Thank You, Open Source
The developers who shaped how I build — from Lee Robinson's portfolio to Dan Abramov's essays. A note of gratitude to open-source builders.
This site didn't come from nowhere.
Every design choice, every technical decision, every "I wonder if I could..." moment came from watching other people work in public. From reading their code. From learning how they think.
So here's a thank you to the people who shaped how I build.
Lee Robinson showed me what a developer portfolio could be. Clean, fast, personal. His work at Cursor and Vercel pushed me to care about the details. You can find him on Twitter, GitHub, and YouTube.
Guillermo Rauch built Next.js, which powers this site. But more than that, he showed what happens when you commit to an idea for years. Follow his work on Twitter, GitHub, and LinkedIn.
AI Jason taught me how to think about AI agents and automation. His tutorials cut through the noise. Find him on YouTube and Twitter.
Josh Comeau made CSS make sense to me. His interactive explanations changed how I approach learning. Check out his CSS course and follow him on Twitter.
Dan Abramov writes essays that make you think differently about code. His work on React and Redux shaped the whole ecosystem. His GitHub is worth exploring.
Theo Browne builds in public and explains his reasoning. The T3 Stack influenced how I structure projects. Follow him on Twitter and GitHub.
Kent C. Dodds created Testing Library and teaches React better than anyone. His approach to education is generous and practical. Find him on Twitter and GitHub.
None of them know me. That's the point.
Open source isn't about transactions. It's about people sharing what they've learned so others can build something new.
This site is my small way of continuing that.