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
Frontend HLD: Understanding Different Types of Applications
Modern frontend applications are no longer limited to simple webpages and forms. Nowadays, they handle…
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
A Mentor, A Friend, A Tech Lead
Over the last two years, I have grown tremendously as an engineer, and much of…
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…
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: May 18, 2026
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
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A monthly-ish letter with updates from my blog, programming, and side projects. Written with care, sent without clutter.
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