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June 2026  ·  Programming

Why I Started with Delphi (And Why I'd Do It Again)

Most people start with Python or JavaScript. I started with Delphi — and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. Here's why structured, typed languages are a fantastic foundation for any programmer.

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May 2026  ·  Hardware

Building My First PC From Scratch: What I Learned

Sourcing components, checking compatibility, assembling the hardware, and getting into the BIOS for the first time. A walkthrough of building a custom PC and everything that went wrong (and right) along the way.

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April 2026  ·  Python

Getting Started with Python: My First Automation Scripts

Python was my second major language after Delphi. In this post I share the first scripts I wrote — file organizers, simple scrapers, and a network ping utility — and what made Python feel so different.

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March 2026  ·  Game Dev

Dipping My Toes Into Game Development

Game dev is harder than it looks. I tried building a basic 2D game and quickly discovered that collision detection, game loops, and rendering pipelines are entire disciplines in themselves. Here's what I found out.

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February 2026  ·  IT Systems

Running a Local Web Server with XAMPP

XAMPP makes it easy to host your own web server on Windows — Apache, PHP, MySQL all in one package. A quick guide to getting started and why local development matters before you go live.

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