Rishi Kumar Chawda — Software Engineer, Writer & Photographer

Debugging systems, decoding internet, and developing an eye for light and shadow.

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BUILDING IN THE OPEN

A few things I've shipped recently — open source tools, experiments, and side projects

GolangAI-powered Tools

overthinker

A dramatic overanalysis engine for your most questionable life decisions

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TypeScriptDeveloper Tools

remark-notes-plugin

A remark plugin that transforms markdown blockquotes into beautifully styled note elements

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JavaScriptMobile Development

react-native-qrcode-generator

A minimal QRCode component for React Native

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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.

My humble muse-yum

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

Editorial illustration connecting web performance metrics with search visibility and page experience

Core Web Vitals and SEO: What They Influence, and What They Don't

A calmer look at page experience signals, field data, and where performance actually changes outcomes

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

Microdata vs JSON-LD vs RDFa: 2026 Comparison Guide

Microdata vs JSON-LD vs RDFa compared for 2026 — what Google recommends and how to choose without ranking myths. Part 2 of the series.

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

Core Web Vitals in 2026: Optimization Strategies & Quick Wins

A triage-first guide to the fastest Core Web Vitals fixes that often move LCP, INP, and CLS in production. Start with the obvious wins, then hand stubborn issues off to deeper troubleshooting.

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Evaluation Beats Prompt Cleverness

A better prompt can help, but review and verification matter more than sounding sophisticated to the model.

March 11, 2026

DevSecOps Is a Delivery Discipline, Not a Tool Stack

The real shift in DevSecOps is making secure behavior the default in delivery, not collecting more dashboards.

December 9, 2025
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A purple sunbird perched on a branch.
Bird Photography A collection of bird photography showcasing the beauty and diversity of avian life
A photo of a toddler and an elderly person guiding him through the steps.
Culture A glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditions and heritage
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