Blog

    2023

  1. Test RSS

    Updated RSS plugin & code. Check 1, 2, 3
    #RSS
  2. My React Native Journey

    Building a react native mobile app from scratch.
    #react native, expo
  3. Klack

    klickity klack klickity klack
    #Mac
  4. ChatGPT New Line

    Time saved explaining code to chatGPT.
    #chatgpt
  5. Empathy in Software

    What makes a great designer/ developer?
    #software
  6. Pure Bliss

    How to get to a flow state...
    #code
  7. How to Dev

    Nuggets of thoughts on product dev, code, communication & learning
    #software, product development,
  8. TypeScript

    Less bugs.
    #typescript
  9. Paperlike

    Best iPad screen protector.
    #iPad
  10. Not Mumbai

    Wish my city was like most cities abroad.
    #city
  11. Software Evolution + Technical Debt

    May the code be with you...
    #software
  12. Ambient Sounds

    In-built ambient sounds on your Apple devices.
    #apple
  13. Mysterious Japanese Joinery

    No nails needed.
  14. Go Deeper

    Be an awesome software developer.
    #career, thoughts
  15. The React Story

    How it all began.
  16. Software Materialism

    Don’t always be building.
    #software
  17. Build

    An easy to read book on building products
    #Book
  18. 2022

  19. The Best

    Be the best at what you are.
    #thoughts
  20. iOS 16

    The new lock screen + focus mode.
    #apple
  21. Version 1.0

    Software version 1.0 is always the best.
    #software
  22. Think Again by Adam Grant

    The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.
    #life, book
  23. Light vs Dark Mode

    I switched VS Code to light mode after reading this.
    #vscode, theme
  24. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    Life lessons.
    #life, book
  25. VSCode's Git

    Git inside VSCode is all you need.
    #vscode, git
  26. Kaketsugi

    Invisible mending.
    #life
  27. KGC

    Best coffee in Mumbai.
    #coffee
  28. Mechanical Watch

    How does a watch work?
    #watches
  29. Spend On

    Quality stuff you should spend your money on…
    #life
  30. Born to Create

    Shower musings on my latest React Native project.
    #coding, life, goals
  31. React Native

    Writing code is meditative.
    #react-native, coding, dev, setup
  32. Programming

    Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out.
    #react-native, programming
  33. Inner Power

    Your thoughts are not you.
    #mind
  34. Disconnect

    The serenity and calmness of the forest.
    #forest
  35. Do Nothing

    There is value in being in maintenance mode.
    #productivity
  36. Writing

    The written word is made for remote work.
    #writing
  37. Apple Wallpapers

    Making mini waves.
    #Apple
  38. Overcoming Fear

    Worry and fear only exists in the future.
    #mental-health
  39. 2021

  40. VPN Not Needed

    My research on why we probably don't need a VPN service.
    #vpn
  41. My Desk Setup

    What's on my desk?
    #desk, MacBook, samsung, ikea, logitech, keychron
  42. Understanding Apple

    Read this if you complain every year post Apple's product launches.
    #apple
  43. Thoughts on the Apple Product Launch

    Apple Event September 14th, 2021
    #apple
  44. Serendipity

    Piano lessons
    #music
  45. A Psychologically Rich Life

    It’s one characterized by “interesting experiences in which novelty and/or complexity are accompanied by profound changes in perspective.”
    #life
  46. iCloud Reminders Syncing Issue [Fixed]

    Make sure your timezones and formats match across devices.
    #apple
  47. Producer vs. Consumer

    Which one are you?
    #thoughts
  48. Upgrading RAM on an iMac

    Apple makes it rather tedious!
    #apple, imac
  49. Consuming Information

    What I read and how I consume news and content
    #information, thoughts
  50. An Elegant Defense

    The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives
    #book
  51. Watches & the Pandemic

    Meaning of wearing a watch during the pandemic
    #watches
  52. Big Timber

    Good show but with a massive environmental impact
    #environment, netflix
  53. Boredom

    Being busy should not be a badge of honour.
    #thoughts
  54. WhatsApp or Email

