Jenish Vaghasiya | Developer & Writer

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ABOUT

I'm a developer who also writes, and a writer who also builds. Based in India, working at the intersection of code and ideas. I think in systems but try to communicate like a human.

Most of what I do these days revolves around AI and productivity tools. I run 30-day experiments, break things to understand them, and write about what I learn on Medium. I'm not interested in hype or buzzwords — just what actually works and why.

When something fails, I'm just as proud to share that as when something ships.That's the only way to learn anything real.

github.com/Jenish109

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TECH STACK

Tools and technologies I work with daily — and a few I'm learning.(hover to see proficiency)

Languages

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

HTML/CSS

Frontend

React

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

Framer Motion

Backend & Data

Node.js

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Prisma

Tools & Platforms

Git

Vercel

VS Code

Figma

Currently Exploring

AI/ML APIs

LangChain

Chrome Extensions

React Native

WORK / PROJECTS

Things I've built. Each one taught me something — sometimes what to do, sometimes what not to do.

Task Manager App

A full-stack task management app with a React Native (Expo) frontend and Node.js backend. Manage tasks, track progress, and stay organized.

React NativeExpoNode.jsExpress

Building both the frontend and backend taught me the importance of API design before writing any UI code.

Expense Tracker Backend

RESTful API for tracking expenses — supports categories, budgets, and reporting. Built to understand backend architecture patterns.

Node.jsExpressMongoDBREST APIs

Spent too long on features I never used. Should have shipped the MVP sooner and iterated.

Currency Converter

A web app that converts currencies in real-time using live exchange rates. Clean UI with instant conversion and multiple currency support.

JavaScriptHTML/CSSAPI Integration

Working with third-party APIs taught me to always handle rate limits and stale data gracefully.

YouTube Video Downloader

A tool to download YouTube videos in various formats and qualities. Built to explore media processing and Python scripting.

PythonCLIMedia Processing

Scraping and media tools break often. Building resilient error handling matters more than features.

EXPERIMENTS

Not everything is a full project. Some things are just... trying stuff out. 30-day challenges, tool explorations, and random ideas.

30 Days of AI Tools

Tested one new AI tool every day. Documented what worked, what was hype, and what actually saved time.

Completed

Writing Every Day Challenge

Published something on Medium every day for a month. Learned more about consistency than about writing.

Completed

No-Code Week

Built a complete SaaS landing page using only no-code tools. Spoiler: went back to code.

Completed

Building in Public

Currently sharing my entire development process on Twitter. The good, the bad, and the 'why did I commit that'.

In Progress

WRITING

I write about AI, productivity, and the craft of building things. Mostly on Medium, occasionally elsewhere.

Why I Stopped Using AI to Write My Code (And Started Using It Right)

The difference between letting AI write code and using AI as a thinking partner.

6 min read2025

My 30-Day Experiment with Every Productivity App

I tested Notion, Obsidian, Logseq, and 27 others. Here's what actually worked.

8 min read2025

Building in Public: Week 1 Report

What happens when you share your entire development process online.

4 min read2025

The Developer's Guide to Writing That People Actually Read

Technical writing doesn't have to be boring. Here's how to make it engaging.

7 min read2025

View all articles on Medium

NOW

(Updated May 2025)

Inspired by nownownow.com. Here's what I'm focused on right now.

Building

An AI-powered note-taking app that actually understands context
This portfolio (finally)
A Chrome extension for better Twitter bookmarks

Reading

"The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" — third time, still finding new things
"Show Your Work" by Austin Kleon
Too many AI research papers to count

Thinking About

How to build in public without burning out
The intersection of writing and coding as creative acts
Whether 30-day challenges actually create lasting habits

CONTACT

If something I wrote or built made you think — say hi.

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GitHub

@Jenish109

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Twitter / X

@Jenishh09

jenishvaghasiya509@gmail.com