Sharing my journey as a freelancer, insights about programming, and thoughts on technology
MCP is a distribution channel not protocol. The founder's guide to what an MCP server is, why it matters, and when to ship one — no code required.
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Most FastAPI vs Go debates pick the wrong axis. Here is how I actually choose between them when shipping an MVP backend.
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How I found the right Xcode version for macOS Sequoia after the App Store and Apple's download pages didn't make it easy.
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It has been six years since I accidentally became a programmer. Start from randomly picking up freelance gigs, endup as a full-stack developer. I gave up with tutorials; I found learning by doing is the best way to learn things. Throughout the year, I'm getting better at solving other problems.
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The story of the small coffee shop in Yogyakarta that supported my early freelancing grind, and why I keep coming back.
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Over the last twelve months, I have tried a mix of model subscriptions, MCP tooling, and AI coding assistants. This is what has worked best for me so far.
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AI has changed how we do our work, especially for programmers. From code completion to code documentation, everything can be done using the AI assistant. In this article I showing the use cases of using AI by context engineering the data and prompts before code.
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Every year, the Python programming language community often runs a Python Conference (PyCon) event, where people from any background who have an interest in Python can share their knowledge and experience. This year, I found a reason to visit Japan, because in September, Python Japan usually also holds the PyCon called PyCon JP 2025. My original plan was only to visit PyCon JP, but somehow I ended up traveling together with my old friend who become my best friend. It's very exciting journey.
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The first Work From Cafe meetup with the Python Jogja community - exploring a new format beyond traditional tech talks
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A comprehensive overview of Generative AI and Large Language Models presented at the Data Sorcerer Event. Learn about the fundamentals, applications, and ethical considerations of these transformative technologies.
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How a single YouTube video transformed my life from an unemployed graduate to a successful Python developer. The story of my first $25 freelance job and the journey that followed.
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Learn how to effectively handle Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) errors when building APIs with FastAPI, including best practices for production environments.
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