    Being mindful of using the right tool
    #email
  55. Daily Journal Prompt

    Making time for myself the first thing in the morning.
    #journaling
  56. Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger

    A book as good as Shoe Dog
    #book
  57. Fractional CTO

    Trying new things.
    #thoughts
  58. WWDC21

    My top features from Apple’s WWDC21 event.
    #Apple
  59. Being a Beginner

    The journey than the goal.
    #Coding
  60. Work From Home

    Work to live or live to work?
    #remote work
  61. Inward

    When in doubt, pick up this book.
    #books
  62. A Man & His Watch

    This book is a fantastic read about the authentic stories of watches and their owners.
    #watches
  63. Website Performance

    JAMStack and the new way to build websites.
    #jamstack
  64. My Mediocre Skills

    Combine your mediocre skills into a powerful force
    #thoughts
  65. Sky Gradient

    Experimenting taking pictures of the sky
    #sky-gradients
  66. Security Catch-22

    Rely on one vendor and you’re screwed if they get hit. Rely on multiple and all it takes is one.
    #security
  67. Soundscapes

    Extracting sounds from places which are hard for humans to access.
    #fascinating
  68. Setting up Netlify CMS with Eleventy

    Important notes on configuration when using Netlify CMS with Eleventy
    #eleventy
  69. Create Less Friction

    Get things going with less friction
    #thoughts
  70. 20 Things I Learnt and Experienced in 2020

    2020 was a year of learning. That is the way I look at it!
    #thoughts
  71. 2020

  72. Always Be Learning

    These courses are not about learning the syntax, but to know what is possible when you are dreaming about building something.
    #coding
  73. The Way I Bullet Journal

    The Analog Method for the Digital Age.
    #Bullet Journal
  74. Focused Product - Kindle

    Sometimes, it's a joy to use products that do less.
    #kindle
  75. Yin and Yang - Can My Apple and Mechanical Watches Co-Exist?

    An Apple Watch does a lot. Mechanical watches do less. Which one would I choose?
    #mechanical watch #apple watch
  76. Digital Detox

    “Less mental clutter means more mental resources available for deep thinking.” ― Cal Newport
    #productivity
  77. 6 Days Being Superhuman

    It's not about the money. It's about how software makes you feel.
    #email #software
  78. Setting up the iMac - zsh, Oh My Zsh & Dracula

    A clean setup is always fun.
    #mac #life
  79. Tip - Disable cmd+q for Safari

    Close a tab, but accidentally close the browser :(
    #mac #safari
  80. Goodbye Squarespace. Hello Eleventy, Tailwind CSS and Netlify!

    Moving my blog from Squarespace to Eleventy (11ty) with Tailwind CSS on Netlify.
    #eleventy #tailwindcss #software
  81. In Code

    I am a developer at heart.
    #life
  82. First Impressions of HEY.com

    Less is more.
    #software
  83. Weathering the Storm

    Anything that can help businesses get to a better point for when this is over is an opportunity right now!
    #biz
  84. Highlights from Coders by Clive Thompson

    Snippets that resonated with me while reading this book.
    #book
  85. Learning and Coding

    Flutter mobile app development on Udemy.
    #coding
  86. Puzzle Time

    1000 piece puzzle during the first week of lockdown.
    #life
  87. New Kind of Daily Spam

    We need a better way to tackle these :(
    #messages
  88. Facebook Is Evesdropping

    Make sure you disable audio access to Facebook & Instagram!
    #facebook #privacy
  89. 2019

  90. Tech Friend

    My newsletter on tech, biz & life. Sign up :)
    #newsletter
  91. Blockchain Reading

    Understading new technologies on a quiet morning.
    #blockchain
  92. The Obstacle Is The Way

    A brilliant book by Ryan Holiday!
    #stoicism #book
  93. Fast Software

    Software that’s speedy usually means it’s focused!
    #software
  94. The Great Hack

    Data is the new oil and we are the product!
    #movie #privacy
  95. Simon Grimm of Devdactic

    Interview with the creator of Ionic Academy.
    #interviews
  96. Company of One by Paul Jarvis

