Turning Ideas Into Working Products
My name is Yuriy Zhar. I write about the things I build and the problems I solve. Passionate web developer who loves Elixir/Erlang, Go, TypeScript, and Svelte, with a deep interest in ML, LLMs, astronomy, and philosophy.
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Developer Jobs Marketing in 2026: How AI Changes Hiring, Pay, and What “Good” Means
AI makes software output cheap, but it makes trustworthy engineering more valuable. In 2026–2027 expect heavy AI-driven code churn and market noise;
Coding With AI Agents Without Losing Your Mind
By using project-specific guides and resetting messy contexts, I focus on building a repeatable system rather than chasing the "best" model.
How I Ended Up Building My Own Multi-Domain, AI-Powered Blog Platform
I got tired of cloned WordPress SEO farms, so I built a multi-domain, multi-language blog platform in Elixir with fast SEO-optimized pages, integrated analytics, AdSense, affiliates and AI agents that research trends and draft high-quality articles automatically.
Yacht & Tours: A Fast, Clean Boat-Booking Platform Built for Real Business Needs
Yacht & Tours is a booking platform I built to make renting boats fast and straightforward.
Redomap: A Drop-In Map System That Actually Works in the Real World
Redomap is a lightweight, install-free map system you can drop into any website. Users scan a QR code and get maps, audio guides, and navigation instantly.
Building Arcatech custom CRM
I built a custom CRM using Elixir and Phoenix LiveView that uses AI to identify parts from photos, translate messages, and automate conversations with suppliers over WhatsApp.
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My Crazy Ideas
My Crazy Ideas is a space for quick posts about business, social, and tech ideas. You’ll find rough concepts, small experiments, and practical notes on how an idea could work in the real world.
My Thoughts
Just my thoughts about tech and AI, job market or in general about anything new i discover.
Projects & Work in Progress
A simple showcase of what I’ve built and what I’m building right now. Real projects, real challenges, and the solutions that came out of them.
System Design
System design stories and patterns focused on latency, scalability, and reliability, with concrete examples from booking engines, in-memory indexing, and Elixir/BEAM architectures.
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The Python Pivot: Why Everyone's Favorite Language Is Facing a Reality Check
Python, the darling of data science and scripting, is facing a reality check. Its performance, typing, and ecosystem challenges are pushing engineers to conside
Mastering Copilot Code Review Instructions: Your Secret Weapon for Smarter PRs
Unlock Copilot's full potential for code reviews by mastering instruction files. Learn to craft precise directives that align AI feedback with your team's speci
The AI Code Collab: Why Autonomous Agents are About to Change How We Build Software
Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing software development, exemplified by Anthropic's team building a C compiler. This collaboration elevates human develope
AI and the Rise of Automated Scams: The Call is Inside the Machine
AI-powered scam centers are a new frontier in fraud, using sophisticated technology like LLMs and voice cloning to automate and personalize deception on a massi
AI in Software Testing: The Promise, Pitfalls, and Pragmatic Use
AI offers speed and coverage in software testing but presents risks like hallucinations, bias, and security vulnerabilities. Effective use requires human oversi
The Green Code Illusion: A Machine's Candid View
An AI system critiques "green coding," revealing the energy cost of its own operations, human overreliance, and data sprawl. It urges holistic assessment and cr
Why Your Content Needs Generative Engine Optimization
The internet is shifting to an AI-first web. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is crucial for content to be visible and preferred by AI assistants, driving b
Reddit's AI Reckoning: Why Communities Are Banning Generative Content
Reddit communities are banning generative AI content due to declining quality, misinformation, and erosion of trust. This protects authenticity, expertise, and
The Illusion of Control: Edge vs. Cloud LLM Inference
An AI explains LLM inference on edge vs. cloud, detailing trade-offs, specific risks, and persistent AI flaws. It stresses human oversight and accountability.
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