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Legacy Code for Future Generations: Writing Software That Outlives You

Most software is written to solve today's problem. Great software is written to be understood, maintained, and evolved by developers who haven't been hired yet. This philosophical and practical guide covers writing code that ages gracefully — becoming an asset rather than a liability.

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The Multi-Business Model: Why One Income Stream Isn't Enough in 2026

Employment stability is a myth. The average developer changes jobs every 2-3 years, layoffs hit unexpectedly, and single-income dependence is a structural risk. The multi-business model — 2-3 complementary ventures alongside employment — provides resilience, growth, and optionality.

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CSS Animation Principles: Making Interfaces Feel Alive

Motion design transforms static interfaces into living experiences. CSS animations — when used with restraint and purpose — guide user attention, provide feedback, and create the 'polish' that separates amateur from professional products. This guide covers the 12 animation principles adapted for UI.

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French Work Culture: What Developers Should Know Before Working with French Teams

French work culture is fundamentally different from American or Indian work culture. Understanding these differences — from meeting etiquette to lunch culture to the sacred right to disconnect — prevents misunderstandings and builds stronger cross-cultural working relationships.

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The French Philosophy of 'Joie de Vivre' and Why Developers Need It

French culture celebrates 'joie de vivre' — the joy of living. In a developer world obsessed with productivity, optimization, and grind culture, this philosophy offers a necessary counterbalance: the reminder that work serves life, not the other way around.

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Building WhatsApp-First Business Tools for Indian Market

500 million Indians use WhatsApp daily. For small businesses, WhatsApp IS the CRM, the ordering system, and the customer service channel. Building tools that work with WhatsApp workflows — not against them — is the single most effective go-to-market strategy for Indian B2B products.

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Poultry to Plates: How Namakkal Feeds 30% of South India's Egg Demand

Namakkal produces over 3 crore eggs daily, making it India's egg capital. This fascinating deep-dive covers the poultry industry's economics, logistics, technology adoption, and the business opportunities within this massive supply chain.

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The 'Energy Audit': Why Time Management Fails Without It

You have 24 hours. So does Elon Musk. The difference isn't time — it's energy. An energy audit maps your daily vitality patterns to optimize when you work, what you work on, and how you recover. Here's how to conduct one and restructure your day around it.

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The Psychology of Discounting: Why People Love a 'Final Sale'

Discounting is the most powerful and most dangerous tool in e-commerce. Used strategically, final-sale pricing creates urgency, satisfaction, and loyalty. Used carelessly, it trains customers to never pay full price. This guide covers the psychology, math, and strategy of effective discounting.

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5 Mistakes New Parents Make When Buying 'Aesthetic' Baby Clothes

Instagram-worthy baby outfits drive purchases — and parent regret. Beautiful but impractical clothing gets worn once for a photo, then sits in a drawer. This guide covers the five most common purchasing mistakes and how to choose clothes that are both beautiful and functional.

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The Durability Test: Clothing That Survives Toddler Chaos

Toddlers are the ultimate stress test for clothing. Mud, food, falls, climbs, stretches, and machine washes — if a garment can survive a two-year-old's daily routine for three months, it's genuinely durable. Here's how we test at Kimaya Threads.

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From CRUD to Architecture: Scaling Your First Backend-as-a-Service

Every developer starts with CRUD. The leap from 'it works' to 'it scales' requires understanding service layers, caching, database optimization, and architectural patterns. This guide documents the evolution from a simple API to a production-ready Backend-as-a-Service.

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