Recent Notes & Articles
I write about frontend architecture, Next.js optimization, state management, design systems, and lessons from building web products.
Published Writings
4 ARTICLESHow I Built a Full-Stack E-Commerce App in 3 Months
A deep dive into building Footies by Zain — from setting up authentication, cart management, checkout flow to deploying on Vercel.
Understanding Protected Routes in Next.js with Middleware
A practical guide to securing pages in Next.js App Router using server middleware, cookies, and JWT tokens.
Building my first saas product: DevTracker
I finally built a SaaS product! A journey of building DevTracker from scratch with Next.js, NeonDB, and Clerk.
Building TMDB Movie App
Step by step guide to building a movie discovery app with search, movie details, cast info, and trailer playback using TMDB API.
Upcoming Notes
IN DRAFTWhy I Switched from useEffect to SWR for Data Fetching
How SWR changed the way I fetch data in React — better caching, less boilerplate, and improved user experience.
Performance Optimization in Next.js — What Actually Works
Real lessons from optimizing a Next.js e-commerce app — image optimization, caching strategies, and Lighthouse scores.
My Journey from Zero to Full-Stack in 18 Months
How I went from learning HTML/CSS to building and deploying full-stack applications — what worked, what did not, and what I wish I knew earlier.