Writing

Notes from the workbench.

Jul 23, 2026I coded my way out of eye strainA week of itching eyes sent me to a doctor and home with a bag of prescriptions. Offscreen is the macOS app I built so it wouldn't happen again — permission-free, local, and in the open.3 min
Jun 12, 2026Motion with intentHow this site animates — scroll reveals, a three.js dust field, an orbiting atom — without ever costing a frame or ignoring reduced motion.2 min
Nov 26, 2025When the blocker becomes the packageKalma needed its users' health data, and the ecosystem had two half-answers. @mbdayo/react-native-health-kits is the package I wished existed.2 min
Oct 22, 2025What my 51km ride taught me about growth as a developer51km wasn't just about endurance — a reflection on consistency, patience, and why progress rarely feels like progress while it's happening.1 min
Mar 2, 2025Giving back, one bridge at a timeShipping @mbdayo/react-native-app-shortcuts — my first open-source package — and why giving back to the ecosystem that built my career is overdue.2 min