Khasanbayev's Dev Blog

Real stories, code experiments, side project lessons, and thoughts from my desk.

Building a Telegram bot at midnight

Building a Telegram Bot at Midnight

Coding until sunrise taught me more than just handling API calls: it’s about patience, unexpected bugs, and that extra coffee cup that keeps you going. From design ideas to deployment mishaps, every late-night session shapes better code and even better stories.

My daily dev setup

My Simple Daily Coding Setup

Every morning starts with the same ritual: a fresh coffee, VSCode with my favorite extensions, and a playlist that keeps distractions away. These small, repeatable habits make it easier to dive into code, stay productive, and finish what I start.

Small wins

Small Wins That Keep Me Motivated

One bug fixed, one new feature launched, or even refactoring messy code — small wins matter. They turn big goals into daily progress and remind me that growth in coding (and life) is always about consistent steps, not giant leaps.

Weekend coding

Why I Code Even on Weekends

Coding on weekends isn’t just about work — it’s creative freedom. Side projects help me explore new tech, test crazy ideas, and keep the passion alive beyond deadlines and client tasks. It’s my way of keeping coding fun.

Quick tips

3 Quick Fixes I Use Every Day

From fast CSS resets that fix broken layouts, to tiny JS helpers that save minutes daily, and a couple of CLI shortcuts I rely on — these small fixes keep my workflow smooth and help me avoid daily frustrations.

Why blogging

Why I Started Writing About Code

Writing isn’t just about sharing tutorials. For me, it’s a way to document my journey, capture lessons learned, and maybe help someone facing the same problems. It turns mistakes into guides and keeps me thinking deeply about what I build.