Rishi Kumar Chawda — Software Engineer, Writer & Photographer

I build software, write about technology, and capture the world through my lens.

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WHAT I CRAFT & CREATE

Passionate about building meaningful digital experiences through code, design, and storytelling

Full-Stack Development

I build web applications that work hard and look good — APIs that scale, UIs that perform, and code that's built to last.

Let's center some divs

DevSecOps Engineering

IaC, compliance automation, and policy-as-code to secure and scale infrastructure across cloud and on-prem without the headaches.

How I ended up here

Mobile Development

iOS and Android apps that feel native and work smoothly. Built with React Native to move fast without cutting corners.

I have got an app idea!

Writing

I write about what interests me — from web performance and architecture to photography, philosophy, and whatever else catches my attention.

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Photography

Landscapes and quiet moments caught in light. I chase texture, composition, and the stories a single frame can hold.

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Open Source

Contributing back to the open source community. I share ideas, fixes, and tools that might help others along the way.

Enough talk, show me the code
LATEST THOUGHTS

Exploring the intersection of technology, creativity, and human experience

Side-by-side comparison of Microdata, JSON-LD, and RDFa structured data code examples

Microdata vs JSON-LD vs RDFa: Which Structured Data Format to Use in 2026

A Side-by-Side Comparison for SEO and Search Rich Results

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Core Web Vitals optimization strategies showing quick wins for LCP, INP, and CLS in 2026

Core Web Vitals in 2026: Optimization Strategies & Quick Wins

Pass Core Web Vitals in 30 minutes with proven quick wins for LCP, INP, and CLS. Plus CDN strategies, SEO impact analysis, a real-world case study, and automated performance monitoring setup.

Core Web Vitals performance metrics showing LCP, INP, and CLS thresholds for 2026

Core Web Vitals in 2026: Understanding LCP, INP & CLS

The complete 2026 guide to Core Web Vitals — what LCP, INP, and CLS actually measure, updated thresholds, how to test them properly, and why your Lighthouse scores don't match real-world data.

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How To Read Unfamiliar Code

A short checklist to understand, explore, and modify code you didn't write.

November 27, 2025

Small Tests That Prevent Big Failures

Focus on a few high-leverage tests that stop the worst bugs from reaching users.

November 23, 2025
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Bird Photography A collection of bird photography showcasing the beauty and diversity of avian life
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Culture A glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditions and heritage
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We are each of us like our little blue planet, hung in black space, upheld by nothing but our mutual reassurances, our loving lies.
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