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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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and local hosting (nginx, PHP, WordPress, OpenVPN, etc.), I felt the limits of the Ubuntu LTS ecosystem — especially outdated packages and the constant need for PPAs.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…
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Setting Up a Beautiful Zsh Terminal (agnoster + MesloLGS NF + Colors)
A lightweight Oh My Zsh setup that makes terminal work actually pleasant When I switched from Bash to Zsh, I didn’t want a flashy spaceship-like prompt —I wanted a fast, clean shell that makes me type less and see more.After a few evenings of tuning, I ended up with a setup that feels minimal, predictable,…
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How I Built Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme for WordPress
When I realized that WordPress was fully embracing Full Site Editing, I got curious — could I build a clean theme with no PHP templates at all, powered only by blocks, JSON, and JavaScript? This post breaks down the process, the challenges I faced, and what I learned while creating my own FSE theme.