Ado Daniel NJ
( Writing )07 posts

Articles, tutorials and notes on design, development, and everything in between.

01Owning versus selling my time: the questions I'm asking myselfwhether to keep selling my time or own something. These are the questions I’m asking myself.freelancingcareerentrepreneurshipOct 2026
02My computer science degree taught me how to buildMy computer science degree taught me how to build. Two courses covered why anyone should care.computerscienceeducationcareerOct 2026
03What teaching myself to code got right, and what it costI taught myself to code instead of focusing on my degree. It worked, it cost me, and here’s what I’d do differently.selftaughtcareerbeginnersOct 2026
04I opened 4 issues against my own password reset flow. Here’s what I found.Password reset looks like a 20-line feature, until it has an email leak, a half-finished transaction, and a pile of live tokens. A build-along: schema, tokens, atomic reset, a race test, and the page that’s still missing.securitynextjspostgresOct 2026
05I Almost Didn't Build Beta GamerThe real story behind building a multiplayer game API from Cameroon ... the failed 3D game, the power cuts, the nights I almost quit, and why I kept going anywaybeta-gamerbuildinpublicgamedevJul 2026
06Archive — Building a Game Where History Is the GameplayWhat if history wasn't discovered, but chosen? Archive is a narrative investigation game where every memory can be questioned, every piece of evidence can contradict another, and every decision determines the civilization that comes next. History isn't just something you read it's something you preserve.reacttypescripttailwindJun 2026
07OPJobs Is Getting a Makeover: Here’s What to ExpectOPJobs is gearing up for an exciting transformation! With a fresh new look, smarter features, and enhanced tools for both job seekers and employers, the revamped site promises to make your job hunt faster and easier than ever. Stay tuned as we countdown to the launch of the all-new OPJobs at Jobhub!job searchcareer platformwebsite redesignOct 2025