experiences, share hard-earned lessons, and help others navigate the intersection of technology and human potential.
Who I Am?
I’m a frontend engineer who likes to builds user-friendly products through clean code and thoughtful design.
When I’m not coding, you can find me reading, gaming, doodling, or building side projects that feed my curiosity.
I use this space to reflect on what I build, explore, and learn along the way.
“Stories, Lessons & Explorations”
A collection of reflections, both technical and personal.
Tech & Work
Checklist for Engineers Joining a New Project
Goal: A quick-reference checklist of dos and don’ts when you’re new to a team or…
A React Starter Template for the Impatient Developer
I recently created a starter template and wanted to share the process behind it. If…
Projects & Experiments
Rethinking Blog Comments as Conversations
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Making My Portfolio Feel More Like Me
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
I Tried Re-Creating Google Keep in 24 Hours
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Building a Game with Nothing but Divs and CSS
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Books & Ideas
Remote Team Sync Tool
Created a lightweight tool for async communication that reduced meeting overhead by 40% for distributed…
Minimal Habit Tracker
Designed a distraction-free habit tracking app focused on consistency over complexity. Currently used by 1,200+…
AI-Powered Reading Companion
Built a Chrome extension that generates intelligent summaries and questions for any article, helping users…
Life & Learnings
What Made Me Start This Blog
Whether you’re learning to read, starting the gym, exploring new activities, or riding bikes—anything that…
Why I Gave Up on Perfect Productivity
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
The Mountain Is You’: Reflections from the Climb
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Measure Twice, Cut Once: A Principle I Now Live By
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Play & Curiosity
Chess, Anime, and AI: A Love Triangle I Didn’t See Coming
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Following Curiosity: What Happens When I Learn Without a Goal
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
How Playing Tekken Changed How I Think About Strategy
The productivity trap that kept me busy but not fulfilled, and how I learned to…
Side Quests I’m On
Some are tech. Some are life. All are part of the game I’m playing right now.
Last Updated: July 4, 2025
I'm Still Figuring It Out 🌱
Sharing as I learn — not because I know it all, but because figuring it out together feels better.
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Some things I love discussing:
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Talking code, side projects & tech
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Sharing books, games & fun stuff
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Trading thoughts on life & work
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Just say hey! — Always up for a good convo
Once in a While, I Write
A monthly-ish letter with updates from my blog, programming, and side projects. Written with care, sent without clutter.
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