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Architecture, debugging, databases and the calls behind each build. The Engineering Logs is my series on what building software actually teaches you.
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AI vs Reality
I put AI coding tools against real engineering problems to see where they help, where they break, and what still needs a human engineer.
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Battle of BackFront
PHP vs Node, React vs HTMX, Java vs C#: languages and frameworks compared on speed, upkeep and where each one actually fits.
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01The Art of Object-Oriented Programming
Learn object-oriented programming through classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, composition, and practical design principles.
11 minThe Engineering LogsFirst on Medium
02GPT-6 Astra: A New Era of Machine Intelligence
GPT-6 Astra launched September 3, 2026. Here's an honest breakdown of what it can do, where it falls short, & is it worth upgrading from GPT-5.6 Sol.
9 minAI vs RealityFirst on Medium
03The New Era of Software Engineering
AI coding agents are changing software engineering. Here’s what this means for developer, student, coding skills & the future of software development.
9 minThe Engineering LogsFirst on Medium
04How Databases Work: From Tables to Query Execution
Learn how databases work from fundamentals to optimization. Explore SQL queries, indexing, transactions, & database design with real-world examples.
9 minThe Engineering LogsFirst on Medium
05I Tested and Compared the 6 Best AI Wireframe Generators With UI and Code Export
I tested 6 AI wireframe generators for UI design, prototyping, and code export to compare their features, pricing, strengths, and best use cases.
9 minAI vs RealityFirst on Medium
06Change One Number. Take Everything.
IDOR affects 94% of apps. Learn how changing one URL number exposes millions of records & how to build bulletproof defenses. | Syed Ahmer Shah
9 minThe Engineering LogsFirst on Hashnode
07The Kimi K3 Paradox: The World's Most Powerful Open AI Model Nobody Can Actually Run
Kimi K3 vs Claude Fable 5 vs GPT-5.6 Sol: Benchmarks, hardware costs, data theft allegations & truth about open AI. | Syed Ahmer Shah
9 minAI vs RealityFirst on Hashnode
08I Tested 8 Best AI Design Tools for UI/UX with the Same Prompt
I gave Flowstep, Stitch, Base44, Bolt, Replit, v0, Lovable & Figma Make the same UI prompt. Here's how their design quality and code actually compare.
9 minAI vs RealityFirst on Hashnode