Hello! I'm a web designer and developer. I've build web-based tooling
like tetrapack and folder-routing. Recently, I've found an unknown attraction towards building web
services in Go. I wish to onboard the Go and HTMX hype train.
I am a final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Computer
Science and Engineering at Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur. My journey began during my school days when my computer teacher
introduced me to algorithms and explained how computers can be helpful.
I am proud to maintain a CGPA of 8.5, even though I consider
myself a mediocre student yet a fast learner.
Do you like challenges? So do I. Here are a few for you to try like crack the nut and 100 days of code. Although the 100-day
challenge is still a work in progress, you can get a taste of what it will
offer from the website.
Pythonista
I adore python. Only the computer language! I've used it to do web
scraping, building APIs and even for image processing. The bleach db, image algorithms repo and brainfuck compiler are written in python. The simplicity of Python has captivated me for years.
You can write Python as if you were reading English. Here are few lines from
the zen of python one could also apply in their daily lives.
If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea.
If the implementation is easy to explain, it may be a good idea.
Yes, I can also build mobile apps using React Native and Expo. I've built
apps like feather, altar, and commit. They may not work properly
because Supabase shuts down inactive project instances. Altar and Commit
were great exercises for the mind, as I incorporated React Query for
efficient queries, a mini design system for uniform designs across entire
application, proper authentication and even animations.
Web version of feather is also available here. However, It has limited set of features and capabilities.
Tools used:
Expo
React Native
Design Angle
I also design my own apps and website. Also, Figma is the fantastic tool
for designing. Here are few designs I've made:
During my previous internship at Frontend-Hire, I engineered websites and
designed engaging course banners. I ensured brand consistency by capturing
the brand essence and replicating core design principles.
Tools used:
Figma
Inkspace
For my next projects, I'm building a mini ORM for python's sqlite3 module
and bringing power of xml-like syntax to fastHTML.
I aim to write more, so I started working on this template. You can expect
blogs from me now—maybe one each week. Share your thoughts on Twitter @ashishk1331. I'd love to hear from you!
Asides
My top 3 albums right now!
I've spent the last few months listening to "Hurry Up Tomorrow" by The
Weeknd, who recently announced that this will be his last album and that
he'll be retiring his stage name. Man! The vocals on "HUT" are
angelic—exemplary! Speaking of exemplary, Kendrick Lamar's growing
influence and chance to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show are
shining examples of his success.
"CHROMAKOPIA" is a great album. I spent all of November listening to
Tyler. He really put out some great work for us to appreciate. 2024 was
packed with great albums and projects.
This year, I've also spent most of my time listening to Kanye West. He's
the GOAT, no doubt. "Flashing Lights" has been on repeat since last year.
Then, Billie also dropped "Hit Me Hard and Soft," which was exactly the
experience I needed to cure my winter blues. Finneas did a fantastic job
with production.
Latest Blog Posts
I love diving deep into the little details of the worlds I enjoy, and this
Poké Ball chart is a perfect example of that! It’s a vintage-style
collection of Poké Balls from the Pokémon universe, each with its own unique
design and purpose. From the classic Master Ball to the quirky Dream Ball,
every one of them tells a story. I love breaking things down like
this—whether it’s gaming, tech, or random trivia—because there’s always
something new to learn!