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Do Things Like They Matter

Do Things Like They Matter

April 5, 2026

We live in the era of getting things done fast. But when everything is optimized for speed, you stop asking 'is this beautiful?' and only ask 'does this work?' Building Letters to the Stars reminded me that your work can be a work of art.

I'm Leaving Portugal and I Don't Know Where I'm Going

I'm Leaving Portugal and I Don't Know Where I'm Going

March 29, 2026

After almost six months in Portugal, I have to leave. The problem is I don't know where to go next. A post about moving countries, not belonging anywhere, and making big decisions with incomplete information.

DEVLog - January

DEVLog - January

February 1, 2026

Discover what happened in January 2026. This month features Claude Code supercharging my workflow, IMG Processing v2 and PrivacyPolicyReview progress, nearly 10 new prototypes, and a WhatsApp/Instagram chatbot for businesses.

DEVLog - November

DEVLog - November

December 1, 2025

November 2025 updates. I share my transition to life in Portugal and the launch of my new YouTube channel focused on authentic storytelling and software engineering.

DEVLog - September

DEVLog - September

October 6, 2025

Discover my latest projects from September 2025. I introduce Fiu Fiu, a virtual wardrobe powered by AI, and share progress on Scan Documents and IMG Processing.

DEVLog - August

DEVLog - August

September 1, 2025

Discover the latest updates from August 2025. I discuss the Scan Documents launch on Product Hunt, new features for IMG Processing, and the emotional closing of AI José Gregorio.

DEVLog - July

DEVLog - July

August 4, 2025

Reflecting on July 2025. I share the results of the Scan Documents launch on Product Hunt, milestones for IMG Processing, and the growth of SignatureAPI.

DEVLog - June

DEVLog - June

June 30, 2025

Discover the updates from June 2025. I share the launch of the Scan Documents API, new SDKs for IMG Processing, and my journey with SignatureAPI.

DEVLog - May

DEVLog - May

June 2, 2025

Explore the updates from May 2025. This month I share the soft launch of the Scan Documents API, achieving HIPAA compliance with SignatureAPI, and managing project roadblocks.

DEVLog - April

DEVLog - April

May 12, 2025

Discover what happened in April 2025. This month showcases the development of Scan Documents API with dedicated landing page, IMG Processing documentation improvements, and the launch of Privacy Policy Review project.

How to Create a Programming Language

How to Create a Programming Language

April 14, 2025

Learn how to create your own programming language interpreter. Explore Abstract Syntax Trees (AST), ANTLR4, grammar design, and language implementation using StepCode as a practical example.

How to Speed Up a Heavy Web App

How to Speed Up a Heavy Web App

April 7, 2025

Discover what happened in April 2025. This month features a deep dive into optimizing heavy web apps using Web Workers, WebP, OPFS, and more.