    Entrepreneurs can remain small yet profitable.
    #book
  97. iPad Pro & iPhone 5

    Love the sharp edges!
    #apple
  98. Maxim Ananov of HazeOver

    Interview with the creator of HazeOver
    #interviews
  99. System + Processes

    It does not have to be chaotic at work.
    #productivity
  100. Matthias Gansrigler of Eternal Storms Software

    Interview with an independent Mac/ iOS software developer.
    #interviews
  101. Nike Fit

    Non-tech companies leveraging technology in unique ways.
    #nike #apps
  102. Apple Watch 4 Complications

    Hooked onto the Apple Watch!
    #applewatch
  103. Remote Dev

    Productivity soars when you don't interfere!
    #remote-work
  104. A Fresh Start

    Doing away with the and bringing in the new.
    #software
  105. A Month Without Instagram

    Helps with deep work, focus and less anxiety.
    #instagram #productiivity
  106. 2018

  107. AAPL Today

    Analysts and their predctions that keep changing.
    #apple
  108. Summer

    Pool, beach and outdoors.
    #life
  109. 2017

  110. Coding as a Founder

    There is nothing more exciting than making a major improvement to your product.
    #coding
  111. Build it for yourself

    Pleasing everyone is impossible.
    #software
  112. Add one more feature or else…

    When customers pressurize you to add more features.
    #software
  113. Simon Sinek - The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership

    The goal is not to beat your competition, but the goal is to outlast your competition.
    #videos
  114. Living in the moment

    A complete information diet is healthy sometimes.
    #life
  115. 4 Months of Android

    Taking the Google Pixel 1 for a spin.
    #android
  116. Hello, Google Pixel

    My very first experience with Android.
    #android
  117. 2016

  118. Having Conviction

    Must watch for entrepreneurs!
    #business
  119. Pay for Software

    It is great to support companies that build good software.
    #software
  120. One Trait to Look for When Hiring Developers for Your SaaS Product.

    For me, it is 'attention to detail'.
    #hiring
  121. WhatsApp Is Eating Productivity

    Most of the stuff is never urgent.
    #productivity
  122. 2015

  123. Interview Process

    My process of hiring for Brightpod.
    #hiring
  124. Not Selling Responsibly

    Are you selling or interrupting?
    #business
  125. Twitter Consumption

    Dipping into Twitter during downtimes.
    #twitter
  126. 2014

  127. Playing Golf Makes Me a Better Leader

    The course calls you back every week. It’s a challenge that is thrown at you.
    #business
  128. Digital Omnivores

    Do not ignore the early adopters!
    #business
  129. Beach Art

    Focus on the process and not the result.
  130. 2013

  131. Building a Business at the Cost Of What?

    Health or wealth?
    #life #business
  132. Do.com Shuts Down, Transparency & Alternatives

    Smaller software firms should not be afraid to compete with larger firms.
    #software
  133. The Other Lens

    Focus on building what people love.
    #thoughts
  134. Free Software?

    There is no free lunch. Why free software?
    #software
  135. Getting Feedback for Your SaaS App

    Make it personalized.
    #saas
  136. Learn to Change & Don’t Program Everything Yet

    Focus on what is working and the results. Less on what you have done.
    #software
  137. Biz Thoughts - Think Today, Not Tomorrow.

    Just like life, don't miss out on the present.
    #business
  138. 8 Things I Learnt After Launching My SaaS App, Brightpod

    Lessons I learnt building a SaaS product from India.
    #saas #software
  139. 12 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation From a SaaS Entrepreneur

    Life is short. Work Smart. Have fun.
    #saas
  140. Productivity Hacks of a Startup Dad

    Life changed when I became a father!
    #life
  141. Doing Things in Context

    Tips on how to focus and learn new things!
    #productivity
  142. Minimum Viable Daily Tasks for Founders

    How to feel relaxed and in control every day.
    #productivity
  143. Building a SaaS Business — 2007 vs 2013

    Looking back and comparing the differences.
    #saas
  144. You Should Pay for the Software You Use

    They might live longer.
    #software
  145. Goodbye Google Reader

    Pay for the software you use. They might live longer.
    #google #software
  146. A Marketer’s Guide to Speeding Up Your Website

    Website's speed is everything!
  147. How Brightpod Got Featured on TheNextWeb and GigaOM Pro?

