DevLog & Showcase
Hi, I’m Sergey. I build fast, resilient, and thoughtfully engineered web platforms.
Backend developer exploring full-stack workflows with modern tools — WordPress, Laravel, PHP, Node.js, React, and Docker.
I enjoy systems that are predictable, maintainable, and pleasant to work with.
Latest posts
Notes on WordPress, modern stacks, and experiments in development.
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Why I Moved to Arch Linux
I didn’t switch to Arch Linux because it’s better in some absolute sense.And not because other distributions are worse. At some point, I just noticed that I wanted fewer ready-made answers. Before that, I was on CachyOS.It worked well. It was fast, comfortable, and mostly invisible.That was useful — especially when I didn’t want to
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A Quiet Check-In
Over the past few months, I’ve been noticing that working on projects “for someone else” has started to feel heavier than solving complex technical problems. Not because I’m tired of development itself.More because I’m tired of not having a direction that feels truly mine. I can work for a long time. I can do things
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Building a Tiny 2048 Clone with Vanilla JavaScript
I wanted a lightweight version of 2048 that runs from a single index.html with zero build tools. The result is a compact, modular implementation in plain HTML/CSS/JS — easy to read, easy to tweak, and fun to extend.
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Why Developers Keep Reinstalling Linux — Even When Nothing Is Broken
Developers often reinstall Linux not because something is broken, but because they want clarity, control, and a clean foundation. A fresh system feels lighter, faster, and easier to work with — like hitting a reset button for both the OS and the mind.
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Concept: An AI-Driven Matching System for Meaningful Connections
Why classic dating apps fail people with depth — and how an AI-first approach could fix it. For years, dating apps have optimized for swipes, engagement metrics, and infinite scrolling — not for compatibility, emotional safety, or long-term value.They match faces, not people.And because of that, many users (especially introverts, analytical types, and anyone with
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Why I Switched from Linux Mint to CachyOS
Some time Linux Mint was my go-to desktop Linux: stable, predictable, beginner-friendly.But after moving more of my daily workflow into development, infrastructure work, and local hosting (nginx, PHP, WordPress, OpenVPN, etc.), I felt the limits of the Ubuntu LTS ecosystem — especially outdated packages and the constant need for PPAs. Eventually, after some experimentation, I