    Be genuine.
    #software #marketing
  148. How Happy Was the Brightpod Team Last Month?

    Getting picked up by blogs is a new high!
    #marketing
  149. Making Money or Making a Living?

    As youself if the water has entered your ship?
    #life
  150. Do You Make Your Customers Feel Special?

    Evernote did make me feel special!
    #marketing
  151. Building a Simple Routine

    How to be productive during the week?
    #productivity
  152. 2012

  153. 2 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a SaaS Business

    Just serve the main course. No side-orders.
    #saas
  154. Access to Same Software

    Software, cloud storage, hosting etc. are all becoming commodities.
    #software
  155. Startup lessons from a Sushi Chef

    Awesome documentary - Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
    #business
  156. Being a Freedom Entrepreneur

    Don't be bound by the shackles of corporate lifestyle design.
    #business #life
  157. Details Matter

    Little things that matter in designing software.
    #software
  158. Saas In India

    Why Indian businesses are going to lap up Cloud Software?
    #saas
  159. Dealing With Anxiety

    Tackle anxiety the right way while growing your business.
    #business
  160. Building Gracious Software

    My ingredients for building fine software.
    #software
  161. Do SaaS Founders Enjoy a Good Work-Life Balance?

    Enjoy a balanced life while running a 24/7 business.
    #saas #life
  162. Enjoy a Recurring Revenue Business

    Should you start a service or a product business?
    #business
  163. What I Want to Build

    Life is short so you better know what you are up to.
    #business
  164. Evenings

    When is the last time you saw the sun set?
    #life
  165. You Win Some, You Lose Some

    Common reasons for churn in a SaaS business.
    #saas
  166. Procrastinate Reading to Save Time

    Stay away from information overload and save time.
    #productivity
  167. Simplicity

    Is Simplicity a USP in a SaaS business?
    #saas
  168. 2011

  169. Is Your Business a Feature?

    A question you need to ask yourself early in the game.
    #business
  170. First 100

    How to get your SaaS business its first 100 customers? (InformationWeek)
    #business
  171. Answering Emails

    Should a startup CEO participate in customer service?
    #customer-service
  172. Success

    How do you define success?
    #life
  173. Code of Conduct for SaaS Companies

    We have a responsibility on our hands.
    #saas
  174. Key Takeaways - The Angry Birds Story

    How Rovio made Angry Birds a Winner.
    #business
  175. Startup Dad

    Working smart while enjoying being a dad!
    #life
  176. Killer Startups From India

    5 reasons you will see killer web startups from India soon.
    #business
  177. Before Social Media

    Your content is still the more important piece of the puzzle.
    #social-media
  178. Ticket to SaaS

    What value are you adding?
    #saas
  179. A Developer I Wouldn’t Hire

    Be extremly picky when hiring. It is worth it.
    #hiring
  180. Your Idle Time

    Sit back and think.
    #productivity
  181. Gmail’s Fiasco - It's Not Cloud Computing to Blame

    Shit happens!
    #gmail
  182. Are You Playing in a Crowded Space?

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing this game.
    #business
  183. Small Businesses Rock

    My experience with working in large companies.
    #business
  184. Simple Software

    Thoughts on simple and bloated software.
    #business
  185. Starting a Web Product Company From India?

    My brain dump on the 10 things one should look out for when building a product company.
    #business
  186. What Goes Into Writing a Book

    Getting published is a huge high, but there was a lot of behind the scenes work involved.
    #writing
  187. How I Managed Running a Startup & Writing a Book

    After about 1.5 years, ‘The SaaS Edge’ is finally published!
    #writing #productivity
  188. 2010

  189. Knowledge Vapor

    Accumalated knowledge should be part of the company.
    #business
  190. 90 Days

    If you had only 90 days to live, how would you think differently?
    #life
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